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Windwalker Monk Guide for Raid (Updated September 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Windwalker 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

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B
Raid Tier
104
Raid Runs
320
Ilvl
2.68%
Raid Popularity
167 910
Raid DPS

Windwalker Monk Stats for Raid

Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility
412
Critical Strike
568
Haste
601
Mastery
81
Versatility
1 404
Agility
81
Avoidance
33
Leech
14
Speed
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Windwalker Monk Talents for Raid

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Soothing MistParalysis1/1Rising Sun Kick1/1Elusive MistsTiger's Lust1/1Crashing MomentumFast Feet1/1Grace of the Crane1/1Bounding Agility1/1Calming Presence1/1Wind's ReachDetox1/1Vivacious Vivification1/1Silent SanctuaryJade Walk1/1Pressure PointsSpear Hand Strike1/1ReinvigorationAncient Arts2/2Tiger Fang1/1Transcendence1/1Energy TransferCelerity1/1Stillstep CoilQuick 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 Stomp1/1Expeditious 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 Watch1/1Whirling 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 Tiger1/1Ferociousness2/2Hardened SolesAscension1/1Dual Threat1/1Teachings of the Monastery1/1Glory of the Dawn1/1Crane VortexMeridian StrikesRising Star1/1Zenith1/1Hit Combo1/1Brawler's IntensityJade IgnitionCrashing Fists1/1Drinking Horn Cover1/1Obsidian SpiralCombo Breaker1/1Dance of Chi-Ji1/1Shadowboxing TreadsWhirling Dragon Punch1/1Energy BurstInner Peace1/1Sequenced Strikes1/1Sunfire Spiral1/1Communion With Wind1/1Revolving Whirl1/1Universal EnergyMemory of the Monastery1/1Rushing Wind Kick1/1Xuen's Battlegear1/1ThunderfistWeapon of Wind1/1Knowledge of the Broken Temple1/1Slicing WindsJadefire Stomp1/1Skyfire HeelHarmonic ComboFlurry of XuenMartial Agility1/1Airborne RhythmSingularly Focused Jade1/1Tigereye Brew2/4
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Windwalker Monk Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Windwalker Monk Best Sockets for Raid

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Windwalker Monk Best Enchants for Raid

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Windwalker Monk Recommended Raid ilvl

287
LFR
305
Normal
315
Heroic
315
Mythic

Windwalker Monk Minimum Raid ilvl

270
LFR
287
Normal
301
Heroic
301
Mythic

Windwalker Monk Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
9.62%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
8.65%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
6.73%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.77%
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
5.77%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.77%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.81%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
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
3.85%
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
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.85%
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
3.85%
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
2.88%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.92%

Windwalker Monk race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf29.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren16%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf14.9%
  • Human
    Human14.7%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf9.9%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran4.3%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.9%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2.5%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.9%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf24.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren23.5%
  • Orc
    Orc21.4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera7.5%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc5.7%
  • Troll
    Troll4.3%
  • Undead
    Undead4.1%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.5%
  • Tauren
    Tauren2.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren2.1%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne0.9%
  • Goblin
    Goblin0.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.5%

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How the Windwalker Monk guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Windwalker 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 Windwalker 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 standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Windwalker Monk comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid 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 raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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