Windwalker Monk DPS Spell Summary 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 list the spells that you will often use as a Windwalker Monk.

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. Introduction

If you are new to Windwalker, this is a great place to start to get an understanding of how the spec works. On this page we will discuss what abilities you have, what they are used for within the specialisation, how they interact with each other and also with important cooldowns. If you already have experience with Windwalker and are comfortable with it in Legion, it is recommended you skip this section and move on to the rest of the guide.

2. Main Resource of Windwalker Monks

Energy and Chi are your two resources as a Windwalker Monk.

Energy is generated passively, with the regeneration speed affected by your Haste. You have a maximum capacity of 100 Energy, and Energy never decays (meaning that your normal state is to have a full Energy bar). Being at maximum capacity causes any additional Energy you would generate to be wasted.

Chi is generated by using Tiger Palm. You have a maximum capacity of 5 Chi, and Chi decays quickly when out of combat, but it does not decay while in combat. Just like Energy, generating Chi while you are at maximum capacity will cause the new Chi to be wasted.

Most abilities in your rotation cost Chi to use, while Tiger Palm costs Energy. Therefore, properly managing these two resources is essential to doing competitive DPS.

3. Basic Abilities for Windwalker Monks

These are your core skills that are available regardless of talents and form the core gameplay of the specialization.

Tiger Palm is your Chi-generating ability. It deals damage to the target, has no cooldown, costs 50 Energy, and generates 2 Chi. This is your filler ability as you manage your Energy and generate the Chi required for most of your other abilities.

Fists of Fury is a channeled ability with a 24-second cooldown, which costs 3 Chi and deals damage to all enemies in front of you. It is usually a high priority ability.

Rising Sun Kick deals high damage to a single target, has a 10-second cooldown, and costs 2 Chi.

Blackout Kick deals damage to a single target and costs 1 Chi.

Spinning Crane Kick deals damage to all targets within 8 yards for 1.5 seconds. It costs 2 Chi and has no cooldown. This ability is typically used for AoE scenarios, taking into account the fact that its damage is increased by 10% for each unique target that you hit with Tiger Palm, Blackout Kick, or Rising Sun Kick in the last 15 seconds, up to 50%.

3.1. Movement for Windwalker Monks

Roll is an essential Monk movement ability It allows you to quickly move 15 yards in front of you, and you should use this extensively for quickly traversing short distances. It has 2 charges and a 20-second recharge time, although this can be improved by talents.

Transcendence allows you to leave behind a copy of yourself for up to 15 minutes. If you then use Transcendence: Transfer, you will be instantly moved back to the location of your copy. This can be useful in a wide range of situations, typically those where you know you will have to return to a certain location after moving away from it.

3.2. Survival for Windwalker Monks

Touch of Karma causes all damage you take for 10 seconds (up to a maximum of 50% of your maximum health) to be redirected to the enemy target as a 6-second Nature damage DoT. This is doubled by a talent, Good Karma.

4. Important Procs for Windwalker Monks

Using Tiger Palm has an 8% chance to make your next Blackout Kick cost no Chi.

Afterlife is a passive ability that causes you to summon a Healing Sphere next to you each time you kill an enemy. The Healing Sphere lasts for 30 seconds, and heals you for a moderate amount when you walk over it. Furthermore, Afterlife also grants you a 50% chance to summon a Chi sphere each time you kill an enemy using Blackout Kick. The Chi sphere lasts for 2 minutes, and grants you 1 Chi when you walk over it.

5. Cooldowns for Windwalker Monks

Touch of Death has a 2-minute cooldown, and it places an 8-second debuff on the target. When the debuff expires, the target takes damage equal to your maximum health plus 10% of all the damage dealt to the target over that duration. This is something you will generally want to use on cooldown, but can occasionally delay if it does not cost you a cast over the course of the fight.

Storm, Earth, and Fire has 2 charges and a 90-second recharge time. You split into 3 spirits for 15 seconds (with you controlling one of the spirits), each of which deals 45% of the damage of your normal self (as well as doing 45% of the healing). The spirits that you do not control mimic your attacks on nearby enemies, and using the ability again causes them to fixate on your current target.

6. Changelog

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

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