Brewmaster Monk Frequently Asked Questions 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. Choosing Azerite Gear as a Brewmaster Monk
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as a Brewmaster Monk
    • 2.1. Outer Ring Traits for Brewmaster Monks
      • 2.1.1. Outer Ring Azerite Traits for DPS
    • 2.2. Middle Ring Azerite Traits for Brewmaster Monk
    • 2.3. Inner Ring Traits for Brewmaster Monks
  • 3. Damage Simulations
  • 4. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 5. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Rotation for Brewmaster Monk
  • 2. Stagger and Active Mitigation
    • 2.1. Stagger
    • 2.2. Purifying Brew Versus Ironskin Brew
  • 3. Cooldown Usage for Brewmaster Monk
  • 4. Taunting for Brewmaster Monk
  • 5. Optional Read: Mastering Your Brewmaster Monk
    • 5.1. Energy
    • 5.2. Mastery: Elusive Brawler
    • 5.3. Gift of the Ox
    • 5.4. Detailed Cooldown Usage
      • 5.4.1. Fortifying Brew
      • 5.4.2. Zen Meditation
      • 5.4.3. Tier 1 Talents
      • 5.4.4. Tier 3 Talents
      • 5.4.5. Tier 4 Talents
      • 5.4.6. Tier 5 Talents
      • 5.4.7. Tier 6 Talents
      • 5.4.8. Tier 7 Talents
    • 5.5. Roll and Transcendence
      • 5.5.1. Roll
      • 5.5.2. Transcendence
  • 6. 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. Introduction for Brewmaster Monk Boss Advice in Uldir
    • 1.1. On Trinkets for Brewmaster Monk
    • 1.2. Talent Cheatsheet
  • 2. Taloc
    • 2.1. Mythic Taloc Early Tips
  • 3. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 3.1. Mythic MOTHER Early Tips
  • 4. Fetid Devourer
  • 5. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 6. Vectis
  • 7. Zul, Reborn
  • 8. Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 9. G'huun
  • 10. 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. Normalized Stagger
      • 2.1.7. Recount / Skada / Details!
      • 2.1.8. Grid and GridClickSets (Optional)
    • 2.2. Specific Addons for Brewmaster Monks
      • 2.2.1. Omen Threat Meter
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Azerite Gear for Brewmaster Monks
  • 2. Gearing your Brewmaster Monk
  • 3. Trinkets for Brewmaster Monk
  • 4. Changelog

General Information

On this page, we list all of the frequently asked questions for a Brewmaster Monk in World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1.

The other pages of our Brewmaster Monk guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right.

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. Frequently Asked Questions for Brewmaster Monks

1.1. Is It Better to Play Defensively or Offensively?

This is by far the most contentious question in tanking, and the answer is very subjective. If you are new to Brewmaster, you should almost certainly focus on defensive play while learning. When you become more comfortable you should be able to gauge for yourself how much you can give up to do a little more DPS.

The changes you can make, from least significant (and therefore probably the first changes you should try out) are:

1. Use one or more DPS trinkets instead of tank-oriented trinkets. This is often a large DPS gain for little noticeable sacrifice.
2. Use Blackout Combo as your Tier 7 talent. For information on what changes in playstyle this leads to, see here.
3. Use Spitfire over Light Brewing or Black Ox Brew. This should only be done in content where you are totally unchallenged as the loss of brews is massive.

We also heavily recommend playing as defensively as possible when beginning to progress on a boss in organized raiding. If you ever die due to playing fast and loose, each other member of your raid loses chances to learn the encounter. Only begin to play offensively when your raid and yourself are more confident. The impact of your DPS before you are actually trying to complete the fight is minimal!

1.2. I Have a New Item — Should I Sim My Character? How Do I Do That?

Simming yourself is the best way to determine whether changing gear, enchants, Azerite traits, trinkets, and anything else would be an upgrade to your DPS. Tanking is another matter — metrics for survivability are tough due to the many different bosses and situations you will encounter, and the information you get from sims on defensive values will be mostly useless unless you have a lot of experience and are careful.

We have a guide on how to sim yourself in raidbots produced by Azortharion.

IMPORTANT: There is currently a major bug in the Brewmaster module for sims, causing wrong results if Rushing Jade Wind is used. You should sim with Special Delivery for now instead, as the results will not be too different.

1.3. I Have a Question Not Listed Here — Where Can I Ask It?

The writer of this guide makes sure to monitor the Icy Veins Monk forums and especially the comment section of this guide closely, so you are free to post there to get responses. Comments and suggestions for the guide are very welcome as well!

Another great place to get Brewmaster info is the Monk Discord, Peak of Serenity. The Brewmaster sections are friendly, and many knowledgeable Brewmasters monitor and participate. Please make sure to read the introduction section so you will understand better to use the resources offered.

2. Changelog

• 11 Sep. 2018: Added a note about a simulation bug.
• 12 Aug. 2018: Page added.

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