Build Guide
Quin69 here!
>>>UPDATED FOR 2.2<<<
29/05/2015
Hey boyz! Season One & Two - Rank 1 monk (world) here!
In my opinion/experience this build is currently one of the strongest possible monk setups for solo competitive greater rift laddering (season 3).
Please note: I always keep my diablo fans guides up to date and will be making adjustments to the guide whenever there is a shift in endgame meta! so be sure to check back, and vote on the guide!
Basic game-play strategy:
- Hold down spirit generator
- Use breath of heaven on cooldown (when in combat)
- Use inner sanctuary on cooldown (when in combat)
- Use Epiphany on cooldown
- Drop spirit as needed with dashing strike (don't spam - because you will waste the charges and lose dps)
Skill variations:
- Fists of Thunder - Wind Blast (For use with APD Bracers)
- Crippling Wave - Tsunami (For use with APD Bracers, less DPS ~ more survivability)
Passive variations(+hellfire bonus):
- Alacrity
- Guardians Path
Stat Priority:
- Helm: Socket>Crit
- Shoulders: 15% Dash Damage>RCR>CDR
- Torso: x3 Sockets>15% Dash Damage>30% RCR>20% Fire
- Legs: x2 Sockets
- Gloves: ChC>RCR>CHD
- Rings: Socket>RCR>Crit>IAS>CDR
- Waist: 15% Life
- Wrist: 20% Fire damage>ChC
- Amulet: Socket>ChD>ChC=20% Fire>Dex
- Weapon: LPH > LPSS > RCR > Vit
you want dex/secondary resist on all your pieces(where possible)
People WITHOUT flying dragon:
Furnace is OK. But the build is heavily reliant on a flying dragon.
FAQ:
Q: Why am i getting instantly killed g45+?
A: This spec is extremly fragile, and you will die... Alot (with bad mobs). 1200+ All resistance | 16,000+ Armour | 500,000+ Health - Is a good amount to be around.
Q: What gem should i put in my helmet socket?
A: Diamond. CDR = Dmg + Survivability!
Q: What normal gems should i put in my chest/pants?
A: Emeralds, Moarrrr DMG!
Q: What follower should i use?
A: Templar. Why? Inspire (x1.1 ALL spirit generation).
Q: What procs APD's?
A: Freeze = Stun.
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Be sure to check back on the guide every now and then! as i am always making minor changes.
Note: I will try answer as many questions as i can! and will read all of your posts, but obviously doing a gear-check for each one of you bros or re-answering the same question over and over will take all day If you want a direct answer come follow the stream <3
How about Jawbreaker (so you can spam dashing) + sunkeeper ?
Or Azure Wrath + rimeheart for a cold freeze build?
and how about band of rue chambers for more spirit regen?
So sick that this, basically exact, build has been posted for weeks now and has barely any recognition.
http://www.diablofans.com/builds/53280-55-flying-shenlong-cold-dashing-strike
Quick Question Quin..:P
how about FD versus Little Rogue + The Slanderer with Pain Enhancer gem?
I was wondering the exact samething. Also with gem of simplicity instead of estoc gem
My Cold Dashing EP Monk, crits for over 150 Billion and I dont even have the ideal end game gear !!
Got a 50 with this, I have resolve as a passive on my hellfire which I believe helps me since my gear is not the best. Hell, I'm using Fire APD's... Thanks btw!
im using a 3.9k flying D with no 10% damage atm, the healing is just too powerful
Yep, I switched from a FD with life per spirit spent with higher DPS to a 3900 with life per hit and the difference was real.
everyone always wants little rogue and slanderer to be good, Unfortunately ~ until blizzard buffs the set, its just never going to be viable! >_<
dash makes up the majority of your damage
awright..thanks, man!
How about a bit more love for EU players Quin?
15%
I have 46% CHC / 392% CHD
Should I drop the 6% CHC on my Wrist to gain 20% cold? (I already rerand the stat into CHC)
That being said, nice guide again
Thanks for the (Qu)insane fast respond!
Going DH for S3 but still going strong on non-season on the Monk, great class!
Why the outrage? That happens all the time on this website. Just because the same build was created before him, doesn't mean it has to have the same recognition. Quinsane is well known and people enjoy his videos so let's not make a big deal out of this.
Nice write up and video guide. I'm working toward this in S3. Thank you
Its bad
Hey, are you using keybinding to spam fist of thunder when there is no monster nearby/aim at?
Would this build work for hardcore if I changed a few things to make it less squishy?
I'm looking for a good hardcore build for this season and I can't find one anywhere.