Build Guide
Quin69 here!
>>>UPDATED FOR 2.2<<<
29/05/2015
Hey boyz! Season One & Two - Rank 1 monk (world) here!
In my opinion/experience this build is currently one of the strongest possible monk setups for solo competitive greater rift laddering (season 3).
Please note: I always keep my diablo fans guides up to date and will be making adjustments to the guide whenever there is a shift in endgame meta! so be sure to check back, and vote on the guide!
Basic game-play strategy:
- Hold down spirit generator
- Use breath of heaven on cooldown (when in combat)
- Use inner sanctuary on cooldown (when in combat)
- Use Epiphany on cooldown
- Drop spirit as needed with dashing strike (don't spam - because you will waste the charges and lose dps)
Skill variations:
- Fists of Thunder - Wind Blast (For use with APD Bracers)
- Crippling Wave - Tsunami (For use with APD Bracers, less DPS ~ more survivability)
Passive variations(+hellfire bonus):
- Alacrity
- Guardians Path
Stat Priority:
- Helm: Socket>Crit
- Shoulders: 15% Dash Damage>RCR>CDR
- Torso: x3 Sockets>15% Dash Damage>30% RCR>20% Fire
- Legs: x2 Sockets
- Gloves: ChC>RCR>CHD
- Rings: Socket>RCR>Crit>IAS>CDR
- Waist: 15% Life
- Wrist: 20% Fire damage>ChC
- Amulet: Socket>ChD>ChC=20% Fire>Dex
- Weapon: LPH > LPSS > RCR > Vit
you want dex/secondary resist on all your pieces(where possible)
People WITHOUT flying dragon:
Furnace is OK. But the build is heavily reliant on a flying dragon.
FAQ:
Q: Why am i getting instantly killed g45+?
A: This spec is extremly fragile, and you will die... Alot (with bad mobs). 1200+ All resistance | 16,000+ Armour | 500,000+ Health - Is a good amount to be around.
Q: What gem should i put in my helmet socket?
A: Diamond. CDR = Dmg + Survivability!
Q: What normal gems should i put in my chest/pants?
A: Emeralds, Moarrrr DMG!
Q: What follower should i use?
A: Templar. Why? Inspire (x1.1 ALL spirit generation).
Q: What procs APD's?
A: Freeze = Stun.
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Be sure to check back on the guide every now and then! as i am always making minor changes.
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Its a great build. I have been using it very effectively. I don't have a lot of Ancient gear yet, but I am able to get to the high 30's without issue. I also don't have a Flying Dragon yet.
How about Dashing Strike DMG on the weapon ? Or is 10% dmg stronger ?
Love this build. I haven't been able to find an ancient Flying dragon, but my Ancient Scourge (4.2K dmg) does very well, and the proc is an additional 5K dmg multiplier.
Just got an ancient focus ring and have a difficult choice to make, need some advice. It rolled 639 dex 5.5 crit 8% CDR now my first thought is reroll the dex for CHD and keep the CDR for survivability but before i make a quick decision anyone have some stat weight values if the 639 dex outweighs the 8% cdr???
i dont use a lot cdr and i see that if right rift + pylons u able to do 55-57, http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/paukstis-2950/hero/58288224, im using azurewrath + utar roar + spirit guards if not updated profile: U can use witching hour but is more risky, and guardian path switch to any other skill, 100 mil+ toughness without any buffs: im done 55 here is video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmW5h-tucbo ofc this rift was a dream one, im really dont like builds like permanent serenity ect.
Great build and finally got all the gear I need, but Dashing Strike is too often on cooldown. How do you guys play with this build? Fist of Thunder is "always on" and I activate DS every 1-2 seconds but it goes to cooldown very often. Much more often than in the video.
Here's my gear and build.
what adjustment should I do , can only reach GR 46
here my built
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/kuroneko-2872/hero/38116259
You can't spam dashing strike, wait untill your spirit bar is around 50% then hit once. Once you have either dual weild (with 10% cdr on both) or Flying Dragon you'll notice times you can spam it a little more (especially with epiphany up) but you can never straight hold the button down without it going on cooldown unless you have the channeling pylon active. Using a slow 2h like in your profile will probably be much slower. Especially with CDR missing on all of your gear.
Hey quin I'm running the same build as the guide but for some reason I'm struggling for survivability at GR 43+. Can you toss some advice my way?
You're right and it totally makes sense. Thank you! Most of my gear is crit focused, not CDR.
I'm still working on ammy, belt, gems, and weapon (ok so everything outside of the set basically), but this is really fun! I can at least tear up T6 pretty nicely, and I'm looking forward to seeing how I do once I have everything collected.
In the guide you say that you can punch the air (do you hit Shift?) and the 6-piece raiment set bonus, which makes Dash much stronger, is activated. But that does not activate Focus; you have to hit a monster with your resource-generating attack to get the damage bonus from the rings. (Both set bonuses are activated by dealing damage.)
I rolled 91% CHD on my hellfire should i roll it off for socket ?
Quinn, how come your skills are different then what I see? For example, your Inner Sanctuary description is much different then mine. Does it change the higher paragon level you are? Thanks!
Nice build. Have you tried it in non season? The last week i experiment with this build i have problem pass gr53 with that. Without the seasonal ring and the extra cooldown it provides doesnt seem to work in non season.. If you have any suggestion i would really appreciate it . Thanx a lot.
Hey Quin, thanks for the guide! Your voice is ok, I actually like it! But you dont have to repeat every phrase 4 times, 3 is quite enough.
hi, thanks for updating the guide, just have a few questions on the fire build:
You would trade lpss for 1k+ vitality on FD? wouldnt it make it too squishy?
Why did u roll cdr instead of reduced resource cost on glove?
Sometimes i find when i hold down spirit generator and press dashing, it doesnt seem to proc immediately, which often leaves me at full spirit. or when i press 2 fast, i put dashing strike on cd. any tips on spirit management?
thanks
No credit to the original creator of the build, Bigfluf?
Hey scrapzo. You obviously didnt watch the video. At the end of the video there's a huge call out to Bigfluf. gg
Hi! Normal fd>any ancient weapon?