Monk Sunwuko Lashing Tail Kick Build
Build Variations
Updated for Season 26, Patch 2.7.3
Main Build
Solo Greater Rift Progression
Nephalem Rift Farming
Pages in this Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
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 |
|---|
Lashing Tail Kick
 Sweeping Armada
Cyclone Strike
 Implosion
1
Epiphany
 Desert Shroud
2
Sweeping Wind
Inner Storm
3
Dashing Strike
 Blinding Speed
4
Mystic Ally
Air Ally
|
| 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:
Sunwuko's Crown - Shoulders:
Sunwuko's Balance - Gloves:
Sunwuko's Paws - Chest:
Sunwuko's Soul - Belt:
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle - Pants:
Captain Crimson's Thrust - Boots:
Rivera Dancers - Bracers:
Bindings of the Lesser Gods - Amulet:
Sunwuko's Shines - Ring 1:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac - Ring 2:
Unity - Weapon 1:
Scarbringer - Weapon 2:
Vengeful Wind
2.3.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Enforcer
2.4.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Rabid Strike - Armor Slot:
The Crudest Boots - Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur
3.
Changelog
- 14 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 14 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 14 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Guide revised for Season 25.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (this page): Guide revised and added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Guide revised and added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added Ethereal weapon recommendation for Season 24.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added Ethereal weapon recommendation for Season 24.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 22.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills 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.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Enriched the gearing page with additional information and improved stat tables. Updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide reviewed and updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 16 May 2019 (this 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 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 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.
- 17 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 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 (skills page): Updated skills to reflect the build switching to Sunwuko in 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 (gear page): Switched to Sunwuko set 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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