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Windwalker MonkBlitz PvP Guide

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

Updated 30 minutes ago
Midnight S1
50 players
3284 - 2585 Rating

Top Rated Players

1 / 10
#1
Dog
Dog3284
Tichondrius (US)280 iLvl
#2
Dvn
Dvn3266
Stormrage (US)280 iLvl
#3
Paradox
Paradox3256
Kul Tiras (US)280 iLvl
#4
Zaki
Zaki3106
Wrathbringer (EU)280 iLvl
#5
Zaki
Zaki3089
Vek'lor (EU)281 iLvl

Race Distribution

#1
Orc

Orc

17 players

34%
Most Popular
#2
Night Elf

Night Elf

13 players

26%
2nd Most
#3
Human

Human

11 players

22%
3rd Most
#4
Highmountain Tauren
Highmountain Tauren
2 players
#5
Kul Tiran
Kul Tiran
1 player
#6
Undead
Undead
1 player
#7
Goblin
Goblin
1 player
#8
Gnome
Gnome
1 player
#9
Blood Elf
Blood Elf
1 player

Recommended Windwalker Monk Gear

Character Render
Highest rated player's appearance shown for illustration
Stat Priority:
Mastery>Vers>Haste>Crit
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Helm

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Helm(38%)

289
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet(72%)

289
Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen

Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen(90%)

289
Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak(38%)

289
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece(44%)

289
Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Blue Linen Shirt

Blue Linen Shirt(6%)

1
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard

Galactic Gladiator's Tabard(16%)

1
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps(40%)

289

Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves(56%)

289
Galactic Gladiator's Leather Gloves

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt(78%)

289
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

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

Forest Hunter's Armor Kit
289
Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots(58%)

Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
289
Arcanoweave Lining
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(88%)

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Thalassian Competitor's Signet(68%)

Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
289
Thalassian Competitor's Signet

Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity(76%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion(68%)

246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff(50%)

Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
246
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:

Shoulder:Aurastones of Ra-den's ChosenAurastones of Ra-den's Chosen
Legs:Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's ChosenSwiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen
2

Set: Strike of the Windlord and Whirling Dragon Punch's damage is increased by 30%.(96%)

4

(4) Set: The cooldowns of Strike of the Windlord and Whirling Dragon Punch are reduced by 5 sec. (14%)

Embellishments

Waist:Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(66%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Agility by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Boots:Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

Arcanoweave LiningArcanoweave Lining(62%)

Equip: Your spells and abilities have a chance to draw in a mana wyrm that will empower you and an ally with Arcanoweave Insight, increasing your Agility by 28 and your ally's Primary Stat by 7.

Enchantments

Head:Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed(76%)
Shoulder:Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness(60%)
Chest:Enchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulEnchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul(66%)
Legs:Forest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit(92%)
Boots:Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntEnchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt(74%)
Main Hand:Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei(76%)
Ring 1:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(62%)
Ring 2:Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's MasteryEnchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery(62%)

Gems

Enduring Heliotrope(76%)
Flawless Versatile Amethyst(74%)

Recommended Windwalker Monk Talents

Class Talents

Paralysis(100%)
Rising Sun Kick(100%)
Tiger's Lust(100%)
Disable(100%)
Calming Presence(100%)
Fast Feet(100%)
Spear Hand Strike(100%)
Grace of the Crane(100%)
Ancient Arts(100%)
Transcendence(100%)
Improved Touch of Death(100%)
Yu'lon's Grace(100%)
Ferocity of Xuen(100%)
Fortifying Brew(100%)
Tiger Tail Sweep(100%)
Dance of the Wind(100%)
Zenith Stomp(100%)
Martial Instincts(100%)
Chi Proficiency(100%)
Celerity(98%)
Flow of Chi(98%)
Wind's Reach(96%)
Strength of Spirit(94%)
Ring of Peace(88%)
Ironshell Brew(80%)
Windwalking(80%)
Vivacious Vivification(72%)
Escape from Reality(72%)
Tiger Fang(66%)
Peace and Prosperity(62%)
Lighter Than Air(58%)
Stillstep Coil(56%)

Specialization Talents

Fists of Fury(100%)
Sharp Reflexes(100%)
Ascension(100%)
Momentum Boost(100%)
Combat Wisdom(100%)
Ferociousness(100%)
Teachings of the Monastery(100%)
Zenith(100%)
Rising Star(100%)
Hit Combo(100%)
Crashing Fists(100%)
Dance of Chi-Ji(100%)
Combo Breaker(100%)
Sequenced Strikes(100%)
Weapon of Wind(100%)
Xuen's Battlegear(100%)
Sunfire Spiral(100%)
Rushing Wind Kick(100%)
Spiritual Focus(98%)
Dual Threat(98%)
Energy Burst(98%)
Skyfire Heel(98%)
Echo Technique(96%)
Communion With Wind(96%)
Martial Agility(96%)
Strike of the Windlord(94%)
Glory of the Dawn(92%)
Brawler's Intensity(88%)
Tigereye Brew(76%)
Universal Energy(60%)

Hero Talents: Shado-Pan

Flurry Strikes(92%)
Martial Precision(92%)
Pride of Pandaria(92%)
Veteran's Eye(92%)
One Versus Many(92%)
Efficient Training(92%)
Wisdom of the Wall(92%)
Shado Over the Battlefield(92%)
Stand Ready(92%)
Weapons of the Wall(92%)
Against All Odds(92%)
Vigilant Watch(92%)
Combat Stance(90%)
Predictive Training(90%)

PvP Talents

Turbo Fists(100%)
Grapple Weapon(68%)
Ride the Wind(62%)
Wind Waker(62%)
Absolute Serenity(4%)
Predestination(2%)
Rising Dragon Sweep(2%)

Expert Analysis: Windwalker Monk Blitz

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Windwalker Monk players in Blitz, rated between 2,585 and 3,284.

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Orc is the most popular race for Windwalker Monk at 34%, followed by Night Elf (26%) and Human (22%).

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

Night Elf players bring Shadowmeld, which enters stealth to drop combat.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Versatility and Mastery, with Haste 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.

Most top players are running the 2-piece tier set (Way of Ra-den's Chosen) but skipping the 4-piece, opting for stronger individual items in the remaining slots.

Top players are doubling up on Arcanoweave Lining for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Enduring Heliotrope (76%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (74%).

Talent Insights

Shado-Pan is the dominant hero talent tree for Windwalker Monk in Blitz, picked by 92% of top players, with 8% on Conduit of the Celestials. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Shado-Pan is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Turbo Fists (100%), Grapple Weapon (68%), Ride the Wind (62%), and Wind Waker (62%).