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Windwalker Monk · Melee DPS

Windwalker Monk talents and abilities

TalentsData-drivenMediumPatch 12.1.0
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Overview

100% of them pick the Conduit of the Celestials hero tree. The most repeated talent code is used exactly by 13.3% of the sample: import it in-game and adjust.

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Windwalker Monk · Mythic+

BalancedMythic+
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When to use it

What the 15 top Mythic+ players we read are using, with the Conduit of the Celestials hero tree (100%). Average item level 330. The talent code is the one 13.3% of them use exactly.

Mythic+ build

15 top profilesAverage item level 330Hero tree: Conduit of the Celestials (100%)

Talent code to import in-game (Talents → Import). Used exactly by 13% of the sample.

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Talent trees

Monk talents

Chi Proficiency2/2Fortifying BrewTranscendenceRising Sun KickFast FeetDance of the WindZenith StompCalming PresenceGrace of the CraneTiger's LustParalysisSpear Hand StrikeFlow of ChiFerocity of Xuen2/2Ancient Arts2/2Yu'lon's GraceTiger FangVivacious VivificationTiger Tail Sweep53Improved Touch of DeathLighter Than AirRing of PeaceStrength of Spirit80Expeditious FortificationWindwalking13Peace and ProsperityCelerityMartial Instincts2/2Soothing Mist87Elusive Mists87DetoxSave Them AllEscape from RealityTranscendence: Linked SpiritsDiffuse Magic20Vigorous Expulsion87Bounding Agility13Crashing MomentumDisableFatal TouchQuick FootedHasty ProvocationPressure Points93Wind's ReachSwift Art27Jade Walk7Energy TransferChi Transfer40Stillstep Coil7Healing WindsReinvigorationSilent SanctuaryCelestial DeterminationRushing ReflexesSpirit's Essence

Conduit of the Celestials100%

Yu'lon's AvatarCourage of the White TigerFlowing WisdomHeart of the Jade SerpentUnity WithinStrength of the Black OxPath of the Falling StarInner CompassChi-Ji's SwiftnessJade Sanctuary87Stampede of the AncientsCelestial ConduitTemple TrainingRestore BalanceYu'lon's KnowledgeCelestial ConduitXuen's BondInvoke Xuen, the White Tiger
Flurry Strikes

Shado-Pan

Vigilant WatchMartial PrecisionPride of PandariaHigh ImpactVeteran's EyeOne Versus ManyEfficient TrainingWisdom of the WallAgainst All OddsShado Over the BattlefieldStand ReadyWeapons of the WallCombat StanceInitiator's EdgeWhirling SteelPredictive Training

Windwalker talents

Xuen's BattlegearRushing Wind KickGlory of the DawnTeachings of the MonasteryFists of FuryHit ComboMomentum BoostCrashing FistsSunfire SpiralDual ThreatCombat WisdomAscensionSequenced StrikesSharp ReflexesCombo BreakerDance of Chi-JiZenithWeapon of WindCommunion With WindSkyfire HeelMartial Agility67Energy Burst67Spiritual Focus53Inner Peace67Rising StarMemory of the MonasteryWhirling Dragon PunchBrawler's IntensityRevolving WhirlTouch of the TigerUniversal EnergyFerociousness2/2Crane VortexJade IgnitionHarmonic ComboShadowboxing TreadsKnowledge of the Broken TempleHardened SolesAirborne RhythmHurricane's VaultPath of JadeSingularly Focused JadeMeridian StrikesThunderfistSlicing WindsJadefire StompObsidian SpiralFlurry of Xuen

Apex

Tigereye Brew
Most picked PvP talentsTurbo Fists93Rising Dragon Sweep73Grapple Weapon47Ride the Wind27Wind Waker13Absolute Serenity13

Gold means more than half of the top picks it; the number is the share that takes it when it isn't nearly everyone. Lines show which node unlocks which.

Secondary stat split

  1. 1. Mastery 40%
  2. 2. Critical Strike 29%
  3. 3. Haste 27%
  4. 4. Versatility 4%

Most socketed gems

  • 93%Flawless Quick Garnet+16 Critical Strike & +7 Haste
  • 93%Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary Stat
  • 87%Flawless Deadly Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Critical Strike
  • 80%Flawless Quick Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Haste
  • 80%Flawless Masterful Peridot+16 Haste & +7 Mastery
  • 53%Flawless Masterful Garnet+16 Critical Strike & +7 Mastery

Gear by slot

  • Main hand

    • Abyssal Broodfiend's Bardicheilvl 337 · 100%

    ✦ Rite of the Hash'ey (93%)

  • Trinket

    • Voracious Heart of Ula'tekilvl 333 · 100%
    • Keeper's Seething Coreilvl 327 · 40%
    • Zul'jin's Guillotine Techniqueilvl 335 · 33%

  • Head

    • Monkey King's Unyielding Visageilvl 332 · 100%

    ✦ Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance (80%)

  • Neck

    • Aqirbane Reliquaryilvl 333 · 93%
    • Bound Serpent's Jade Eyeilvl 334 · 7%

  • Shoulders

    • Tassels of the Monkey Kingilvl 331 · 100%

    ✦ Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace (87%)

  • Back

    • Silken Voodoo Drapeilvl 338 · 27%
    • Speakeasy Shroudilvl 321 · 20%
    • Bloodthorn Burnousilvl 321 · 20%

  • Chest

    • Battle Gi of the Monkey Kingilvl 331 · 100%

    ✦ Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul (93%)

  • Wrists

    • Silvermoon Agent's Deflectorsilvl 331 · 87%
    • Restless Spirit Shacklesilvl 331 · 7%
    • Wristguards of the Monkey Kingilvl 334 · 7%

  • Hands

    • Monkey King's Fighting Fistsilvl 326 · 60%
    • Silvermoon Agent's Handwrapsilvl 331 · 20%
    • Ruthless Slaughtergripsilvl 328 · 13%

  • Waist

    • Sash of the Forlorn Vesselilvl 342 · 33%
    • Unpossessed Skullsashilvl 334 · 27%
    • Slitherscale Girdleilvl 334 · 13%

  • Legs

    • Pantaloons of the Monkey Kingilvl 327 · 93%
    • Breeches of Deft Dealsilvl 321 · 7%

    ✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina (100%)

  • Feet

    • Silvermoon Agent's Sneakersilvl 331 · 93%
    • Bespittled Slitherslippersilvl 321 · 7%

    ✦ Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity (80%)

  • Ring

    • Masterwork Sin'dorei Bandilvl 331 · 53%
    • Vile Alchemist's Bandilvl 331 · 33%
    • Sickening Signet of Atroxusilvl 321 · 33%

    ✦ Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle (200%)

Abilities

  • Fists of Fury24 sec cooldowns3 Chi mpPummels all targets in front of you, dealing 456 Physical damage to your primary target and 274 damage to all other enemies over 3.6 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets. Can be channeled while moving.Cooldown 24 sec cooldown · 3 Chi
  • Zenith16 sec cooldownsChi costs are reduced by 1 and Blackout Kick reduces the cooldown of affected abilities by an additional 1 sec for 15 sec. Activating Zenith resets the remaining cooldown on Rising Sun Kick.Cooldown 16 sec cooldown
  • Strike of the Windlord35 sec cooldowns2 Chi mpStrike with both fists at all enemies in front of you, dealing 529 Physical damage and reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec. Deals reduced damage to secondary targets.Cooldown 35 sec cooldown · 2 Chi
  • Whirling Dragon Punch35 sec cooldownsPerforms a devastating whirling upward strike, dealing 331 damage to all nearby enemies and an additional 159 damage to the first target struck. Damage reduced beyond 5 targets. Only usable while both Fists of Fury and Rising Sun Kick are on cooldown.Cooldown 35 sec cooldown
  • Slicing Winds30 sec cooldownsEnvelop yourself in razor-sharp winds, then lunge forward dealing 156 Nature damage to enemies in your path. Damage reduced beyond 5 enemies. Hold to increase lunge distance.Cooldown 30 sec cooldown
  • Momentum BoostPassiveFists of Fury's damage is increased by 100% of your haste and Fists of Fury does 10% more damage each time it deals damage, resetting when Fists of Fury ends. Your auto attack speed is increased by 60% for 8 sec after Fists of Fury ends.Core ability of the specialization.
  • Combat WisdomPassiveWhile out of combat, your Chi balances to 2 instead of depleting to empty. Your stamina is increased by 5% and every 15 sec, your next Tiger Palm also casts Expel Harm. Expel Harm Expel negative chi from your body, healing for 451 and dealing 10% of the amount healed as Nature damage to an enemy within 20 yards.Core ability of the specialization.
  • Sharp ReflexesPassiveBlackout Kick reduces the cooldown of Rising Sun Kick and Fists of Fury by 1.0 sec.Core ability of the specialization.

Strategy

1Contested talents

Talents that not every top player takes: choose them by fight.

  • Pressure Points — 93.3% of the top players
  • Soothing Mist — 86.7% of the top players
  • Elusive Mists — 86.7% of the top players
  • Vigorous Expulsion — 86.7% of the top players
  • Jade Sanctuary — 86.7% of the top players
  • Strength of Spirit — 80% of the top players
  • Energy Burst — 66.7% of the top players
  • Martial Agility — 66.7% of the top players
  • Inner Peace — 66.7% of the top players
  • Tiger Tail Sweep — 53.3% of the top players
  • Spiritual Focus — 53.3% of the top players
  • Drinking Horn Cover — 46.7% of the top players

2Key abilities

The abilities that define the specialization:

  • Fists of Fury
  • Zenith
  • Strike of the Windlord
  • Whirling Dragon Punch
  • Slicing Winds
  • Momentum Boost
  • Combat Wisdom
  • Sharp Reflexes

Tips

  • Learn your rotation on a training dummy before the key: your damage in the first seconds of each pull is most of your damage.

Matchups

Works well with

Changelog

  1. Guide created for patch 12.1.0.

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