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Windwalker Monk Guide for Mythic+ (Updated August 2026)

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

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Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
71
M+ Runs
307
Ilvl
3.7%
M+ Popularity
140 888
M+ DPS

Windwalker Monk Stats for Mythic+

Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility
420
Critical Strike
506
Haste
466
Mastery
67
Versatility
1 208
Agility
73
Avoidance
32
Leech
7
Speed
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Windwalker Monk Talents for Mythic+

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Soothing MistParalysis1/1Rising Sun Kick1/1Elusive MistsTiger's Lust1/1Crashing MomentumFast Feet1/1Grace of the Crane1/1Bounding AgilityCalming Presence1/1Wind's ReachDetox1/1Vivacious Vivification1/1Silent SanctuaryJade Walk1/1Pressure PointsSpear Hand Strike1/1ReinvigorationAncient Arts2/2Tiger Fang1/1Transcendence1/1Energy TransferCelerity1/1Stillstep Coil1/1Quick FootedFerocity 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 Spirit1/1Zenith Stomp1/1Ironshell Brew1/1Diffuse 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 Watch1/1Whirling Steel1/1Martial 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
Fists of Fury1/1Momentum Boost1/1Combat Wisdom1/1Sharp Reflexes1/1Touch of the TigerFerociousness2/2Hardened SolesAscension1/1Dual Threat1/1Teachings of the Monastery1/1Glory of the Dawn1/1Crane VortexMeridian StrikesRising Star1/1Zenith1/1Hit Combo1/1Brawler's IntensityJade IgnitionCrashing Fists1/1Spiritual Focus1/1Obsidian SpiralCombo Breaker1/1Dance of Chi-Ji1/1Shadowboxing Treads1/1Whirling Dragon Punch1/1Energy Burst1/1Inner PeaceSequenced Strikes1/1Sunfire Spiral1/1Communion With Wind1/1Revolving Whirl1/1Universal Energy1/1Memory of the MonasteryRushing Wind Kick1/1Xuen's Battlegear1/1ThunderfistWeapon of Wind1/1Knowledge of the Broken TempleSlicing WindsJadefire StompSkyfire Heel1/1Harmonic ComboFlurry of XuenMartial Agility1/1Airborne RhythmPath of JadeTigereye Brew4/4
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Windwalker Monk Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

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Wrist Wrist

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Waist Waist

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Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

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Windwalker Monk Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Windwalker Monk Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

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Windwalker Monk Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

284
+2
292
+3
300
+4-8
301
+9
304
+10-11
309
+12
310
+13
313
+14-16

Windwalker Monk Minimum Ilvl for M+ Timer

269
+2
292
+3
298
+4-11
301
+12
303
+13
309
+14
310
+15-16

Windwalker Monk Best comps for Mythic+

Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanWindwalker Monk
12.68%
Blood Death KnightMistweaver MonkDevourer Demon HunterSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
8.45%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
5.63%
Protection WarriorHoly PriestElemental ShamanUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Blood Death KnightPreservation EvokerArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageArms WarriorWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArms WarriorRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArcane MageRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Blood Death KnightDiscipline PriestDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
4.23%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinArcane MageHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestDestruction WarlockSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanElemental ShamanOutlaw RogueWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestBalance DruidFeral DruidWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Vengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinArcane MageRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
2.82%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Blood Death KnightPreservation EvokerArms WarriorBalance DruidWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Blood Death KnightPreservation EvokerArms WarriorShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerDevastation EvokerSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestEnhancement ShamanSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Blood Death KnightMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinEnhancement ShamanMarksmanship HunterWindwalker Monk
1.41%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestArcane MageAssassination RogueWindwalker Monk
1.41%

Windwalker Monk race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf33.2%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf19.8%
  • Human
    Human14.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren12.8%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf8.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran3.7%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.6%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1.6%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.8%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.6%

Horde

  • Pandaren
    Pandaren30.7%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf26%
  • Orc
    Orc21.2%
  • Troll
    Troll5.2%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.8%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc2.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren2.3%
  • Undead
    Undead1.8%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin0.9%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.2%

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How the Windwalker Monk guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Windwalker 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 Windwalker 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 standout runs cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The Mythic+ tier shown for Windwalker Monk comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among Mythic+ damage dealers, and popularity compares its Mythic+ pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Windwalker Monk Mythic+ placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, affixes, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your key and route.

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