Season 19 Top Solo Monk Build

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by OSW_Zenkiki last updated Mar 7, 2020 ( Patch 2.6.8 PTR )

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Skills

Blinding Flash Faith in the Light
- Blinding Flash
Cooldown: 15 seconds

Create a flash of light that blinds all enemies within 20 yards for 3 seconds. Elite enemies recover faster, but suffer a 30% chance to miss with attacks.
Faith in the Light

You deal 29% increased damage for 3 seconds after using Blinding Flash.
Tempest Rush Flurry
- Tempest Rush
Cost: 30 Spirit

Charge directly through your enemies, dealing 390% weapon damage while running.
Flurry

After you stop channeling Tempest Rush, you cause an icy blast to all enemies within 15 yards. The damage of the explosion increases by 90% weapon damage as Cold while channeling.

Tempest Rush's damage turns into Cold.
Sweeping Wind Inner Storm
- Sweeping Wind
Cost: 75 Spirit

Surround yourself in a vortex that continuously deals 105% weapon damage to all enemies within 10 yards. The vortex lasts 6 seconds and is refreshed each time you strike an enemy with a melee attack. Landing a Critical Hit has a chance to increase the vortex effect up to 3 stacks for a total of 315% weapon damage.
Inner Storm

As long as your vortex is at 3 or more stacks, you gain 8 Spirit per second.

Sweeping Wind's damage turns into Holy.
Serenity Ascension
- Serenity
Cooldown: 16 seconds

You are enveloped in a protective shield that absorbs all incoming damage for 3 seconds and grants immunity to all control impairing effects.

This ability does not start its cooldown until after its effects expire.
Ascension

Increase the duration of Serenity to 4 seconds.
Mantra of Salvation Agility
- Mantra of Salvation
Cost: 50 Spirit

Active: You and nearby allies gain an additional 20% increased resistance to all elements for 3 seconds.

Passive: You and your allies within 60 yards gain 20% increased resistance to all elements.

Only one Mantra may be active at a time.
Agility

Passive: Mantra of Salvation also increases Dodge Chance by 35%.
Epiphany Desert Shroud
- Epiphany
Cooldown: 60 seconds

Have an Epiphany, increasing your Spirit Regeneration per Second by 20 and enabling your melee attacks to instantly dash to your target for 15 seconds.
Desert Shroud

Infuse yourself with sand, reducing damage taken by 50%.

Near Death Experience
- Near Death Experience
When receiving fatal damage, you instead restore 35% Life and 35% Spirit and are immune to damage and control impairing effects for 2 seconds.

This effect may occur once every 60 seconds.
The Guardian's Path
- The Guardian's Path
While dual-wielding, you gain a 35% chance to dodge incoming attacks. While using a two-handed weapon, all Spirit generation is increased by 15%.
Beacon of Ytar
- Beacon of Ytar
Reduce all cooldowns by 20%.
Harmony
- Harmony
40% of your single elemental resistances from items instead increases your resistance to all elements.

Items

Decree of Justice

Set Helm

21 - 24 Armor

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Patterns of Justice
Decree of Justice
Mirrors of Justice
Lamellars of Justice
Mountains of Justice
Weaves of Justice
Bazubands of Justice
(2) Set: Sweeping Wind gains the effect of every rune, and movement speed is increased by 5% for each stack of Sweeping Wind.
(4) Set: Attacking with Tempest Rush reduces your damage taken by 50% and increases Spirit Regeneration by 50.
(6) Set: Hitting with Tempest Rush while Sweeping Wind is active increases the size of Sweeping Wind and also increases all damage dealt by 15000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Mirrors of Justice

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
+91 - 100 Resistance to All Elements

Patterns of Justice
Decree of Justice
Mirrors of Justice
Lamellars of Justice
Mountains of Justice
Weaves of Justice
Bazubands of Justice
(2) Set: Sweeping Wind gains the effect of every rune, and movement speed is increased by 5% for each stack of Sweeping Wind.
(4) Set: Attacking with Tempest Rush reduces your damage taken by 50% and increases Spirit Regeneration by 50.
(6) Set: Hitting with Tempest Rush while Sweeping Wind is active increases the size of Sweeping Wind and also increases all damage dealt by 15000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Flavor of Time

Legendary Amulet

Primary Stats

Reduces cooldown of all skills by 4 - 7%.
+10 - 12% Movement Speed

Secondary Stats

Pylon effects last twice as long.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Lamellars of Justice

Set Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Patterns of Justice
Decree of Justice
Mirrors of Justice
Lamellars of Justice
Mountains of Justice
Weaves of Justice
Bazubands of Justice
(2) Set: Sweeping Wind gains the effect of every rune, and movement speed is increased by 5% for each stack of Sweeping Wind.
(4) Set: Attacking with Tempest Rush reduces your damage taken by 50% and increases Spirit Regeneration by 50.
(6) Set: Hitting with Tempest Rush while Sweeping Wind is active increases the size of Sweeping Wind and also increases all damage dealt by 15000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Cesar's Memento

Legendary Bracers

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5 - 6%

Secondary Stats

Enemies take 600 - 800% increased damage from your Tempest Rush for 5 seconds after you hit them with a Blind, Freeze, or Stun.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Bazubands of Justice

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 7 - 10%

Patterns of Justice
Decree of Justice
Mirrors of Justice
Lamellars of Justice
Mountains of Justice
Weaves of Justice
Bazubands of Justice
(2) Set: Sweeping Wind gains the effect of every rune, and movement speed is increased by 5% for each stack of Sweeping Wind.
(4) Set: Attacking with Tempest Rush reduces your damage taken by 50% and increases Spirit Regeneration by 50.
(6) Set: Hitting with Tempest Rush while Sweeping Wind is active increases the size of Sweeping Wind and also increases all damage dealt by 15000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle

Set Belt

440 - 506 Armor

Captain Crimson's Trimmings
Captain Crimson's Waders
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle
Captain Crimson's Thrust
(2) Set: Regenerates 6000 Life per Second
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 20%.
Reduces all resource costs by 20%.
(3) Set: Damage dealt is increased by your percentage of cooldown reduction.
Damage taken is reduced by your percentage of cost reduction.
Mountains of Justice

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Patterns of Justice
Decree of Justice
Mirrors of Justice
Lamellars of Justice
Mountains of Justice
Weaves of Justice
Bazubands of Justice
(2) Set: Sweeping Wind gains the effect of every rune, and movement speed is increased by 5% for each stack of Sweeping Wind.
(4) Set: Attacking with Tempest Rush reduces your damage taken by 50% and increases Spirit Regeneration by 50.
(6) Set: Hitting with Tempest Rush while Sweeping Wind is active increases the size of Sweeping Wind and also increases all damage dealt by 15000%.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Captain Crimson's Waders

Set Boots

513 - 590 Armor

Captain Crimson's Trimmings
Captain Crimson's Waders
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle
Captain Crimson's Thrust
(2) Set: Regenerates 6000 Life per Second
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 20%.
Reduces all resource costs by 20%.
(3) Set: Damage dealt is increased by your percentage of cooldown reduction.
Damage taken is reduced by your percentage of cost reduction.

+ 6 Random Magic Properties
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%
Critical Hit Damage Increased by +3.5%

Secondary Stats

+ 1 Random Magic Properties
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5 - 6%
Sockets (1)

Secondary Stats

Gain 150 - 200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This non-static effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Won Khim Lau

Legendary Fist Weapon

210 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Dexterity

Secondary Stats

Lightning skills deal 15 - 25% more damage.
Hitting with Tempest Rush will activate Cyclone Strike, and both skills deal 500 - 600% increased damage.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1199 - 1490) Physical Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Fire Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Lightning Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Cold Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Poison Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Arcane Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Holy Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Azurewrath

Legendary Sword

242.2 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

20 - 25% Chance to Freeze on Hit

Secondary Stats

Cold skills deal 10 - 15% more damage.
Undead and Demon enemies within 25 yards take 500 - 650% weapon damage as Holy every second and are sometimes knocked into the air.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1199 - 1490) Physical Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Fire Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Lightning Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Cold Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Poison Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Arcane Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Holy Damage

+ 2 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Decree of Justice
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Mirrors of Justice
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- The Flavor of Time
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- Lamellars of Justice
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Cesar's Memento
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- Bazubands of Justice
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Mountains of Justice
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Captain Crimson's Waders
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
- Convention of Elements
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- Won Khim Lau
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- Azurewrath
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Pain Enhancer
  Pain Enhancer
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Critical hits cause the enemy to bleed for 2500.0% weapon damage as Physical over 3 seconds.
  Gain Blood Frenzy, granting you 3% increased Attack Speed for each bleeding enemy within 20 yards. (Requires Rank 25)
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15%.
- Taeguk
  Taeguk
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 2.00% increased damage for 1.5 seconds when you spend resource on a channeled skill. This effect stacks up to 10 times.
  Gain 2.0% increased Armor for every stack. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

Balance

Legendary Daibo

45.1 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

+946 - 1125 Dexterity

Secondary Stats

The damage of Tempest Rush is increased by 450 - 600% and when your Tempest Rush hits 3 or fewer enemies, it gains 100% Critical Hit Chance.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1439 - 1788) Physical Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Fire Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Lightning Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Cold Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Poison Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Arcane Damage

+(1439 - 1788) Holy Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Balance
Stone Gauntlets

Legendary Gloves

192 - 209 Armor

Primary Stats

10 - 20% Chance to Immobilize on Hit
+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Getting hit increases your armor by 50%, but reduces your movement speed by 15% and attack speed by 20%. This effect stacks up to 5 times.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Stone Gauntlets
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%
+7737 - 9214 Life per Hit

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Paragon Priorities

Core

Primary Stat
Vitality
Movement Speed
Maximum Resource

Offense

Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Life
Armor
Resist All
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Gold Find

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Season 19 Top Solo Monk Build

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Amulet

Torso

Wrists

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Weapon

Offhand

Legendary Gems

Kanai's Cube

Paragon Priorities

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