Monk Raiment Shenlong Generator Build With Crippling Wave
Welcome to our build guide for Raiment Shenlong Generator 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 2.6.9 and Season 21.
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Introduction
An engine converting Spirit generation into raw damage, the Shenlong's Spirit set absorbs the best of the Monk sets into a build that pummels the enemy with your fists alone. This control-heavy, sustain damage setup is available in two Greater Rift solo progression variations (the present one with the Raiment set and a Inna set variation that you can access with the link just below). We also have a speed farming variation, accessible using the link below.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Shenlong Raiment Monk is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Crippling Wave
 Mangle
Cyclone Strike
 Implosion
1
Way of the Hundred Fists
 Assimilation
2
Dashing Strike
 Radiance
3
Breath of Heaven
Infused with Light
4
Mantra of Salvation
Agility
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| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Shenlong Raiment Monk is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Mask of the Searing Sky - Shoulders:
Mantle of the Upside-Down Sinners - Gloves:
Fists of Thunder - Chest:
Heart of the Crashing Wave - Belt:
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle - Pants:
Captain Crimson's Thrust - Boots:
Eight-Demon Boots - Bracers:
Spirit Guards - Amulet:
The Traveler's Pledge - Ring 1:
The Compass Rose - Ring 2:
Unity - Weapon:
Shenlong's Fist of Legend - Offhand:
Shenlong's Relentless Assault
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Simplicity's Strength - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Flying Dragon - Armor Slot:
Depth Diggers - Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur
Changelog
- 01 Jul. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (inna shenlong page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (inna shenlong page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 24 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Fixed an outdated reference to multiplier numbers.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Transitioned the guide to include the Cpt. Crimson set. Updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (speed farming page): Improved the table and introduced small additional explanations.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reverted to the suggestion of Cyclone Strike in the base build.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Gearing recommendations revised to include the Cpt. Crimson set, improved tables and added explanations. Updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (inna shenlong page): Revised the guide to include a lot of additional information and improved its tables. Updated for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (inna shenlong page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Flavor of Time is now the recommended amulet.
- 16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
- 14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
- 28 Oct. 2017 (this page): No changes necessary for Patch 2.6.1.
- 30 Jun. 2017 (this page): Updated for Patch 2.6 and moved to new guide format.
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