RBG Windwalker Monk

Windwalker Monk
Season 3
27 characters
1916 - 2473

This guide is dedicated to building a PvP Windwalker Monk equipped to prevail in RBG in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.2.6. It is based on an analysis of the top 50 characters from Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, including Titofresh from Quelthalas (US) — currently ranked as the best Windwalker Monk in RBG.

The guide covers stat priority, the most effective races, widely used talents, the best equipment, as well as the ideal embellishments, enchantments, and gems for a Windwalker Monk. To ensure better accuracy, it checks each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type. Updated every 12 hours, it ensures the most current and effective builds are always at your fingertips.

Top Windwalker Monks

  1. 1
    Titofresh
    Quelthalas (US)
    460 ilvl
    2473
  2. 2
    Neighbors
    Sargeras (US)
    486 ilvl
    2403
  3. 3
    Zwulai
    Zuluhed (EU)
    457 ilvl
    2391
  4. 4
    Skydre
    Illidan (US)
    485 ilvl
    2326
  5. 5
    Dpxlol
    Tichondrius (US)
    457 ilvl
    2274

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Windwalker Monk Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+1843
20% Critical Strike
+1522
9% Haste
+3810
36% Mastery
+6884
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+32
0% Avoidance
+22
0% Leech
+704
13% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Windwalker Monks in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf
    10
  2. Orc
    9
  3. Dark Iron Dwarf
    3
  4. Blood Elf
    2
  5. Pandaren
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Monk specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Monk class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Monk's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Soothing Mist
27
Rising Sun Kick
27
Tiger's Lust
27
Improved Roll
26
Calming Presence
23
Disable
27
Tiger Tail Sweep
24
Vigorous Expulsion
24
Improved Vivify
13
Detox
5
Paralysis
27
Grace of the Crane
14
Vivacious Vivification
14
Ferocity of Xuen
27
Improved Paralysis
25
Elusive Mists
0
Transcendence
27
Spear Hand Strike
27
Fortifying Brew
27
Chi Wave
26
Hasty Provocation
0
Ring of Peace
27
Fast Feet
27
Celerity
22
Ironshell Brew
17
Profound Rebuttal
26
Diffuse Magic
21
Eye of the Tiger
4
Dampen Harm
21
Improved Touch of Death
27
Strength of Spirit
22
Close to Heart
24
Escape from Reality
25
Windwalking
3
Fatal Touch
3
Generous Pour
2
Save Them All
0
Resonant Fists
2
Bounce Back
2
Summon Jade Serpent Statue
0
Summon White Tiger Statue
1
Summon Black Ox Statue
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Windwalker Monks with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Fists of Fury
27
Touch of Karma
27
Ascension
26
Power Strikes
27
Widening Whirl
25
Touch of the Tiger
2
Hardened Soles
0
Flashing Fists
27
Open Palm Strikes
27
Mark of the Crane
27
Flying Serpent Kick
27
Glory of the Dawn
27
Shadowboxing Treads
26
Inner Peace
3
Serenity
26
Meridian Strikes
3
Strike of the Windlord
27
Dance of Chi-Ji
27
Jade Ignition
0
Drinking Horn Cover
25
Spiritual Focus
2
Hit Combo
27
Rushing Jade Wind
0
Forbidden Technique
1
Invoke Xuen, the White Tiger
27
Teachings of the Monastery
26
Thunderfist
27
Crane Vortex
1
Xuen's Bond
0
Fury of Xuen
1
Empowered Tiger Lightning
27
Rising Star
26
Bonedust Brew
1
Fatal Flying Guillotine
1
Last Emperor's Capacitor
0
Xuen's Battlegear
27
Transfer the Power
26
Whirling Dragon Punch
21
Jadefire Stomp
26
Attenuation
0
Dust in the Wind
0
Skyreach
26
Invoker's Delight
26
Path of Jade
1
Jadefire Harmony
26

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Windwalker Monk's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Ride the Wind
3
Tigereye Brew
0
Reverse Harm
11
Disabling Reach
0
Grapple Weapon
12
Alpha Tiger
26
Wind Waker
1
Pressure Points
0
Turbo Fists
27
Perpetual Paralysis
0
Mighty Ox Kick
0
Stormspirit Strikes
1

Equipment

Equipment directly determines a character's power level in World of Warcraft. These items are acquired from diverse sources: they can drop in dungeons and raids, be discovered across the world, be crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of equipment significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Windwalker Monks in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. set
    Mystic Heron's Hatsuburi
    24
  2. Life-Bound Cap
    2
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    11
  2. Elemental Lariat
    7
  3. Torc of Passed Time
    5
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    4

Shoulders

  1. set
    Mystic Heron's Hopeful Effigy
    13
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    12
  3. Leafmender Mantle
    1
  4. Life-Bound Shoulderpads
    1

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    13
  2. Hellbloom Cape
    7
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    4
  4. Hellbloom Cloak
    1
  5. Undulating Sporecloak
    1

Chest

  1. set
    Mystic Heron's Burdens
    25
  2. Life-Bound Chestpiece
    2

Wrist

  1. set
    Hellbloom Wraps
    12
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
    7
  3. Life-Bound Bindings
    5
  4. Mystic Heron's Fisticuffs
    2
  5. Needlessly Complex Wristguards
    1

Hands

  1. set
    Mystic Heron's Glovebills
    24
  2. Life-Bound Gloves
    1
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Grips
    1

Waist

  1. set
    Hellbloom Belt
    11
  2. Life-Bound Belt
    9
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Strap
    5
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Belt
    2

Legs

  1. set
    Mystic Heron's Waders
    20
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    4
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Breeches
    2
  4. Life-Bound Trousers
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    21
  2. Life-Bound Boots
    5
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Leather Treads
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight
    21
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    15
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    12
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    6

Trinkets

  1. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    27
  2. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    16
  3. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    10
  4. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    15
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Axestaff
    5
  3. Verdant Aspirant's Blade
    2
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Staff
    2
  5. Hellbloom Carver
    1

Off Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    13
  2. Hellbloom Shortsword
    3
  3. Hellbloom Cudgel
    1
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Blade
    1
  5. Verdant Aspirant's Hammer
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Windwalker Monks in RBG.

  1. Mettle
    21
  2. Blue Silken Lining
    10
  3. Elemental Lariat
    7
  4. Precognition
    7
  5. Magazine Of Healing Darts
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Windwalker Monks in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence
    3

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    25
  2. +125 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility
    13
  2. Waking Stats
    9
  3. Reserve of Intellect
    5

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    24
  2. +100 Speed
    1
  3. +200 Leech
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    14

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    20
  2. Temporal Spellthread
    5
  3. Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    25
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1
  3. Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery
    29
  2. +82 Versatility
    15
  3. +82 Haste
    9

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    23
  2. Sophic Devotion
    1
  3. Wafting Devotion
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    15
  2. Sophic Devotion
    2

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Windwalker Monks in RBG.

  1. Zen Neltharite
    103
  2. Zen Malygite
    30
  3. Energized Ysemerald
    23
  4. Keen Ysemerald
    12
  5. Keen Neltharite
    7