GR75+ Static Charge Monk with 2 piece Raiment + Innas

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by homerjnick last updated Oct 24, 2015 ( Patch 2.3 )

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Skills

Way of the Hundred Fists Fists of Fury
- Way of the Hundred Fists
Generate: 12 Spirit per attack

Unleash a rapid series of punches that strike enemies for 190% weapon damage as Physical.
Fists of Fury

Perform a short dash with the first attack and enemies hit take an additional 60% weapon damage as Holy over 3 seconds. Fists of Fury damage can stack multiple times on the same enemy.
Tempest Rush Northern Breeze
- Tempest Rush
Cost: 30 Spirit

Charge directly through your enemies, dealing 390% weapon damage while running.
Northern Breeze

Reduce the Spirit cost of Tempest Rush to 25 Spirit and increase its damage to 500% weapon damage as Holy.
Fists of Thunder Static Charge
- Fists of Thunder
Generate: 14 Spirit per attack

Teleport to your target and unleash a series of extremely fast punches that deal 200% weapon damage as Lightning.

Every third hit deals 400% weapon damage as Lightning split between all enemies in front of you.
Static Charge

Fists of Thunder applies Static Charge to enemies hit for 6 seconds. Each time an enemy with Static Charge gets hit by you, there is a chance that every other enemy with Static Charge within 40 yards takes 40% weapon damage as Lightning.
Mantra of Salvation Agility
- Mantra of Salvation
Cost: 50 Spirit

Active: You and nearby allies gain an additional 20% increased resistance to all elements for 3 seconds.

Passive: You and your allies within 60 yards gain 20% increased resistance to all elements.

Only one Mantra may be active at a time.
Agility

Passive: Mantra of Salvation also increases Dodge Chance by 35%.
Mystic Ally Fire Ally
- Mystic Ally
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Your mystic ally has its damage increased by 50% for 10 seconds.

Passive: A mystic ally fights by your side. The ally deals 130% of your weapon damage as Physical per swing. When the ally dies, it is reborn after 5 seconds.
Fire Ally

Active: Your mystic ally splits into 5 allies that explode for 480% weapon damage as Fire.

Passive: A mystic ally fights by your side that increases your damage by 10%.
Serenity Ascension
- Serenity
Cooldown: 16 seconds

You are enveloped in a protective shield that absorbs all incoming damage for 3 seconds and grants immunity to all control impairing effects.

This ability does not start its cooldown until after its effects expire.
Ascension

Increase the duration of Serenity to 4 seconds.

Alacrity
- Alacrity
Increase the attack speed of Spirit Generators by 15%.
Harmony
- Harmony
40% of your single elemental resistances from items instead increases your resistance to all elements.
Seize the Initiative
- Seize the Initiative
Dealing damage to enemies above 75% Life increases your attack speed by 30% for 4 seconds.
The Guardian's Path
- The Guardian's Path
While dual-wielding, you gain a 35% chance to dodge incoming attacks. While using a two-handed weapon, all Spirit generation is increased by 15%.

Items

Inna's Radiance

Set Spirit Stone

Primary Stats

+330–524 Dexterity
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Inna's Mantra
Inna's Radiance
Inna's Reach
Inna's Vast Expanse
Inna's Favor
Inna's Temperance
Inna's Sandals
Inna's Hold
(2) Set: Increase the passive effect of your Mystic Ally and the base passive effect of your Mantra by 100%.
(4) Set: Gain the base effect of all four Mantras at all times.
(6) Set: Gain the five runed Mystic Allies at all times and your damage is increased by 125% for each Mystic Ally you have out.
Mantle of the Upside-Down Sinners

Set Shoulders

Raiment of a Thousand Storms
Mask of the Searing Sky
Mantle of the Upside-Down Sinners
Heart of the Crashing Wave
Scales of the Dancing Serpent
Eight-Demon Boots
Fists of Thunder
(2) Set: Your Spirit Generators have 25% increased attack speed and 100% increased damage.
(4) Set: Dashing Strike spends 75 Spirit, but refunds a Charge when it does.
(6) Set: Your Spirit Generators increase the weapon damage of Dashing Strike to 12500% for 6 seconds and Dashing Strike increases the damage of your Spirit Generators by 1250% for 6 seconds.
Hellfire Amulet

Legendary Amulet

Secondary Stats
Heart of the Crashing Wave

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+416–500 Dexterity
+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Raiment of a Thousand Storms
Mask of the Searing Sky
Mantle of the Upside-Down Sinners
Heart of the Crashing Wave
Scales of the Dancing Serpent
Eight-Demon Boots
Fists of Thunder
(2) Set: Your Spirit Generators have 25% increased attack speed and 100% increased damage.
(4) Set: Dashing Strike spends 75 Spirit, but refunds a Charge when it does.
(6) Set: Your Spirit Generators increase the weapon damage of Dashing Strike to 12500% for 6 seconds and Dashing Strike increases the damage of your Spirit Generators by 1250% for 6 seconds.
Spirit Guards

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Your Spirit Generators reduce your damage taken by 30–40% for 3 seconds.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence
Inna's Hold

Set Gloves

309 - 366 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 6 - 6.5%

Inna's Mantra
Inna's Radiance
Inna's Reach
Inna's Vast Expanse
Inna's Favor
Inna's Temperance
Inna's Sandals
Inna's Hold
(2) Set: Increase the passive effect of your Mystic Ally and the base passive effect of your Mantra by 100%.
(4) Set: Gain the base effect of all four Mantras at all times.
(6) Set: Gain the five runed Mystic Allies at all times and your damage is increased by 150% for each Mystic Ally you have out.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Witching Hour

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5.0–6.0%
Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26.0–50.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
Depth Diggers

Legendary Pants

Primary Stats

+81–85 Resistance to All Elements
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Primary skills that generate resource deal 80–100% additional damage.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
The Crudest Boots

Legendary Boots

Primary Stats

+8–9% Movement Speed
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Mystic Ally summons two Mystic Allies that fight by your side.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+18–23 Dexterity

+18–23 Strength

+18–23 Intelligence
Focus

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Bastions of Will
Focus
Restraint
(2) Set: When you hit with a resource-generating attack or primary skill, deal 50% increased damage for 5 seconds.
Restraint

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Bastions of Will
Focus
Restraint
(2) Set: When you hit with a resource-generating attack or primary skill, deal 50% increased damage for 5 seconds.
Shenlong's Fist of Legend

Set Fist Weapon

Primary Stats

+(610–745)–(731–926) Lightning Damage
+330–524 Dexterity
+4 Random Magic Properties

Shenlong's Spirit
Shenlong's Relentless Assault
Shenlong's Fist of Legend
(2) Set: When reaching maximum Spirit, all damage is increased by 1.5%, but you no longer passively regenerate Spirit and 65 Spirit is drained every second until you run out of Spirit.When reaching maximum Spirit, all damage is increased by 150%, but you no longer passively regenerate Spirit and 65 Spirit is drained every second until you run out of Spirit.
Shenlong's Relentless Assault

Set Fist Weapon

Primary Stats

+(610–745)–(731–926) Lightning Damage
+330–524 Dexterity
+4 Random Magic Properties

Shenlong's Spirit
Shenlong's Relentless Assault
Shenlong's Fist of Legend
(2) Set: When reaching maximum Spirit, all damage is increased by 1.5%, but you no longer passively regenerate Spirit and 65 Spirit is drained every second until you run out of Spirit.When reaching maximum Spirit, all damage is increased by 150%, but you no longer passively regenerate Spirit and 65 Spirit is drained every second until you run out of Spirit.

More Details

Head
- Inna's Radiance
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit CHC Life
Shoulders
- Mantle of the Upside-Down Sinners
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR Chill %
Amulet
- Hellfire Amulet
- Stat Priority: Lightning % CHC CHD
Torso
- Heart of the Crashing Wave
- Inna's Vast Expanse
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Life Reduced Ranged Dmg
Wrists
- Spirit Guards
- Ancient Parthan Defenders
- Stat Priority: Lightning % Dex Vit CHC
Hands
- Inna's Hold
- Fists of Thunder
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit CHC CHD
Waist
- The Witching Hour
- String of Ears
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AS CHD
Legs
- Depth Diggers
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR
Feet
- The Crudest Boots
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR Freeze %
Rings
- Focus
- Restraint
- Stat Priority: AS CHC CHD
Weapon
- Shenlong's Fist of Legend
- Stat Priority: Dex LOH Vit Immob. %
Offhand
- Shenlong's Relentless Assault
- Stat Priority: Dex LOH Vit Immob. %

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.8%.
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15%.
- Simplicity's Strength
  Simplicity's Strength
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Increase the damage of primary skills by 25.00%.
  Hits with primary abilities heal you for 4% of your maximum health. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

Flying Dragon

Legendary Daibo

Primary Stats

+495–787 Dexterity
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Chance to double your attack speed when attacking.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Arcane Damage

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Poison Damage

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Lightning Damage

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Holy Damage

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Cold Damage

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Fire Damage

+(732–894)–(877–1111) Damage
Flying Dragon
Ancient Parthan Defenders

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Each stunned enemy within 25 yards reduces your damage taken by 9–12%.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Ancient Parthan Defenders
Unity

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
Increases damage against elites by 12.0–15.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

All damage taken is split between wearers of this item.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Unity

Paragon Priorities

Core

Primary Stat
Maximum Resource
Movement Speed
Vitality

Offense

Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Cooldown Reduction

Defense

Life
Resist All
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Life on Hit
Area Damage
Resource Cost Reduction
Gold Find

Build Guide

Hi guys,

The cookie cutter Static Charge Monk is very popular and we understand the basics of it with debuffing mobs with Static Charge and wailing on enemies with Fists of Fury whilst dashing every 4 seconds to proc Restraint.

I hate Dashing Strike, I hate that if I activate it whilst not having 75 spirit (or 65 with RCR from paragon) then it will use a charge rather than be counted as a spender and therefore NOT proc Restraint.

TEMPEST RUSH

To eliminate that and utilize a better method of proccing Restraint I have tested this build and it seems very consistent in high GR's.

Instead of using Dashing Strike we use Tempest Rush...this only costs 25 spirit thus you will always proc Restraint and of course it only costs half of Dashing Strike...it also will help you walk through enemies in sticky situations.

BUT if we are not using Dashing Strike as a method to proc Restraint then we do NOT need the 4 piece Raiment sert bonus...we only need 2 piece.

This means we can use 3 different pieces to incrase our damage and toughness.

This build therefore suggests that we use 2 piece Inna along with 2 piece Raiment. This gives us more toughness in 100% bonus to the Mantra of Salvation and a bonus to Mysic Ally.

So we use that...we use The Crudest Boots to increase damage along with the Innas to boost damage and toughness.

The basic playstyle is the same barring using Tempest Rush every 4 seconds to proc Restraint.

ATTACK SPEED

With no Dashing Strike to gain attack speed I run 3 x 7% IAS on both rings and my belt for 21% IAS, 3% from Enchantress and the bonus from the STI passive. When the FD procs your IAS will be 4.5...with this all procced and buffed you will have no issues.

DAMAGE

All the other standard Static Charge builds have 1800-2000k damage per second but as you can see from my video I have near 3000k and with IAS at 4.5 my elemental damage is 8 million. So in dropping Dashing Strike for Tempest Rush I lose nothing but gain in toughness (100% bonus to Mantra) and in dps (Mystic Ally).

SECONDARY'S

I have 6 pieces of gear where the secondary is "Chance to xxx" where xxx can be freeze, chill, immobile or fear...this amounts to near 20% and procs APD in the cube...that along with Spirit Guards and your high Dodge Chance what with Mantra + Inna + The Guardians Path means you will not die.

Life on Hit is required on both weapons.

SPIRIT

No need for Breath of Heaven in this build as you don't need to regen spirit fast...you have to enough to proc Restraint via Tempest Rush and for sticky situations with Serenity and with generating a lot of spirt via generators damage is always high.

WEAKNESSES

In high GR70's the RG or Elite affix of Frozen is a nightmare as if you are frozen you are not hitting meaning no life regen and death will be quick.

The cooldown of the normal Elites frozen is near the same as yours for Serenity so not an issue there but if you meet the RG Cold Snap and he starts to rage near the end of his life then his sudden cold freezing attack can occur faster than the cooldown of Serenity.

Poison in high GR's too is nasty but only if you are against a single target like Voracity as you cannot tank him with hits to recover life as fast as his poision kills you. Epiphany is required for him.

Movement speed is slightly restricted because you cannot dash...perhaps in the very high GR75+ using Dashing Strike to get past mobs quickly you do not want to fight might be critical for clearing the GR75+ in time...I'm not sure on that...in GR70 on hardcore I can still skip mobs but it will be slower to skip since you cannot dash...the thing I find is if I skip a mob pack by dashing twice using charges you need to wait until you have 75 spirit before you dash again to proc Restraint which means you will be fighting a mob without Restraint unless you are very fast. The very reason why I dislike Dashing Strike.

CONCLUSION

Thus build does away with Dashing Strike and uses Tempest Rush as a dual way of proccing Restraint AND getting out of sticky situations.

In doing so 2 piece Raiment is only required rather than 4 so we can use 2 piece Inna as well and The Crudest Boots to get much more damage and toughness. We need to have 3 pieces of gear with 7% IAS to negate the loss of IAS from Dashing Strike.

I'm clearing GR70 in Hardcore with this (swapping Exalted Soul for NDE) and I'm sure if I were Paragon 1500+ like seasonal players then GR75+ is easily achievable.

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