Monk Lashing Tail Kick Build with LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD LTK Monk in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everything you need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for patch 2.6.7 and Season 19.
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Introduction
Based on the versatile powers of the Legacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD Lashing Tail Kick Monk unites multiple legendary powers into an explosive, bursty and durable whole.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Lashing Tail Kick Monk is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Crippling Wave
 Rising Tide
Lashing Tail Kick
 Vulture Claw Kick
1
Cyclone Strike
 Implosion
2
Dashing Strike
 Radiance
3
Epiphany
Desert Shroud
4
Mantra of Salvation
Agility
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Lashing Tail Kick Monk is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube, and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Gyana Na Kashu - Shoulders:
Lefebvre's Soliloquy - Gloves:
Magefist - Chest:
Cindercoat - Belt:
The Witching Hour - Pants:
Swamp Land Waders - Boots:
Rivera Dancers - Bracers:
Bindings of the Lesser Gods - Amulet:
The Flavor of Time - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements (or 
The Wailing Host in early progression) - Ring 2:
Unity (or 
Litany of the Undaunted in early progression) - Weapon 1:
Scarbringer - Offhand:
Rabid Strike
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Flying Dragon - Armor Slot:
Spirit Guards - Jewelry Slot:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
Changelog
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Additional gearing information and table improvements. Guide updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Additional gearing information and table improvements. Guide updated for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Gear recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Gear recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
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