User:Thecakemaster/Monk

The Monk is a class with the unique and highly specialised role of unwanted aggro handler. This role could be fulfilled by the main tank, though the main tank trying to chase down lost aggro often becomes the first step toward a wipe. For a class to take this party position as a dedicated role the only existing alternative is an off-tank, though this proves inefficient as it results in a drop in DPS.

The monk operates on a set of abilities that are all "on next enemy attack". This is to say that activated abilities complete when the targetted enemy next attacks. These abilities act to actively block the attack and often apply some damage or status effect.

Races
The Monk class would most likely be played by the following races:

Alliance Horde
 * Humans
 * Night Elves
 * Draenei
 * Trolls
 * Undead
 * Blood Elf

Talents
Monk talents are split into three trees:

Protection
Ability to block and counter enemy attacks. Work in progress.

Combat
Ability to damage and disable the enemy. Work in progress.

Will
Ability to stop or redirect spells from enemies. Work in progress.