WoL No CHC Build GR80+

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by EnkerZan last updated Apr 19, 2017 ( Patch 2.5.0 )

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Skills

Wave of Light Explosive Light
- Wave of Light
Cost: 75 Spirit

Focus a wave of light that crushes enemies for 835% weapon damage as Holy.
Explosive Light

Release bursts of energy that deal 830% weapon damage as Fire to nearby enemies.
Sweeping Wind Inner Storm
- Sweeping Wind
Cost: 75 Spirit

Surround yourself in a vortex that continuously deals 105% weapon damage to all enemies within 10 yards. The vortex lasts 6 seconds and is refreshed each time you strike an enemy with a melee attack. Landing a Critical Hit has a chance to increase the vortex effect up to 3 stacks for a total of 315% weapon damage.
Inner Storm

As long as your vortex is at 3 or more stacks, you gain 8 Spirit per second.

Sweeping Wind's damage turns into Holy.
Dashing Strike Blinding Speed
- Dashing Strike
Cost: 1 Charge

Quickly dash up to 50 yards, striking enemies along the way for 370% weapon damage as Physical.

You gain a charge every 8 seconds and can have up to 2 charges stored at a time.
Blinding Speed

Gain 40% increased chance to Dodge for 4 seconds after using Dashing Strike.

Dashing Strike's damage turns into Cold.
Epiphany Desert Shroud
- Epiphany
Cooldown: 60 seconds

Have an Epiphany, increasing your Spirit Regeneration per Second by 20 and enabling your melee attacks to instantly dash to your target for 15 seconds.
Desert Shroud

Infuse yourself with sand, reducing damage taken by 50%.
Mystic Ally Air 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.
Air Ally

Active: You gain 100 Spirit.

Passive: A mystic ally fights by your side that increases your Spirit Regeneration by 4.
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%.

Harmony
- Harmony
40% of your single elemental resistances from items instead increases your resistance to all elements.
Beacon of Ytar
- Beacon of Ytar
Reduce all cooldowns by 20%.
Near Death Experience
- Near Death Experience
When receiving fatal damage, you instead restore 35% Life and 35% Spirit and are immune to damage and control impairing effects for 2 seconds.

This effect may occur once every 60 seconds.
Unity
- Unity
Each ally affected by your Mantras increases your damage by 5%, up to a maximum of 20%, and has 5% increased damage.

Items

Tzo Krin's Gaze

Legendary Spirit Stone

Primary Stats

+330–524 Dexterity
Increases Wave of Light Damage by 125–150% (Monk Only)
+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Wave of Light is now cast at your enemy.
Sunwuko's Balance

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+91–100 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.
Sunwuko's Shines

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

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

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.
Sunwuko's Soul

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

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

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.
Pinto's Pride

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1.5–2.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Wave of Light also Slows enemies by 80% for 3 seconds and deals 125–150% increased damage.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Sunwuko's Paws

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.
Kyoshiro's Soul

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Sweeping Wind gains 2 stacks every second it does not deal damage to any enemies.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+49–60 Dexterity

+49–60 Strength

+49–60 Intelligence
Sunwuko's Leggings

Set Pants

Primary Stats

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

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.
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
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5 - 6%
Sockets (1)

Secondary Stats

Gain 150 - 200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Unity

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Increases damage against elites by 12 - 15%
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.5%

Secondary Stats

All damage taken is split between wearers of this item.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Tzo Krin's Gaze
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Socket AR
Shoulders
- Sunwuko's Balance
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR AD
Amulet
- Sunwuko's Shines
- Stat Priority: Dex CHD Fire % AD
Torso
- Sunwuko's Soul
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR
Wrists
- Pinto's Pride
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Fire % AR
Hands
- Sunwuko's Paws
- Stat Priority: Dex CHD AD Vit
Waist
- Kyoshiro's Soul
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR Life
Legs
- Sunwuko's Leggings
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR
Feet
- The Crudest Boots
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR Skill: WoL
Rings
- Convention of Elements
- Unity
- Broken Promises
- Stat Priority: Dex CHD AD Socket
Weapon
- Stat Priority: Dex Dmg % AD Vit
Offhand
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Powerful
  Bane of the Powerful
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Gain 20% increased damage for 30 seconds after killing an elite pack.
- 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%.
- Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Damage you deal is increased by 4% for every 10 yards between you and the enemy hit. Maximum 20% increase at 50 yards.

Kanai's Cube

Kyoshiro's Blade

Legendary Fist Weapon

Primary Stats

+626–750 Dexterity
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increase the damage of Wave of Light by 150%. When the initial impact of your Wave of Light hits 3 or fewer enemies, the damage is increased by 200–250%.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Arcane Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Poison Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Lightning Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Holy Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Cold Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Fire Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Damage
Kyoshiro's Blade
Cindercoat

Legendary Chest Armor

Primary Stats

Fire skills deal 5–10% more damage.
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the resource cost of Fire skills by 23–30%.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Cindercoat
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 2.0–3.0%
+27–60 Life per Hit
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Ring of Royal Grandeur

NOTE 1: Gear sockets = Diamonds, Helm Socket = Diamond or Amethyst.

NOTE 2: If you are a high paragon, or using diamonds in gear and are running T13 content, you can swap out Near Death Experience passive for another passive of your choosing. I recommend Momentum since you will 1-shotting damn near everything and will always be on the move.

NOTE 3: If running GR65-70 and below (pending on your gear and paragon level), you can swap out Bane of the Stricken for a different legendary gem of your choice since things die so fast at that setting and below. I recommend using Gogok of Swiftness for the extra dodge chance and CDR for more dashing and Epiphany usage.

UPDATE 1: After some testing and tweaks, I have changed the ring settings and the gear gems up a little to better simplify the build as well as make it more optimal.

SMALL EDIT: Broken Promises disappeared from the ring list, this is fixed now.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Critical Hit Damage
Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance

Defense

Life
Armor
Resist All
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Gold Find

CORE: Always cap MS, dump the rest into PS. VIT if you are desperate, MR is useless.

OFFENSE: CHD always capped first, then go for CDR for more usage of CD skills. IAS last, leave CHC blank!

DEFENSE: Standard leveling order.

UTILITY: Cap AD first, then go for RCR, LoH Last.

Build Guide

An experiment I have been running with the Monk because I was tired of using Shenlong's and this is what I came up with. With this setup you can farm T13 content with ease while taking minimal damage while exploding everything in 1-5 (usually 1) hits. This is due to having 100% CHC nearly at all times using Broken Promises in conjunction with your Mystic Allies as well as Explosive Light not critting 5 times in a row every 0.5 seconds. Every explosion you throw down will always crit something for 100+ billion damage or more. This build caps out at GR80 in terms of power and defense, after that it gets really tough trying to survive and kill things in time. But hey, it's an alternative build to use for farming GR80 and below.

I've also tested this using Kyoshiro's Blade and Vengeful Wind with Incense Torch in the cube, they provide slightly more AD and/or CDR, but nowhere near as much damage as when wielding the torch. In T13 content, you want things to be dead as fast as possible for a number of reasons. For reasons I cannot explain, I sometimes lose Sweeping Wind stacks when getting hit, I've reported this as a bug to Blizzard but as usual it falls on deaf ears. Between losing a wind stack when getting hit, and the wacky rate in which wind stacks are produced, you can potentially burn through all of your stacks if you are laying on the trigger and not paying attention. So keep an eye on the wind stacks at all times!

ROTATION:

Dashing Strike to whatever direction you need to go to get an armor buff right away in case of enemies at doors in Rifts/GR.

When enemies are sighted, activate Sweeping Wind.

Do not attack anything until your Mystic Allies or Kyoshiro's Soul have provided you more than 1 stack of Sweeping Wind.

Once stacks are obtained, unleash hell.

Maintain Dashing Strike buff as much as possible.

Use Epiphany when you come across Elites, or if you drained your Spirit globe and need to get Sweeping Wind going.

Activate Mystic Ally if you drain your Spirit globe.

Activate Mantra of Salvation when you know you are about to unavoidably get hit hard or at all.

PROS:

Has good defense in T13 content.

Has very good damage.

WoL 95% spammable with the listed setup.

Can be very mobile if needed.

Gives the Juggernaut Affix the middle finger.

Is fun watching things explode.

CONS:

Can be difficult to gear for due to Incense Torch, Tzo Krin's Gaze, and Rings.

Not powerful enough to get passed GR85 unlike the Shenlong build.

Build must be exact to achieve results specified.

If not careful, you can burn through your Sweeping Wind Stacks and all of your Spirit leaving you unable to attack if CD abilities are on CD.

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