Monk Guide

Brewmaster Monks are sturdy brawlers that rely on their unpredictable movements and a steady supply of mystical Brews to stave off damage and protect others. Calling upon the aid of Niuzao, the Black Ox, a Brewmaster's ability to Stagger all damage they receive results in them having unmatched sturdiness against even the most extreme threats.

Brewmasters are the quintessential "progression tank" in a raid, offering extreme survivability, a damage increase to the entire group with the Mystic Touch effect, and an ability to be more offensively-minded in areas where other tanks may have to play more defensively. Unless an encounter demands utility that is exclusive to a specific tank, you can count on Brewmaster being a default choice for progression-oriented players in any given raid.

Mythic+ is an area where self-sustainability becomes much more important in determining success. Sadly, although a Brewmaster is capable of surviving any direct hit outright, the steady trickle of Staggered damage over time may prove lethal with an unprepared healer. Beyond this, however, Brewmasters offer a variety of in-demand utility found within dungeons, including an AoE stun, enemy displacement, universal crowd control, a dispel for Poison and Disease effects, and incredible mobility. Provided the extra overall damage taken can be managed, Brewmaster remains a welcome addition to any Mythic+ team.

Mistweaver Monks are masters of manipulating the essence of life flowing through all living things. With the help of special teas and Yu'lon, the Jade Serpent, there is no injury they cannot undo. And, when the situation calls for it, they may also rely on their own martial training to keep foes at bay.

Mistweavers often fulfill a role of "group healer" in a raid environment, providing a continuous flow of healing to their allies rather than dedicating triage to one or two at a time. Although they can perform in either role, this tends to come with compromises to overall performance, and there are certainly other healers that can compete for this group-healing duty. However, when appropriately specialized, a Mistweaver is capable of both sustaining a raid through dangerous bursts of damage and managing their own resources efficiently with the help of Mana Tea. All of this is in addition to their natural mobility, allowing them to navigate mechanics with ease.

Mythic+ has its healing limited to only five people at most, which may sometimes be a hindrance to a Mistweaver that has not adjusted their talents accordingly. In addition, dungeon environments frequently involve healers dealing damage of their own at times. While Mistweaver's melee-oriented toolkit can also provide healing through damage dealt, it is frequently at the mercy of tuning to determine whether or not it excels. Fortunately, its unmatched mobility and access to every desirable piece of Mythic+ utility (including a group-wide dispel effect with Revival) means that Mistweavers can still find a place when their damage capabilities are lower.

Windwalker Monks are master martial artists, pummeling their foes in a controlled rhythm of kicks and punches. They are also mystically balanced, capable of splitting their spirit into three for a divided assault or calling upon their preferred celestial, Xuen, the White Tiger, for assistance in challenging their foes.

Windwalkers are often a popular choice for Melee DPS slots in raid groups. Though it is rare for them to reach the top of the damage meters in the largely single-target-oriented encounters of a raid, they are both consistent and durable in performance against a variety of mechanics. In addition to providing the Mystic Touch buff to the group, their mobility allows Windwalkers to avoid mechanics with ease and keep performing their rotation all the while.

Mythic+ dungeons are an area where Windwalkers naturally excel. Their frequent access to damage cooldowns, strong dungeon utility, and innate mobility results in a specialization that has an answer to every situation that may occur throughout an instance. Although they may not always reach the same damage peaks of other melee DPS, their consistent performance and ability to quickly disengage and re-engage with enemies results in Windwalkers frequently ending up on top for group damage. All of this is in addition to bringing common dungeon utility needs, such as an AoE stun, crowd control, enemy displacement, and a combination Poison/Disease dispel.