Windwalker Monk PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.0.5)

The stat priority for Windwalker Monk in PvP is as follows:

1. Agility;
2. Versatility;
3. Mastery;
4. Haste;
5. Critical Strike.

Agility is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the strongest secondary stat at all times due to increasing your damage and reducing the amount of damage you take. You should also try to focus on getting Mastery. This increases the damage you deal when you do not repeat the previous ability ( Mastery: Combo Strikes).

In general, Windwalker Monks want to get trinkets that line up well with Invoke Xuen, the White Tiger. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Versatility. The reason you want to increase Versatility is because it increases your overall damage. It is also handy for increasing your healing when you need to use Vivify to stay alive. Here is the best gear we recommend you use as a Windwalker Monk.

• Head: Algari Competitor's Leather Mask - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: Gatecrasher's Enduring Effigy
• Cloak: Forged Warmonger's Cloak
• Chest: Gatecrasher's Gi
• Wrists: Forged Warmonger's Wraps
• Hands: Forged Warmonger's Handwraps
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Leather Belt - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Legs: Forged Warmonger's Breeches
• Feet: Forged Warmonger's Boots
• Ring 1: Forged Gladiator's Ring
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Trinket 1: Forged Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Forged Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• Weapon 1: Algari Competitor's Pickaxe
• Weapon 2: Forged Gladiator's Skewer

Note: It is essential to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is also important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed by 50% in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances of winning. For Windwalker Monks, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Tiger Palm increases the damage of your next melee ability by 2.5%.
• 4-set: Your other melee abilities increase the damage of your next Tiger Palm by 12.5%, stacking up to 6 times. 15% of Tiger Palm's damage is deal onto nearby enemies.

4-set is not required for Windwalker Monks, but getting 2-set is recommended.

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have 2 Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Windwalker Monk:

• Ascendance/ Writhing Armor Banding. While in combat, Ascendance grants 89 of a random secondary stat, stacking up to 10 times. Writhing Armor Banding doubles this affect. This combination of Embellishments is the best for Windwalker Monk. Ascendance can only be crafted on a weapon.
• Duskthread Lining. This Embellishment significantly increases your Versatility when you are above 80% health. This can be used if you do not want to double the affect of Ascendance with Writhing Armor Banding.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Windwalker Monk:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Stormbound Armor Kit
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Glimmering Haste
• Main Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of the Depths
• Off Hand Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of the Depths

Quick Onyx is the best gem you can use. You also get access to 1 Meta Gem. You should use Enduring Bloodstone for the meta slot.