The best replacement for monks is friars.

The best alternatives to monks are rated as following:
★★★★★  friars
★★★★  priests
★★  druids
★★  nuns
★  ninjas
★  rogues
★  punks
  stormvermin
  eulogy
  maori warrior
  brothers

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