Fiery Wave of Light GR Push (with video guide)

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by LogicalThinker_Gaming last updated Sep 11, 2017 ( Patch 2.6.1 )

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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.
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%.
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%.
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.
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.

Beacon of Ytar
- Beacon of Ytar
Reduce all cooldowns by 20%.
Exalted Soul
- Exalted Soul
Increase maximum Spirit by 50 and increase Spirit Regeneration by 4 per second.

Spirit fuels your defensive and offensive abilities.
Harmony
- Harmony
40% of your single elemental resistances from items instead increases your resistance to all elements.
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

322 - 359 Armor

Secondary Stats

Wave of Light is now cast at your enemy.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Sunwuko's Balance

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+51 - 60 Resistance to All Elements

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 have their damage increased by 1000% for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Sunwuko's Shines

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

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 have their damage increased by 1000% for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Sunwuko's Soul

Set Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

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 have their damage increased by 1000% for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pinto's Pride

Legendary Bracers

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1%

Secondary Stats

Wave of Light also Slows enemies by 80% for 3 seconds and deals 125 - 150% increased damage.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Sunwuko's Paws

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 6 - 6.5%

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 have their damage increased by 1000% for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Witching Hour

Legendary Belt

265 - 314 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26 - 28%
Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Sunwuko's Leggings

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

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 have their damage increased by 1000% for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Crudest Boots

Legendary Boots

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+8 - 9% Movement Speed

Secondary Stats

Mystic Ally summons two Mystic Allies that fight by your side.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

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.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Unity

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
Increases damage against elites by 12.0–15.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

All damage taken is split between wearers of this item.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
Vengeful Wind

Legendary Fist Weapon

7 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

Increases the maximum stack count of Sweeping Wind by 6 - 7.
One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Kyoshiro's Blade

Legendary Fist Weapon

7 Damage Per Second

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 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: None
Shoulders
- Sunwuko's Balance
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- Sunwuko's Shines
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- Sunwuko's Soul
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Pinto's Pride
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- Sunwuko's Paws
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- The Witching Hour
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Sunwuko's Leggings
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- The Crudest Boots
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Convention of Elements
- Unity
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- Vengeful Wind
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- Kyoshiro's Blade
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.80%.
  Gain 25% increased damage against bosses and Rift Guardians. (Requires Rank 25)
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15.00%.
  Gain an aura that reduces the movement speed of enemies within 15 yards by 30%. (Requires Rank 25)
- Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Damage you deal is increased by 4.00% for every 10 yards between you and the enemy hit. Maximum 20.00% increase at 50 yards.
  20% chance on hit to Stun the enemy for 1 second. (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
Magefist

Legendary Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1%

Secondary Stats

Fire skills deal 15 - 20% increased damage.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Magefist
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

This is a build guide for what is currently performing as the top build on the PTR for patch 2.6.1. This build was taken from The top monk's on the ladder and is so much fun to play. I personally hate the LTK monk because it relies on grouped mobs and I like easier play.

For patch 2.6.1 we get 1 item buffs which make this build so strong

Incense Torch of the Grand Temple

No longer rolls Legendary-strength bonus to Wave of Light damage as an inherent affix. Can still roll 10-15% as a random affix.
Reduces the Spirit cost of Wave of Light by 50% and increases its damage by 450-500%.

Outside of this change this build had not changed much but the power growth has been huge.

ITEMS:

Tzo Krin's Gaze --> Dex, CHC, Socket (Diamond for CDR)

Sunwuko Ammy --> CHC, CHD, Socket, AD

Sunwuko Shoulders --> Dex, AD, CDR

Sunwuko Chest --> Dex, Vit, Socket (Diamond), Reduce damage

Sunwuko Gloves --> CHC, CHD, AS, AD, CDR

Sunwuko Pants --> Dex, Vit, Sockets (DIamond)

Crudest Boots --> Dex, Vit, MS

Unity --> CHC, CHD, Socket, AD, CDR

Convention of Elements --> CHC, CHD, Socket, AD, CDR

Pinto's Pride --> CHC, Fire%, Dex

Witching Hour --> CHC, CHD, Dex

Vengeful Wind --> %Damage, CDR, Socket (Emerald), Dex

Kyoshiro's Blade -->%Damage, CDR, Socket (Emerald), Dex

CUBE:

Incense of the grand temple --> Reduced spirit cost of Wave of Light

Mage fist --> Fire Damage boost for wave of light

RORG --> Gives us the 6 piece Sunwuko's set bonus

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Maximum Resource
Primary Stat
Vitality

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Attack Speed
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Resist All
Life
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Resource Cost Reduction
Life on Hit
Gold Find

Build Guide

Hello all my thinkers..... how are you all doing today? I wanted to create a video / guide for all my followers on what is the hot monk build for patch 2.6.1. This wave of light monk is performing top on the ladder with having cleared over a GR110. This build is one of my favorite builds to play as a monk as it is a nice ranged build which allows for a bunch of movement.

Play style is fairly simple:

1. Keep Sweeping Wind at max stacks(10) as much as possible. Need it for damage

2. Use Epiphany when possible for the damage reduction. You can try holding this for elite packs however should be used when a defensive boost is needed.

3. Use Dashing strike for movement and a damage reduction boost

4. Use Mystic Ally when you need an instant refresh of spirirt

5. Use Mantra of Salvation when not on cool down for the increased agility/dodge

6. Hit everything and it's mother with your giant bell (wave of light)

Other than that guys its a very fun build to play so give it a try.

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Posted Sep 12, 2017
So to start you need to cast the skill, so you can press whatever button you have it on just as you come up to the first mob. Then you just need to monitor the cool down bar at the top of the skill and make sure you are hitting another mob before it ends.

Your stacks will grow with each hit or critical hit but again make sure you cast it initially or if you happen to loose the buff.

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