Monk is really close to a rogue, so hybrid is a good choice.
For stating, I'd say have at least 70 intelligence, and rest melee stats [100 - 120 dex - rest strength]
And ofc use a ee weapon [bonus is if it has intelligence or heal mastery] and a stat armor and charm with int, or heal mastery. Other than that, equip your heal charm and fly past those levels. For soloing you should be getting more chains, it just might seem longer because you aren't killing them as fast. And for cata it is also very good as both melee and healing are essential for long lasting cats.
