Path Of Exile 2: Best Monk Class Build

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is all about experimenting with different classes and builds, and the fast-paced Monk is one of the most versatile of those classes. There are six classes available in the early access version of (with more to come at launch): Mercenary, Sorceress, Witch, Ranger, Warrior, and, of course, Monk. 's take on the Monk isn't too terribly different from any other fantasy game's: they mainly rely on their incredible speed and powerful melee attacks to deal damage, balanced out by their relatively low defense and maximum HP.

However, in a departure from the archetypal wuxia warrior, 's Monks can also use a wide variety of elemental spells to deal every manner of damage. Playing as a Monk in is all about balance, building up Power with risky, close-range strikes, then pulling back and blasting them with potent magical attacks. Here's how to master the Monk class in .

When playing as a Monk, you want to keep your equipment light, as mobility is one of the most important aspects of the class. With all their points in Dexterity and Intelligence, Monks lack the Strength to equip heavy, metal armor, so they'll typically specialize in lighter, more mobile clothing. Look for body pieces whose names contain the words "" or "," along with simple Linen Wraps for your hands, and Crowns, Masks, or Hoods for your head.

Bosses in Path of Exile 2 have their healthbars reset upon a players defeat, bringing a level of accomplishment typically absent in the genre.

In, most of the loot you get is totally randomized, so I can't recommend a particular piece of armor to equip in each slot. Instead, look for armor that buffs your monk's speed, damage, evasion, or energy shield. Buffing speed and damage will boost your offensive skills, while evasion and energy shield will help compensate for the Monk's relatively low defense and HP.

Loot comes in four different rarity tiers: Normal (white text), Magic (blue text), Rare (yellow text), and Unique (orange text).

As for weapons, Monks are mainly