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Windwalker Monk 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Season

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

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. Orbxr's icon
    1
    Orbxr
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Undead | Shado Pan | 220 ilvl
    2615
  2. Shaofsorrows's icon
    2
    Shaofsorrows
    Stormreaver (US)
    Undead | Conduit Of The Celestials | 216 ilvl
    2595
  3. Awesomecow's icon
    3
    Awesomecow
    Runetotem (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Shado Pan | 221 ilvl
    2581
  4. Ryomen's icon
    4
    Ryomen
    Emerald Dream (US)
    Human | Shado Pan | 236 ilvl
    2562
  5. Kdeezyfn's icon
    5
    Kdeezyfn
    Altar Of Storms (US)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 225 ilvl
    2556

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 +117
  • 10% Haste +249
  • 39% Mastery +405
  • 12% Versatility +650

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +2
  • 0% Leech +6
  • 1% 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. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

  2. Verdant Tracker's Guise

    • 6
    Verdant Tracker's Guise icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Hood

    • Set
    • 5
    Galactic Warmonger's Hood icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mask

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mask icon

  5. Silvermoon Sunguard

    • 2
    Silvermoon Sunguard icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 23
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Farstrider's Pendant

    • 3
    Farstrider's Pendant icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  4. Loa-Blessed Beads

    • 3
    Loa-Blessed Beads icon

  5. Spore-Laden Choker

    • 2
    Spore-Laden Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Warmonger's Shoulderguard

    • Set
    • 16
    Galactic Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  4. Pauldrons of Infinite Gravity

    • 4
    Pauldrons of Infinite Gravity icon

  5. Smuggler's Reinforced Shoulderguards

    • 2
    Smuggler's Reinforced Shoulderguards icon

Back

  1. Galactic Warmonger's Cape

    • 12
    Galactic Warmonger's Cape icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Reshii Wraps

    • 3
    Reshii Wraps icon

  5. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 2
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin

    • Set
    • 19
    Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Vest

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Vest icon

  3. Vest of Infinite Gravity

    • 4
    Vest of Infinite Gravity icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

  5. Gi of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 1
    Gi of Fallen Storms icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Warmonger's Wraps

    • Set
    • 17
    Galactic Warmonger's Wraps icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  3. Custodial Cuffs

    • 3
    Custodial Cuffs icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  5. Bracelets of Infinite Gravity

    • 1
    Bracelets of Infinite Gravity icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 20
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps

    • Set
    • 12
    Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps icon

  3. Gauntlets of Infinite Gravity

    • 4
    Gauntlets of Infinite Gravity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Grips

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Grips icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Grips

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Grips icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 18
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Belt

    • Set
    • 9
    Galactic Warmonger's Belt icon

  3. Verdant Tracker's Buckle

    • 6
    Verdant Tracker's Buckle icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Cord

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Cord icon

  5. Smuggler's Reinforced Binding

    • 2
    Smuggler's Reinforced Binding icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Breeches

    • Set
    • 7
    Galactic Warmonger's Breeches icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Breeches

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Breeches icon

  4. Greaves of Infinite Gravity

    • 2
    Greaves of Infinite Gravity icon

  5. Tarnished Dawnlit Corsair's Breeches

    • 2
    Tarnished Dawnlit Corsair's Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 10
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Boots

    • Set
    • 10
    Galactic Warmonger's Boots icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  4. Boots of Infinite Gravity

    • 4
    Boots of Infinite Gravity icon

  5. Farstrider Recruit's Footwear

    • 2
    Farstrider Recruit's Footwear icon

Rings

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 29
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Band

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Band icon

  4. Bifurcation Band

    • 5
    Bifurcation Band icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 29
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 21
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Polearm

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Polearm icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Spear

    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Spear icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  5. Deep Forest Hacker

    • 3
    Deep Forest Hacker icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  3. Dawnforged Splitter

    • 2
    Dawnforged Splitter icon

  4. Deep Forest Hacker

    • 1
    Deep Forest Hacker icon

  5. Dreadflail Bludgeon

    • 1
    Dreadflail Bludgeon 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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Kinetic Ankle Primers

    • 1
    Quel'dorei Runners 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 Pre-Season.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 1
    +66 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 2
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  2. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  3. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 1
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 11
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 2
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 2
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis 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

    • 3
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 2
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

    • 100

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 10
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 6
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Lapis

    • 3
    Masterful Lapis icon

  5. Versatile Amethyst

    • 3
    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 Pre-Season.

  1. Orc

    • 17
    Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 6
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  5. Undead

    • 3
    Undead 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 Pre-Season 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.