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Windwalker Monk Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Windwalker Monk PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

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 12.1 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. Эльпочита's icon
    1
    Эльпочита
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Night Elf | Conduit Of The Celestials | 335 ilvl
    4259
  2. Fizzmonk's icon
    2
    Fizzmonk
    Illidan (US)
    Dwarf | Conduit Of The Celestials | 335 ilvl
    4204
  3. Freevalon's icon
    3
    Freevalon
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Conduit Of The Celestials | 339 ilvl
    4203
  4. Flurpedm's icon
    4
    Flurpedm
    Illidan (US)
    Dwarf | Conduit Of The Celestials | 335 ilvl
    4176
  5. Monkerdose's icon
    5
    Monkerdose
    Azralon (US)
    Night Elf | Conduit Of The Celestials | 335 ilvl
    4160

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 +782
  • 21% Haste +935
  • 84% Mastery +1301
  • 2% Versatility +130

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +174
  • 1% Leech +66
  • 2% 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. Monkey King's Unyielding Visage

    • Set
    • 46
    Monkey King's Unyielding Visage icon

  2. Gaze of the Coiled Watcher

    • 4
    Gaze of the Coiled Watcher icon

Neck

  1. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 50
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

Shoulders

  1. Tassels of the Monkey King

    • Set
    • 48
    Tassels of the Monkey King icon

  2. Miststalker's Spaulders

    • 1
    Miststalker's Spaulders icon

  3. Silvermoon Agent's Mantle

    • 1
    Silvermoon Agent's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 20
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  2. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 18
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Cape of the Monkey King

    • 9
    Cape of the Monkey King icon

  4. Amani Summoning Shawl

    • 1
    Amani Summoning Shawl icon

  5. Galerider's Veil

    • 1
    Galerider's Veil icon

Chest

  1. Battle Gi of the Monkey King

    • Set
    • 49
    Battle Gi of the Monkey King icon

  2. Chestwrap of Palpable Terror

    • 1
    Chestwrap of Palpable Terror icon

Wrist

  1. Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors

    • Craft
    • 40
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors icon

  2. Restless Spirit Shackles

    • 8
    Restless Spirit Shackles icon

  3. Miststalker's Wristbands

    • 1
    Miststalker's Wristbands icon

  4. Wristguards of the Monkey King

    • 1
    Wristguards of the Monkey King icon

Hands

  1. Monkey King's Fighting Fists

    • Set
    • 33
    Monkey King's Fighting Fists icon

  2. Silvermoon Agent's Handwraps

    • 13
    Silvermoon Agent's Handwraps icon

  3. Ruthless Slaughtergrips

    • 2
    Ruthless Slaughtergrips icon

  4. Desiccator's Blessed Gloves

    • 1
    Desiccator's Blessed Gloves icon

  5. Subjugator's Chilling Grips

    • 1
    Subjugator's Chilling Grips icon

Waist

  1. Sash of the Forlorn Vessel

    • 22
    Sash of the Forlorn Vessel icon

  2. Agile Cord of the Monkey King

    • 14
    Agile Cord of the Monkey King icon

  3. Unpossessed Skullsash

    • 8
    Unpossessed Skullsash icon

  4. Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt

    • 3
    Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt icon

  5. Slitherscale Girdle

    • 3
    Slitherscale Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Pantaloons of the Monkey King

    • Set
    • 44
    Pantaloons of the Monkey King icon

  2. Silvermoon Agent's Leggings

    • Craft
    • 4
    Silvermoon Agent's Leggings icon

  3. Coiled Hex Legguards

    • 2
    Coiled Hex Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers

    • Craft
    • 43
    Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers icon

  2. Shinguards of the Monkey King

    • 3
    Shinguards of the Monkey King icon

  3. Arctic Explorer's Legwraps

    • 1
    Arctic Explorer's Legwraps icon

  4. Bespittled Slitherslippers

    • 1
    Bespittled Slitherslippers icon

  5. Miststalker's Striders

    • 1
    Miststalker's Striders icon

Rings

  1. Band of the Swarmcaller

    • 47
    Band of the Swarmcaller icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 14
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  3. Vile Alchemist's Band

    • 14
    Vile Alchemist's Band icon

  4. Hex Loop

    • 6
    Hex Loop icon

  5. Apex Brute's Claw Ring

    • 5
    Apex Brute's Claw Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Voracious Heart of Ula'tek

    • 49
    Voracious Heart of Ula'tek icon

  2. Twisted Horror's Tendril

    • 39
    Twisted Horror's Tendril icon

  3. Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique

    • Set
    • 9
    Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique icon

  4. Gebbo's Bottomless Bag

    • 1
    Gebbo's Bottomless Bag icon

  5. Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Abyssal Broodfiend's Bardiche

    • 50
    Abyssal Broodfiend's Bardiche 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 97
    Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 2
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 1
    Adherent's Silken Shroud 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 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 42
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 7
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 42
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 7
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes

    • 14
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes icon

  2. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx

    • 6
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx icon

  3. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave

    • 4
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 50
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 42
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 8
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 100
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 45
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery 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

    • 6
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 44
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  2. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 42
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 39
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 38
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 34
    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 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 31
    Night Elf icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 10
    Dwarf icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 3
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren icon

  5. Troll

    • 2
    Troll 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 2 and Patch 12.1.

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.