Monk Tempest Rush Build with Sunwuko
Build Variations
Updated for Season 23, Patch 2.7
Main Build
Solo Greater Rift Progression
Nephalem Rift Farming
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1.
Introduction
The third skill to be imbued by the Sunwuko
set bonuses, 
Tempest Rush offers a fun and under-appreciated
playstyle for Monks. This fluid combat playstyle that alternates periods of
sustain damage with carefully calculated bursts is geared towards
Greater Rift solo progression. We
also have a speed farming variation, which you can access using the link
below.
2.
Quick Reference
2.1.
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Sunwuko Tempest Rush Monk is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Tempest Rush
 Flurry
Sweeping Wind
 Inner Storm
1
Blinding Flash
 Faith in the Light
2
Epiphany
Desert Shroud
3
Mantra of Salvation
Agility
4
Cyclone Strike
 Soothing Breeze
|
| Passive Skills |
2.2.
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Sunwuko Tempest Rush 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:
Mantle of Channeling - Gloves:
Sunwuko's Paws - Chest:
Sunwuko's Soul - Belt:
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle - Pants:
Sunwuko's Leggings - Boots:
Captain Crimson's Waders - Bracers:
Cesar's Memento - Amulet:
Sunwuko's Shines - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements - Ring 2:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac - Weapon 1:
Vengeful Wind - Offhand:
Won Khim Lau
2.3.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Taeguk
2.4.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Balance - Armor Slot:
Stone Gauntlets - 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): Slight revision to item and Cube recommendations to reflect the high-end meta.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): Slight revision to item and Cube recommendations to reflect the high-end meta.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Skills revised to include Cyclone Strike and better reflect the Tempest Rush changes and additions. Updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Significant itemization and skill changes to reflect the legendary item revisions in Patch 2.6.7. Guide updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Added Cpt. Crimson set as part of the setup, significant changes to overall itemization. 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.
- 23 Mar. 2018 (gear page): Added the guide.
- 23 Mar. 2018 (this page): Added the guide.
- 23 Mar. 2018 (skills page): Added the guide.
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