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Brewmaster Monk Guide for Raid (Updated September 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:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

Monk Banner
B
Raid Tier
55
Raid Runs
320
Ilvl
11.39%
Raid Popularity
86 266
Raid DPS

Brewmaster Monk Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Versatility > Mastery > Haste
631
Critical Strike
156
Haste
362
Mastery
437
Versatility
1 278
Agility
45
Avoidance
124
Leech
14
Speed
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Brewmaster Monk Talents for Raid

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Class
Soothing Mist1/1Paralysis1/1Stagger1/1Elusive 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 Arts1/2Chi Wave1/1Transcendence1/1Energy 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 AllSwift ArtStrength of Spirit1/1Summon Black Ox StatueExpeditious Fortification1/1Diffuse MagicCelestial DeterminationChi Proficiency2/2Healing WindsWindwalking1/1Chi Transfer1/1Martial Instincts2/2Lighter Than Air1/1Flow of Chi1/1Escape from RealityFatal Touch1/1Rushing Reflexes

Master of Harmony

Monk · Brewmaster

Monk · Brewmaster
Overwhelming Force1/1Roar from the Heavens1/1Manifestation1/1Aspect of Harmony1/1Purified Spirit1/1Endless Draught1/1Way of a Thousand Strikes1/1Coalescence1/1Clarity of Purpose1/1Mantra of Purity1/1Balanced Stratagem1/1Harmonic Surge1/1Potential Energy1/1Meditative Focus1/1
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 Brew1/1Light Brewing1/1Pretense of Instability1/1Sal'salabim's Strength1/1Fortifying Brew: DeterminationBob and Weave1/1Walk with the OxZen State1/1Tranquil SpiritFace Palm1/1Charred Passions1/1High Tolerance2/2Blackout Combo1/1Anvil and StaveCounterstrike1/1Exploding Keg1/1Ox Stance1/1Vital Flame1/1Invoke Niuzao, the Black Ox1/1Fuel on the FireEmpty the CellarStormstout's Last Keg1/1Heart of the OxMighty StompBring Me Another4/4
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Brewmaster Monk Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

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Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

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Trinket Trinket

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Brewmaster Monk Best Sockets for Raid

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Brewmaster Monk Best Enchants for Raid

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Brewmaster Monk Recommended Raid ilvl

289
LFR
305
Normal
311
Heroic
316
Mythic

Brewmaster Monk Minimum Raid ilvl

255
LFR
293
Normal
300
Heroic
300
Mythic

Brewmaster Monk Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
12.73%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
10.91%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.27%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.27%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.27%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.45%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
5.45%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
5.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution Paladin
5.45%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.64%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
3.64%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
3.64%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
3.64%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.64%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.82%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.82%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival Hunter
1.82%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
1.82%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
1.82%

Brewmaster Monk race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf32.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren22.6%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf16.4%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf6.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf6.7%
  • Draenei
    Draenei6.2%
  • Human
    Human3.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran2.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome1.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.5%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf37.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren23.5%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera11.4%
  • Orc
    Orc9.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren6.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll6.1%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne1.5%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.5%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc0.8%
  • Troll
    Troll0.8%

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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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