According to Diablo III's Jay Wilson, The Monk was inspired by pen-and-paper roleplaying games. It is a fragile but fast melee character. What is unique about this new character is that skills will work better together than they work apart. For sure, newbs will have a hard time mastering this character.
The different combinations that are possible will allow very unique strategies.
Known Skills:
- Crippling Wave
Adds defuffs to the enemy for every successful attack.
- Impenetrable Defense
Swirls his weapon an immense speeds to create a barrier that reflects all incoming projectiles.
- Exploding Palm
Attacks a target with 3 strong attacks. On the third attack, the enemy will explode dealing damage.
- Seven-Sided Strike
Conjures a rune at a target location and does seven extremely strong and fast attacks. Damages all units caught within and is invulnerable while doing so.
- Way of the Hundred Fists
Charges forward to an enemy, attacks with a fury of punches, and deals a large blast knocking back enemies on the last hit.
- Inner Sanctuary
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- Radiant Visage
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