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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 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. Onlydecent's icon
    1
    Onlydecent
    Draenor (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 276 ilvl
    3601
  2. Okijop's icon
    2
    Okijop
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Dwarf | Shado Pan | 277 ilvl
    3583
  3. Эльпочита's icon
    3
    Эльпочита
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 279 ilvl
    3565
  4. Skriptzy's icon
    4
    Skriptzy
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 280 ilvl
    3562
  5. Xaehyun's icon
    5
    Xaehyun
    Moknathal (US)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 278 ilvl
    3508

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

  • 31% Critical Strike +774
  • 23% Haste +762
  • 48% Mastery +582
  • 3% Versatility +149

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +119
  • 1% Leech +88
  • 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
    • 47
    Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Fetid Vilecrown

    • 2
    Fetid Vilecrown icon

  3. Spellsnap Shadowmask

    • 1
    Spellsnap Shadowmask icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 16
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • Craft
    • 13
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 6
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  4. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 3
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  5. Necklace of the Twisting Void

    • 3
    Necklace of the Twisting Void icon

Shoulders

  1. Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen

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

  2. Bloodfeather Mantle

    • 1
    Bloodfeather Mantle icon

  3. Fallen Grunt's Mantle

    • 1
    Fallen Grunt's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 12
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  2. Windwrap of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 11
    Windwrap of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  3. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 9
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  4. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 4
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  5. Shroud of the Soulhunter

    • 4
    Shroud of the Soulhunter icon

Chest

  1. Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 45
    Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Vest of the Void's Embrace

    • 3
    Vest of the Void's Embrace icon

  3. Bloodfeather Chestguard

    • 2
    Bloodfeather Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Chewed Leather Wristguards

    • 14
    Chewed Leather Wristguards icon

  2. Void-Skinned Bracers

    • 12
    Void-Skinned Bracers icon

  3. Frenzyroot Cuffs

    • 8
    Frenzyroot Cuffs icon

  4. Osseoclad Ivory Wrist

    • 5
    Osseoclad Ivory Wrist icon

  5. Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors

    • 5
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors icon

Hands

  1. Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 15
    Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Gloves of Viscous Goo

    • 14
    Gloves of Viscous Goo icon

  3. Vaelgor's Fearsome Grasp

    • 8
    Vaelgor's Fearsome Grasp icon

  4. Gloves of the Dark Shroud

    • 5
    Gloves of the Dark Shroud icon

  5. Corewright's Zappers

    • 4
    Corewright's Zappers icon

Waist

  1. Flayer's Black Belt

    • 15
    Flayer's Black Belt icon

  2. Scorn-Scarred Shul'ka's Belt

    • 15
    Scorn-Scarred Shul'ka's Belt icon

  3. Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt

    • 7
    Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt icon

  4. Snapvine Cinch

    • 6
    Snapvine Cinch icon

  5. Stormsigil of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 3
    Stormsigil of Ra-den's Chosen icon

Legs

  1. Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 47
    Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Legwraps of Lingering Legacies

    • 2
    Legwraps of Lingering Legacies icon

  3. Shaggy Wyrmleather Leggings

    • 1
    Shaggy Wyrmleather Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Storm Crashers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 14
    Storm Crashers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Boots of Burning Focus

    • 9
    Boots of Burning Focus icon

  3. Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers

    • Craft
    • 6
    Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers icon

  4. Eclipse Espadrilles

    • 5
    Eclipse Espadrilles icon

  5. Osseoclad Bonecrushers

    • 5
    Osseoclad Bonecrushers icon

Rings

  1. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 46
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Bifurcation Band

    • 13
    Bifurcation Band icon

  3. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 11
    Omission of Light icon

  4. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 6
    Occlusion of Void icon

  5. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 6
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 45
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 24
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Solarflare Prism

    • 16
    Solarflare Prism icon

  4. Heart of Wind

    • 5
    Heart of Wind icon

  5. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 3
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

Main Hand

  1. Inescapable Reach

    • 10
    Inescapable Reach icon

  2. Aln'hara Pikestaff

    • Craft
    • 6
    Aln'hara Pikestaff icon

  3. Alnscorned Spire

    • 6
    Alnscorned Spire icon

  4. Bloomforged Claw

    • Craft
    • 5
    Bloomforged Claw icon

  5. Blood Knight's Impetus

    • Craft
    • 4
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

Off Hand

  1. Soulblight Cleaver

    • 3
    Soulblight Cleaver icon

  2. Blazing Sunclaws

    • 2
    Blazing Sunclaws icon

  3. Bloomforged Claw

    • Craft
    • 2
    Bloomforged Claw icon

  4. Clutchmates' Caress

    • 2
    Clutchmates' Caress icon

  5. Underbrush Render

    • 2
    Underbrush Render 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

    • 46
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 28
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Hunt

    • 15
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

  4. Void

    • 3
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

  5. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 1
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors 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

    • 22
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 11
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 25
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 9
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 41
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 45
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 2
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 30
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 9
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 35
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 20
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 11
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 46
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

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

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Cradle

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Cradle icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 11
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision 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

    • 43
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 48
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 34
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  3. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 8
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Lapis

    • 7
    Flawless Deadly Lapis icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 6
    Flawless Deadly 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

    • 20
    Night Elf icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 12
    Dwarf icon

  3. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  4. Pandaren

    • 5
    Pandaren icon

  5. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf 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.

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.