How to Play as a Monk in Final Fantasy 14 Crystal World: A Guide to the Monk's Rotation for FF14 Mobile

How should one play the Monk in Final Fantasy 14 Crystal World? In fact, within the game, no class is inherently weak. The Monk, a close-range fighter, has extremely strong burst damage. However, due to its unique skill mechanics, players must manage their positioning to achieve maximum output. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive introduction to the gameplay of the Monk, hoping that this guide can help everyone.

The Monk is positioned as a close-range burst DPS. Players need to complete the level 10 quest "The Roar of the Kingdom" and then obtain the Pugilist identity. Afterward, by completing the Pugilist's job quests, they can evolve into a Monk. The Monk uses knuckles as weapons, offering high mobility and decent close-range damage.

The main core resources are Kenki and Chakra. Kenki can be accumulated through normal attacks, and when it reaches four stacks, it triggers Form skills.

Chakra has a certain chance to be obtained after a critical hit. When it accumulates to five stacks, you can release Yin-Yang Chakra Slash, which is an AOE attack.

The core rotation of the Monk should primarily depend on the current target. If a player wants to perform single-target burst, they must first use ‌Raptor Form Double Palm, followed by a Straight Punch to add a buff, increasing single-target damage.

Then switch to Demolish, applying a layer of Shattered Fist to the enemy, adding a DoT (damage over time) effect.

After that, if the player fills up Kenki, they can directly enhance the next Form skill. It's worth noting that Phantom Rush, a 27-second cooldown AOE ability, deals 300 potency damage. It can be used in both AOE and single-target combat situations.

The Lightfoot skill carried by the Monk is a movement ability that can interrupt the cast of other skills, removing their animation lock. Additionally, during special mechanics, Lightfoot can be used to move to a mob, avoiding full AOE attacks.

The Enlightenment skills carried by the Monk not only provide team buffs but also increase personal damage. However, Enlightenment skills cannot be carried simultaneously; players need to switch based on their current needs.

Crimson Lotus increases personal damage and provides team combat benefits. Indomitable enhances the team's damage reduction and strengthens personal healing effects. Swift improves the party's movement speed. It is recommended that players choose Crimson Lotus during combat.

The above content is a comprehensive analysis of the Monk's skills and gameplay in Final Fantasy 14 Crystal World. In the game, players can continuously switch Enlightenment effects to provide overall team support. I hope that after reading this content, everyone will go into the game and experience it for themselves.