mm+ Brewmaster Monk

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This is a guide about how to build Brewmaster Monks for Mythic+ . It summarizes what is working for the highest-rated players: stat priority, legendary, trinkets, gems, enchantments, talents, PvP talents, covenants, soulbinds, and conduits.

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Last update	5h ago
Class	Brewmaster Monk
Activity	Mythic+
Number of players	50
Highest rating	3127
Lowest rating	2844

Top players

The top Brewmaster Monks that achieved the highest ratings in Mythic+ across US, EU, KR, and TW regions are:

Stat Priority

+943

37% Crit

+143

4% Hast

+327

17% Mast

+1268

31% Vers

Based on the average stat bonuses observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the stat priority is:

Versatility
Critical Strike
Mastery
Haste

Race

Based on the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the character races to choose are:

D

Dwarf

14
V

Vulpera

7
B

Blood Elf

7
P

Pandaren

6
N

Night Elf

4

Legendary

Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the legendary items to use are:

S

Stormstout's Last Keg - Waist

31

Keg Smash deals 30% additional damage, and has 1 additional charge.
U

Unity - Neck

22

Gain the legendary effect of Bountiful Brew: Your abilities have a low chance to cast Bonedust Brew at your target's location.
S

Stormstout's Last Keg - Hands

19

Keg Smash deals 30% additional damage, and has 1 additional charge.
U

Unity - Ring

16

Gain the legendary effect of Call to Arms: Weapons of Order calls forth Niuzao, the Black Ox to assist you for 12 sec.
U

Unity - Wrist

8

Gain the legendary effect of Bountiful Brew: Your abilities have a low chance to cast Bonedust Brew at your target's location.

Trinkets

Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the trinkets to use are:

Reactive Defense Matrix

Ilvl	304
Stats	+160 agility
Effects	Equip: Taking damage has a chance to trigger your Reactive Defense Matrix, which reflects the next 17,592 damage back at your attacker. Reactive Defense Matrix triggers automatically when your health drops below 20% health. This effect cannot occur more than once per 30 sec.
Rank	Fated Mythic

Shard of Annhylde's Aegis

Ilvl	304
Stats	+160 agility
Effects	Use: Call upon Annhylde's Aegis for protection, reducing damage you take from enemies in front of you by 15,463 for 8 sec. If the Aegis absorbs at least 54,114 damage, it becomes overcharged and will expel coalesced power, dealing 8,617 Holy damage to all enemies in front of you as it expires. (1 Min 30 Sec Cooldown)
Rank	Fated Mythic

Cache of Acquired Treasures

Ilvl	304
Stats	+160 agility
Effects	Equip: Periodically rummage through the cache, finding a new stolen weapon. Use: Grab the weapon from the cache, gaining its benefit. (3 Min Cooldown)
Rank	Fated Mythic

T

Thundertower's Targeting Reticle

4

Ilvl 304

Stats
+160 agility

+141 versatility

+64 avoidance

Rank Mythic

Codex of the First Technique

Ilvl	304
Stats	+360 stamina
Effects	Equip: Taking damage grants you a chance to unleash the First Technique for 12 sec, reflecting 10% of incoming damage, up to a maximum of 19,747 damage absorbed per blow.
Rank	Mythic

Tier Set

Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the tier set items to use are:

Tassels of the Grand Upwelling

Ilvl	311
Stats	+135 agility +308 stamina +52 critical-strike +100 versatility
Set	Set: Targets ignited by Breath of Fire deal an additional 4% less damage to you. Set: Keg Smash deals 50% additional damage, heals you for 66% of damage dealt, and grants 66% of damage dealt as maximum health for 10 sec, stacking up to 10 times.
Rank	Fated Mythic

Cuirass of the Grand Upwelling

Ilvl	311
Stats	+179 agility +411 stamina +61 critical-strike +141 versatility
Enchant	Primary Stats +30 Reinforced (+32 Stamina)
Set	Set: Targets ignited by Breath of Fire deal an additional 4% less damage to you. Set: Keg Smash deals 50% additional damage, heals you for 66% of damage dealt, and grants 66% of damage dealt as maximum health for 10 sec, stacking up to 10 times.
Rank	Fated Mythic

Legguards of the Grand Upwelling

Ilvl	311
Stats	+179 agility +411 stamina +132 critical-strike +71 versatility
Set	Set: Targets ignited by Breath of Fire deal an additional 4% less damage to you. Set: Keg Smash deals 50% additional damage, heals you for 66% of damage dealt, and grants 66% of damage dealt as maximum health for 10 sec, stacking up to 10 times.
Rank	Fated Mythic

Crown of the Grand Upwelling

Ilvl	311
Stats	+179 agility +411 stamina +116 critical-strike +87 mastery
Gem	+16 Versatility
Set	Set: Targets ignited by Breath of Fire deal an additional 4% less damage to you. Set: Keg Smash deals 50% additional damage, heals you for 66% of damage dealt, and grants 66% of damage dealt as maximum health for 10 sec, stacking up to 10 times.
Rank	Fated Mythic

Grips of the Grand Upwelling

Ilvl	311
Stats	+135 agility +308 stamina +108 haste +44 mastery
Set	Set: Targets ignited by Breath of Fire deal an additional 4% less damage to you. Set: Keg Smash deals 50% additional damage, heals you for 66% of damage dealt, and grants 66% of damage dealt as maximum health for 10 sec, stacking up to 10 times.
Rank	Fated Mythic

Gems

Based on the sockets observed on the 50 highest Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the gems to use are:

V

Versatile Jewel Cluster

215

+16 Versatility
D

Deadly Jewel Cluster

28

+16 Critical Strike
S

Straddling Jewel Doublet

3

Speed increased by 13 for each Shadowlands gem you have socketed.
Q

Quick Jewel Cluster

2

+16 Haste

Back Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Back item are:

E

Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech

42

Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Leech
E

Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance

8

Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Avoidance

Chest Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Chest item are:

E

Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats

47

Enchanted: Primary Stats +30
E

Enchant Chest - Eternal Skirmish

1

Enchanted: Eternal Skirmish
E

Enchant Chest - Eternal Bulwark

1

Enchanted: +25 Armor & +20 Primary Stat

Wrist Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Wrist item are:

E

Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing

15

Enchanted: Shaded Hearthing
E

Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect

3

Enchanted: +15 Intellect

Hands Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Hands item are:

E

Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

6

Enchanted: Shadowlands Gathering
E

Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength

4

Enchanted: +15 Strength

Feet Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Feet item are:

E

Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility

50

Enchanted: +15 Agility

Ring Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Ring items are:

E

Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility

86

Enchanted: +16 Versatility
E

Enchant Ring - Tenet of Critical Strike

11

Enchanted: +16 Critical Strike
E

Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste

2

Enchanted: +16 Haste

Main Hand Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Main Hand item are:

E

Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance

44

Enchanted: Celestial Guidance
E

Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation

15

Enchanted: Sinful Revelation

Off Hand Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Off Hand item are:

E

Enchant Weapon - Lightless Force

13

Enchanted: Lightless Force
E

Enchant Weapon - Ascended Vigor

1

Enchanted: Ascended Vigor

Talents

Based on the talents observed on 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the talents to use are:

1. C
  
  47
  
  Chi Wave
  
  A wave of Chi energy flows through friends and foes, dealing 161 Nature damage or 476 healing. Bounces up to 7 times to targets within 25 yards.
2. E
  
  3
  
  Eye of the Tiger
  
  Tiger Palm also applies Eye of the Tiger, dealing 316 Nature damage to the enemy and 316 healing to the Monk over 8 sec. Limit 1 target.
3. C
  
  0
  
  Chi Burst
  
  Hurls a torrent of Chi energy up to 40 yds forward, dealing 519 Nature damage to all enemies, and 976 healing to the Monk and all allies in its path. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets. Casting Chi Burst does not prevent avoiding attacks.
1. T
  
  45
  
  Tiger's Lust
  
  Increases a friendly target's movement speed by 70% for 6 sec and removes all roots and snares.
2. C
  
  5
  
  Chi Torpedo
  
  Torpedoes you forward a long distance and increases your movement speed by 30% for 10 sec, stacking up to 2 times.
3. C
  
  0
  
  Celerity
  
  Reduces the cooldown of Roll by 5 sec and increases its maximum number of charges by 1.
1. L
  
  50
  
  Light Brewing
  
  Reduces the cooldown of Purifying Brew and Celestial Brew by 20%.
2. S
  
  0
  
  Spitfire
  
  Tiger Palm has a 25% chance to reset the cooldown of Breath of Fire.
3. B
  
  0
  
  Black Ox Brew
  
  Chug some Black Ox Brew, which instantly refills your Energy, Purifying Brew charges, and resets the cooldown of Celestial Brew.
1. R
  
  50
  
  Ring of Peace
  
  Form a Ring of Peace at the target location for 5 sec. Enemies that enter will be ejected from the Ring.
2. T
  
  0
  
  Tiger Tail Sweep
  
  Increases the range of Leg Sweep by 2 yds and reduces its cooldown by 10 sec.
3. S
  
  0
  
  Summon Black Ox Statue
  
  Summons a Black Ox Statue at the target location for 15 min, pulsing threat to all enemies within 20 yards. You may cast Provoke on the statue to taunt all enemies near the statue.
1. B
  
  48
  
  Bob and Weave
  
  Increases the duration of Stagger by 3.0 sec.
2. D
  
  2
  
  Dampen Harm
  
  Reduces all damage you take by 20% to 50% for 10 sec, with larger attacks being reduced by more.
3. H
  
  0
  
  Healing Elixir
  
  Drink a healing elixir, healing you for 15% of your maximum health.
1. R
  
  33
  
  Rushing Jade Wind
  
  Summons a whirling tornado around you, causing 901 Physical damage over 8.4 sec to all enemies within 8 yards. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets.
2. S
  
  17
  
  Special Delivery
  
  Drinking from your Brews has a 100% chance to toss a keg high into the air that lands nearby after 3 sec, dealing 812 damage to all enemies within 8 yards and reducing their movement speed by 50% for 15 sec.
3. E
  
  0
  
  Exploding Keg
  
  Hurls a flaming keg at the target location, dealing 2,127 Fire damage to nearby enemies and causing them to miss their melee attacks for the next 3 sec.
1. H
  
  50
  
  High Tolerance
  
  Stagger is 5% more effective at delaying damage. You gain up to 15% Haste based on your current level of Stagger.
2. C
  
  0
  
  Celestial Flames
  
  Drinking from Brews has a 30% chance to coat the Monk with Celestial Flames for 6 sec. While Celestial Flames is active, Spinning Crane Kick applies Breath of Fire and Breath of Fire reduces the damage affected enemies deal to you by an additional 5%.
3. B
  
  0
  
  Blackout Combo
  
  Blackout Kick also empowers your next ability: Tiger Palm: Damage increased by 100%. Breath of Fire: Cooldown reduced by 3 sec. Keg Smash: Reduces the remaining cooldown on your Brews by 2 additional sec. Celestial Brew: Pauses Stagger damage for 3 sec.

PvP Talents

Based on the talents observed on 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the PvP talents to use are:

E

Eerie Fermentation

22
H

Hot Trub

22
M

Microbrew

20
I

Incendiary Breath

19
N

Niuzao's Essence

17

Covenant

Based on the covenants chosen by the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the covenants to pick are:

Kyrian
Necrolord
Night Fae
Venthyr

Soulbind

Based on the covenants chosen by the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the soulbinds to pick are:

P
Plague Deviser Marileth

25

The traits to use with Plague Deviser Marileth are:
1. 25
  
  Kevin's Oozeling
2. 25
  
  Ooz's Frictionless Coating
3. 25
  
  Ultimate Form
4. 25
  
  Volatile Solvent
5. 24
  
  Plagueborn Cleansing Slime
6. 22
  
  Undulating Maneuvers
7. 3
  
  Viscous Trail
8. 1
  
  Kevin's Keyring
F
Forgelite Prime Mikanikos

23

The traits to use with Forgelite Prime Mikanikos are:
1. 23
  
  Bron's Call to Action
2. 23
  
  Effusive Anima Accelerator
3. 23
  
  Forgelite Filter
4. 23
  
  Soulglow Spectrometer
5. 21
  
  Soulsteel Clamps
6. 15
  
  Resilient Plumage
7. 8
  
  Regenerating Materials
8. 2
  
  Hammer of Genesis
P
Pelagos

2

The traits to use with Pelagos are:
1. 2
  
  Combat Meditation
2. 2
  
  Focusing Mantra
3. 2
  
  Let Go of the Past
4. 1
  
  Better Together
5. 1
  
  Bond of Friendship
6. 1
  
  Cleansed Vestments
7. 1
  
  Newfound Resolve

potency conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the potency conduits to use are:

W

Walk with the Ox

48
S

Scalding Brew

47
B

Bone Marrow Hops

25

endurance conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the endurance conduits to use are:

C

Condensed Anima Sphere

47
H

Harm Denial

27
F

Fortifying Ingredients

26

finesse conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Brewmaster Monks in Mythic+, the finesse conduits to use are:

D

Dizzying Tumble

41
T

Tumbling Technique

4
S

Swift Transference

1

Ilvl	304
Stats	+160 agility +141 versatility +64 avoidance
Rank	Mythic

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Stat Priority

Race

Dwarf

Vulpera

Blood Elf

Pandaren

Night Elf

Legendary

Stormstout's Last Keg - Waist

Unity - Neck

Stormstout's Last Keg - Hands

Unity - Ring

Unity - Wrist

Trinkets

Reactive Defense Matrix

Shard of Annhylde's Aegis

Cache of Acquired Treasures

Thundertower's Targeting Reticle

Codex of the First Technique

Tier Set

Tassels of the Grand Upwelling

Cuirass of the Grand Upwelling

Legguards of the Grand Upwelling

Crown of the Grand Upwelling

Grips of the Grand Upwelling

Gems

Versatile Jewel Cluster

Deadly Jewel Cluster

Straddling Jewel Doublet

Quick Jewel Cluster

Back Enchantment

Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech

Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance

Chest Enchantment

Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats

Enchant Chest - Eternal Skirmish

Enchant Chest - Eternal Bulwark

Wrist Enchantment

Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing

Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect

Hands Enchantment

Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

Enchant Gloves - Eternal Strength

Feet Enchantment

Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility

Ring Enchantment

Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility

Enchant Ring - Tenet of Critical Strike

Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste

Main Hand Enchantment

Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance

Enchant Weapon - Sinful Revelation

Off Hand Enchantment

Enchant Weapon - Lightless Force

Enchant Weapon - Ascended Vigor

Talents

Chi Wave

Eye of the Tiger

Chi Burst

Tiger's Lust

Chi Torpedo

Celerity

Light Brewing

Spitfire

Black Ox Brew

Ring of Peace

Tiger Tail Sweep

Summon Black Ox Statue

Bob and Weave