Best Melee Solo Class?

[Naerron]

monk are by far the best solo melee class and THIS is why i think so.
1) They tank well
2) They dps well
3) they can FD, which means ofc less death but also more exp because they can gamble more on if they need to lose agro or not.
4) they can mend and i think you can still zone to refresh mend
5) they can bandiad up to 75%
7) can interupt spells
8) become a highly needed part of raids and groups and high end
9) are badass
10) if you can afford a tranquill staff the DD/stun proc make it own
11) don't have the exp pen that say an SK or pal would

[Darian]

I've seen a few SKs fearkiting Seafuries... I would think they'd be the only melee class that could handle that. And xp penalty does suck but honestly the number of times FD has saved me as a necro--> worth it

[eqravenprince]

Level 31 Monk - non twinked soloed 99% of the way. I can't really speak for the other classes, but I can't imagine them soloing any faster. I'm assuming I do more damage, and it doesn't take too long to bind wound up to 50% after each fight.

[Raavak]

Originally Posted by eqravenprince [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Level 31 Monk - non twinked

No haste item?

I've been thinking of making a melee alt. Have a wizard main and a low level mage I was leveling, but its too similar. Started a rogue but they are basically group dependent and I've been out of group-mode so long I don't even know where to go. I want to avoid hybrids, though ranger intruiges me a bit (just a bit). I did SK on live for 10 years and don't want to do that again... So I am thinking of making a monk myself...

Can I basically get a FBSS and go?

[fischsemmel]

If you only have the 12ish k to spend on your monk, I assume that it could be better spent than on a fbss and nothing else. At least spend a couple thousand on some decent weapons and wu's and jewelry, and then worry about the fbss once you can make that money back or if you get lucky and find a great deal for one.

[eqravenprince]

Originally Posted by Raavak [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

No haste item?

I've been thinking of making a melee alt. Have a wizard main and a low level mage I was leveling, but its too similar. Started a rogue but they are basically group dependent and I've been out of group-mode so long I don't even know where to go. I want to avoid hybrids, though ranger intruiges me a bit (just a bit). I did SK on live for 10 years and don't want to do that again... So I am thinking of making a monk myself...

Can I basically get a FBSS and go?

Nope, probably won't be able to afford an FBSS until my 40's. Levels 1-20 I just used my hands. Then I was able to afford a Wu's Quivering Staff. Them Dark Elf guards didn't stand a chance! As for whether or not you get an FBSS, it's your call, I personally would spend 1500 and get a full set of Wu's, 2 +55 HP rings, and a couple decent 1hb weapons like fighting batons or cane of the tranquil

[axius]

Originally Posted by Raavak [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

No haste item?

I've been thinking of making a melee alt. Have a wizard main and a low level mage I was leveling, but its too similar. Started a rogue but they are basically group dependent and I've been out of group-mode so long I don't even know where to go. I want to avoid hybrids, though ranger intruiges me a bit (just a bit). I did SK on live for 10 years and don't want to do that again... So I am thinking of making a monk myself...

Can I basically get a FBSS and go?

get an fbss and a wu's quivering staff. .82 ratio for 500 plat.

[arsenalpow]

Originally Posted by Naerron [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

monk are by far the best solo melee class and THIS is why i think so.
1) They tank well
2) They dps well
3) they can FD, which means ofc less death but also more exp because they can gamble more on if they need to lose agro or not.
4) they can mend and i think you can still zone to refresh mend
5) they can bandiad up to 75%
7) can interupt spells
8) become a highly needed part of raids and groups and high end
9) are badass
10) if you can afford a tranquill staff the DD/stun proc make it own
11) don't have the exp pen that say an SK or pal would

not that one

[Zapatos]

As an SK, you can fear kite in solb at the long hallway at the window room, effectively from level 40 basically to 50 if you want.

Still, you'll see monks kill stuff non stop like 3x as fast.