Monks are, to my knowledge, on par tanking wise strictly due to having similar defensive skill caps. What *really* puts Monks over the top in Velious is all of the near weightless, high AC armor that drops from raid mobs.
It was sooo bad that Monks got hit with a mega nerf around Luclin's release. I want to say it coincided with the removal of class XP penalties, but I can't remember.
This is all conjecture, as I have no stats to back up my statements.
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Muteki - 57 Bard
Alva - 53 Monk
Kallon - 58 Shaman
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