Mistweaver Monk Healing Guide — Dragonflight 10.1

Last updated on May 25, 2023 at 09:42 by Dhaubbs 35 comments
General Information

Welcome to our Mistweaver Monk guide for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.1. Here, you will learn how to heal as a Mistweaver Monk in both raids and Mythic+ dungeons. We cover everything from the basics all the way to min-maxing techniques to optimize your output.

1.

Mistweaver Monk Overview

The Mistweaver specialization is versatile, and different talent choices can allow it to fit the requirements of a raid very well. Mistweavers can, therefore, heal both tanks and the raid very well.

Based on talent choices, Mistweavers can be either unparalleled tank healers with strong area of effect throughput, or damage dealing mobile raid healers.

2.

Strengths and Weaknesses

V Strengths
  • +Extremely powerful single-target healing.
  • +Is able to deal damage while healing.
  • +Hyper mobile thanks to Chi Torpedo Icon Chi Torpedo / Roll Icon Roll, Tiger's Lust Icon Tiger's Lust, and Transcendence Icon Transcendence.
  • +Very tanky due to a plethora of personal damage reduction cooldowns.
  • +Able to cast a large amount of healing spells while moving.
  • +Strong crowd control options by way of Paralysis Icon Paralysis, Leg Sweep Icon Leg Sweep, and Ring of Peace Icon Ring of Peace.
  • +Able to apply the 5% Physical damage debuff, Mystic Touch Icon Mystic Touch to enemies.
X Weaknesses
  • -Mana management can be difficult for newer players to pick up.
  • -Historically bad scaling as an expansion progresses.
  • -Does not offer a damage reduction cooldown to the raid.
3.

Mistweaver Monk Changes in Patch 10.1

Mistweavers got quite a few changes this patch, and I'll provide a quick summary of the notable ones: Vivify Icon Vivify had its primary healing increased and its cleave healing decreased in order to make it a more powerful spot healing option. Ancient Teachings Icon Ancient Teachings now heals up to 5 friendly players, split evenly among them. This change is meant to make the healing more reliable such that a Rising Sun Kick Icon Rising Sun Kick healing a person at 99% health instead of the person at 20% does not feel as punishing. Lastly, a few undesirable talents were pruned, and some numbers were tweaked.

For a full breakdown of all Class Changes in Patch 10.1, check out our dedicated page below.

4.

Mistweaver Monk Guide Updates for Patch 10.1

Though we did receive a bunch of changes in 10.1, not many of them impact how you play very much; they are mostly tuning and quality of life updates. That is, however until you complete your new tier set, as the bonus it provides could drastically alter how you play, as well as give rise to new builds. As such, the pages with the largest changes will be our Rotation, Gear, and Talent guides.

4.1.

Pending Changes for the Mistweaver Monk Guide

Boss tips for the upcoming 10.1 raid Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible will not be fully complete until after the raid releases.

5.

Mistweaver Monk in Dragonflight

At first glance, Mistweaver looks largely unchanged in Dragonflight, with the new talent system appearing to just give us back our abilities and Shadowlands perks in the form of talents. However, in truth, the new talent system opens up a breadth of opportunity to mix and match abilities and powers that we have never been able to use simultaneously before. So while the fundamentals may look the same, there is now a level of granularity with how you can tailor your character to the specific task at hand.

6.

Leveling a Mistweaver Monk

If you are interested in playing a Mistweaver, but are not yet at max level, consider taking a look at our leveling guide!

Before you start leveling you should consider setting up your addons, to allow yourself some time to become familiar with them. It can be sort of overwhelming to try and set everything up all at once after reaching max level, and once you have already built up some muscle memory. Feel free to browse our recommended addons page linked below.

7.

Basics of Mistweaver Monk Gameplay

Like all healers, a Mistweaver needs to have a solid understanding of their spells so that they know which one to use in any given context. Unlike DPS, who can follow a rotation or priority queue, Healers are much more contextual.

Your aim needs to be maximizing efficient casts, to squeeze the most healing out of your Mana bar. Essence Font Icon Essence Font is an incredibly efficient spell, and also procs your Ancient Teachings Icon Ancient Teachings which allows you to heal by dealing damage. Your damaging abilities will also extend the duration of your healing over time spells, such as Renewing Mist Icon Renewing Mist, which in turn increases the power of your Vivify Icon Vivify spell, leading to moments of powerful burst group healing.

If you are a total beginner you should check out the Spell Summary and Easy Mode pages linked below.

However, if you are familiar with Mistweaver Monks, or just need to get a quick build in a hurry, then feel free to head straight to our Talents and Rotation pages.

8.

How to Gear Up a Mistweaver Monk

Gearing can seem a little daunting at first, but there are certain stats that provide more benefit to Mistweaver than others. However, once you get an idea of the value of these stats, then you can begin to intuit which pieces are likely better than others. You can find out how our stats affect our characters as well as a list of Best in Slot gear from the current raid tier in the links below.

In that same vein you will need to enchant your gear, as well as select consumables such as food and phials. For simple stat buffs it can be pretty easy to just follow your stat priority, but for more complicated effects like weapon enchants, be sure to check out our Enchants and Gems pages.

9.

Mistweaver Monks in the End-Game

Once you have reached the end-game, your goals will shift significantly. Below are some handy guides centered around the late game avenues of progression that WoW has to offer, from raiding, to dungeons, to PvP.

10.

Mistweaver Monk DPS

While it might seem as though the goal of a healer is to keep people alive through healing, your goal is actually no different than any other role: to kill bosses, and clear content. Most of the time that means you will be healing, however, when there is little to no healing required, then you ought to be spending your time dealing damage. Being able to consistently deal high damage while also keeping the raid healthy is the mark of a great healer.

11.

Improving as a Mistweaver Monk

If you are finding your performance to be lacking a bit, it then you should check out our guide linked below that goes over common mistakes, as well as external tools that judge your performance and show you specifically where you need to improve.

12.

Changelog

  • 24 May 2023 (gear page): Added Cataclysm Timewalking Section.
  • 06 May 2023 (gear page): Added Aberrus Trinkets.
  • 06 May 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Boss tips added.
  • 01 May 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
  • 01 May 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
  • 01 May 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
  • 01 May 2023 (gear page): Updated for 10.1
  • 01 May 2023 (enchants page): Updated for 10.1
  • 01 May 2023 (stats page): Added Clouded Focus section and updated for Patch 10.1.
  • 01 May 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
  • 01 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Changed the Affix and Talent sections for Dragonflight Season 2
  • 01 May 2023 (rotation page): Added "At a Glance" section and updated for 10.1
  • 01 May 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.1, and added the Clouded Focus build.
  • 01 May 2023 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
  • 01 May 2023 (easy mode page): Changed the talent recommendations for Patch 10.1
  • 01 May 2023 (this page): Added Patch 10.1 section.
  • 29 Apr. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Guide created.
  • 25 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Adjusted the Onyx Annulet section to reflect the buffs to Primordial Gemstones.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (Legendaries): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Added section of Onyx Annulet.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Added Primordial Gemstones.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated to reflect the 10.0.7 talent tree rework.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Updated to reflect the addition of the talent Legacy of Wisdom.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (spells page): Added Legacy of Wisdom and changed Enveloping Breath to Celestial Harmony.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (this page): Added Patch 10.0.7 section.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Updated Talent selections.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated to reflect the 10.0.5 talent tree rework.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Updated to reflect the 10.0.5 talent tree rework.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (spells page): Added Sheilun's Gift, Shaohao's Lessons, Veil of Pride, and Burst of Life. Removed Bonedust Brew, Bountiful Brew, and Attenuation.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated Talent tree to reflect the 10.0.5 rework.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 13 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Added Embellishment section.
  • 13 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated Talent recommendations and added a special mention for Mote of Sanctification.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Reformatted the page, added a tier list for Trinkets.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (addons page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Updated Enchant recommendations.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (stats page): Changed the recommendations for both Raids and Mythic+.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Page added.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Changed Thunder Focus Tea recommendations and added Tier set section.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Adjusted the talent selections for both Raiding and Mythic+.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (spells page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated Stat priorities.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (addons page): Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (stats page): Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (DPS guide): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 15 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Fixed a typo regarding Enveloping Breath.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Torghast): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Covenants and Soulbinds): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Castle Nathria page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Sanctum of Domination page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 31 May 2022 (DPS guide): Page reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 20 Feb. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Updated for the release of Patch 9.2.
  • 20 Feb. 2022 (DPS guide): Reviewed and approved for Patch 9.2.
  • 15 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Page added with initial thoughts and information.
  • 01 Nov. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated for Patch 9.1.5.
  • 14 Oct. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated Covenant recommendations, emphasizing Venthyr as the optimal choice.
  • 13 Jul. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated the Necrolord and Venthyr Legendaries to reflect their buffs.
  • 28 Jun. 2021 (DPS guide): Reviewed and approved for Patch 9.1.
  • 22 May 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Page created with preliminary patch 9.1 information.
  • 09 Mar. 2021 (DPS guide): Reviewed for 9.0.5.
  • 24 Nov. 2020 (DPS guide): Page added.
  • 12 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 09 Aug. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Mythic added.
  • 12 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added tips for Azshara.
  • 11 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added boss-specific tips.
  • 09 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Page added.
  • 25 Jun. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
  • 25 Jun. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
  • 25 Jun. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
  • 18 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Additional information added from live testing.
  • 16 Apr. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
  • 16 Apr. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
  • 15 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Page added.
  • 22 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Page added.
  • 10 Dec. 2018 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.1 and no changes are necessary.
  • 07 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Page added.
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