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Windwalker Monk 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Season

Welcome to Murlok’s Windwalker Monk PvP guide for 3v3 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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Windwalker Monks

  1. Bebsibull's icon
    1
    Bebsibull
    Kazzak (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Shado Pan | 212 ilvl
    3136
  2. Randoms's icon
    2
    Randoms
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Undead | Shado Pan | 230 ilvl
    3069
  3. Ztierclass's icon
    3
    Ztierclass
    Stormscale (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Shado Pan | 180 ilvl
    2874
  4. Whitezzx's icon
    4
    Whitezzx
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Undead | Shado Pan | 217 ilvl
    2721
  5. Meruém's icon
    5
    Meruém
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 217 ilvl
    2688

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

  • 15% Critical Strike +103
  • 10% Haste +249
  • 37% Mastery +360
  • 13% Versatility +718

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

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

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 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 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Helm

    • 36
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Helm icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mask

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mask icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Hood

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Hood icon

  4. Cowl of Infinite Gravity

    • 1
    Cowl of Infinite Gravity icon

  5. Osseoclad Saberteeth

    • 1
    Osseoclad Saberteeth icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 38
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  4. Arboreal Vine Collar

    • 1
    Arboreal Vine Collar icon

  5. Loa-Blessed Beads

    • 1
    Loa-Blessed Beads icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    • 29
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mantle

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Mantle icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Shoulderguard

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Shoulderguard icon

  4. Osseoclad Razorspaulders

    • 2
    Osseoclad Razorspaulders icon

  5. Glyphs of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 1
    Glyphs of Fallen Storms icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 21
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

  4. Reshii Wraps

    • 4
    Reshii Wraps icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Cape

    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Vest

    • 24
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Vest icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Tunic

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Tunic icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin

    • Set
    • 5
    Galactic Warmonger's Jerkin icon

  4. Vest of Infinite Gravity

    • 2
    Vest of Infinite Gravity icon

  5. Gi of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 1
    Gi of Fallen Storms icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Armguards

    • 34
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Armguards icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Wraps

    • Set
    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Wraps icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    • 36
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Gloves icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps

    • Set
    • 5
    Galactic Warmonger's Handwraps icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Grips

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Grips icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Leather Gloves icon

  5. Gauntlets of Fevered Defense

    • 1
    Gauntlets of Fevered Defense icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Belt

    • 37
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Belt icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Cord

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Cord icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Belt

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Belt icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon

  5. Gravitic Girdle

    • 1
    Gravitic Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Leggings

    • 39
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Leggings icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Breeches

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Breeches icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Breeches

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Breeches icon

  4. Breeches of Deft Deals

    • 1
    Breeches of Deft Deals icon

  5. Rookie's Pants

    • 1
    Rookie's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    • 29
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Footpads icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Leather Boots

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Leather Boots icon

  3. Boots of Infinite Gravity

    • 2
    Boots of Infinite Gravity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon

  5. Deepspore Leather Galoshes

    • 1
    Deepspore Leather Galoshes icon

Rings

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 42
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 27
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Band

    • 16
    Galactic Aspirant's Band icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Tarnished Dawnlit Band

    • 2
    Tarnished Dawnlit Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 45
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 32
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

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

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 24
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Polearm

    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Polearm icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Staff

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Staff icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  5. Dreadflail Bludgeon

    • 1
    Dreadflail Bludgeon icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chopper

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chopper icon

  4. Tarnished Dawnlit Shortsword

    • 1
    Tarnished Dawnlit Shortsword 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

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 1
    Algari 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 3v3 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Season.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 8
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 8
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 4
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 2
    +66 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Mining

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Mining icon

Legs

  1. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 6
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 5
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  3. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 19
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 10
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 6
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 1
    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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 11
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 1
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

    • 72

  2. Versatile Amethyst

    • 12
    Versatile Amethyst icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 8
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 7
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  5. Masterful Lapis

    • 5
    Masterful Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Windwalker Monk 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

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

  1. Orc

    • 18
    Orc icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 9
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 8
    Human icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 6
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Undead

    • 4
    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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Windwalker Monks in 3v3 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.