Brewmaster Monk PvE Guide

The War WithinPatch 11.0.2

Rotation and Cooldowns

This rotation guide should help give a basic understanding of what to do, what's most important, and how to prioritize Brewmaster Monk abilities and cooldowns.

Single Target

Start with Shuffle for defense.

Activate before entering combat.
Use as you approach the target.
Use on cooldown.
Use on cooldown.
Use for damage and defense.
Activate for increased damage.
Use again on cooldown.
Use on cooldown.
Use on cooldown.
Use again on cooldown.
Refresh as needed.
Use on cooldown.
Use if no other options are available.

Maintain Shuffle and prioritize Keg Smash and Blackout Kick for damage and cooldown reduction.

AoE

Start with Shuffle for defense.

Activate before entering combat.
Use as you approach the targets.
Use on cooldown.
Use for damage and defense.
Use on cooldown.
Activate for increased damage.
Use on cooldown.
Use again on cooldown.
Refresh as needed.
Use on cooldown.
Use if no other options are available.

For AoE, maintain Rushing Jade Wind and prioritize Keg Smash and Blackout Kick for damage.

Cooldowns

Use cooldowns proactively to mitigate damage.

Use before taking heavy damage.
Use to reduce damage from casted abilities.
Use to counter magic damage.
Use preemptively against strong attacks.
Use to absorb damage.
Use when the target is low on health.

Prioritize defensive cooldowns before taking damage, using Fortifying Brew and Zen Meditation for heavy hits.