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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.

Last Updated:

Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
26
M+ Runs
292
Ilvl
0.63%
M+ Popularity
151 330
M+ DPS

Windwalker Monk Stats for Mythic+

Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility
101
Critical Strike
139
Haste
161
Mastery
11
Versatility
289
Agility
19
Avoidance
14
Leech
3
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 Points1/1Spear 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 ExpulsionYu'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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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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Windwalker Monk Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Windwalker Monk Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Main Hand Main Hand

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Windwalker Monk Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

256
+2
256
+4
259
+5-8
262
+9-10
271
+11
277
+12
283
+13-14
291
+15-18
293
+19-22

Windwalker Monk Minimum Ilvl for M+ Timer

237
+2
239
+4-5
240
+6-8
249
+9-12
277
+13-14
288
+15-18
293
+19-22

Windwalker Monk Best comps for Mythic+

Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestElemental ShamanSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
34.62%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockOutlaw RogueWindwalker Monk
19.23%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightMistweaver MonkElemental ShamanSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightMistweaver MonkBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorOutlaw RogueWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightDiscipline PriestAffliction WarlockFrost MageWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Vengeance Demon HunterRestoration ShamanDevourer Demon HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightRestoration DruidBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightDiscipline PriestBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestAssassination RogueDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanEnhancement ShamanSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Protection WarriorPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockAssassination RogueWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinBeast Mastery HunterFury WarriorWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Blood Death KnightMistweaver MonkMarksmanship HunterSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Blood Death KnightDiscipline PriestBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Blood Death KnightRestoration DruidEnhancement ShamanFrost MageWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDestruction WarlockWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Vengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkDevourer Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
11.54%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%

Windwalker Monk race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Pandaren
    Pandaren23.5%
  • Human
    Human22.4%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf18%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf15%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf5.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.1%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran2.4%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.7%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.3%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.3%

Horde

  • Pandaren
    Pandaren40.4%
  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf26.6%
  • Orc
    Orc12.4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera6%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc5%
  • Undead
    Undead2.8%
  • Tauren
    Tauren2.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne2.3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.5%
  • Troll
    Troll0.5%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.5%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.5%

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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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