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Shado Pan Windwalker Monk Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Shado Pan 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+ Shado Pan Windwalker Monks

  1. Эльпочита's icon
    1
    Эльпочита
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 335 ilvl
    4196
  2. Hoøo's icon
    2
    Hoøo
    Hyjal (EU)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 334 ilvl
    4019
  3. Simbaatv's icon
    3
    Simbaatv
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 334 ilvl
    3963
  4. Monarius's icon
    4
    Monarius
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Orc | Shado Pan | 334 ilvl
    3894
  5. Walie's icon
    5
    Walie
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Pandaren | Shado Pan | 336 ilvl
    3871

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 +772
  • 28% Haste +948
  • 77% Mastery +1154
  • 3% Versatility +148

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +161
  • 1% Leech +68
  • 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 Shado Pan 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
    • 42
    Monkey King's Unyielding Visage icon

  2. Gaze of the Coiled Watcher

    • 8
    Gaze of the Coiled Watcher icon

Neck

  1. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 44
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

  2. Pendant of Malefic Fury

    • 3
    Pendant of Malefic Fury icon

  3. Graft of the Domanaar

    • 1
    Graft of the Domanaar icon

  4. Whispering Periapt

    • 1
    Whispering Periapt icon

  5. Yoke of the Charging Bear

    • 1
    Yoke of the Charging Bear icon

Shoulders

  1. Tassels of the Monkey King

    • Set
    • 49
    Tassels of the Monkey King icon

  2. Frothing Venom Spaulders

    • 1
    Frothing Venom Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 18
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Cape of the Monkey King

    • 11
    Cape of the Monkey King icon

  3. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 10
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  4. Speakeasy Shroud

    • 4
    Speakeasy Shroud icon

  5. Amani Summoning Shawl

    • 3
    Amani Summoning Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Battle Gi of the Monkey King

    • Set
    • 44
    Battle Gi of the Monkey King icon

  2. Chestwrap of Palpable Terror

    • 3
    Chestwrap of Palpable Terror icon

  3. Vestment of the Awakening

    • 2
    Vestment of the Awakening icon

  4. Vest of Reverent Adoration

    • 1
    Vest of Reverent Adoration icon

Wrist

  1. Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors

    • Craft
    • 43
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors icon

  2. Restless Spirit Shackles

    • 2
    Restless Spirit Shackles icon

  3. Rootwarden Wraps

    • 2
    Rootwarden Wraps icon

  4. Wristguards of the Monkey King

    • 2
    Wristguards of the Monkey King icon

  5. Fury-fletched Armlets

    • 1
    Fury-fletched Armlets icon

Hands

  1. Monkey King's Fighting Fists

    • Set
    • 38
    Monkey King's Fighting Fists icon

  2. Silvermoon Agent's Handwraps

    • 7
    Silvermoon Agent's Handwraps icon

  3. Desiccator's Blessed Gloves

    • 3
    Desiccator's Blessed Gloves icon

  4. Gauntlets of Fevered Defense

    • 1
    Gauntlets of Fevered Defense icon

  5. Ruthless Slaughtergrips

    • 1
    Ruthless Slaughtergrips icon

Waist

  1. Sash of the Forlorn Vessel

    • 19
    Sash of the Forlorn Vessel icon

  2. Agile Cord of the Monkey King

    • 15
    Agile Cord of the Monkey King icon

  3. Unpossessed Skullsash

    • 9
    Unpossessed Skullsash icon

  4. Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt

    • 5
    Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt icon

  5. Primal Dinomancer's Belt

    • 2
    Primal Dinomancer's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Pantaloons of the Monkey King

    • Set
    • 42
    Pantaloons of the Monkey King icon

  2. Coiled Hex Legguards

    • 4
    Coiled Hex Legguards icon

  3. Breeches of Deft Deals

    • 3
    Breeches of Deft Deals icon

  4. Silvermoon Agent's Leggings

    • Craft
    • 1
    Silvermoon Agent's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers

    • Craft
    • 42
    Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers icon

  2. Arctic Explorer's Legwraps

    • 3
    Arctic Explorer's Legwraps icon

  3. Shinguards of the Monkey King

    • 2
    Shinguards of the Monkey King icon

  4. Aetherlume Runners

    • 1
    Aetherlume Runners icon

  5. Breakwater Boots

    • 1
    Breakwater Boots icon

Rings

  1. Band of the Swarmcaller

    • 18
    Band of the Swarmcaller icon

  2. Sickening Signet of Atroxus

    • 17
    Sickening Signet of Atroxus icon

  3. Charged Sandstone Band

    • 16
    Charged Sandstone Band icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 11
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  5. Signet of Snarling Servitude

    • 10
    Signet of Snarling Servitude icon

Trinkets

  1. Voracious Heart of Ula'tek

    • 40
    Voracious Heart of Ula'tek icon

  2. Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique

    • Set
    • 26
    Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique icon

  3. Twisted Horror's Tendril

    • 10
    Twisted Horror's Tendril icon

  4. Gebbo's Bottomless Bag

    • 8
    Gebbo's Bottomless Bag icon

  5. Freightrunner's Flask

    • 3
    Freightrunner's Flask icon

Main Hand

  1. Abyssal Broodfiend's Bardiche

    • 44
    Abyssal Broodfiend's Bardiche icon

  2. Blood Knight's Impetus

    • Craft
    • 2
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

  3. Royal Purifier's Spade

    • 1
    Royal Purifier's Spade icon

  4. Toxin-Coated Warstaff

    • 1
    Toxin-Coated Warstaff icon

  5. Twin-Strike Polearm

    • 1
    Twin-Strike Polearm 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

    • 90
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 5
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 2
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  4. Hunt

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Impetus icon

  5. Hunter's Ritual Stone

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Impetus 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

    • 37
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 9
    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

    • 36
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 9
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 48
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

Hands

  1. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes

    • 10
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes icon

  2. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave

    • 6
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave icon

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

    • 3
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 48
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 36
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 10
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 84
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 8
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 8
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 37
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 10
    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

    • 46
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 39
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 37
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 32
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 28
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 26
    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

    • 14
    Night Elf icon

  2. Pandaren

    • 13
    Pandaren icon

  3. Orc

    • 7
    Orc icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 6
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 4
    Dwarf icon

Shado Pan 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 Shado Pan 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.