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 2.7.1 and Season 24.
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
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:
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail - Boots:
The Crudest Boots - Bracers:
Pinto's Pride - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements - Ring 2:
Unity - Weapon 1:
Kyoshiro's Blade - Weapon 2 (Season 24): Jade Talon
For non-Seasonal play (where you do not have access to Ethereal weapons) throughout the duration of Season 24, the recommended off-handed weapon for this build is:
- Weapon 2 (Off-Season):
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
- 21 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added Ethereal weapon recommendation for Season 24.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
- 21 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added Ethereal weapon recommendation for Season 24.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Minor gear revision and added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Minor gear revision and added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 22.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 16 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 01 Jul. 2020 (skills 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 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Enriched the Gear page with additional explanations and improved stat table. Updated for Season 19.
- 21 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Near Death Experience added as a final passive. Updated for Season 19.
- 25 Sep. 2019 (gear page): Minor corrections to the item table.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear 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 (gear page): Guide added.
- 16 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
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