I've had a monk sitting idle for awhile now. I'm looking for a decent build for a beginner. Any recommendations? PS I have basically no class specific gear at the moment so I am pretty flexible.
If you are interested in group play, and just want to farm gears for the 2.1 changes, I would recommend the guiding palm build (zDPS). Karma has done a nice write up on the build, and it is currently the most frequently used monk build for T6 (may change with 2.1).
While the build is best used with particular items, FoA, kekegi, captain crimson, and strongarm, these gears are usually only essential in higher T modes. A stock standard kit (basic legendaries, without many legendary affixes) should get you through T3 and T4. It must be noted that this build relies fully on your group's ability to kill a target, and should not be used in solo play.
If you are only interested in solo builds, I would recommend fire to begin with (magefist/cindercoat,burning axe, etc.) which can help to boost dmg (has no synergy with monk sets). Another option is lightning build, with a focus on 1 handers, preferably using an FoA and 1 of either shard of hate, TF, or odyn. I personally prefer lightning for higher T modes, as it can be coupled with monk 6pc and/or wyrdward for CC and higher dmg output (DS proc). Here are 2 mainstream 2.0.6 monk builds.
http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/monk-the-inner-sanctuary/88614-guide-the-guiding-palm-gp-support-build-for
While the build is best used with particular items, FoA, kekegi, captain crimson, and strongarm, these gears are usually only essential in higher T modes. A stock standard kit (basic legendaries, without many legendary affixes) should get you through T3 and T4. It must be noted that this build relies fully on your group's ability to kill a target, and should not be used in solo play.
If you are only interested in solo builds, I would recommend fire to begin with (magefist/cindercoat,burning axe, etc.) which can help to boost dmg (has no synergy with monk sets). Another option is lightning build, with a focus on 1 handers, preferably using an FoA and 1 of either shard of hate, TF, or odyn. I personally prefer lightning for higher T modes, as it can be coupled with monk 6pc and/or wyrdward for CC and higher dmg output (DS proc). Here are 2 mainstream 2.0.6 monk builds.
http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/monk-the-inner-sanctuary/84375-guide-the-lightning-monk-2-0-6-updated
http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/monk-the-inner-sanctuary/86370-guide-the-fire-monk-2-0-6-updated