Monk Sunwuko Lashing Tail Kick Build
Build Variations
Updated for Season 23, Patch 2.7
Main Build
Solo Greater Rift Progression
Nephalem Rift Farming
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1.
Introduction
Following several set reworks and the addition of a handful synergistic items
over the course of the Patch 2.4 lifetime, 
Lashing Tail Kick finally came
into form for Patch 2.4.2. This high speed, visceral melee spec is geared
towards Greater Rift solo progression. We also have a speed farming variation,
which you can access by clicking the link below.
2.
Quick Reference
2.1.
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Lashing Tail Kick Monk is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Way of the Hundred Fists
 Assimilation
Lashing Tail Kick
 Vulture Claw Kick
1
Epiphany
Desert Shroud
2
Sweeping Wind
Inner Storm
3
Dashing Strike
 Blinding Speed
4
Mantra of Salvation
Agility
|
| Passive Skills |
2.2.
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Sunwuko 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:
Sunwuko's Balance - Gloves:
Sunwuko's Paws - Chest:
Sunwuko's Soul - Belt:
The Witching Hour - Pants:
Sunwuko's Leggings - Boots:
Rivera Dancers - Bracers:
Spirit Guards - Amulet:
Sunwuko's Shines - Ring 1:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac - Ring 2:
Unity - Weapon:
Vengeful Wind - Offhand:
Scarbringer
2.3.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Gogok of Swiftness
2.4.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Rabid Strike - Armor Slot:
Cindercoat - Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur
3.
Changelog
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 22.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 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 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 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 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide reviewed and updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Enriched the gearing page with additional information and improved stat tables. Updated for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills 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 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 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.
- 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 (gear page): Switched to Sunwuko set for Patch 2.6.1.
- 28 Oct. 2017 (this page): Revised the guide to reflect the dominance of the Sunwuko set for the build in this patch.
- 28 Oct. 2017 (skills page): Updated skills to reflect the build switching to Sunwuko in Patch 2.6.1.
- 30 Jun. 2017 (this page): Updated for Patch 2.6 and moved to new guide format.
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