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Windwalker Monk 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Windwalker Monk PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Windwalker Monks across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Windwalker Monks

  1. Neighbors's icon
    1
    Neighbors
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Conduit Of The Celestials | 665 ilvl
    2580
  2. Massivebrain's icon
    2
    Massivebrain
    Kazzak (EU)
    Orc | Conduit Of The Celestials | 634 ilvl
    2525
  3. Êårth's icon
    3
    Êårth
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 639 ilvl
    2510
  4. Nöahww's icon
    4
    Nöahww
    Archimonde (EU)
    Orc | Conduit Of The Celestials | 635 ilvl
    2464
  5. Faxax's icon
    5
    Faxax
    Draenor (EU)
    Orc | Conduit Of The Celestials | 635 ilvl
    2461

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +1385
    12% Critical Strike
  • +4902
    7% Haste
  • +14782
    68% Mastery
  • +16203
    21% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +82
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Windwalker Monk class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  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

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.

Head

  1. Ageless Serpent's Mane icon
    Set
    Ageless Serpent's Mane
    49
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Goggles
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Ageless Serpent's Shoulderpads icon
    Set
    Ageless Serpent's Shoulderpads
    19
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    17
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Shoulderpads
    9
  4. Prized Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon
    Prized Warmonger's Shoulderguard
    2
  5. Rune-Branded Mantle icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Mantle
    2

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    30
  2. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    14
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    5
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    1

Chest

  1. Ageless Serpent's Inked Coils icon
    Set
    Ageless Serpent's Inked Coils
    35
  2. Prized Warmonger's Jerkin icon
    Prized Warmonger's Jerkin
    7
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Jerkin icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Jerkin
    4
  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece
    3
  5. Rune-Branded Tunic icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Tunic
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps
    44
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers
    1

Hands

  1. Ageless Serpent's Handguards icon
    Set
    Ageless Serpent's Handguards
    49
  2. Prized Warmonger's Handwraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Handwraps
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Belt icon
    Prized Warmonger's Belt
    42
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt
    6
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap
    1
  4. Rune-Branded Waistband icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Waistband
    1

Legs

  1. Ageless Serpent's Leggings icon
    Set
    Ageless Serpent's Leggings
    42
  2. Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Leather Breeches icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Breeches
    1

Feet

  1. Prized Warmonger's Boots icon
    Prized Warmonger's Boots
    18
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots
    17
  3. Rune-Branded Kickers icon
    Craft
    Rune-Branded Kickers
    10
  4. Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads
    3
  5. Ageless Serpent's Ankleweights icon
    Ageless Serpent's Ankleweights
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    99
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    43
  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    38
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    6
  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    4
  5. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    4

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Pylon icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pylon
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Pillar icon
    Algari Competitor's Pillar
    1
  4. Forged Gladiator's Splitter icon
    Forged Gladiator's Splitter
    1
  5. Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick icon
    Greasemonkey's Shift-Stick
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator
    2
  2. Forged Gladiator's Skewer icon
    Forged Gladiator's Skewer
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Windwalker Monk builds for 2v2.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    93
  2. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Captured Starlight
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Duskthread Lining
    1
  4. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Energy Redistribution Beacon
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 2v2 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    42
  2. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    3
  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    36
  2. Stormrider's Agility icon
    Stormrider's Agility
    12
  3. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    43
  2. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    4
  3. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    46
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1
  3. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    41
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    4
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    63
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    23
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    8

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    40
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    7
  3. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    1

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    1
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    1

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    47
  2. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    1

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    198
  2. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    53
  3. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    16
  4. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    9
  5. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    7

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    1

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Orc icon
    Orc
    26
  2. Human icon
    Human
    9
  3. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    6
  4. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    2
  5. Undead icon
    Undead
    2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How is this Windwalker Monk 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Windwalker Monks in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 12 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.