A monk can be considered like a rogue, you can do melee or hybrid cast. If going melee you'll be using of course daggers and staffs which means you'll need some dex. Around 120 should do it, so you then put rest strength. Some duel stats on the robe or charm works the best, and if you have a high ee weapon then go for some lifesteal. Casting is of course all int, and it's basically melee up to about L35 - 40, then casting. Not much to it ! As for the long chains, really it depends upon your gear. If your melee gear is unbelievable then you [can] go no regen, casting with insane gear should also give a few chains =]