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Windwalker Monk Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

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

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. Wazoshao's icon
    1
    Wazoshao
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Human | Shado Pan | 170 ilvl
    4063
  2. Zymo's icon
    2
    Zymo
    Blackrock (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 169 ilvl
    4022
  3. Эльпочита's icon
    3
    Эльпочита
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Night Elf | Conduit Of The Celestials | 169 ilvl
    4014
  4. Jahithßer's icon
    4
    Jahithßer
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 166 ilvl
    3971
  5. Rivà's icon
    5
    Rivà
    Draenor (EU)
    Void Elf | Shado Pan | 170 ilvl
    3958

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

  • 35% Critical Strike +256
  • 34% Haste +333
  • 88% Mastery +367
  • 18% Versatility +252

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 9% Avoidance +95
  • 3% Leech +48
  • 4% 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. Half-Mask of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 43
    Half-Mask of Fallen Storms icon

  2. Irradiated Impurity Filter

    • 4
    Irradiated Impurity Filter icon

  3. Rune-Branded Hood

    • Craft
    • 1
    Rune-Branded Hood icon

  4. Waterworks Filtration Mask

    • 1
    Waterworks Filtration Mask icon

  5. Whispering Mask

    • 1
    Whispering Mask icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 23
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 6
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  3. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 5
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

  4. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 4
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

  5. Bloodstained Memento

    • 3
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Glyphs of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 44
    Glyphs of Fallen Storms icon

  2. Rune-Branded Mantle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Mantle icon

  3. Breakbeat Shoulderguards

    • 2
    Breakbeat Shoulderguards icon

  4. Mantle of Wounded Fate

    • 1
    Mantle of Wounded Fate icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Gi of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 47
    Gi of Fallen Storms icon

  2. Darksorrow's Corrupted Carapace

    • 2
    Darksorrow's Corrupted Carapace icon

  3. So'azmi's Fractal Vest

    • 1
    So'azmi's Fractal Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 40
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Demigaunts of Fallen Storms

    • 4
    Demigaunts of Fallen Storms icon

  3. Bindings of Lost Essence

    • 2
    Bindings of Lost Essence icon

  4. Unbreakable Beetlebane Bindings

    • 2
    Unbreakable Beetlebane Bindings icon

  5. Scheming Assailer's Bands

    • 1
    Scheming Assailer's Bands icon

Hands

  1. Grasp of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 48
    Grasp of Fallen Storms icon

  2. Rune-Branded Grasps

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Grasps icon

Waist

  1. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • Craft
    • 33
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  2. Atomic Phasebelt

    • 6
    Atomic Phasebelt icon

  3. Reaper's Dreadbelt

    • 3
    Reaper's Dreadbelt icon

  4. Thunderbund of Fallen Storms

    • 3
    Thunderbund of Fallen Storms icon

  5. Harvested Creephide Cord

    • 2
    Harvested Creephide Cord icon

Legs

  1. Legwraps of Fallen Storms

    • Set
    • 40
    Legwraps of Fallen Storms icon

  2. Spittle-Stained Trousers

    • 4
    Spittle-Stained Trousers icon

  3. Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings

    • 3
    Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings icon

  4. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

  5. Anomalous Starlit Breeches

    • 1
    Anomalous Starlit Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 48
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  2. Rune-Branded Kickers

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Kickers icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 30
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 11
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  3. Whispers of K'aresh

    • 11
    Whispers of K'aresh icon

  4. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 9
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

  5. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 8
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Antenna

    • 38
    Astral Antenna icon

  2. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 25
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  3. Cursed Stone Idol

    • 15
    Cursed Stone Idol icon

  4. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 10
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

  5. Unyielding Netherprism

    • 9
    Unyielding Netherprism icon

Main Hand

  1. Harvester's Interdiction

    • 33
    Harvester's Interdiction icon

  2. Obliteration Beamglaive

    • 5
    Obliteration Beamglaive icon

  3. First Fist of the So Cartel

    • 2
    First Fist of the So Cartel icon

  4. Gallytech Turbo-Tiller

    • 2
    Gallytech Turbo-Tiller icon

  5. Spellstrike Warplance

    • 2
    Spellstrike Warplance icon

Off Hand

  1. Everforged Longsword

    • 1
    Everforged Longsword icon

  2. Fatebreaker, Destroyer of Futures

    • 1
    Fatebreaker, Destroyer of Futures icon

  3. Interrogator's Flensing Blade

    • 1
    Interrogator's Flensing Blade icon

  4. Starforged Seraph's Mace

    • 1
    Starforged Seraph's Mace 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. Duskthread Lining

    • 69
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Dawnthread Lining

    • 10
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  3. Captured Starlight

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Adrenal Surge

    • 1
    Adrenal Surge Clasp 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 Pre-Patch.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Gift of Haste

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Gift of Haste icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 38
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 10
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 39
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 8
    +135 Leech icon

  3. +66 Speed

    • 2
    +66 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Greater Haste

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Greater Haste icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 44
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 3
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 47
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Haste

    • 29
    +21 Haste icon

  2. +21 Critical Strike

    • 22
    +21 Critical Strike icon

  3. +21 Mastery

    • 22
    +21 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 18
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Council's Guile

    • 14
    Council's Guile icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 9
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 4
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 45
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 22
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 14
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Ruby

    • 71
    Quick Ruby icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 52
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 38
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 34
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Ruby

    • 30
    Versatile Ruby 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 Pre-Patch.

  1. Night Elf

    • 12
    Night Elf icon

  2. Pandaren

    • 8
    Pandaren icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 6
    Dwarf icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 4
    Void 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 Pre-Patch 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.