While lvleling my monk second monk on non season i kinda stumbled upon this build when i found a Maximus on lvl 57. I don't have all the gear yet, but up until lvl 70 it was a blast to use this build, and i think i should do well end game as well.
Right after getting to lvl 70 i was already able to clear t1 rifts with ease.
Haven't seen this build around yet, and just wanted to share.
Abilities:
Way of the Hundred Fist - Blazing Fury
Increases attack speed and movement speed that synergies well with your other abilities and passives.
Tempest Rush - Bluster
I noticed that the chain from Maximus does a lot of damage, with tempest rush your constant on the move, and the chain gets pretty long, thus getting lot of profit out of it. The knock-back also triggers your stongarm bracer's and reduces damage taken which is nice.
Cyclone Strike - Sunburst
I use this to keep the mobs close to me, which will increase the effect of my spirit generator. Also having mobs grouped up works nice with the chain and you get to do deal more damage when using tempest rush.
Mystic Ally - Air Ally
Using this to keep moving around with tempest rush, just to generate more spirit quickly
Dashing Strike - Radiance
For more speed, activates momentum (passive) but when using this in the fight itself gives u even more attack speed which synergies well with way of the hundred fist.
Mantra or Epiphany
Leaving this open for debate, kinda depends on your gear as well. Currently i just got lvl 70, but when better geared i am guessing epiphany might be good.
Passives:
Harmony
More resistance
Momentum
You will be moving almost all the time, might as well get the extra damage ;-)
Exalted Soul
Generates more spirit, that aint bad.
Determination
Not sure if this would best pick, sixth sense might be good too.
Gear:
Sun wuko set
Both cyclone and tempst rush activate the set bonus and you will be using that a lot. The other 2 monk set, wouldn't make much sense with this build.
Ideal would be shoulders, helmet and neck
Krelm's Buff Bulwark
I have to test this, but there are plenty elites that knock you back, which is very annoying when using tempest rush, also gives more movement speed, so i figured this might be good.
Strong arm bracer's
Benefits from the knock back applied with tempest rush and also when using bane of the trapped gem
Cindercoat
More fire damage, less recourse cost of your skills.
Maximus
Again more fire damage and the chain of the demon works really well with tempest rush, it does a lot of damage.
Magefist
Dito, more fire damage.
Boots and pants
Captains crimson set will net you more cool down reduction which is just so good for both mystic ally and epiphany
Rings
RORG to combine the sets
For solo play unity, for group play Stone of Jordan.
Thats it, you can find my monk SHIVA in my profile link below. Hope you enjoy this build and feel free to comment.
Hello,
While lvleling my monk second monk on non season i kinda stumbled upon this build when i found a Maximus on lvl 57. I don't have all the gear yet, but up until lvl 70 it was a blast to use this build, and i think i should do well end game as well.
Right after getting to lvl 70 i was already able to clear t1 rifts with ease.
Haven't seen this build around yet, and just wanted to share.
Abilities:
Way of the Hundred Fist - Blazing Fury
Increases attack speed and movement speed that synergies well with your other abilities and passives.
Tempest Rush - Bluster
I noticed that the chain from Maximus does a lot of damage, with tempest rush your constant on the move, and the chain gets pretty long, thus getting lot of profit out of it. The knock-back also triggers your stongarm bracer's and reduces damage taken which is nice.
Cyclone Strike - Sunburst
I use this to keep the mobs close to me, which will increase the effect of my spirit generator. Also having mobs grouped up works nice with the chain and you get to do deal more damage when using tempest rush.
Mystic Ally - Air Ally
Using this to keep moving around with tempest rush, just to generate more spirit quickly
Dashing Strike - Radiance
For more speed, activates momentum (passive) but when using this in the fight itself gives u even more attack speed which synergies well with way of the hundred fist.
Mantra or Epiphany
Leaving this open for debate, kinda depends on your gear as well. Currently i just got lvl 70, but when better geared i am guessing epiphany might be good.
Passives:
Harmony
More resistance
Momentum
You will be moving almost all the time, might as well get the extra damage ;-)
Exalted Soul
Generates more spirit, that aint bad.
Determination
Not sure if this would best pick, sixth sense might be good too.
Gear:
Sun wuko set
Both cyclone and tempst rush activate the set bonus and you will be using that a lot. The other 2 monk set, wouldn't make much sense with this build.
Ideal would be shoulders, helmet and neck
Krelm's Buff Bulwark
I have to test this, but there are plenty elites that knock you back, which is very annoying when using tempest rush, also gives more movement speed, so i figured this might be good.
Strong arm bracer's
Benefits from the knock back applied with tempest rush and also when using bane of the trapped gem
Cindercoat
More fire damage, less recourse cost of your skills.
Maximus
Again more fire damage and the chain of the demon works really well with tempest rush, it does a lot of damage.
Magefist
Dito, more fire damage.
Boots and pants
Captains crimson set will net you more cool down reduction which is just so good for both mystic ally and epiphany
Rings
RORG to combine the sets
For solo play unity, for group play Stone of Jordan.
Thats it, you can find my monk SHIVA in my profile link below. Hope you enjoy this build and feel free to comment.
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Storm-21498/hero/47687845
i agree. the knockback effect is so bad