Windwalker Monk 10.0 Guide
Introduction
Welcome to our guide on the Windwalker Specialization for the Monk Class in WoW Dragonflight patch 10.0! This article covers everything regarding the Windwalker spec, such as the leveling, gearing, and min-maxing your Monk for the most challenging PvE content in World of Warcraft - Mythic Raiding and Mythic+ Dungeons.
First, we'll check out the specialization's particularities and see why the Windwalker Monk is one of the best specs in Dragonflight, Season 1. Then you'll learn how to gear your Windwalker Monk, what stats to prioritize, and the best leveling spec, talents, and rotation that will get you to max level in no time.
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 Monk's Windwalker specialization! Sounds good, right? Let's get started!
Table of Contents
- Windwalker Monks: Strengths and Weaknesses
- How to gear a Windwalker Monk
- How to level a Windwalker Monk. Windwalker Monk leveling tips
- Best Windwalker Monk talents for end-game content
- Windwalker Monk in Dragonflight - FAQ
Windwalker Monks in Dragonflight: Strengths and Weaknesses
In World of Warcraft, the Monk class comes with three specializations: Windwalker, Brewmaster, and Mistweaver. Windwalker is the monk's melee DPS spec that uses two resources, Chi and Energy. The spec revolves around balancing these resources to get the most possible uses out of several class abilities.
The Windwalker Monk represents one of the best DPS classes for Mythic Dungeons and Mythic Raiding in Dragonflight Season 1, providing a high damage output in AoE and cleave encounters.
In terms of weapons, the Windwalker Monk uses Fist Weapons, 1H Axes, 1H Maces, 1H Swords, Polearms, and Staves. As for raid gear, monks share the Protector Tier Token with Warriors, Shamans, and Hunters for legacy content. In the Dragonflight expansion, the Vault of the Incarnates raid, the monk shares the Zenith Tier Token with Rogues, Warriors, and Evokers.
In the table below, we present the Windwalker Monk's strengths and weaknesses:
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| + Jack of all trades | - Lack of immunity |
| + Exceptional mobility | - Poor sustained single target damage |
| + Strong burst and sustained AoE and Cleave damage | - Windwalker Monks are a jack of all trades, masters of none |
How to gear a Windwalker 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.
We'll start with the basics and cover the Windwalker Monk's stats priority, check out the tier set bonuses, and finally, the best in slot gear you can get from mythic raids and dungeons.
Windwalker 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. Windwalker Monks wear Leather gear with Agility as the main stat.
As a monk, the Agility stat increases the attack power of your abilities, in other words - the damage you are dealing to the enemies. 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!
Windwalker Monk's stats priority looks like this:
- 1. Agility
- 2. Critical Strike
- 3. Haste
- 4. Mastery
- 5. Versatility
So as a Windwalker Monk, 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. And here's why:
Agility: Increases your attack power and, therefore, all the damage you are dealing to your enemies
Critical Strike: Increases the chances of dealing double damage with your attacks
Haste: Increases your attack speed and your energy regen rate and reduces the cooldown of your abilities
Mastery: Increases the damage of your abilities
Versatility: Increases damage dealt, healing done, and reduces damage taken
Windwalker 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 Windwalker 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 Windwalker 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 Windwalker Monk Tier Set. Now that you learned how to obtain the tier set, let's see some set bonuses and particularities, shall we?
The Windwalker Monk Tier set is called Wrappings of the Waking Fist. It comes with the following bonuses for two pieces and four pieces equipped:
- 2-Set: - Fists of Fury increases the damage dealt by your next 2 Rising Sun Kicks or Spinning Crane Kicks by 30%.
- 4-Set: - Fists of Fury now instead enhances your next 3 Rising Sun Kicks or Spinning Crane Kicks and enhanced kicks increase damage your next Fists of Fury deals by 5%, stacking up to 3 times.
In the table below, we present you the sources for Windwalker 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 Windwalker Monk when you equip any two or four pieces of the Wrappings of the Waking Fist set. Your four pieces of tier set as a Windwalker Monk will be the Gloves, Shoulders, Chest, and Helm for itemization and build optimization.
Raid Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Windwalker Monks
In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot from the raid as a Windwalker 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 | Loathsome Thunderhosen | Raszageth |
| Boots | Ice-Climber's Cleats | Sennarth |
| Ring #1 | Seal of Filial Duty | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Ring #2 | Seal of Diurna's Chosen | Eranog |
| Trinket #1 | Manic Grieftorch | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Trinket #2 | Spiteful Storm | Raszageth |
| 2H Weapon | Awak'mani, Grimtotem's Legacy | Kurog Grimtotem |
| 1H Weapon | Fist of the Grand Summoner | Kurog Grimtotem |
Mythic+ Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Windwalker Monks
In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot from the Mythic+ Dungeons as a Windwalker Monk:
| Slot | Item Name | Location |
| Helm | Crown of Roaring Storms | Ruby Life Pools |
| Neck | Custodian's Medallion of Delusion | The Azure Vault |
| Shoulders | Felbat Leather Pauldrons | Court of Stars |
| Cloak | Potion-Stained Cloak | Algeth'ar Academy |
| Chest | Tunic of the Eternal Hunt | The Nokhud Offensive |
| Wrists | Adorned Guardian's Bracers | Halls of Valor |
| Gloves | Ruby Contestant's Gloves | Algeth'ar Academy |
| Waist | Cinch of Forgotten Duty | The Azure Vault |
| Legs | Fevermelt Legguards | Court of Stars |
| Boots | Footpads of the Swift Balestra | Court of Stars |
| Ring #1 | Jeweled Signet of Melandrus | Court of Stars |
| Ring #2 | Crystallized Droplet | Temple of the Jade Serpent |
| Trinket #1 | Windscar Whetstone | Court of Stars |
| Trinket #2 | Horn of Valor | Halls of Valor |
| 2H Weapon | Obsidian Goaltending Spire | Algeth'ar Academy |
| 1H Weapon | Refraction's Edge | The Azure Vault |
Best in Slot (BiS) Trinkets for Windwalker Monks
The best Windwalker Monk trinkets for end-game content are:
| Tier | Item Name | Drop Location |
| S | Manic Grieftorch | Magatha Grimtotem - Vault of the Incarnates |
| S | Storm-Eater's Boon | Dathea, Ascended - Vault of the Incarnates |
| S | Whispering Incarnate Icon | Kadros Icewrath - Vault of the Incarnates |
| A | Algeth'ar Puzzle Box | Algeth'ar Academy |
| A | Horn of Valor | Halls of Valor |
| A | Hunger of the Pack | Halls of Valor |
| A | Windscar Whetstone | Court of Stars |
| B | Ruby Whelp Shell | Ruby Life Pools |
| C | Decoration of Flame | Eranog - Vault of the Incarnates |
| C | Spiteful Storm | Windseeker Avash - Vault of the Incarnates |
| C | Windswept Pages | Temple of the Jade Serpent |
| D | Bottle of Spiraling Winds | The Nokhud Offensive |
| D | Controlled Current Technique | Kurog Grimtotem - Vault of the Incarnates |
This wraps up everything you should know about gearing your Windwalker 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 how to level your Windwalker Monk in Dragonflight patch 10.0. Sounds good, right? Let's dive in!
How to level a Windwalker Monk. Windwalker Monks leveling tips
Before leveling your Windwalker Monk, you must first create and customize the character. That brings us to the first question: what race should you go for when creating the character? Let's find out, shall we?
Best Windwalker Monk Races
When it comes to racials, with so many options to choose from, you are probably wondering what would be the best race for your monk. In World of Warcraft, each race has different racial abilities and spells, but no races offer an immediate advantage compared to others regarding the Windwalker spec. I highly recommend choosing the race you like the most, aesthetically speaking.
However, in the table below, you can see the top 10 best races for Windwalker Monks based on performance gain:
| Race | Performance Gain |
| Orc | +1.57% |
| Tauren | +1.33% |
| Mechagnome | +1.30% |
| Troll | +1.27% |
| Vulpera | +1.23% |
| Dark Iron Dwarf | +1.22% |
| Dwarf | +1.19% |
| Blood Elf | +1.16% |
| Human | +1.11% |
| Void Elf | +1.00% |
Now, if you want to make an idea of what race players generally choose for their Windwalker Monks:
- For Alliance: Human, Night Elf, Dwarf, and Gnome.
- For Horde: Orc, Blood Elf, and Undead.
Best Windwalker Monk Leveling Talents and Rotation in Dragonflight 10.0
The best talents to use while leveling to level 60 as a Windwalker Monk are:
Now let's check out how you should prioritize your abilities. Here is what most people consider to be the best leveling rotations for Windwalker Monks:
Windwalker Monk Leveling Rotation
- 1. Use Invoke Xuen, the White Tiger.
- 2. Use Touch of Death.
- 3. Use Expel Harm.
- 4. Use Whirling Dragon Punch.
- 5. Use Strike of the Windlord.
- 6. Use Rising Sun Kick.
- 7. Use Fists of Fury.
- 8. Use Spinning Crane Kick (with Dance of Chi-Ji proc or with multiple targets).
- 9. Use Blackout Kick.
- 10. Use Tiger Palm.
Follow the rotations, and you'll get to max level in no time! Now that we've covered the leveling part, it's time to move on to the end-game.
In the next section of our Windwalker Monk Guide, we'll present the best talents to use for PvE end-game content, such as raiding 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 DPS!
Best Windwalker Monk End-game Talents
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 Windwalker Monk:
Best Talents for Mythic+ Dungeons in Season 1 (patch 10.0)
As a Windwalker Monk, these are the talents you should use to maximize your damage in M+ Dungeons:
Windwalker Monks in Dragonflight - FAQ
1. Are Windwalker Monks good in Dragonflight 10.0?
Yes, Windwalker Monk represents one of the strongest specs in WoW Dragonflight in Season 1.
2. Is Windwalker Monk easy to play?
Not really. The Windwalker Monk specialization qualifies as one of the medium-to-hard specs to play in WoW Dragonflight.
3. What is the stats priority for Windwalker Monks?
The stats priority for Monk's Windwalker specialization looks like this: Agility > Critical Strike > Haste > Mastery > Versatility.
4. Which monk spec is best for leveling in 10.0?
The Windwalker Monk Specialization is the best spec for monk leveling, especially for beginners.
5. What is the best race for Windwalker Monks in Dragonflight?
- Alliance's best Windwalker Monk races are Mechagnome, Dark Iron Dwarf, Dwarf, and Human.
- For Horde, the best Windwalker Monks races are Orc, Tauren, and Troll.
Final thoughts
This wraps up everything you should know regarding the Monk's Windwalker specialization in World of Warcraft Dragonflight for Season 1, patch 10.0. By reading this guide, you should now better understand the Windwalker Monks' spec and particularities and how they perform in certain circumstances and different end-game activities. It's one of the best DPS specs in Dragonflight, so you should definitely try it!