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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 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. Slicingwinds's icon
    1
    Slicingwinds
    Area 52 (US)
    Human | Shado Pan | 235 ilvl
    2160
  2. Zizx's icon
    2
    Zizx
    Tichondrius (US)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 231 ilvl
    2127
  3. Rivazsunkick's icon
    3
    Rivazsunkick
    Archimonde (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Shado Pan | 227 ilvl
    2084
  4. Wukangz's icon
    4
    Wukangz
    Emerald Dream (US)
    Human | Shado Pan | 233 ilvl
    2069
  5. Neymårjrr's icon
    5
    Neymårjrr
    Sanguino (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Shado Pan | 224 ilvl
    2045

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

  • 14% Critical Strike +47
  • 10% Haste +232
  • 51% Mastery +639
  • 14% Versatility +743

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +6
  • 0% Leech +2
  • 4% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  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. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 40
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

  2. Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 3
    Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mask

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mask icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Helm

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Helm icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Mask

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Mask icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 31
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 38
    Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads

    • 8
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 18
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Cape

    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Cape icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Vest

    • 16
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Vest icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

    • Craft
    • 15
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin

    • Set
    • 10
    Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  4. Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 4
    Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 26
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 14
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Wraps

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Wraps icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Bands

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Bands icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

  2. Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 20
    Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Grips

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Grips icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 26
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

    • Craft
    • 15
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Belt

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Belt icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Cord

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Cord icon

Legs

  1. Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 27
    Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Breeches

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Breeches icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Breeches

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

    • Craft
    • 17
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Leather Sliders

    • Craft
    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Sliders icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Boots

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Boots icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 75
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 20
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Band

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Band icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  5. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 26
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 18
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 26
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Polearm

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Polearm icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Chopper

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Chopper icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 29
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chopper

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Chopper 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. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 26
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Devouring Banding

    • 21
    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 16
    Silvermoon Agent's Coat icon

  4. Hunt

    • 11
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  5. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet 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 - Blessing of Speed

    • 20
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 8
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 2
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 15
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 13
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 16
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 11
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 35
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 6
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  3. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 3
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 20
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 41
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 17
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 13
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 20
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 8
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 16
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 8
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Gems

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

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

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

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 4
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 2
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 2
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 50
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 37
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 19
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 14
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  5. Versatile Amethyst

    • 14
    Versatile Amethyst 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

    • 24
    Orc icon

  2. Human

    • 9
    Human icon

  3. Night Elf

    • 6
    Night Elf icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 6
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Haranir

    • 2
    Haranir 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.

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.