Summary
ThePath of Exilefranchise, the spiritual successor toDiablo 2that first made rounds about ten years ago, seeks to take a stranglehold on the looter RPG genre with itsPath of Exile 2sequel. The originalPath of Exileborrowed heavily from theDiabloseries and met a reception of stellar reviews, and the new installment seeks to build on the long strides taken by its predecessor. Already the talk of the town, the gaming community has highexpectations forPath of Exile 2, with many expecting it to rivalDiablo 4in terms of fan satisfaction and overall gameplay. Coming with a plethora of classes for players to exploit, these groups bear some similarities to various Diablo titles, and players want to see howPath of Exile 2’s monk compares toDiablo 3’s.
Varied gameplay is the order of the day in the RPG scene, as more developers strive to provide customized classes and subclasses to engage gamers. Upcomingtitles such asBaldur’s Gate 3andPath of Exile 2lead this charge, providing a jaw-dropping number of subclasses for players to explore their lands with.Diablo 4received praise for its performance at launch with five categories, but these two games seek to blow their competition out of the water by offering deeper skill trees. GivenPath of Exile’s relationship with theDiablofranchise, it is natural to draw comparisons between the new installment’s classes and their corresponding groups inDiablo.
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Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 3’s Monks Are Speedy
Diablo 3shook the foundations of ARPG mechanics when it burst onto the scene in 2012, reaping plentiful dividends for Blizzard after the developer took a 12-year hiatus from theDiablofranchise. The multiplayer’s specialized classes in particular were a source of joy for gamers, as many took delight in their abilities venturing acrossSanctuary. Just about every style of combat received careful consideration, and in the case ofDiablo 3’s Monk, the holy warrior class was one of the best in the game for solo play. The Monk’s speed set it apart from the heavier Barbarian and Crusader classes, an instant favorite for quick-striking gamers.
Their speed is enhanced by their ability to teleport across the battlefield, crossing the map in a rush of movement.Diablo 3’s Monk classis particularly adept at melee combat, giving players a 30% boost in built-in damage reduction, and their proficiency with all melee weapons and shields allows them to dual-wield. In addition to their prowess at movement and fighting, monks are the only group inDiablo 3with the innate ability of direct healing, and they can create flashes of light for defensive purposes.
Path of Exile 2also harps on movement for its Monk class, primarily basing the group on Dexterity and Intelligence, just like the Shadow. Every class in thePath of Exilesequel comes with three unique Ascendancies, and the Monk can freeze enemies it comes upon inPath of Exile 2’s gameplay, including bosses. This is done in a similar fashion toDark Souls' poise meters, charging the freeze slowly until the boss can no longer resist the mechanism.
In combat, the Monk class should be a handful inPath of Exile 2. Power charges are crucial for their performance, as seen with the Falling Thunder skill. Without power charges, Falling Thunder will emit limited lightning AOE, but with the boost, the skill transforms into a larger AOE equipped with extra projectiles that can clear a pack of enemies. Crowd control techniques are not left out either, with the Wind Blast technique blasting away enemies that get too close to the caster with powerful gusts. The Monks inPath of Exile 2andDiablo 3emphasize quick movement but differ in combat abilities, and the wait is on to see what surprisesPath of Exile 2can conjure.
