Raiment Shenlong Generator Monk

[Guest Max]

Why not use exalted soul in passives?

[Deadset 108]

Why not use exalted soul in passives?

 

You can substitute Beacon of Ytar for it, but the drop in CDR will really hit your Toughness and Utility cooldowns.

[Guest Satori]

Hi!

I tried using Depth Diggers instead of Crudest Boots in the cube. It was less good (damage was crappy), but I don't really see why. Any ideas?

Dan.

[Guest Silasu]

You get50% increased damage for each mystic ally.

If I need more toughness, should I use esoteric or mutilation? Also, toying with the idea of gogok of swiftness and swapping seize the initiative for momentum. Thoughts?

[Deadset 108]

You get50% increased damage for each mystic ally.

If I need more toughness, should I use esoteric or mutilation? Also, toying with the idea of gogok of swiftness and swapping seize the initiative for momentum. Thoughts?

 

I'd vote Esoteric over Mutilation - even in the presence of Harmony it remains a stronger, more consistent gem. Momentum is a very mediocre passive (20% additive damage for a pretty demanding requirement, which also happens to clash with the Endless Walk set mechanics, and that's a 100% multiplicative damage bonus when sitting still). I would only run it in speedfarm Wave of Light builds.

[Guest Silasu]

The one I'm trying now instead of Seize the Initiative is Exalted Soul, since we get a 1.5% bonus to damage for each point of Spirit and I'm often running at maximum, thus 75% additive.  The increased spirit regeneration is frosting.  The loss of attack speed is unfortunate but I make it up by prioritizing Paragon Offense as Crit Chance, Attack Speed, Crit Damage, Cooldown Reduction.

[Guest Jiggins]

I don't like the Endless Walk mechanism, as I feel like the "damage increased by holding still" is completely against how I play as a monk. Can I hold still and fight? Sure. I guess it's really useful against rift guardians, but during the rift I'm pretty much all over the place. Currently, I'm using a Unity, Convention of Elements, and a decent Hellfire Amulet with the Momentum passive. I know it's not the best passive to get, but still better than some others. My hellfire is ok, it's 640 dexterity, 94% crit damage, 9.5 crit chance, and obviously socketed. Is my combination better than Endless Walk? Ehh...I don't know. Math experts will probably tell me my way is worse, but I can't see much difference. The big difference is probably the Endless Walk damage reduction, but I get enough from Spirit Guard and Unity for now. Thoughts?

[Guest PlasmusSnake]

I have a question that I feel is glaringly obvious but no one else has touched on.  Why Breath of Heaven when you can have unruned Mystic Ally?  I realize it's a heal on a small cooldown with a short Resource boost, but I feel there is far more utility from being able to activate 2x all five allies.  Total heal, 200 spirit, 10 damage bombs, 2 freeze and slow waves, and 2 rolling stuns, all with 50% increased damage.  I feel like that is far more valuable than a mediocre heal and spirit regen boost.

[Deadset 108]

The big difference is probably the Endless Walk damage reduction, but I get enough from Spirit Guard and Unity for now. Thoughts?

 

You are correct, the potential for 50% DR during movement is the key factor. In higher GRs, this gives you more wiggle room to skip, organize better fights with Cyclone Strike, scout for Pylons, etc. At it's full potential when you've stopped, it is far better than CoE's rotating cycles + the minor additive damage boost from Momentum. That being said, if you're running content you don't feel threatened by, you can run Focus and Restraint + Hellfire for the biggest damage output of all options.

 

As for the Breath of Heaven, it's mostly a question of uptime. BoH has half the cooldown of Allies, and their most important positive (putting you at max Spirit when your damage output hinges on it due to Shenlongs) is virtually always available with BoH.

[Guest Martin]

I dont understand why use Cripling wave and not Fist of Thunder + Way of Hundred Fist ?

Cripling wave must have less dmg how this both.

[Guest Guest]

with 2.4.1 changes in Gogok Swiftness, is it a good idea to change it with Bane of Trapped. Because with 2.4.1 chages Gogok gives attack speed (%100 with each attack) dodge and cooldown reduction. note that attack speed means not only more attacks but also more spirit.

[Guest Guest]

with 2.4.1 changes in Gogok Swiftness, is it a good idea to change it with Bane of Trapped. Because with 2.4.1 chages Gogok gives attack speed (%100 with each attack) dodge and cooldown reduction. note that attack speed means not only more attacks but also more spirit.

tested on GR 60 with gogok swiftness and bane of trapped (both rank 50)

gogok swiftness seemed better even without 2.4.1 buff.

[Metro 2]

Deadset, just a quick shout out of thanks for all the wonderful guides you offer. I have learned so much. The generator Monk is one I think I am going to try in Season 6. I love simple builds and NOT having to constantly look at the elemental cycle of Convention of Elements will be most welcome. Seems like every single build you have to do that. Lol. I usually play with my clanmates so what ring would you recommend instead of Unity? Maybe a Stone of Jordan with Holy %?

Edited April 28, 2016 by Metro

[Guest Mouryn]

What do you think about Broken Promisesring instead of  Convention of Elements , reroll all crit chance for other stats?

[Deadset 108]

Given the scaling of BotT with levels vs the cap of Gogok, I'd be surprised if it ends up as the better gem. I can run a few simulations though, and the Toughness would definitely improve. It's an interesting proposal. 

 

Seems like every single build you have to do that. Lol. I usually play with my clanmates so what ring would you recommend instead of Unity? Maybe a Stone of Jordan with Holy %?

 

Both options would be viable, if less powerful than CoE and its admittedly annoying cycle-watching!

 

 

What do you think about Broken Promisesring instead of  Convention of Elements , reroll all crit chance for other stats?

 

Again, an interesting proposal. I will have to run simulations to make sure though. I'll make a point to revisit the thread once I have.

[Guest ace]

is blazing fist rune ok to use too rather than using the fist of fury rune. im talking about  the way of the hundred fist. i want to know the difference of both runes. i really like using the blazing fist rune. could you help me out and explain why use fist of fury instead blazing fist? i mean blazing fist gives more attack speed.

[Deadset 108]

is blazing fist rune ok to use too rather than using the fist of fury rune. im talking about  the way of the hundred fist. i want to know the difference of both runes. i really like using the blazing fist rune. could you help me out and explain why use fist of fury instead blazing fist? i mean blazing fist gives more attack speed.

 

Hello! In short, it's because Fists of Furry adds up to the highest amount of damage when coupled with its DoT effect, as well as offering a superb proc rate which affects the number of times the cubed Flying Dragon activates. Over time, it will add to a significant difference in its favor. That being said, for pure farming or lower tier Greater Rifts, you can use any generator you like - Blazing Fists included!

[Guest ace]

@immortal

 

i did try the build. i really like it.  im doing fine with greater rift level 50. the dps is awesome. but when i tried doing even higher greater rifts lets say 55-60. my main issue is survivability.  any tips on how to work things out when it comes to staying alive more longer on high rifts?

[Deadset 108]

@immortal

 

i did try the build. i really like it.  im doing fine with greater rift level 50. the dps is awesome. but when i tried doing even higher greater rifts lets say 55-60. my main issue is survivability.  any tips on how to work things out when it comes to staying alive more longer on high rifts?

 

Have you followed closely the stats priority chart? Assuming reasonable items (and especially not neglecting secondary resists - remember those feed into Harmony for your overall toughness), you should not be pressured before 70+. Perhaps you can link me to your battle.net character, so I could give you more specific advice? :)

[Guest ace]

@deadset

 

here is the link to my character.

 

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Chaos-6976/hero/75568644

 

 

[Deadset 108]

@deadset

 

here is the link to my character.

 

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Chaos-6976/hero/75568644

 

Hey - your stats are actually pretty good across the board, and you have followed the guide directions closely it seems! Not much I can say besides "grind more Paragons and upgrade gems!", haha. :) Some things I can recommend:

- Change the skill damage roll on the pants to Vit temporarily, and seek out Dex/Vit/Skill damage/Secondary resist pants in the future.

- Change the Area Damage roll on the shoulder to Vit as well. And look for a Dex/Vit/CDR/AD roll next.

- Consider swapping AD from the Shenlong Fist to Life per Hit? Depending on how you feel about sustain

- Try out Dashing Strike Blinding Speed in Radiance's place until you grind out some additional Paragons/perfect the spec.

[Guest Guest]

@deadset

 

i fully understand how the build works now!! i really love it and im doing gr level 70(solo) i just got back in playing d3 and a noob of course. i was planning to start with the dashing strike(rainment gameplay) but some how the shenlongs fist  came across to my mind and i googled it up. man. im a monk player ever since and i love using fist weapons as a monk especially those shenlongs and this guide is just the one im looking for!

 

[Guest Guest]

@deadset

 

theirs a lot of changes in my items. i did upgraded my ancients and im looking for a new shenlong ancient that has weapon damage and life per hit. right now i have attack speed and weapon damage it was suppose to be spirit regen stat but i change it to weapon damage. did i do the right thing?

[Sabrast 7]

how about a stone of jordan as second ring if we dont have survival issues? it gives huge damage boost if we are lucky to get one with holy damage increase.

[Guest Calegola]

heyho

 

am i missing anything ? i see ur and quins inna generator build, both with crudest boots cubed but no mystic ally skill. how to bring the 10 allies to life ? i have all set boni and NONE allie around me :S i cant understand how u count them in without having the skill