Luohan monks (Warrior type) - These are the 9dragons individuals who excel at external strength. They train hard to develop their bodies and master not only unarmed styles, but also weapons and powerful combination attacks.

Exorcist monks (Caster type) - Exorcist Monks accentuate their   9dragons internal power. Some are so skilled that they can use vocal skills combined with their internal Chi to strike enemies at a long distance. Their Chi enables them to absorb damage that would have hurt any normal, untrained person.

Diamond monks (Healer type) - These   9dragons monks specialize in healing using their internal powers and knowledge. They are also skilled in fist fighting, and they are great to have on a team if you are going anywhere dangerous - which in 9Dragons, means anywhere!

Deva monks (Hybrid type) - These are a unique form of Shaolin. They tend to be loners, and as such, they have developed their internal 9dragons skills not only in fist fighting, at which they excel, but also at self-healing. Their reflective 9dragons skills make them very appropriate for solo play.