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 2.6.7 and Season 19.
For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailed advice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.
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
- 24 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Fixed an outdated reference to multiplier numbers.
- 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 (this page): Transitioned the guide to include the Cpt. Crimson set. Updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reverted to the suggestion of Cyclone Strike in the base build.
- 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 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 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.
- 16 May 2019 (skills 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 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 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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