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Monk

Season 1 · Complexity: 4/6 · Health / CP (1v1): 50 / 2 CP

How to play Monk

Overview & game plan

If after roll 1 3× Palm for Tempest Rush are reachable. Keep 3× Palm and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Tempest Rush (3 dice). If fewer than 3 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Transcendence!. Tempest Rush deals a documented 18 damage and applies Knockdown, so the 3 committed dice stay on the table.

Strengths

  • Fist Strike lands very reliably (3+ fists, 6–8 damage)
  • Lotus Strike is undefendable; Transcendence! inflicts Knockdown.
  • Fist Strike is the most reliable recorded damage route (6–8 damage).

Weaknesses

  • Without a fully documented Chi spend, defensive and burst planning remains uncertain.

Dice & symbols

Fist · 2/6 (faces 1, 2) Palm · 1/6 (faces 3) Zen · 2/6 (faces 4, 5) Lotus · 1/6 (faces 6)

Most likely attack

Fist Strike
Normal

Requirement: 3× ✊ Fist · Chance: 84.2%

Damage: 6 damage

Attacks & odds

AbilityRequirementChanceDamageDamage typeEffects
Fist Strike3× ✊ Fist84.2%6 damageNormal
Meditate3× ☯ Zen84.2%
Combo Strike3× ✊ Fist + 1× ✋ Palm60.2%about 7 damageNormal
Tempest Rush3× ✋ Palm35.5%Sum of 3 diceNormalknockdown
Fist of HarmonySmall straight (4 in a row)58.7%6 damageNormal
Lotus Strike4× ❀ Lotus10.4%5 damageUndefendable
Fist of TranquilityLarge straight (5 in a row)24.9%7 damageNormal
Transcendence!
Ultimate
5× ❀ Lotus1.3%10 damageUltimateknockdown

How you defend

Serenity: 4 dice; the dataset records no prevention value, only a counter of 1 damage per fist face.

Concrete dice decisions

  • If after roll 1 3× Palm for Tempest Rush are reachable. Keep 3× Palm and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Tempest Rush (3 dice). If fewer than 3 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Transcendence!. Tempest Rush deals a documented 18 damage and applies Knockdown, so the 3 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 5× Lotus for Transcendence! are reachable. Keep 5× Lotus and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Transcendence! (5 dice). If fewer than 5 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Tempest Rush. Transcendence! deals a documented 10 damage and applies Knockdown, so the 5 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 3× Fist for Fist Strike are reachable. Keep 3× Fist and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Fist Strike (3 dice). If fewer than 3 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Tempest Rush. Fist Strike deals a documented 6 damage, so the 3 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 3× Fist + 1× Palm for Combo Strike are reachable. Keep 3× Fist + 1× Palm and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Combo Strike (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Tempest Rush. Combo Strike deals a documented 7 damage, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.
  • If after roll 1 a small straight for Fist of Harmony are reachable. Keep a small straight and reroll all dice not needed, aiming at Fist of Harmony (4 dice). If fewer than 4 matching dice remain after roll 1, switch to Tempest Rush. Fist of Harmony deals a documented 6 damage, so the 4 committed dice stay on the table.

Concrete playing rules

Early game

Prioritise Meditate / zen faces to build Chi.

Mid game

Use Fist Strike and Combo Strike as reliable damage turns.

Late game

Aim for Tempest Rush with a full Chi stack or Transcendence! to close out.

Statuses & timing

  • Evasive: positive, recorded in the captured status list.
  • Cleanse: positive, recorded in the captured status list.
  • Knockdown: negative, inflicted by Tempest Rush (conditionally) and the Transcendence! ultimate.

Avoid these mistakes

No reliable data is available for this section.

Works well with

Partner rankings

  1. Shadow ThiefRank #1/37 · Very good choiceShadow Thief applies Shadows (Shadows), Sneak Attack (Sneak Attack); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Shadow Thief adds Dagger Strike (8 damage, normal), Shifty Strike (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  2. TreantRank #2/37 · Solid choiceTreant applies Barbed Vine (Barbed Vine), Wellspring (Wellspring); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Treant adds Splinter (7 damage, normal), Overgrowth (8 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  3. HuntressRank #3/37 · Solid choiceHuntress applies Nyra's Bond (Nyra's Bond, Nyra's Bond), Bleed (Bleed); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Huntress adds Animalistic (5 damage, normal), Savage (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  4. Cursed PirateRank #4/37 · Solid choiceParlay disrupts the opposing response to Serenity.Cursed Pirate applies Cursed Doubloon (Cursed Doubloon, Cursed Form), Powder Keg (Powder Keg, Powder Keg); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.
  5. PaladinRank #5/37 · Solid choicePaladin applies Crit (Crit), Protect (Protect); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Paladin adds Righteous Combat (7 damage, normal), Mighty Prayer (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  6. Moon ElfRank #6/37 · Solid choiceBlind disrupts the opposing response to Serenity.Entangle disrupts the opposing response to Serenity.
  7. CyclopsRank #7/37 · Solid choiceCyclops applies battle-plan, support; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Cyclops adds Hand to Hand (7 damage, normal), Target Acquired (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  8. RogueRank #8/37 · Solid choiceRogue applies influence, ionic energy; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Rogue adds Brawl (6 damage, normal), Sass (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  9. IcemanRank #9/37 · Solid choiceIceman applies dice-cube, ice-shard; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Iceman adds Frostbite (7 damage, normal), Ice to Meet You (2.5 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  10. GambitRank #10/37 · Solid choiceGambit applies molecular-acceleration, dissolution; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Gambit adds Bo Staff (7 damage, normal), Bojutsu (2 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  11. LokiRank #11/37 · Solid choiceLoki applies illusion, bag of tricks; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Loki adds Mockery (8 damage, normal), Confuddle (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  12. Doctor StrangeRank #12/37 · Solid choiceDoctor Strange applies crimson bands, premonition; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Doctor Strange adds Augury (8 damage, normal), Astral Incursion (8 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  13. TacticianRank #13/37 · Solid choiceTactician applies tactical advantage, constrict; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Tactician adds Saber Strike (6 damage, normal), Carpet Bomb (2 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  14. GunslingerRank #14/37 · Solid choiceBoth effects apply the same status – the benefit overlaps.Knockdown disrupts the opposing response to Serenity.
  15. PyromancerRank #15/37 · Solid choiceBoth effects apply the same status – the benefit overlaps.Knockdown disrupts the opposing response to Serenity.
  16. PsylockeRank #16/37 · Solid choicePsylocke applies paralyze, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Psylocke adds Lunge (7 damage, normal), Devise (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  17. KrampusRank #17/37 · Solid choiceKrampus applies coal, gift; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Krampus adds Swat (7 damage, normal), Bad Tidings (6 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  18. BarbarianRank #18/37 · Solid choiceBarbarian applies concussion, stun; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Barbarian adds Smack (8 damage, normal), Sturdy Blow (4 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  19. SamuraiRank #19/37 · Solid choiceSamurai applies shame, honor; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Samurai adds Katana Slice (7 damage, normal), Wakizashi (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  20. Black WidowRank #20/37 · Solid choiceBlack Widow applies covert ops, agility; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Black Widow adds Baton Strike (7 damage, normal), Widows Gauntlets (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  21. RavenessRank #21/37 · Solid choiceRaveness applies feather, hex; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Raveness adds Peck (7 damage, normal), Murder of Crows (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  22. Scarlet WitchRank #22/37 · Solid choiceScarlet Witch applies probability manipulation, reality warp; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Scarlet Witch adds Hex Bolt (8 damage, normal), Jinx (9 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  23. ArtificerRank #23/37 · Solid choiceArtificer applies Synth (Synth, Synth), Nanite (Nanite, Nanobot); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Artificer adds Spanner Strike (6 damage, normal), Eureka (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  24. NecromancerRank #24/37 · Solid choiceNecromancer applies decrep-ify, resurrect; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Necromancer adds Shear (5 damage, normal), Harvest (2 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  25. Vampire LordRank #25/37 · Solid choiceVampire Lord applies blood-power, mesmerize; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Vampire Lord adds Gouge (7 damage, normal), Glamour (4 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  26. SeraphRank #26/37 · Solid choiceSeraph applies flight, blinding-light; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Seraph adds Holy Blade (7 damage, normal), Glorious (6 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  27. Pale LadyRank #27/37 · Solid choicePale Lady applies moonShard, bleed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Pale Lady adds Scratch (6 damage, normal), The Hunt (6 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  28. WolverineRank #28/37 · Solid choiceWolverine applies rage, alpha; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Wolverine adds Adamantium Claws (6 damage, normal), Regenerate (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  29. Spider-Man (Miles Morales)Rank #29/37 · Poor fitSpider-Man (Miles Morales) applies combo, webbed; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Spider-Man (Miles Morales) adds Punch (6 damage, normal), C-C-C-Combo (5 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  30. NinjaRank #30/37 · Poor fitNinja applies Delayed Poison (Delayed Poison, Delayed Poison), Smoke Bomb (Smoke Bomb); their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Ninja adds Slash (7 damage, normal), Walk the Line (12 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  31. Black PantherRank #31/37 · Poor fitBlack Panther applies kinetic-energy, vibranium-suit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Black Panther adds Vibranium Claws (6 damage, normal), Stealth Strike (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  32. Headless HorsemanRank #32/37 · Poor fitHeadless Horseman applies dreadful, grim-pursuit; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Headless Horseman adds Cleave (7 damage, normal), Reap (3 damage, undefendable) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  33. Jean GreyRank #33/37 · Poor fitJean Grey applies force field, acuity; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Jean Grey adds Mind Attack (6 damage, normal), Psychic Multiplier (2 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  34. SantaRank #34/37 · Poor fitSanta applies cheer, egg-nog; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Santa adds Trim Your Tree (8 damage, normal), Festivities (9 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  35. ThorRank #35/37 · Poor fitThor applies guard break, electrokinesis; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Thor adds Hammered (7 damage, undefendable), Odinforce (7 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  36. Captain MarvelRank #36/37 · Poor fitCaptain Marvel applies cosmic-ray, cosmic-flare; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Captain Marvel adds Photon Punch (7 damage, normal), Inner Light (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.
  37. DeadpoolRank #37/37 · Poor fitDeadpool applies donut, onomatopoeia; their recorded effects add pressure and control windows to Monk's existing routes.Deadpool adds Finger Guns (7 damage, normal), Donut Hole (4 damage, normal) as an attack route; this concrete damage line attacks through a different route alongside Monk.

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