Beginner's GR70-90 WoL

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by UnholyAngel_Tyr last updated Nov 14, 2017 ( Patch 2.6.1 )

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Skills

Crippling Wave Tsunami
- Crippling Wave
Generate: 12 Spirit per attack

Unleash a series of large sweeping attacks that deal 155% weapon damage as Physical to all enemies in front of you.

Every third hit also dazes enemies within 11 yards, slowing their movement speed by 30% and attack speed by 20% for 3 seconds.
Tsunami

Crippling Wave's third attack has its range increased to 17 yards and Freezes enemies for 1 second.

Crippling Wave's damage turns into Cold.
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.
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.
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.
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%.

Beacon of Ytar
- Beacon of Ytar
Reduce all cooldowns by 20%.
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

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

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+78 - 83 Vitality

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
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.
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
Vengeful Wind

Legendary Fist Weapon

7 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

Increases the maximum stack count of Sweeping Wind by 3.
One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Tzo Krin's Gaze
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit CHC Socket
Shoulders
- Sunwuko's Balance
- Stat Priority: Skill: Bash Vit AR
Amulet
- Sunwuko's Shines
- Stat Priority: Dex CHD CHC Socket
Torso
- Sunwuko's Soul
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Armor +
Wrists
- Pinto's Pride
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Fire % CHC
Hands
- Sunwuko's Paws
- Stat Priority: Health from Globes CHD CDR
Waist
- Kyoshiro's Soul
- The Witching Hour
- Vigilante Belt
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Life
Legs
- Sunwuko's Leggings
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit AR
Feet
- The Crudest Boots
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit Armor + Skill: WoL
Rings
- Focus
- Restraint
- Convention of Elements
- Stat Priority: Dex CHC CHD
Weapon
- Kyoshiro's Blade
- Stat Priority: Dex AS CDR Socket
Offhand
- Vengeful Wind
- Stat Priority: Dex Vit CDR Socket

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%.
- Esoteric Alteration
  Esoteric Alteration
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 10.0% non-Physical damage reduction.
  While below 50% Life, your resistances to Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, and Arcane are increased by 75%. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

Incense Torch of the Grand Temple

Legendary Daibo

359.15 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

Reduces the Spirit cost of Wave of Light by 50% and increases its damage by 450 - 550%.
One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Incense Torch of the Grand Temple
Spirit Guards

Legendary Bracers

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1%

Secondary Stats

Your Spirit Generators reduce your damage taken by 45 - 60% for 3 seconds.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Spirit Guards
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%
+152 - 224 Life per Hit

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Optionals:

- You can switch out Focus / Restraint for CoE and Unity

- You can switch Spirit Guards in cube to Cindercoat to cast more WoL

- You can switch Esoteric to Zei's for more Damage

The idea of this build was to see how much more damage you could output, while still keeping toughness and damage reduction at higher numbers. I originally ran Cindercoat in cube, and Zei's Stone of Vengeance to allow myself the ability to stay away from heavy mobs and essentially "snipe" them. This became more problematic as I got more and more act 3 "bunker" styled maps in my GR 75+ runs. I started to see that switching to Spirit Guards and Esoteric allowed for more Toughness (around 360M+) seeing my Sweeping Winds were always active thanks to the belt.

Everything else is pretty straight forward. Sunwuko's 5-piece set, adding in Tzo Krin for accurate bell placement. The more Skill Cooldown Reduction you can get, the better. This will allow you to pop your Air Ally, granting you 100 Spirit every time, more often. You will run a Topaz in your helm to add another 12.5% CDR overall, and you can Emerald Socket your armor items. I run Kyoshiro's Soul, so right out of the gate, I am bursting my damage, and maintaining 10 stacks of Sweeping Wind, without having to melee attack an enemy. Without using a melee attack, you will get the bonus 50% damage from Focus/Restraint Set, however, you can remove that set, and utilize the CoE for a little more burst damage. This means you will be running with a companion (I use the Templar), so as my companion attacks/freezes enemies, I am able to keep distance and drop WoL. Any chance for your armor pieces, get single resist stats. This will help with getting your resists higher, to keep toughness at its highest, and allow for Harmony Passive to do its magic.

The build is versatile enough to anyone's playstyle, but this is just simply what I run.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Attack Speed

Defense

Resist All
Life
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Core is basic. Movement Speed and then the remaining into Dexterity. When you hit Paragon 800+, you can give yourself more Spirit without losing too much overall DPS.

Offense starts with CDR to help with Air Ally Spirit Regen. You can go either CHC or CHD next, all depending on what is needed more than the other at that time. Finally Attack Speed to help with casting bells faster.

Defense starts with Resist All to get Harmony bonuses. Life and Armor can be switched, but I feel the extra Life is more efficient to this build than the bonus armor. Life Regeneration is final, but honestly not really needed.

Utility starts with Area Damage, and then moves to RCR. Life on hit and Gold Find are irrelevant for this build.

Build Guide

You can use this build solo, or in a group. I have added both options so that those beginning, or new to the monk, can get a nice powerful build, and also let them build to a higher GR push.

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