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Brewmaster Monk Guide for Mythic+ (Updated September 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Brewmaster Monk for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

Last Updated:

Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
50
M+ Runs
320
Ilvl
8.71%
M+ Popularity
83 501
M+ DPS

Brewmaster Monk Stats for Mythic+

Critical Strike > Versatility > Mastery > Haste
567
Critical Strike
90
Haste
370
Mastery
397
Versatility
1 179
Agility
46
Avoidance
70
Leech
33
Speed
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Brewmaster Monk Talents for Mythic+

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Soothing MistParalysis1/1Stagger1/1Elusive MistsTiger's Lust1/1Crashing MomentumFast Feet1/1Grace of the Crane1/1Bounding AgilityCalming Presence1/1Wind's ReachDetox1/1Vivacious VivificationSilent SanctuaryJade Walk1/1Pressure Points1/1Spear Hand Strike1/1ReinvigorationAncient Arts2/2Chi Wave1/1Transcendence1/1Energy TransferCelerity1/1Stillstep CoilHasty Provocation1/1Ferocity of Xuen2/2Ring of Peace1/1Spirit's EssenceTiger Tail SweepImproved Touch of Death1/1Vigorous Expulsion1/1Yu'lon's Grace1/1Peace and Prosperity1/1Fortifying Brew1/1Dance of the Wind1/1Save Them AllSwift ArtStrength of Spirit1/1Summon Black Ox Statue1/1Expeditious Fortification1/1Diffuse MagicCelestial DeterminationChi Proficiency2/2Healing WindsWindwalkingChi Transfer1/1Martial Instincts2/2Lighter Than Air1/1Flow of Chi1/1Escape from RealityFatal Touch1/1Rushing Reflexes

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Vigilant Watch1/1Predictive Training1/1Martial Precision1/1Pride of Pandaria1/1Flurry Strikes1/1Veteran's Eye1/1One Versus Many1/1Efficient Training1/1Wisdom of the Wall1/1Against All Odds1/1Initiator's Edge1/1Shado Over the Battlefield1/1Stand Ready1/1Weapons of the Wall1/1
Specialization
Keg Smash1/1Purifying Brew1/1Shuffle1/1August BlessingQuick Sip1/1Elixir of Determination1/1Improved Blackout Kick1/1Swift as a Coursing RiverGift of the Ox1/1Special Delivery1/1Spirit of the Ox1/1Jade FlashCelestial Infusion1/1Niuzao's ResolveCelestial FlamesShadowboxing Treads1/1Elusive Footwork1/1One With the WindBreath of Fire1/1Gai Plin's Imperial Brew1/1Training of Niuzao1/1Pretense of Instability1/1Sal'salabim's Strength1/1Fortifying Brew: DeterminationBlack Ox Brew1/1Walk with the OxZen State1/1Tranquil SpiritFace Palm1/1Dragonfire Brew1/1High Tolerance2/2Blackout Combo1/1Anvil and Stave2/2CounterstrikeExploding KegOx StanceVital Flame1/1Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox1/1Fuel on the FireEmpty the CellarStormstout's Last Keg1/1Heart of the Ox1/1Mighty StompBring Me Another4/4
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Brewmaster Monk Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

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Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Brewmaster Monk Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Brewmaster Monk Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

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Brewmaster Monk Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

291
+2
301
+3-7
302
+8
308
+9
309
+10
310
+11
312
+12
314
+13
316
+14
318
+15
319
+16
320
+17
321
+18-19

Brewmaster Monk Minimum Ilvl for M+ Timer

276
+2
301
+3-11
302
+12
305
+13
310
+14-15
314
+16-17
319
+18
320
+19

Brewmaster Monk Best comps for Mythic+

Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArms WarriorDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
10.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution Paladin
10.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
10.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology Warlock
8.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterRetribution Paladin
8.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorEnhancement Shaman
8.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidAssassination RogueElemental ShamanFeral Druid
8.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinAssassination RogueFeral DruidFire Mage
8.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
6.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestArcane MageArms WarriorEnhancement Shaman
6.00%
Brewmaster MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery Hunter
6.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestArms WarriorAssassination RogueFeral Druid
6.00%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkAssassination RogueFeral DruidFire Mage
6.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterOutlaw Rogue
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArms WarriorAssassination RogueElemental Shaman
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology Warlock
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology Warlock
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArms WarriorElemental ShamanFrost Death Knight
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueHavoc Demon Hunter
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination Rogue
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death Knight
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkPreservation EvokerDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanWindwalker Monk
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageAssassination RogueDevourer Demon Hunter
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon Hunter
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageDevastation EvokerElemental Shaman
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestArcane MageDemonology WarlockElemental Shaman
4.00%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageHavoc Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.00%

Brewmaster Monk race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf35.7%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf20.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren17.4%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf8.1%
  • Human
    Human6.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.8%
  • Earthen
    Earthen3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.7%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.9%
  • Gnome
    Gnome0.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.9%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.9%

Horde

  • Pandaren
    Pandaren34.8%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf17%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera17%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll7.8%
  • Orc
    Orc7.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren5%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc3.5%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne2.8%
  • Undead
    Undead2.8%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.7%

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How the Brewmaster Monk guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Brewmaster Monk Mythic+ guide is built from real keystone run logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs across the current dungeon pool, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Brewmaster Monk players actually perform inside the dungeons, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few unusual runs cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The Mythic+ tier shown for Brewmaster Monk comes from two factors. Because survival is hard to read from logs, performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among Mythic+ tanks, and popularity compares its Mythic+ pick rate against an even share across all tank specs. Solid damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Brewmaster Monk Mythic+ placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, affixes, and sample size. Damage is only part of tanking and does not show survivability, mobility, or cooldowns, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your key.

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