Rangers do get access to some pretty great weapons damage wise in Classic that the other melee don't have access to (Short Sword of Morin, Orc Impaler). Not sure it's enough to outweigh the exp penalty though.
Monks and Rogues just don't have the weapons to compete until the Planes hit. Right now Monks best weapons are their fists, and the best Rogue weapon for backstabs is Gloomwater Harpoon which is only 9? damage.
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Green
Tofusin - Monk <Force of Will>
Manowarr - Druid
Blue
Tofusin - 60 Monk <BDA>
Shiroe - 60 Enchanter
Manowarr - 60 Druid
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