Monk Raiment Shenlong Generator Build With Crippling Wave

An engine converting Spirit generation into raw damage, the Shenlong's Spirit set absorbs the best of the Monk sets into a build that pummels the enemy with your fists alone. This control-heavy, sustain damage setup is available in a Greater Rift solo progression variation and a speed farming variation, accessible using the link below.

The basic skill setup of the Shenlong Raiment Monk is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.

Active Skills
Crippling Wave Mangle Fists of Thunder Wind Blast 1 Way of the Hundred Fists Assimilation 2 Dashing Strike Radiance 3 Epiphany Desert Shroud 4 Serenity Ascension
Passive Skills
Beacon of Ytar Alacrity Seize the Initiative Combination Strike

The required gear setup for the Shenlong Raiment Monk is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.

• Helm: Mask of the Searing Sky
• Shoulders: Mantle of the Upside-Down Sinners
• Gloves: Fists of Thunder
• Chest: Heart of the Crashing Wave
• Belt: Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle
• Pants: Captain Crimson's Thrust
• Boots: Eight-Demon Boots
• Bracers: Spirit Guards
• Amulet: The Traveler's Pledge
• Ring 1: The Compass Rose
• Ring 2: Unity
• Weapon: Shenlong's Fist of Legend
• Offhand: Shenlong's Relentless Assault

With this Season's addition of a 4th slot in Kanai's Cube as a theme, your ideal setup will be:

• Kanai's Cube 4th Slot: Crystal Fist

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised and re-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — For virtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual to advanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the path outlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of life first, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive and edge case utility nodes.

Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary Potion Powers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separate resource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Set items of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, and in the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).

You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powers in our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.

• Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
• Legendary Gem 2: Simplicity's Strength
• Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken

• Weapon Slot: Flying Dragon
• Armor Slot: Depth Diggers
• Jewelry Slot: Ring of Royal Grandeur
• 4th Slot (Season 33): Crystal Fist