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Windwalker Monk 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Windwalker Monk PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Windwalker Monk DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0.7 competitive 2v2.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 2v2 Windwalker Monks

  1. Zuzuz's icon
    1
    Zuzuz
    Draenor (EU)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 244 ilvl
    2771
  2. Yuï's icon
    2
    Yuï
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Human | Shado Pan | 242 ilvl
    2648
  3. Rcgodx's icon
    3
    Rcgodx
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 246 ilvl
    2644
  4. Nate's icon
    4
    Nate
    Frostmourne (US)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 271 ilvl
    2635
  5. Neighbors's icon
    5
    Neighbors
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 287 ilvl
    2596

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Windwalker Monk's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 16% Critical Strike +101
  • 8% Haste +122
  • 66% Mastery +936
  • 14% Versatility +760

Stat priority

  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +1
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Windwalker Monks.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Windwalker Monks in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Optics

    • 30
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Optics icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 14
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Mask

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Mask icon

  4. Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 1
    Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 40
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 10
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 44
    Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 32
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 17
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  3. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 1
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

Chest

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • Craft
    • 38
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin

    • 9
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon

  3. Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 2
    Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin icon

Wrist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Bands

    • 26
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Bands icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 22
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Wraps

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Wraps icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 28
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Gloves

    • 11
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Gloves icon

  3. Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 10
    Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 49
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Belt

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 35
    Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Trousers

    • 10
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Trousers icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

Feet

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 25
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Sliders

    • 25
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Sliders icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 93
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 47
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Ultradon Cuirass

    • 1
    Ultradon Cuirass icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff

    • 39
    Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Slicer

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Slicer icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Pillar

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Pillar icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Staff

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Staff icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Slicer

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Slicer icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Windwalker Monks.

  1. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 80
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  2. Devouring Banding

    • 12
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  3. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  4. B0p, Curator Of Booms

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Sliders icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Windwalker Monk gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 38
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 41
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 9
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 38
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 9
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 8
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 47
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 2
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 48
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 75
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 11
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 8
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 47
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Windwalker Monks in 2v2 Arenas.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 221
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 48
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 18
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 5
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

  5. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 1
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

Most Played Races for Windwalker Monk 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Windwalker Monk DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Orc

    • 23
    Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 9
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 7
    Human icon

  4. Undead

    • 4
    Undead icon

  5. Gnome

    • 3
    Gnome icon

Windwalker Monk Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Windwalker Monks in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.7.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.