Windwalker Monk DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Windwalker Monk
  • 3. Strengths
  • 4. Weaknesses
  • 5. Windwalker Monk Viability in the Current Patch
  • 6. Contents
  • 7. Changelog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics of Windwalker Monks
  • 3. Talent Choice for Windwalker Monks
  • 4. Stat Choice for Windwalker Monks
  • 5. Basic Rotation for Windwalker Monks
    • 5.1. Single Target
    • 5.2. Multiple Target
  • 6. Cooldowns for Windwalker Monks
  • 7. Changelog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Main Resource of Windwalker Monks
  • 3. Basic Abilities for Windwalker Monks
    • 3.1. Movement for Windwalker Monks
    • 3.2. Survival for Windwalker Monks
  • 4. Important Procs for Windwalker Monks
  • 5. Cooldowns for Windwalker Monks
  • 6. Changelog
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Windwalker Monk
  • 2. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 3. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 4. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 5. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 6. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 7. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 8. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 9. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 9.1. Windwalker Monk War Mode Talents
      • 9.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 9.1.2. Windwalker Monk PvP Talents
  • 10. Changelog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Choosing Azerite Gear as a Windwalker Monk
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as a Windwalker Monk
    • 2.1. Outer Ring Traits
      • 2.1.1. Windwalker Monk and Uldir Traits
      • 2.1.2. Generic
    • 2.2. Middle Ring Traits for Windwalker Monk
    • 2.3. Inner Ring Traits for Windwalker Monk
  • 3. Relative Strength of Azerite Traits for Windwalker Monk
    • 3.1. DPS Azerite Trait Ranking for Windwalker Monk
      • 3.1.1. Single-Target
      • 3.1.2. 3 Targets (Mythic+, etc.)
  • 4. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 5. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Single Target Rotation for Windwalker Monks
  • 2. Multiple Target Rotation for Windwalker Monks
  • 3. Cooldowns for Windwalker Monks
  • 4. Optional Read: Mastering Your Windwalker Monk
    • 4.1. Energy and Chi
      • 4.1.1. Energy
      • 4.1.2. Chi
    • 4.2. Mastery: Combo Strikes
    • 4.3. Afterlife Procs
    • 4.4. Detailed Cooldown Usage for Windwalker Monks
      • 4.4.1. Storm, Earth, and Fire
      • 4.4.2. Touch of Karma
      • 4.4.3. Tier 1 Talents
      • 4.4.4. Whirling Dragon Punch
      • 4.4.5. Serenity
    • 4.5. Azerite Traits and Rotation
      • 4.5.1. Swift Roundhouse
      • 4.5.2. Meridian Strikes
    • 4.6. Roll and Transcendence for Windwalker Monks
      • 4.6.1. Roll
      • 4.6.2. Transcendence
      • 4.6.3. Open Palm Strikes
  • 5. Changelog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Windwalker Monk in Mythic+
    • 1.1. Windwalker Monk Mythic+ Rotation
    • 1.2. Windwalker Monk Utility
    • 1.3. Touch of Death
    • 1.4. Detox
      • 1.4.1. Atal'Dazar
      • 1.4.2. Freehold
      • 1.4.3. Kings' Rest
      • 1.4.4. Shrine of the Storm
      • 1.4.5. Siege of Boralus
      • 1.4.6. Temple of Sethraliss
      • 1.4.7. The MOTHERLODE!
      • 1.4.8. The Underrot
      • 1.4.9. Tol Dagor
      • 1.4.10. Waycrest Manor
  • 2. Mythic+ Talents for Windwalker Monks
  • 3. Mythic+ Affixes
    • 3.1. Tier One Affixes
    • 3.2. Tier Two Affixes
    • 3.3. Tier Three Affixes
    • 3.4. Seasonal Affix
  • 4. Changelog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Managing Resources
    • 1.1. Energy
    • 1.2. Chi
  • 2. Not Knowing How To Sim Yourself
  • 3. Analyzing Your Mistakes as a Windwalker Monk
  • 4. Changelog
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. Can I Use a Two-Handed Weapon?
    • 1.2. Should I Switch Weapons During an Encounter?
    • 1.3. Should I Aim for Specific Secondary Stat Caps?
    • 1.4. When Do I Ignore Combo Strikes?
  • 2. Changelog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Disclaimer
  • 2. Subtlety Rogue in Uldir
    • 2.1. Talent Cheatsheet
  • 3. Taloc
    • 3.1. Suggested Talents for Windwalker Monk on Taloc
    • 3.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on Taloc
  • 4. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 4.1. Suggested Talents for Windwalker Monk on M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 4.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 5. Fetid Devourer
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Windwalker Monk on Fetid Devourer
    • 5.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on Fetid Devourer
  • 6. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 6.1. Suggested Talents for WindwalkerMonk on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 6.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 7. Vectis
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Windwalker Monk on Vectis
    • 7.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on Vectis
  • 8. Zul, Reborn
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Windwalker Monk on Zul, Reborn
    • 8.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 9. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Windwalker Monk on Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 10. G'huun
    • 10.1. Suggested Talents for Windwalker Monk on G'huun
    • 10.2. Windwalker Monk Playstyle on G'huun
  • 11. Changelog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Windwalker Monk
  • 2. Getting a Better Understanding of Windwalker Monk Stats
  • 3. Changelog
• ×Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Windwalker Monks
  • 2. Enchants for Windwalker Monks
  • 3. Consumables for Windwalker 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
    • 1.2. Specific Macros for Windwalker Monks
      • 1.2.1. No Fists of Fury Cancelling Macro
  • 2. Addons
    • 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)
      • 2.1.8. Omen Threat Meter
    • 2.2. Specific Addons for Windwalker Monks
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Best in Slot List for Windwalker Monks
  • 2. Trinkets
  • 3. Best in Slot Set List for Windwalker Monks from Dungeons
  • 4. Best in Slot Set List for Windwalker Monks from Uldir
  • 5. Changelog
• +Simulations
  • 1. Disclaimer Page
  • 2. Changelog

General Information

On this page, we present you with the best gems and enchants for a Windwalker Monk in World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1. We also list the best consumables (food, flasks, and potions) and profession-specific perks.

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

About Our Author

This guide has been written by Pandanaconda, one of the main theorycrafters of the spec. He is a co-founder of the Monk resource site Peak of Serenity, in charge of the Windwalker pages.

1. Gems for Windwalker Monks

Keep in mind that for stat gems and enchants, you should always follow your stat weights. However, these are likely to be the correct choice for you.

You should use Kraken's Eye of Agility in one socket, and Versatile Royal Quartz (or the cheaper Versatile Kyanite) in all other sockets.

2. Enchants for Windwalker Monks

Slot	Enchantment
Rings	Enchant Ring - Pact of Versatility Enchant Ring - Seal of Versatility (cheaper)
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Versatile Navigation Enchant Weapon - Deadly Navigation Enchant Weapon - Masterful Navigation

Note that for the weapon enchants, you do not want two of the same enchant.

3. Consumables for Windwalker Monks

Flask of the Currents should be used for raids along with Battle Potion of Agility as your potion of choice.

You should eat from the Bountiful Captain's Feast (or the cheaper Galley Banquet) when possible, and otherwise Versatility food ( Mon'Dazi or the cheaper Spiced Snapper).

If you can afford it, you should use Battle-Scarred Augment Runes to increase your primary stat. Since there is a finite amount of these runes available, you should make sure to use them wisely and to stock up on them for when you need them.

4. Changelog

• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.
• 21 Jul. 2018: Reverted consumables to legion ones after others were hotfixed.
• 19 Jul. 2018: Removed the note about Belt Buckles as it was hotfixed not to be useable.
• 18 Jul. 2018: Updated the recommended gem to an old Agility gem from Mists of Pandaria, added the names of the vendors that sell it. Updated the optimal potion to use. Updated the optimal flask to use. Added note about Belt Buckles to the Enchants table.

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