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Windwalker Monk PvP Guide For 2v2

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Windwalker Monk
Season 4
50 characters
2107 - 2587

Welcome to Murlok.io's Windwalker Monk PvP guide for 2v2 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Windwalker Monks from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Ilovegaïa (Archimonde EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2587.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Windwalker Monks

  1. 1
    Ilovegaïa's character icon
    Ilovegaïa
    Archimonde (EU)
    498 ilvl
    2587
  2. 2
    Umreehz's character icon
    Umreehz
    Stormrage (US)
    490 ilvl
    2401
  3. 3
    Glássysky's character icon
    Glássysky
    Ravencrest (EU)
    480 ilvl
    2401
  4. 4
    Vanoarabidze's character icon
    Vanoarabidze
    Ravencrest (EU)
    486 ilvl
    2308
  5. 5
    Ashleyxø's character icon
    Ashleyxø
    Archimonde (EU)
    492 ilvl
    2305

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Windwalker Monk Secondary and Minor stats for 2v2.

Secondary Stats
+2119
22% Critical Strike
+592
3% Haste
+4946
44% Mastery
+7687
37% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+0
0% Avoidance
+5
0% Leech
+681
13% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Orc currently being the top race for Windwalker Monks in 2v2, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    30
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    9
  3. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    4
  4. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    2
  5. Pandaren race icon
    Pandaren
    2

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Monk specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Monk class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Monk's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Soothing Mist
50
Rising Sun Kick
50
Tiger's Lust
50
Improved Roll
49
Calming Presence
49
Disable
48
Tiger Tail Sweep
49
Vigorous Expulsion
48
Improved Vivify
4
Detox
9
Paralysis
50
Grace of the Crane
47
Vivacious Vivification
10
Ferocity of Xuen
50
Improved Paralysis
50
Elusive Mists
0
Transcendence
50
Spear Hand Strike
50
Fortifying Brew
50
Chi Wave
49
Hasty Provocation
0
Ring of Peace
50
Fast Feet
50
Celerity
48
Ironshell Brew
37
Profound Rebuttal
50
Diffuse Magic
34
Eye of the Tiger
22
Dampen Harm
48
Improved Touch of Death
50
Strength of Spirit
38
Close to Heart
50
Escape from Reality
46
Windwalking
2
Fatal Touch
1
Generous Pour
1
Save Them All
0
Resonant Fists
1
Bounce Back
0
Summon Jade Serpent Statue
0
Summon White Tiger Statue
0
Summon Black Ox Statue
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Windwalker Monks with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Fists of Fury
50
Touch of Karma
50
Ascension
47
Power Strikes
50
Widening Whirl
47
Touch of the Tiger
3
Hardened Soles
0
Flashing Fists
50
Open Palm Strikes
50
Mark of the Crane
50
Flying Serpent Kick
50
Glory of the Dawn
50
Shadowboxing Treads
50
Inner Peace
3
Serenity
50
Meridian Strikes
0
Strike of the Windlord
50
Dance of Chi-Ji
48
Jade Ignition
0
Drinking Horn Cover
50
Spiritual Focus
0
Hit Combo
50
Rushing Jade Wind
0
Forbidden Technique
1
Invoke Xuen, the White Tiger
50
Teachings of the Monastery
50
Thunderfist
50
Crane Vortex
1
Xuen's Bond
0
Fury of Xuen
2
Empowered Tiger Lightning
50
Rising Star
49
Bonedust Brew
0
Fatal Flying Guillotine
1
Last Emperor's Capacitor
0
Xuen's Battlegear
50
Transfer the Power
50
Whirling Dragon Punch
47
Jadefire Stomp
49
Attenuation
0
Dust in the Wind
0
Skyreach
49
Invoker's Delight
50
Path of Jade
0
Jadefire Harmony
49

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Windwalker Monk's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Ride the Wind
3
Tigereye Brew
1
Reverse Harm
22
Disabling Reach
3
Grapple Weapon
19
Alpha Tiger
48
Wind Waker
1
Pressure Points
0
Turbo Fists
50
Perpetual Paralysis
0
Mighty Ox Kick
3
Stormspirit Strikes
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Windwalker Monks in 2v2, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Gaze of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Gaze of the Waking Fist
    13
  2. Infurious Spirit's Hood item icon
    Infurious Spirit's Hood
    11
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    10
  4. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    9
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    4

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    21
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    2
  4. Custodian's Medallion of Delusion item icon
    Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Mantle of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Mantle of the Waking Fist
    35
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    12
  3. Life-Bound Shoulderpads item icon
    Life-Bound Shoulderpads
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    18
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    14
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    13
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    3
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1

Chest

  1. Chestwrap of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Chestwrap of the Waking Fist
    47
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    28
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    21
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards
    1

Hands

  1. Palms of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Palms of the Waking Fist
    48
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    2

Waist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    28
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    16
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Belt
    4
  4. Bloody Dragonhide Belt item icon
    Bloody Dragonhide Belt
    1
  5. Girdle of the Waking Fist item icon
    Girdle of the Waking Fist
    1

Legs

  1. Legguards of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Legguards of the Waking Fist
    49
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    45
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    3
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Boots
    1
  4. Slimy Expulsion Boots item icon
    Slimy Expulsion Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    27
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    27
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    15
  4. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    13
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    6

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    39
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    37
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    8
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    7
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    5

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff
    16
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    9
  3. Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame item icon
    Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame
    8
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Battlestaff item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Battlestaff
    4
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    4

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    7
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Splitter item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Splitter
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Shortsword item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Shortsword
    1

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    3

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Windwalker Monks in 2v2.

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    45
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    21
  3. Infurious Spirit's Hood embellishment item icon
    Elder Spirit'S Aid
    11
  4. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    2
  5. Slimy Expulsion Boots embellishment item icon
    Coated In Slime
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Windwalker Monks in 2v2, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    42
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    35
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    13

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    44

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    17

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    47
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    40
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    2
  3. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    76
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    16
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    5

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    46
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    15
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2
  3. Frozen Writ enchantment icon
    Frozen Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Windwalker Monks in 2v2.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    160
  2. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    28
  3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    14
  4. Sensei's Alexstraszite gem icon
    Sensei's Alexstraszite
    8
  5. Deadly Alexstraszite gem icon
    Deadly Alexstraszite
    6