Sinzhu's PvE Build

Monk class icon Brewmaster Monk specialization icon
Brewmaster Monk
Zandalari Troll race icon
Zandalari Troll
516 ilvl
Season 4
2419 Mythic+

Sinzhu (Kiljaeden US) is a Top Mythic+ Brewmaster Monk in World of Warcraft Dragonflight Season 4, achieving a rating of 2419 with 515 ilvl equipment.

Here is the breakdown of his 10.2.6 PvE character build from , featuring stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems. Use this as a reference to enhance and inspire your own Brewmaster Monk build.

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 how Sinzhu's Secondary and Minor stats are distributed.

Secondary Stats
+5683
41% Critical Strike
+1047
6% Haste
+2424
21% Mastery
+6309
31% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Mastery
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+270
4% Avoidance
+125
1% Leech
+700
13% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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.

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Take a peek at Sinzhu's selected Class Talents below:

Soothing Mist
1
Rising Sun Kick
1
Tiger's Lust
1
Improved Roll
Calming Presence
1
Disable
Tiger Tail Sweep
Vigorous Expulsion
1
Improved Vivify
Detox
Paralysis
1
Grace of the Crane
2
Vivacious Vivification
Ferocity of Xuen
2
Improved Paralysis
1
Elusive Mists
Transcendence
1
Spear Hand Strike
1
Fortifying Brew
1
Chi Wave
1
Hasty Provocation
Ring of Peace
1
Fast Feet
2
Celerity
1
Ironshell Brew
1
Profound Rebuttal
1
Yu'lon's Grace
1
Eye of the Tiger
1
Dance of the Wind
1
Improved Touch of Death
Strength of Spirit
1
Close to Heart
Escape from Reality
Windwalking
2
Fatal Touch
2
Generous Pour
Save Them All
Resonant Fists
2
Bounce Back
Summon Jade Serpent Statue
Summon White Tiger Statue
1
Summon Black Ox Statue

Specialization Talents

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

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Take a peek at Sinzhu's selected Specialization Talents below:

Keg Smash
1
Purifying Brew
1
Shuffle
1
Staggering Strikes
1
Gift of the Ox
1
Spirit of the Ox
1
Quick Sip
Hit Scheme
1
Healing Elixir
1
Rushing Jade Wind
1
Celestial Flames
Celestial Brew
1
Graceful Exit
Zen Meditation
1
Clash
Breath of Fire
1
Improved Celestial Brew
Improved Purifying Brew
1
Tranquil Spirit
1
Fundamental Observation
Shadowboxing Treads
1
Sal'salabim's Strength
1
Fortifying Brew: Determination
Black Ox Brew
1
Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox
1
Training of Niuzao
1
Pretense of Instability
Counterstrike
1
Charred Passions
1
High Tolerance
Walk with the Ox
Elusive Footwork
2
Anvil & Stave
Face Palm
1
Bonedust Brew
1
Improved Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox
Exploding Keg
1
Blackout Combo
1
Weapons of Order
1
Bountiful Brew
1
Stormstout's Last Keg
Chi Surge
1

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 Brewmaster 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.

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Take a peek at Sinzhu's selected PvP Talents below:

Microbrew
Hot Trub
1
Guided Meditation
Avert Harm
Nimble Brew
Double Barrel
Mighty Ox Kick
Eerie Fermentation
1
Admonishment
Niuzao's Essence
Rodeo
Grapple Weapon
Dematerialize
1
Alpha Tiger

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 items currently equipped by Sinzhu.

Head

  1. Gaze of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Gaze of the Waking Fist

Neck

  1. Tuskarr Bone Necklace item icon
    Tuskarr Bone Necklace

Shoulders

  1. Mantle of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Mantle of the Waking Fist

Back

  1. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion

Chest

  1. Chestwrap of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Chestwrap of the Waking Fist

Wrist

  1. Cuffs of the Savage Serpent item icon
    Cuffs of the Savage Serpent

Hands

  1. Oathbreaker's Obsessive Gauntlets item icon
    Oathbreaker's Obsessive Gauntlets

Waist

  1. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt

Legs

  1. Legguards of the Waking Fist item set icon
    set
    Legguards of the Waking Fist

Feet

  1. Slimy Expulsion Boots item icon
    Slimy Expulsion Boots

Ring 1

  1. Signet of the Last Elder item icon
    Signet of the Last Elder

Ring 2

  1. Platinum Star Band item icon
    Platinum Star Band

Trinket 1

  1. Storm-Eater's Boon item icon
    Storm-Eater's Boon

Trinket 2

  1. Manic Grieftorch item icon
    Manic Grieftorch

Main Hand

  1. Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame item icon
    Djaruun, Pillar of the Elder Flame

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.

Here are the embellishments equipped by Sinzhu for the Brewmaster Monk specialization.

  1. Slimy Expulsion Boots embellishment item icon
    Coated In Slime
  2. Life-Bound Belt embellishment item icon
    Toxified

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 are the specific enchantments chosen by Sinzhu for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit

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, here are the gems currently socketed by Sinzhu.

  1. Radiant Malygite gem icon
    Radiant Malygite
    5
  2. Resplendent Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Resplendent Illimited Diamond
    1