Brewmaster Monk 10.0 Guide
Introduction
This guide presents an in-depth view of the Monk's Brewmaster specialization in WoW Dragonflight patch 10.0! You will learn everything about the spec, such as how to gear, prepare, and then min-max your monk as a tank for the most challenging PvE content in World of Warcraft, Season 1.
First, we'll check out the specialization's particularities and see how well the Brewmaster Monk performs in Dragonflight's latest season. Then you'll learn how to gear your Brewmaster Monk, what stats to prioritize, and the best talents and rotations for different circumstances.
Finally, we'll go deep into min-maxing your character for the end-game content and teach you what gear to use for Mythic Raiding and Mythic Plus dungeons. By the end of the guide, you will become a master of the Brewmaster spec! Sounds good, right? Let's get started!
Table of Contents
- Brewmaster Monks: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Brewmaster Monk Stat Priority
- How to gear your Brewmaster Monk
- Brewmaster Monk Rotation
- Best Brewmaster Monk talents for Mythic Raiding and Dungeons
- Brewmaster Monk in Dragonflight - FAQ
Brewmaster Monks in Dragonflight: Strengths and Weaknesses
In World of Warcraft, the monk class has 3 specializations: Windwalker, Mistweaver, and Brewmaster. The Brewmaster Monks serve the tank role and use Energy as their spending resource.
In World of Warcraft, tanks have a major responsibility: they use their abilities to absorb damage and prevent their allies from being attacked. The Brewmaster Monk performs just decent as a tank, representing one of the mediocre tanking specs for Mythic Dungeons and Mythic Raiding in Dragonflight Season 1.
Regarding weapons, the Brewmaster Monk uses one-handed swords, axes, maces, fist weapons, staffs, and polearms. As for raid gear, monks share the Protector Tier Token with Warriors, Hunters, and Shamans for legacy content. In the Dragonflight expansion, the Vault of the Incarnates raid, they share the Zenith Tier Token with Rogues, Warriors, and Evokers.
In the table below, we present the strengths and weaknesses of the Brewmaster specialization:
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| + Great survivability on burst damage | - Limited self-healing |
| + Easy spell rotation | - Lower HP compared to other tank specs |
| + Great mobility | - Fewer defensive cooldowns compared to other specs |
| + Great sustained damage as a tank | |
| + Crowd-control abilities |
Brewmaster Monk Races
When it comes to races, with so many options to choose from, you are probably wondering what would be the best race for your monk as a tank. In World of Warcraft, each race has different racial abilities and spells, but no races offer an immediate advantage compared to others regarding the Brewmaster spec. I highly recommend choosing the race you like the most, aesthetically speaking.
Now, if you want to make an idea of what race players generally choose for their Brewmaster Monks:
- For Alliance: Kul Tiran, Dwarf, Human, Dark Iron Dwarf, and Mechagnome.
- For Horde: Blood Elf, Highmountain Tauren, Tauren, and Vulpera.
Brewmaster Monk stat priority
Regardless of the class and spec you roll into in World of Warcraft, the stats are a key component when gearing up and min-maxing your character for the end-game content. Brewmaster Monks wear Leather gear with Agility as the main stat.
As a Brewmaster monk, the Agility stat increases your attack power, dodge chance, stagger percentage, and self-healing. Also, please note that a higher and adequate item level will better impact your character's performance than a perfect stat distribution, so always keep an eye on the gear's item level!
Brewmaster Monk Stats priority for Mythic Raiding and Dungeons
- 1. Agility
- 2. Critical Strike
- 3. Haste
- 4. Mastery
- 5. Versatility
So for the Brewmaster tank, you will primarily value item level for Agility as the primary stat, then Critical Strike, followed by Haste, Mastery, and Versatility as secondary stats.
In other words: Agility > Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility.
Brewmaster Monk Stats Breakthrough
Critical Strike: Increases your chance to crit, doubling both damage and healing done
Haste: Increases the Energy regen rate and decreases your cooldowns
Mastery: Increases the effective damage reduction
Versatility: Increases healing and damage dealt and reduces damage taken
Moving on to the next chapter, we will focus on how to gear your monk as a tank, the tier set, and best-in-slot items for mythic raiding and mythic dungeons.
How to gear your Brewmaster Monk
In World of Warcraft, gearing is one of the most important aspects that enhances your character's overall performance by providing massive amounts of stats, armor, procs, and set bonuses. This guide will teach you how to properly gear up for the most challenging content in WoW Dragonflight, Mythic Raiding, and Mythic+ Dungeons.
Brewmaster Monk Tier Set Bonus
To start with, what is a tier set in World of Warcraft?
In WoW, a tier set is a unique class armor set with powerful 2-set and 4-set specific bonuses for each specialization of that particular class. Tier set bonuses change based on the character's active talent specialization, ensuring that the bonus is appropriate and useful to that spec.
So to recap, tier sets are unique pieces of armor that, when equipped simultaneously, provide you with a bonus, different for each spec of the chosen class. This bonus is based on the number of pieces from the set you have equipped, with most tier sets providing bonuses when equipping 2 or 4 pieces.
How to get the Brewmaster Monk Tier Set in Dragonflight Patch 10.0
There are three ways you can get tier set items in WoW in the Dragonflight expansion:
- Vault of the Incarnates Raid: You can get tier set items from specific bosses in the Vault of the Incarnates raid.
- Revival Catalyst: You can craft Tier armor from non-set pieces of the same item level using the Revival Catalyst crafting system.
- Great Vault: You can obtain tier set items from all activities that normally give Great Vault rewards, such as raiding, Mythic+ dungeons, and PvP.
The fastest way to obtain tier set items is to take advantage of these three sources that can reward you with the Brewmaster Monk Tier Set items. The best advice is to complete the Vault of the Incarnates raid weekly - this is probably the fastest way to get your hands on the desired tier armor. In case you don't have a team to raid with, complete some Mythic+ Dungeons or some PvP matches.
Mythic dungeons and PvP are highly beneficial because even if you can't drop the set items while participating in these activities, you increase the chances of getting your set items at the Great Vault or the Revival Catalyst console in Thaldraszus. At the revival catalyst console, you can convert the non-set pieces obtained in dungeons or PvP into tier set items.
Let's have a closer look at the Great Vault feature:
And this is what the Revival Catalyst looks like:
Back to our Brewmaster Tier Set. Now that you learned how to obtain the tier set, let's see some set bonuses and particularities, shall we?
The monk tier set is called Wrappings of the Waking Fist. For the Brewmaster spec, it comes with the following bonuses for two pieces and four pieces equipped:
- 2-Set: - Hitting an enemy with Tiger Palm or Spinning Crane Kick grants Brewmaster's Rhythm, increasing damage dealt and reducing damage taken by 1% for 15 sec, stacking up to 4 times.
- 4-Set: - For each stack of Brewmaster's Rhythm, Purifying Brew clears 3% more of your damage delayed with Stagger.
In the table below, we present you the sources for Brewmaster Monk Tier Set items:
| Slot | Tier Piece | Source |
| Helm | Gaze of the Waking Fist | Raszageth |
| Shoulders | Mantle of the Waking Fist | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Chest | Chestwrap of the Waking Fist | Kurog Grimtotem |
| Gloves | Palms of the Waking Fist | Dathea, Ascended |
| Legs | Legguards of the Waking Fist | Sennarth |
The remaining tier set items (Cloak, Wrists, Waist, and Boots) can be obtained by using the Revival Catalyst in Thaldraszus.
As previously stated, you unlock the tier set bonuses for your monk when you equip any two or four pieces of the Wrappings of the Waking Fist set. For itemization and build optimization, your four pieces of tier set as a Brewmaster Monk will be the Gloves, Shoulders, Chest, and Legs.
Raid Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Brewmaster Monks
In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot for the raids as a Brewmaster Monk:
| Slot | Item Name | Encounter |
| Helm | Gaze of the Waking Fist | Raszageth |
| Neck | Terros's Captive Core | Terros |
| Shoulders | Mantle of the Waking Fist | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Cloak | Acid-Proof Webbing | Sennarth |
| Chest | Chestwrap of the Waking Fist | Kurog Grimtotem |
| Wrists | Loyal Flametender's Bracers | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Gloves | Palms of the Waking Fist | Dathea, Ascended |
| Waist | Fused Shale Waistband | Terros |
| Legs | Legguards of the Waking Fist | Sennarth |
| Boots | Ice-Climber's Cleats | Sennarth |
| Ring #1 | Seal of Filial Duty | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Ring #2 | Seal of Diurna's Chosen | Eranog |
| Trinket #1 | Decoration of Flame | Eranog |
| Trinket #2 | Whispering Incarnate Icon | Kadros Icewrath |
| 2H Weapon | Awak'mani, Grimtotem's Legacy | Kurog Grimtotem |
| 1H Weapon | Fist of the Grand Summoner | Kurog Grimtotem |
| 1H Weapon | Frostbreath Thumper | Sennarth |
Mythic+ Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Brewmaster Monks
In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot for the Mythic+ Dungeons as a Brewmaster Monk:
| Slot | Item Name | Location |
| Helm | Gaze of the Waking Fist | Raszageth / Revival Catalyst |
| Neck | Custodian's Medallion of Delusion | The Azure Vault |
| Shoulders | Mantle of the Waking Fist | Broodkeeper Diurna / Revival Catalyst |
| Cloak | Potion-Stained Cloak | Algeth'ar Academy |
| Chest | Chestwrap of the Waking Fist | Kurog Grimtotem / Revival Catalyst |
| Wrists | Adorned Guardian's Bracers | Halls of Valor |
| Gloves | Palms of the Waking Fist | Dathea, Ascended / Revival Catalyst |
| Waist | Cinch of Forgotten Duty | The Azure Vault |
| Legs | Legguards of the Waking Fist | Sennarth / Revival Catalyst |
| Boots | Footpads of the Swift Balestra | Court of Stars |
| Ring #1 | Crystallized Droplet | Temple of the Jade Serpent |
| Ring #2 | Thunderous Downburst Ring | The Nokhud Offensive |
| Trinket #1 | Windscar Whetstone | Court of Stars |
| Trinket #2 | Granyth's Enduring Scale | The Nokhud Offensive |
| 2H Weapon | Obsidian Goaltending Spire | Algeth'ar Academy |
| 1H Weapon | Refraction's Edge | The Azure Vault |
| 1H Weapon | Horizon Splitter | The Azure Vault |
Best in Slot (BiS) Trinkets for Brewmaster Monks
The best Brewmaster Monk trinkets for end-game content are:
| Tier | Item Name | Location |
| A | Whispering Incarnate Icon | Vault of the Incarnates - Kadros Icewrath |
| A | Decoration of Flame | Vault of the Incarnates - Eranog |
| A | Granyth's Enduring Scale | The Nokhud Offensive |
| A | Windscar Whetstone | Court of Stars |
| A- | Storm-Eater's Boon | Vault of the Incarnates - Dathea, Ascended |
| A- | Ruby Whelp Shell | Ruby Life Pools |
| A- | All-Totem of the Master | Vault of the Incarnates - Kurog Grimtotem |
| B | Spiteful Storm | Vault of the Incarnates - Raszageth |
| B | Controlled Current Technique | Vault of the Incarnates - Kurog Grimtotem |
| B | Horn of Valor | Halls of Valor |
| B | Hunger of the Pack | Halls of Valor |
| C | Windswept Pages | Temple of the Jade Serpent |
| C | Burgeoning Seed | The Azure Vault |
| D | Algeth'ar Puzzle Box | Algeth'ar Academy |
This wraps up everything you should know about gearing your Brewmaster Monk: the stats priority, how to obtain the tier set, and what items to use in the end-game activities. Moving on to the next section of our guide, we'll teach you what talents and rotations to use as a tank monk in Dragonflight patch 10.0. Sounds good, right? Let's dive in!
Brewmaster Monk Rotation in Dragonflight 10.0
Brewmaster Monk Rotation for Leveling
- 1. Use offensive cooldowns.
- 2. Use Keg Smash on cooldown
- 3. Use Expel Harm if you need healing
- 4. Use Rising Sun Kick on cooldown
- 5. Use Blackout Kick
- 6. Cast Rushing Jade Wind as a filler (if talented)
- 7. Cast Breath of Fire as a filler
- 8. Cast Spinning Crane Kick as a filler - if you have Charred Passions, until then use Tiger Palm
Now let's check out the best talents for PvE end-game content, such as raids and Mythic+ dungeons. In the end game, it's crucial to use the right talents and prioritize the skills you use depending on the activity. Choosing the best talents will significantly impact your performance as a tank!
Best Brewmaster Monk End-game Talents in 10.0
From the PvE perspective, there are two main end-game activities we'll take into consideration: Mythic raiding and Mythic+ Dungeons. We'll treat them separately to keep things clear and avoid confusion.
Best Talents for Mythic Raiding in Season 1 (patch 10.0)
In the picture below, you can see the best talents for mythic raiding as a Brewmaster Monk:
Best Talents for Mythic+ Dungeons in Season 1 (patch 10.0)
As a Brewmaster Monk, these are the talents you must use to maximize your performance in M+ Dungeons:
Brewmaster Monk in Dragonflight - FAQ
1. Are Brewmaster Monks good in Dragonflight 10.0?
Not really. The Brewmaster Monk represents one of the mediocre tank specs in Season 1.
2. Is Brewmaster Monk easy to play?
Yes, the Brewmaster Monk qualifies as one of the easier-to-play tank specs in the game.
3. What is the stats priority for Brewmaster Monks?
Stats priority for Brewmaster Monk: Agility > Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility.
4. Which monk spec is best for leveling in patch 10.0?
The Windwalker Specialization is the best spec for monk leveling.
5. What is the best race for Brewmaster Monks in Dragonflight?
- Alliance's best Brewmaster Monk races are Kul Tiran, Dwarf, Human, Dark Iron Dwarf, and Mechagnome.
- The best Brewmaster races for Horde are Blood Elf, Highmountain Tauren, Tauren, and Vulpera.
Final thoughts
This wraps up everything you should know regarding the monk's Brewmaster specialization in World of Warcraft Dragonflight for Season 1, patch 10.0. By reading this guide, you should now better understand the Brewmaster Monk's spec and particularities and how it performs in certain circumstances and different end-game activities.