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Windwalker Monk Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Windwalker Monk PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Windwalker Monks

  1. 길리두's icon
    1
    길리두
    Azshara (KR)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 291 ilvl
    4194
  2. Shachi's icon
    2
    Shachi
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 291 ilvl
    4178
  3. Dabnel's icon
    3
    Dabnel
    Area 52 (US)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 291 ilvl
    4137
  4. Zazabonk's icon
    4
    Zazabonk
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Dwarf | Shado Pan | 290 ilvl
    4135
  5. Эльпочита's icon
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    Эльпочита
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 291 ilvl
    4134

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

  • 32% Critical Strike +805
  • 26% Haste +859
  • 57% Mastery +750
  • 2% Versatility +83

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +168
  • 2% Leech +106
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 46
    Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Devouring Night's Visage

    • 1
    Devouring Night's Visage icon

  3. Festerbloom Crown

    • 1
    Festerbloom Crown icon

  4. Fetid Vilecrown

    • 1
    Fetid Vilecrown icon

  5. Silvermoon Agent's Cover

    • 1
    Silvermoon Agent's Cover icon

Neck

  1. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • Craft
    • 17
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  2. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 11
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  3. Rotmire's Sporeheart

    • 9
    Rotmire's Sporeheart icon

  4. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 4
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  5. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 4
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

Shoulders

  1. Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 49
    Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Twilight's Edge Spaulders

    • 1
    Twilight's Edge Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Windwrap of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 23
    Windwrap of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 17
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Imperator's Banner

    • 3
    Imperator's Banner icon

  4. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 3
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  5. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 2
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 50
    Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen icon

Wrist

  1. Frenzyroot Cuffs

    • 13
    Frenzyroot Cuffs icon

  2. Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors

    • Craft
    • 13
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors icon

  3. Void-Skinned Bracers

    • 11
    Void-Skinned Bracers icon

  4. Chewed Leather Wristguards

    • 8
    Chewed Leather Wristguards icon

  5. Strikeguards of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 3
    Strikeguards of Ra-den's Chosen icon

Hands

  1. Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 16
    Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Gloves of Viscous Goo

    • 12
    Gloves of Viscous Goo icon

  3. Vaelgor's Fearsome Grasp

    • 12
    Vaelgor's Fearsome Grasp icon

  4. Silvermoon Agent's Handwraps

    • 5
    Silvermoon Agent's Handwraps icon

  5. Gloves of the Dark Shroud

    • 3
    Gloves of the Dark Shroud icon

Waist

  1. Stormsigil of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 21
    Stormsigil of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Scorn-Scarred Shul'ka's Belt

    • 12
    Scorn-Scarred Shul'ka's Belt icon

  3. Sash of the Putrid Giant

    • 8
    Sash of the Putrid Giant icon

  4. Flayer's Black Belt

    • 3
    Flayer's Black Belt icon

  5. Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt

    • Craft
    • 3
    Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt icon

Legs

  1. Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 48
    Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Silvermoon Agent's Leggings

    • 2
    Silvermoon Agent's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Storm Crashers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 31
    Storm Crashers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Boots of Burning Focus

    • 7
    Boots of Burning Focus icon

  3. Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers

    • Craft
    • 6
    Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers icon

  4. Canopy Walker's Footwraps

    • 3
    Canopy Walker's Footwraps icon

  5. Nullstrider's Boots

    • 2
    Nullstrider's Boots icon

Rings

  1. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 45
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Sporecaller's Blooming Loop

    • 11
    Sporecaller's Blooming Loop icon

  3. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 8
    Omission of Light icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 7
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  5. Platinum Star Band

    • 6
    Platinum Star Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 46
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 46
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Heart of Wind

    • 2
    Heart of Wind icon

  4. Sporelord's Mycelial Insignia

    • 2
    Sporelord's Mycelial Insignia icon

  5. Glorious Crusader's Keepsake

    • 1
    Glorious Crusader's Keepsake icon

Main Hand

  1. Inescapable Reach

    • 17
    Inescapable Reach icon

  2. Alnscorned Spire

    • 14
    Alnscorned Spire icon

  3. Sunlance of Viryx

    • 8
    Sunlance of Viryx icon

  4. Roostwarden's Bough

    • 4
    Roostwarden's Bough icon

  5. Traitor's Talon

    • 3
    Traitor's Talon icon

Off Hand

  1. Arator's Swift Remembrance

    • 1
    Arator's Swift Remembrance icon

  2. Nezhar's Netherclaw

    • 1
    Nezhar's Netherclaw icon

  3. Spellbreaker's Blade

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Blade 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. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 45
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 38
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 10
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors icon

  4. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  5. Void

    • 1
    Magister's Mana Sword 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 36
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 12
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 39
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 11
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 49
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 8
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 46
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 36
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 14
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 85
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 7
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 3
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 36
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 14
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 2
    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.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Windwalker Monks in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 47
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 79
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 69
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  3. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 18
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 11
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 10
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

Most Played Races for Windwalker Monk M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 21
    Night Elf icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 12
    Dwarf icon

  3. Orc

    • 4
    Orc icon

  4. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 3
    Pandaren 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Windwalker Monks in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.