Originally Posted by
Eriol
Monk will work, but Ki is a limited resource. I would check out Rogue, as you get Steady Aim at 3rd, which is similar to Focused Aim (not the same, but similar). Notably, you also get Cunning Action for Disengage, which again is different than dodge, but still good for a ranged to get out of the area of issues. Plus Sneak Attack of course. And you get all that by 3rd level, not 5th.
They are two different classes, with different benefits and drawbacks, but remember the rogue stuff is limited by action economy, whereas the monk stuff is (mostly) limited by Ki.