Monk

**Monks,** dedicated to mastering chi - the energy that connects all life in the universe. He harnesses Chi to create magical effects and exceed his physical capabilities. Monks are also able to disrupt the Chi in others, affecting their command over spells and abilities.

## Stat Modifiers

* Melee dodge chance +5.0
* Melee hit chance +5.0
* Carrying capacity +20
* Pain shock threshold +10%
* Social impact -25.00%
* Negotiation ability -25.00%
* Psychic sensitivity -80%
* Trade price improvement -20.00%

## Default Skills

* Ch'i - the life force that resides in all living things. Monks cultivate and harness this force to perform their art. Balancing the rhythm and flow of Ch'i takes time and is generally gained through dedicated meditation.
* Mind Over Body - Mental conditioning that enhances the monk's control over their physical and mental stress. Damage mitigation is reduced by the weight (in kg) of armor worn. Mind over Body is a passive buff that improves consciousness, moving, manipulation, melee hit chance, dodge chance, armor penetration, mental break and pain thresholds.
* Meditate - restores the life force of the monk and is a vital component of maintaining a strong level of Ch'i. Any physical or mental ailments must be purged before meditation can generate Ch'i. If the monk is afflicted (wounds, disease, poor mood, drug addictions), meditation will focus Ch'i in an effort to remove the affliction. Afflictions can only be purged while in an active meditative state.
* Tiger Strike - melee attack that delivers multiple, rapid blows against a single opponent. Must be within melee range and unarmed to perform this attack. Activated ability (12 chi): delivers 4 attacks in rapid succession. Tiger strike can be further trained to add additional attacks that can stun, drain energy, or deliver a precision strike that destroys vital organs. Passive ability (8 stamina): deliver multiple hits against an opponent; attacks may be any type (physical, stun, drain, vital) that is trained.  Tiger Strike has a chance to trigger on any normal attack or itself.
* Dragon Strike - leap attack that allows the monk to rapidly close on an opponent.  Activated ability (8 chi): leap through the air and deliver a powerful flying kick against a distant opponent.  The closer an opponent is, the more damage Dragon Strike deals.  If an opponent is within 5 cells, this attack will also knock the target back.  Passive ability (10 stamina): performs a round-house kick that strikes multiple opponents.  Dragon strike has a chance to trigger on any normal attack when multiple enemies are near the target.
* Thunder Strike - Supercharges an attack with enough Ch'i to generate lightning.

## Mind Over Body

This section details the benefits from leveling the Mind Over Body skill. (Note: the bonus to Consciousness provides an equal bonus to Manipulation, Talking and Eating among other things.)

### Martial Arts

* 0/3
	+ Conciousness: +5%
	+ Manipulation: +5%
	+ Moving: +5%
	+ Mental break threshold: -2%
	+ Pain shock threshold: +5%
	+ Melee dodge chance: +6.0
	+ Melee armor penetration: +100%
	+ Melee hit chance: +0.1
* 1/3
	+ Conciousness: +7%
	+ Manipulation: +10%
	+ Moving: +10%
	+ Mental break threshold: -4%
	+ Pain shock threshold: +7%
	+ Melee dodge chance: +9.0
	+ Melee armor penetration: +150%
	+ Melee hit chance: +0.2
* 2/3
	+ Conciousness: +9%
	+ Manipulation: +15%
	+ Moving: +15%
	+ Mental break threshold: -6%
	+ Pain shock threshold: +9%
	+ Melee dodge chance: +12.0
	+ Melee armor penetration: +200%
	+ Melee hit chance: +0.2
* 3/3
	+ Conciousness: +10%
	+ Manipulation: +20%
	+ Moving: +20%
	+ Mental break threshold: -8%
	+ Pain shock threshold: +10%
	+ Melee dodge chance: +15.0
	+ Melee armor penetration: +250%
	+ Melee hit chance: +0.3