Monk Wave of Light Build with LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD WoL 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
Based on the versatile powers of the Legacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD Wave of Light Monk unites multiple legendary powers into an explosive, bursty and durable whole.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Wave of Light Monk is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Wave of Light
 Explosive Light
Mystic Ally
 Air Ally
1
Cyclone Strike
Implosion
2
Dashing Strike
 Blinding Speed
3
Epiphany
 Desert Shroud
4
Mantra of Salvation
Agility
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Wave of Light Monk is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube, and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Tzo Krin's Gaze - Shoulders:
Lefebvre's Soliloquy - Gloves:
Magefist - Chest:
Cindercoat - Belt:
The Witching Hour - Pants:
Swamp Land Waders - Boots:
The Crudest Boots - Bracers:
Pinto's Pride - Amulet:
The Flavor of Time - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements (or 
The Wailing Host in early progression) - Ring 2:
Unity (or 
Litany of the Undaunted in early progression) - Weapon 1:
Kyoshiro's Blade - Offhand:
Rabid Strike
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Incense Torch of the Grand Temple - Armor Slot:
Bindings of the Lesser Gods - Jewelry Slot:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
Changelog
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Near Death Experience added as a final passive. Updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Enriched the Gear page with additional explanations and improved stat table. Updated for Season 19.
- 25 Sep. 2019 (gear page): Minor corrections to the item table.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 16 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
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