Updated Nov 4, 2026
Windwalker Monk
PvE guide, updated for Patch 12.1.5
Introduction
Welcome to this World of Warcraft Windwalker Monk DPS Resource, a guide to help you optimize your performance in end-game PvE content. Recommendations are based on SimulationCraft data and cover gear, stats, talents, and more. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: Midnight (Patch 12.1.5).
Windwalker in the current meta
Is Windwalker the best Monk DPS spec?
Windwalker is the only Monk spec on the DPS rankings.
- Windwalker254.5K DPS#12
Single Target, 338 item levelDPS rankings
How popular is Windwalker in end-game PvE?
Among top players on Blizzard’s Mythic+ leaderboards, Windwalker is the 12th most played of 27 DPS specs.
- Brewmaster3.9% of tanks#4
- Mistweaver3.3% of healers#4
- Windwalker2.4% of DPS#12
Week of Oct 27, 2026View season trends
Is Windwalker rising or falling?
Windwalker is 2.4% of top Mythic+ DPS this week, down from 3.4% the week before Patch 12.1.5.
- Windwalkerdown 1.0 points since Patch 12.1.5
Guide sections
- Character SimsSimulate your character for accurate stat priority and top builds as a level 90 Windwalker Monk. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Stat PriorityStat priority for optimizing a level 90 Windwalker Monk. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Gems & EnchantsGems and enchants for optimizing a level 90 Windwalker Monk. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- ConsumablesPotions, flasks, and other important consumables for optimizing a level 90 Windwalker Monk. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Talent BuildsTalent builds for maximizing performance as a level 90 Windwalker Monk. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- RotationThe full rotation SimulationCraft sims play, and the game’s Assisted Highlight and One Button rotations beside it.
- BiS GearCurrent gear profile for a level 90 Windwalker Monk, intended as a best-in-slot (BiS) list. Maintained by SimC. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- MethodologyHow Windwalker Monk guide data is generated: SimC version, game patch, sim parameters, and update schedule. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
Additional resources
- Optimize your character with SimCQuickly simulate your character in the cloud.
- Compare Windwalker to other specsView a detailed breakdown comparing Windwalker Monk to other specs.
- DPS rankingsSee how DPS specs are currently stacking up in patch 12.1.5.
- Windwalker sim resultsView a detailed breakdown of simulation results for Windwalker Monks on the guide’s profile.