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Windwalker Monk Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Windwalker Monk PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Windwalker Monk DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive M+.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Mythic+ Windwalker Monks

  1. Эльпочита's icon
    1
    Эльпочита
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 280 ilvl
    3714
  2. Grimlli's icon
    2
    Grimlli
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Dwarf | Shado Pan | 279 ilvl
    3660
  3. Oshuu's icon
    3
    Oshuu
    Hyjal (EU)
    Dwarf | Shado Pan | 278 ilvl
    3659
  4. Onlydecent's icon
    4
    Onlydecent
    Draenor (EU)
    Night Elf | Shado Pan | 279 ilvl
    3648
  5. Dabnel's icon
    5
    Dabnel
    Area 52 (US)
    Dwarf | Shado Pan | 281 ilvl
    3605

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Windwalker Monk's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 31% Critical Strike +787
  • 25% Haste +833
  • 50% Mastery +624
  • 1% Versatility +74

Stat priority

  1. Haste
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Mastery
  4. Versatility

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +148
  • 1% Leech +77
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Windwalker Monks.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for Mythic+

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Windwalker Monks in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 50
    Fearsome Visage of Ra-den's Chosen icon

Neck

  1. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • Craft
    • 16
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  2. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 12
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  3. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 6
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  4. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 4
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  5. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 3
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 48
    Aurastones of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Fallen Grunt's Mantle

    • 1
    Fallen Grunt's Mantle icon

  3. Silvermoon Agent's Mantle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Silvermoon Agent's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Windwrap of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 15
    Windwrap of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 11
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  3. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 7
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  4. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 6
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  5. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 2
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

Chest

  1. Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 49
    Battle Garb of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Bloodfeather Chestguard

    • 1
    Bloodfeather Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Void-Skinned Bracers

    • 16
    Void-Skinned Bracers icon

  2. Chewed Leather Wristguards

    • 13
    Chewed Leather Wristguards icon

  3. Frenzyroot Cuffs

    • 11
    Frenzyroot Cuffs icon

  4. Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors

    • 6
    Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors icon

  5. Osseoclad Ivory Wrist

    • 2
    Osseoclad Ivory Wrist icon

Hands

  1. Gloves of Viscous Goo

    • 13
    Gloves of Viscous Goo icon

  2. Gloves of the Dark Shroud

    • 10
    Gloves of the Dark Shroud icon

  3. Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 10
    Thunderfists of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  4. Vaelgor's Fearsome Grasp

    • 10
    Vaelgor's Fearsome Grasp icon

  5. Ruby Contestant's Gloves

    • 5
    Ruby Contestant's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Scorn-Scarred Shul'ka's Belt

    • 14
    Scorn-Scarred Shul'ka's Belt icon

  2. Flayer's Black Belt

    • 12
    Flayer's Black Belt icon

  3. Stormsigil of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 10
    Stormsigil of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  4. Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt

    • 7
    Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt icon

  5. Snapvine Cinch

    • 5
    Snapvine Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • Set
    • 47
    Swiftsweepers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Legwraps of Lingering Legacies

    • 3
    Legwraps of Lingering Legacies icon

Feet

  1. Storm Crashers of Ra-den's Chosen

    • 17
    Storm Crashers of Ra-den's Chosen icon

  2. Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers

    • Craft
    • 9
    Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers icon

  3. Canopy Walker's Footwraps

    • 8
    Canopy Walker's Footwraps icon

  4. Boots of Burning Focus

    • 6
    Boots of Burning Focus icon

  5. Domanaar's Dire Treads

    • 2
    Domanaar's Dire Treads icon

Rings

  1. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 45
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Bifurcation Band

    • 10
    Bifurcation Band icon

  3. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 10
    Omission of Light icon

  4. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 10
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

  5. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 9
    Occlusion of Void icon

Trinkets

  1. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 45
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 31
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Solarflare Prism

    • 10
    Solarflare Prism icon

  4. Heart of Wind

    • 7
    Heart of Wind icon

  5. Radiant Plume

    • 3
    Radiant Plume icon

Main Hand

  1. Alnscorned Spire

    • 12
    Alnscorned Spire icon

  2. Inescapable Reach

    • 9
    Inescapable Reach icon

  3. Aln'hara Pikestaff

    • Craft
    • 5
    Aln'hara Pikestaff icon

  4. Bloomforged Claw

    • Craft
    • 4
    Bloomforged Claw icon

  5. Traitor's Talon

    • 4
    Traitor's Talon icon

Off Hand

  1. Soulblight Cleaver

    • 3
    Soulblight Cleaver icon

  2. Blazing Sunclaws

    • 2
    Blazing Sunclaws icon

  3. Bloomforged Claw

    • Craft
    • 2
    Bloomforged Claw icon

  4. Clutchmates' Caress

    • 1
    Clutchmates' Caress icon

  5. Shadowslash Slicer

    • 1
    Shadowslash Slicer icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Windwalker Monks.

  1. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 45
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 29
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Hunt

    • 14
    Aln'hara Pikestaff icon

  4. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 3
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  5. Azerothian Power

    • 2
    World Tree Rootwraps icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Windwalker Monk gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 30
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 9
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 31
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 7
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 41
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 4
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 44
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 3
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 2
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 41
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 5
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 51
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 24
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 11
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 44
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 10
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Windwalker Monks in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 70
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 45
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 35
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 10
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 9
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Windwalker Monk M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Windwalker Monk DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Night Elf

    • 14
    Night Elf icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 11
    Dwarf icon

  3. Orc

    • 8
    Orc icon

  4. Troll

    • 4
    Troll icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 4
    Pandaren icon

Windwalker Monk Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Windwalker Monks in Mythic+ Dungeons using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvE.