Brewmaster Monk Tank Easy Mode in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Brewmaster Monk
    • 2.1. Existing Spell Changes in 8.0.1
    • 2.2. Brewmaster Monk Talents in 8.0.1
  • 3. Brewmaster Monk Strengths
  • 4. Brewmaster Monk Weaknesses
  • 5. Brewmaster Monk Viability in the Current Patch
  • 6. Contents
  • 7. ChangeLog
• ×Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics for Brewmaster Monk
  • 3. Talent Choice for Brewmaster Monk
  • 4. Stat Choice for Brewmaster Monk
  • 5. Basic Rotation for Brewmaster Monk
    • 5.1. Brew Usage
  • 6. ChangeLog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Brewmaster Monk Spells Summary
    • 1.1. Important Brewmaster Monk Passives
    • 1.2. Brewmaster Damaging Spells
    • 1.3. Defensive Spells and Active Mitigation
    • 1.4. Brewmaster Monk Mobility
    • 1.5. Brewmaster Monk Utility
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Brewmaster Monk
  • 2. Talent Cheat Sheets for Brewmaster Monk
    • 2.1. Raid Encounters
    • 2.2. Mythic+
  • 3. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Brewmaster Monk
  • 4. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Brewmaster Monk
  • 5. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Brewmaster Monk
  • 6. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Brewmaster Monk
  • 7. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Brewmaster Monk
  • 8. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Brewmaster Monk
  • 9. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Brewmaster Monk
  • 10. War Mode Talents for Brewmaster
  • 11. Tier One
    • 11.1. Tier Two
  • 12. ChangeLog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Azerite Traits for Brewmaster Monks
    • 1.1. Azerite Gear and Traits
      • 1.1.1. Outer Ring Traits for Brewmaster Monks
  • 2. Middle Ring Azerite Traits for Brewmaster Monk
  • 3. Defensive Azerite Traits for Brewmaster Monks
  • 4. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 5. ChangeLog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Rotation for Brewmaster Monk
  • 2. Cooldown Usage for Brewmaster Monk
  • 3. Taunting for Brewmaster Monk
  • 4. Optional Read: Mastering Your Brewmaster Monk
    • 4.1. Energy
    • 4.2. Mastery: Elusive Brawler
    • 4.3. Stagger and Active Mitigation
      • 4.3.1. Stagger
      • 4.3.2. Purifying Brew Versus Ironskin Brew
    • 4.4. Gift of the Ox
    • 4.5. Detailed Cooldown Usage
      • 4.5.1. Fortifying Brew
      • 4.5.2. Zen Meditation
      • 4.5.3. Tier 1 Talents
      • 4.5.4. Tier 3 Talents
      • 4.5.5. Tier 4 Talents
      • 4.5.6. Tier 5 Talents
      • 4.5.7. Tier 6 Talents
      • 4.5.8. Tier 7 Talents
    • 4.6. Roll and Transcendence
      • 4.6.1. Roll
      • 4.6.2. Transcendence
  • 5. ChangeLog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Brewmaster Monk in Mythic+
    • 1.1. Brewmaster Monk Mythic+ Rotation
    • 1.2. Mythic+ Talents for Brewmaster Monks
  • 2. Mythic+ Affixes
    • 2.1. Tier One Affixes
    • 2.2. Tier Two Affixes
    • 2.3. Tier Three Affixes
    • 2.4. Seasonal Affix
  • 3. Mythic+ Azerite Traits
  • 4. ChangeLog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Common Mistakes that Brewmaster Monks Make
    • 1.1. Brew Usage
    • 1.2. Energy Management
    • 1.3. Gift of the Ox Orbs
    • 1.4. Using Cooldowns
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Frequently Asked Questions for Brewmaster Monks
    • 1.1. Is It Better to Play Defensively or Offensively?
    • 1.2. I Have a New Item — Should I Sim My Character? How Do I Do That?
    • 1.3. I Have a Question Not Listed Here — Where Can I Ask It?
  • 2. ChangeLog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. On Trinkets for Brewmaster Monk
  • 2. Brewmaster Monk Boss Advice: Uldir
    • 2.1. Taloc the Corrupted
    • 2.2. MOTHER
    • 2.3. Fetid Devourer
    • 2.4. Zek'voz, Herald of N'zoth
    • 2.5. Vectis
    • 2.6. Zul, Reborn
    • 2.7. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 2.8. G'Huun
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Brewmaster Monk
    • 1.1. Stat Priority
    • 1.2. Stamina
  • 2. Brewmaster Monk Stats: Getting a Better Understanding
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Brewmaster Monks
  • 2. Enchants for Brewmaster Monks
  • 3. Consumables for Brewmaster Monks
  • 4. ChangeLog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Macros
    • 1.1. Generic Macros for Monks
      • 1.1.1. Detox Mouseover Macro
      • 1.1.2. Tiger's Lust Mouseover Macro
      • 1.1.3. Chi Wave Macro
      • 1.1.4. Tiger's Lust Macro
    • 1.2. Specific Macros for Brewmaster Monks
      • 1.2.1. Blessing of Protection Cancelaura Macro
      • 1.2.2. Mouseover Taunt Macro
      • 1.2.3. Taunt from Statue
  • 2. Addons for Brewmaster Monk
    • 2.1. Generic Addons for Monks
      • 2.1.1. ElvUI
      • 2.1.2. Boss Mods: Deadly Boss Mods or Bigwigs
      • 2.1.3. GTFO
      • 2.1.4. Parrot or Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
      • 2.1.5. Weak Auras
      • 2.1.6. Recount / Skada / Details!
      • 2.1.7. Grid and GridClickSets (Optional)
    • 2.2. Specific Addons for Brewmaster Monks
      • 2.2.1. Omen Threat Meter
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Azerite Gear for Brewmaster Monks
  • 2. Gearing your Brewmaster Monk
  • 3. Trinkets for Brewmaster Monk
  • 4. ChangeLog

About Our Author

This guide has been written by Quotey, who has been tanking as a Brewmaster Monk since they first rolled onto the scene. He currently raids in Echoes and is reachable on the friendly Monk Discord.

1. Foreword

This section is intended for players who are new to the game or class, have no intentions of raiding Mythic difficulty, or simply want a more straightforward way to play their specialization without being overwhelmed by the numerous priorities and active abilities that need to be taken into consideration for optimal play.

2. The Basics for Brewmaster Monk

Brewmaster is a sturdy brawler that combines great mobility with surprising sturdiness. While some of the talents can be a little complex in nature, we will be focusing on a setup that minimizes the number of buttons and reactivity necessary without unduly compromising your ability to take a hit.

3. Talent Choice for Brewmaster Monk

These choices are optimized for ease of use. Although some talents might offer marginally higher gains when played well, these same talents often result in damage losses or more damage taken when utilized by less seasoned players. These talents aim to present the best setup that has very little punishment for unfamiliarity or mistakes.

• Level 15: Eye of the Tiger
• Level 30: Chi Torpedo
• Level 45: Light Brewing
• Level 60: Tiger Tail Sweep
• Level 75: Bob and Weave
• Level 90: Special Delivery
• Level 100: High Tolerance

4. Stat Choice for Brewmaster Monk

Currently, you will want to prioritize secondary stats as follows:

1. Critical Strike = Versatility;
2. Mastery
3. Haste

Prioritize item level above all else, as Agility and Stamina are very valuable. Mastery is not too much worse than Critical Strike or Versatility, but Haste should be avoided whenever possible, so long as the item level drop is small.

5. Basic Rotation for Brewmaster Monk

1. Cast Keg Smash when available.
2. Cast Blackout Strike when available.
3. Cast Tiger Palm if you have 65+ Energy.
4. Cast Breath of Fire when available.
5. Cast Expel Harm if you are dropping in health and cannot reach your Gift of the Ox orbs.
6. Cast Fortifying Brew if you are about to take a large amount of damage.

You should make sure to not spend so much energy on Tiger Palm that you cannot cast Keg Smash when it is available. Following these steps will make sure you do as much damage as you can, and have enough Brews to maintain a solid defense.

5.1. Brew Usage

It is very important to always have Ironskin Brew running, so you take less up-front damage. If you are using the default UI, you can easily monitor the time left on your Ironskin Brew by looking at the icon highlighted in purple:

If you have excess charges, use Purifying Brew to get rid of damage you have Staggered. You can see the level of stagger on the default UI. It is highlighted in the above image in red. The more the bar is filled, the more damage you are taking. Remember though, it is much more important to keep Ironskin Brew up than to Purify if you have low charges and it is running out.

6. ChangeLog

• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.

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