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Brewmaster Monk Guide for Raid (Updated August 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
74
Raid Runs
292
Ilvl
6.29%
Raid Popularity
78 946
Raid DPS

Brewmaster Monk Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility > Haste
491
Critical Strike
132
Haste
281
Mastery
204
Versatility
814
Agility
13
Avoidance
97
Leech
9
Speed
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Brewmaster Monk Talents for Raid

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Soothing MistParalysis1/1Stagger1/1Elusive MistsTiger's Lust1/1Crashing MomentumFast Feet1/1Grace of the Crane1/1Bounding Agility1/1Calming Presence1/1Wind's ReachDetox1/1Vivacious Vivification1/1Silent SanctuaryJade WalkPressure PointsSpear Hand Strike1/1ReinvigorationAncient Arts2/2Chi Burst1/1Transcendence1/1Energy TransferCelerity1/1Stillstep CoilHasty Provocation1/1Ferocity of Xuen2/2Ring of Peace1/1Spirit's EssenceTiger Tail Sweep1/1Improved Touch of Death1/1Vigorous Expulsion1/1Yu'lon's Grace1/1Peace and ProsperityFortifying Brew1/1Dance of the Wind1/1Save Them All1/1Swift ArtStrength of Spirit1/1Summon Black Ox StatueExpeditious Fortification1/1Diffuse MagicCelestial DeterminationChi Proficiency2/2Healing WindsWindwalking1/1Chi TransferMartial 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 Odds1/1Combat Stance1/1Shado Over the Battlefield1/1Stand Ready1/1Weapons of the Wall1/1
Specialization
Keg Smash1/1Purifying Brew1/1Shuffle1/1August BlessingQuick Sip1/1Elixir of DeterminationImproved Blackout Kick1/1Swift as a Coursing River1/1Gift 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 Ox2/2Zen StateTranquil SpiritFace Palm1/1Dragonfire Brew1/1High ToleranceBlackout Combo1/1Anvil and StaveCounterstrike1/1Exploding Keg1/1Ox StanceAwakening SpiritInvoke Niuzao, the Black Ox1/1Fuel on the Fire1/1Empty the Cellar1/1Stormstout's Last Keg1/1Heart of the Ox1/1Mighty StompBring Me Another4/4
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Brewmaster Monk Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Head Head

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 Raid

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Brewmaster Monk Best Enchants for Raid

Head Head

Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Hands Hands

  • +3 Stamina100%

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

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Brewmaster Monk Recommended Raid ilvl

267
LFR
267
Normal
284
Heroic
287
Mythic

Brewmaster Monk Minimum Raid ilvl

230
LFR
230
Normal
252
Heroic
278
Mythic

Brewmaster Monk Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
8.11%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
8.11%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
5.41%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.41%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
5.41%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.05%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.05%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety Rogue
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.05%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.70%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueOutlaw RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.70%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
2.70%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.70%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.70%

Brewmaster Monk race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf26%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren20.8%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf11.7%
  • Gnome
    Gnome11.7%
  • Human
    Human8.8%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf7.6%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf3.8%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei2.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.2%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.3%

Horde

  • Pandaren
    Pandaren37.1%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf22.4%
  • Orc
    Orc8.2%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc7.3%
  • Tauren
    Tauren6.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera5.6%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.7%
  • Undead
    Undead2.6%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren2.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.7%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.9%

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How the Brewmaster Monk guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Brewmaster Monk raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, 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 on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few unusual kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid 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 raid tanks, and popularity compares its raid 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 raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Damage is only part of tanking and does not show survivability or cooldowns, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your fight.

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