Pugilist ( Final Fantasy XIV ) The Pugilist is a Disciple of War class in " Final Fantasy XIV " , introduced in the original release . This class may be upgraded to the Monk job by equipping a Soul Crystal obtained via the quest " Brother from Another Mother " , which requires level 30 Pugilist and level 15 Lancer . Profile . Pugilist . Pugilists attack with hora and knuckle - dusters , and are as such close - quarters melee attackers . Their positioning plays a pivotal role in battle , with some of their weaponskills increasing their power or critical hit rate when delivered at the side or back of their target . They also possess abilities that allow them to evade enemy attacks , allowing them to follow up with powerful counter - attacking moves such as Haymaker . Pugilists do not follow the same combo system as the other Disciplines of War . Instead they can perform attacks based on what battle form they are currently in . Most weaponskills require the Pugilist to be in a particular battle form , and executing them will allow them to change into another form . Whenever a Pugilist cycles through the raptor , coeurl and opo - opo forms , they gain the status Greased Lightning , which improves their attack power and skill speed . Later levels allow the Adventurer to stack the Greased Lightning status , making the Pugilist even more powerful . Monk . Retaining the Pugilist ' mechanics , Monks differ in their aesthetic and in the quest characters . Monks place more emphasis on the " chakra " and elements of meditation , than the typical close - quarters combat arts . Monks are also seen wearing specific uniform , which is often colorful , and reminiscent of monks throughout the series . Story . Pugilist . The Adventurer begins the questline after speaking to the Pugilist Guild ' s guild receptionist Gagaruna , who directs them towards Hamon . Hamon is initially delighted to train the Adventurer , and has them train alongside his other pupil , Chuchuto Brightstar . Later , Hamon and the two encounter Hamon ' s former apprentice Rurukuta Tornstar , who humiliates Hamon by proving him a shadow of his former glory , and discourages him from continuing to fight . Chuchuto encourages the Adventurer to face Hamon in combat in order to help Hamon regain his strength , and after a few rounds , Hamon regains confidence . The group defeats Hamon ' s old adversary and crime syndicate kingpin , Weggfarr Wideaxe , and Hamon congratulates the Adventurer on their progress . Monk . After speaking to Gagaruna again , the Adventurer is directed to Erik , found in the Goldsmith ' s Guild . A researcher of the " chakra " , Erik assigns the Adventurer with the task of helping Widargelt , who sees the potential in the Adventurer as a Monk , research in aether - heavy areas which had seen battles fought . Widargelt revealed he was not interested in helping Erik , and was only interested in opening his own chakras in those areas , encouraging the Adventurer to do the same . After the Adventurer obtains their relic gear , Widargelt asks the Adventurer to help him restore Ala Mhigo . However , soon he learns that the Adventurer ' s seventh chakra had been opened and denied him of his , and attempts to defeat them ; after failing , he grants the Adventurer their final relic gear piece , and declares he has learnt to fight not for vengeance , but for life . Equipment . The Pugilist class is defined by wielding hora or knuckle - dusters . Functionally , they are similar to rogue ' s daggers in that they are equipped as two - handed but are dual - wielded in combat . In terms of late game armor , Pugilist and Monk wear " Striking " gear sets , which are shared with Rogues and Ninjas up through item level 110 . In terms of accessories , they generally share the " Slaying " or " Maiming " types with Lancers and Dragoons , as they add Strength , the Pugilist ' s primary attribute . Abilities . Monk - specific abilities can only be used after being unlocked by specific quests . Cross - class . Monks can cross - class Lancer and Marauder abilities , though Pugilists can cross - class most abilities . PvP Actions . The following abilities are only usable in PvP events . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Monk an Pugilist appear in " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " with Earth - elemental cards .