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Brewmaster MonkBlitz PvP Guide

Discover the best race, gear and talent builds from top-rated players

Updated 31 minutes ago
Midnight S1
40 players
3001 - 1800 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 8
#1
Honeychild
Honeychild3001
Shadowsong (EU)285 iLvl
#2
Largeleonard
Largeleonard2898
Ravencrest (EU)287 iLvl
#3
Randallweems
Randallweems2821
Ravencrest (EU)277 iLvl
#4
Worldeater
Worldeater2552
Argent Dawn (EU)272 iLvl
#5
Worldpvp
Worldpvp2499
Ner'zhul (US)286 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Pandaren

Pandaren

13 players

32.5%
Most Popular
#2
Kul Tiran

Kul Tiran

4 players

10%
2nd Most
#3
Dwarf

Dwarf

4 players

10%
3rd Most
#4
Void Elf
Void Elf
3 players
#5
Night Elf
Night Elf
2 players
#6
Orc
Orc
2 players
#7
Blood Elf
Blood Elf
2 players
#8
Gnome
Gnome
2 players
#9
Human
Human
2 players

Recommended Brewmaster Monk Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Vers>Crit>Mastery>Haste
Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen

Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen(57%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching
Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet(30%)

285
Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier
Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen

Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen(68%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending
Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal(15%)

276
Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen

Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen(75%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Common Gray Shirt

Common Gray Shirt(5%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(10%)

1
Strikeguards of Ra-den's Chosen

Strikeguards of Ra-den's Chosen(28%)

289

Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen(83%)

289
Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Belt(18%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Belt

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps(30%)

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
289
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps

Footpads of Seeping Dread(15%)

Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots
289
Footpads of Seeping Dread

Loa Worshiper's Band(38%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
285
Loa Worshiper's Band
Loa Worshiper's Band

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(33%)

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(28%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Solarflare Prism(23%)

289
Solarflare Prism

Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff(23%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
263
Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff
OFF_HAND slot

Gear Summary

— Recommended tier set, embellishments, enchantments, and gems

Tier Set Bonuses

Way of Ra-den's Chosen

Equipped pieces:

Head:Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's ChosenFearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen
Shoulder:Aurastones of Ra-den's ChosenAurastones of Ra-den's Chosen
Chest:Battle Garb of Ra-den's ChosenBattle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen
Hands:Thunderfists of Ra-den's ChosenThunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen
2

Set: Keg Smash damage increased by 10%. Breath of Fire damage increased by 10%.(85%)

4

Set: Keg Smash's Energy cost is reduced by 5 and when it strikes a target afflicted by Breath of Fire it deals 1,854 additional Fire damage.(60%)

Embellishments

Ring 1:Loa Worshiper's Band

Loa Worshiper's Band

Loa Worshiper's Band(38%)

Equip: Your damaging spells and abilities have a chance to charge the band, calling forth the avatar of a Loa to assist you in combat. Each unique socketed gem color in your gear allows for different Loa to be summoned. These effects range from dealing damage to your foes or granting you temporary power.

Neck:Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

Stabilizing Gemstone BandolierStabilizing Gemstone Bandolier(33%)

Equip: Double the gems, double the power! All Jewelcrafting embellishments operate at double strength.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of LeechingEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching(40%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's MendingEnchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending(45%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(50%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(73%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsEnchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots(38%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(53%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(33%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity(28%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(25%)
Flawless Masterful Lapis(17%)

Recommended Brewmaster Monk Talents

Class Talents

Paralysis(100%)
Stagger(100%)
Tiger's Lust(100%)
Calming Presence(100%)
Grace of the Crane(100%)
Spear Hand Strike(100%)
Ancient Arts(100%)
Transcendence(100%)
Yu'lon's Grace(100%)
Fortifying Brew(100%)
Chi Proficiency(100%)
Ferocity of Xuen(98%)
Dance of the Wind(98%)
Flow of Chi(98%)
Fast Feet(93%)
Ring of Peace(93%)
Martial Instincts(93%)
Vivacious Vivification(90%)
Lighter Than Air(85%)
Expeditious Fortification(83%)
Tiger Tail Sweep(80%)
Improved Touch of Death(75%)
Vigorous Expulsion(75%)
Jade Walk(73%)
Chi Wave(70%)
Save Them All(63%)
Strength of Spirit(57%)
Fatal Touch(55%)
Detox(53%)
Chi Torpedo(50%)
Hasty Provocation(35%)
Disable(35%)

Specialization Talents

Keg Smash(100%)
Purifying Brew(100%)
Shuffle(100%)
Gift of the Ox(100%)
Spirit of the Ox(100%)
Bring Me Another(100%)
Stormstout's Last Keg(100%)
Breath of Fire(98%)
Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox(98%)
Gai Plin's Imperial Brew(95%)
Elusive Footwork(95%)
Pretense of Instability(95%)
Face Palm(95%)
Sal'salabim's Strength(93%)
Blackout Combo(90%)
Elixir of Determination(85%)
Dragonfire Brew(80%)
Special Delivery(78%)
Swift as a Coursing River(73%)
Vital Flame(73%)
Exploding Keg(73%)
Heart of the Ox(73%)
Celestial Infusion(70%)
Counterstrike(70%)
Zen State(68%)
Quick Sip(63%)
Shadowboxing Treads(60%)
Improved Blackout Kick(60%)
Training of Niuzao(57%)
Walk with the Ox(57%)
Black Ox Brew(45%)

Hero Talents: Shado-Pan

Flurry Strikes(68%)
Martial Precision(68%)
Pride of Pandaria(68%)
Veteran's Eye(68%)
One Versus Many(68%)
Efficient Training(68%)
Wisdom of the Wall(68%)
Shado Over the Battlefield(68%)
Stand Ready(68%)
Weapons of the Wall(68%)
Predictive Training(68%)
Against All Odds(68%)
Vigilant Watch(68%)
Initiator's Edge(40%)

PvP Talents

Hot Trub(70%)
Double Barrel(57%)
Microbrew(45%)
Dematerialize(38%)
Niuzao's Essence(30%)
Eerie Fermentation(28%)
Nimble Brew(18%)
Avert Harm(5%)
Mighty Ox Kick(5%)
Admonishment(5%)

Expert Analysis: Brewmaster Monk Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 40 of the highest-rated Brewmaster Monk players in Blitz, rated between 1,800 and 3,001.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Pandaren is the most popular race for Brewmaster Monk at 33%, followed by Kul Tiran (10%) and Dwarf (10%).

The spread is fairly even, so multiple races work well for Brewmaster Monk in Blitz. Go with whichever racials fit your playstyle.

Kul Tiran players bring Haymaker, which stuns for 3 seconds and knocks the target back.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Critical Strike, with Mastery as a third option. Since the item level of PvP gear scales in PvP, the real gearing decision comes down to picking the right items for these stats.

The full 4-piece tier set (Way of Ra-den's Chosen) is standard for Brewmaster Monk. Both the 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses are active.

For embellishments, the top picks are Loa Worshiper's Band and Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (25%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Masterful Lapis (17%).

Talent Insights

Shado-Pan is the dominant hero talent tree for Brewmaster Monk in Blitz, picked by 68% of top players, with 33% on Master of Harmony.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Hot Trub (70%) and Double Barrel (57%).