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Rare

2011-08-18T18:00:47Z

HardRock:

'''Rare''', in [[Diablo]] terminology, refers to an [[item]] type.
A rare can be any type of item (ie., [[boots]], [[sword]]s, [[amulet]]s), and it is higher quality than a [[normal]] or [[magical]] item, but not as high in quality as a [[Set_Items| set]] or [[legendary]] item. The quality of the item is determined by the [[modifiers]] that the item possesses. A rare item can have four [[magic]]al modifiers (or more?), which separates it from a magical item, which can only have one to two modifiers.

==Rares in Diablo III==

[[File:Item-gamescon2010-wrist-spade.jpg|left|frame|A rare crafted [[fist]] [[weapon]].]]

Rare items in Diablo III can either be [[drop]]s, or they can also be [[crafting| crafted]].
According to [[Bashiok]], rares will be amongst the best items in the game [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-no-item-binding-and-legendary-set-items/].

<blue> If we do things right we’ll see end-game players with a mix of legendary, rare, and crafted items.</blue>

This is ignoring the fact that rares can be crafted, of course.
It is currently unknown as to if rare items will follow the [[Diablo II]] model by having unique, randomly-generated names.

More information about other item types can be found in the [[:Category:Items| item category entry]].

==Modifiers and the Mighty Inferno==

Along with the official release of information about the new [[Inferno]] difficulty, players were given an example of a high-level rare item in the form of a tooltip, shown to the side, for an axe randomly named "Savage Mangler". There are many things of note, and of interest, in this small tooltip.

[[Image:Savagemangler.jpg|right|frame|The rare Savage Mangler tooltip.]]

* This is a rare dropped in Inferno difficulty, and the item is named a "Mighty Rare", denoting the possibility of stronger rares in Inferno.
* There are seven [[modifier]]s present, where in previous screenshots and videos, there were at most four.
* This two-handed [[axe]] is labeled as ''Barbarian'', noting that this is a [[class]]-specific [[weapon]].

Logical speculation leads to the conclusion that a "mighty rare" may be an inferno-only subtype of rare item that has more available modifier slots, or potentially even inferno-exclusive modifiers.

[[category:items]]

{{Items navbox}}

Tough as Nails

2011-08-11T07:50:49Z

HardRock: /* Development */

<noinclude>
'''Tough As Nails''' is a [[passive skill]] available exclusively to the [[Barbarian]], which increases the Barbarian's armor.

==Lore==
Not known yet.

==Design==
Increases armor by 100%, among other things.

===Level Requirement===
* '''[[Barbarian]]''': [[clvl|level]] ??

==Synergies==
No [[synergies]] with any [[active skills]] or other [[passive skills]] are known.

==Development==
{{Passive history notes}}
Tough As Nails was first revealed by [[Zarhym]] in a blue post:<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-class-specific-armor-benefits Blizzard on Class-Specific Armor Benefits] -- IncGamers 9th Aug 2011</ref>

<blue>Each class gets equal base benefit from armor value on items, however, there are passives and skills which could allow one class to benefit more from armor than another class. For example, barbarians have a passive available to them called Tough As Nails which increases the barbarian’s armor by 100%, among other things.</blue>

The skill's required level was not revealed at the time.

==References==
<references/>

{{Skill navbox Diablo III|Barbarian}}
[[category:barbarian skills]]
[[category:passive skills]]
[[category:skills]]
</noinclude>


<includeonly>
| [[File:Beta-d3icon.png|40px]]
| [[Tough As Nails]]
| Increases [[armor]] by 100%, among other things.
| ??
| Barbarian
|-
</includeonly>

Tough as Nails

2011-08-09T13:44:35Z

HardRock: /* Development */

<noinclude>
'''Tough As Nails''' is a [[passive skill]] available exclusively to the [[Barbarian]], which increases the Barbarian's armor.

==Lore==
Not known yet.

==Design==
Increases armor by 100%, among other things.

===Level Requirement===
* '''[[Barbarian]]''': [[clvl|level]] ??

==Synergies==
No [[synergies]] with any [[active skills]] or other [[passive skills]] are known.

==Development==
{{Passive history notes}}
Tough As Nails was first revealed by CM Zarhym in a blue post:<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-class-specific-armor-benefits Blizzard on Class-Specific Armor Benefits] -- IncGamers 9th Aug 2011</ref>

<blue>Each class gets equal base benefit from armor value on items, however, there are passives and skills which could allow one class to benefit more from armor than another class. For example, barbarians have a passive available to them called Tough As Nails which increases the barbarian’s armor by 100%, among other things.</blue>

The skill's required level was not revealed at the time.

==References==
<references/>

{{Skill navbox Diablo III|Barbarian}}
[[category:barbarian skills]]
[[category:passive skills]]
[[category:skills]]
</noinclude>


<includeonly>
| [[File:Beta-d3icon.png|40px]]
| [[Tough As Nails]]
| Increases [[armor]] by 100%, among other things.
| ??
| Barbarian
|-
</includeonly>

Impenetrable Defense

2011-07-21T09:51:15Z

HardRock: /* Development */

'''This page archives an original version of a removed Monk skill, for future curiosity. This page is not to be updated with current info; see the [[Monk skills]] article for the latest information about this class' skills.'''

'''Impenetrable Defense''' is a Tier 1 [[skill]] from the [[Monk]]'s [[Skill Tree C]], walling off [[range]]d attacks, and enabling the Monk to dodge very efficiently.

==Background==
{{Skillbox
|game= Diablo III
|portrait= Monk_-_Impeneterable_Defense3.jpg

|active= Active

|ranks= 1
|user= Monk
|tree= Tree C
|description= Momentarily turn your weapons into an impenetrable wall that rebounds enemy ranged attacks and grants 100% dodge against weapon attacks.
|type= Self Buff

|effect= Self
|school= Physical
|resource= Mana
|cost= 5
|cast-time= Instant
|duration= Unknown
|cooldown= 1.5 sec
|synergies= None
}}
The Monk swings his staff so fast and with such precision he is able to deflect any incoming missiles, and dodge incoming attacks.

==Skill Design==
[[Image:Monk_-_Impeneterable_Defense3.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Swinging along...]]This one was not needed in the [[BlizzCon 2009 demo]], since the [[Monk]] was quite overpowered in combat. I didn't experiment with his "dodge" ability, which is mentioned as a by product of several skills, since it was so much more fun just to blast everything with his offense. Plus, testing time is always limited, even in the press room. I would have made sure to try the other element of this skill, the "rebounds enemy ranged attacks," but there were zero monster archers and virtually no projectile spell casters in the BlizzCon build.

[[Fallen Shaman]] were fairly common in the surface desert areas, but they seldom hurled Fireballs (they were quite quick to resurrect dead [[Fallen Imp|Imps]],though). There were lots of [[Dark Cultist]]s, but only the foot soldiers and the "[[Dark Vessel|transform into a demon]]" types. None of the spell [[caster|casting]]ing mage types. And while there were some weird insect-like mages in the dungeons below the desert, they were infrequently encountered and were always behind a mob of [[melee]] enemies, so I never had time to stop beating down the foot soldiers just to try to reflect the (easily avoided) projectiles.

The spell does have a cool animation, at least. The Monk stands still and does a simple staff twirl, while a large rune appears below his feet.

==Impenetrable Defense Video==

A video of Impenetrable Defensecan be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel].
 
<youtube>1XwgW1xZXUs</youtube>
 

==Skill Rank Table==
Only Rank 1 is currently known.

==Synergies==
* None known.

==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
* None known.

==Development==
This skill was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. It was slightly modified and renamed to [[Serenity]] in the game demo that was presented at [[BlizzCon 2010]].

==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Impenetrable+Defense Impenetrable Defense-specific gallery contents]

<gallery>
Image:Monk_-_Impeneterable_Defense3.jpg|Defended against most attacks.
</gallery>

==References==
[http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion]

{{Skill_navbox_Monk}}
{{Skill_navbox}}

Serenity

2011-07-21T09:46:30Z

HardRock: /* Development */

'''Serenity''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 2 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 3. The Monk summons a holy shield to protect himself from damage.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3


|name= Serenity
|user= Monk
|tier= 2
|clvl= 3
|description= Create a shield to protect yourself from damage.
|type= [[Defensive]]/Self [[Buff]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
The Monk expends spirit energy to summon a [[holy]] shield which protects the caster from incoming damage.

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. There are currently no visuals available for the skill, and no reports on it from demo players. It was revealed in the skill list.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:'''The Monk creates a shield that protects him from all incoming damage. Lasts X seconds.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
* No [[rune]] effects for Serenity are known.

==Development==
'''Serenity''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. It is the renamed and updated version of the skill [[Impenetrable Defense]].



==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Serenity&cat=all '''Serenity''' specific gallery contents]




==References==
* None yet.

{{Slave navbox Diablo III|Monk}}

Blinding Flash

2011-07-21T09:45:34Z

HardRock: /* Development */

'''Blinding Flash''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 3 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 6. The Monk blinds his enemies with a flash of light.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3


|name= Blinding Flash
|user= Monk
|tier= 3
|clvl= 6
|description= Blind your enemies with holy light.
|type= [[AoE]] [[Debuff]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
The Monk expends spirit energy to create a flash of light which blinds his enemies, preventing them from attacking unless attacked first.

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]; in the demo, it was one of the skills the Monk already had points in. There are currently no visuals available for the skill.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:''' Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
* No [[rune]] effects for Blinding Flash are known.

==Development==
'''Blinding Flash''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. [[Flux]] reported on using this skill in the demo:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/]

<blockquote>''Quite likely you’ll want some of the defensive skills for very special occasions. This one sounds like it would help against a really nasty boss pack, or against a bunch of ranged attackers. And the defensive skills will probably be very useful later in the game; just not so much early on, as powerful as the Monk is in his killing techniques.</blockquote>

It is the renamed and updated version of the skill [[Radiant Visage]].



==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Blinding+Flash&cat=all '''Blinding Flash''' specific gallery contents]




==References==
<references/>
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]

{{Slave navbox Diablo III|Monk}}

Radiant Visage

2011-07-21T09:43:03Z

HardRock: /* Development */

'''This page archives the original version of a now-removed Monk skill, for future curiosity. This page is not to be updated with current info; see the Monk skills article for the latest information about this class' skills.'''

'''Radiant Visage''' is a Tier 2 [[skill]] from the [[Monk]]'s [[Skill Tree C]], blinding non-[[boss]] opponents.

==Background==
{{Skillbox
|game= Diablo III
|portrait= Radiant_Visage.jpg

|active= Active

|ranks= 5
|user= Monk
|tree= Tree C
|description= A flash of light sears the eyes of all enemies within 20 feet, blinding them for a few seconds. If attacked they will fight back with a reduced chance to hit.
|type= Debuff
|quantity= n/a
|effect= AoE circle
|school= Holy
|resource= Mana
|cost= 15
|cast-time= Instant
|duration= None
|cooldown= 1.5 sec

}}
The Monk summons light from the source of all light, and unleashes it upon opponents, blinding them for a few seconds, making them very bad at attacking him.

==Skill Design==
A useful war cry-like attack, this one had a substantial radius, and blinded every non-boss in the area, stopping them in their tracks. I used this against every charge of [[Fallen Imp]]s (performed when a [[Fallen Overseer]] got a mob of 6-12 amped up all at once). No, it wasn't really necessary, since a bunch of Imps were essentially walking [[Health Orb|health orbs/combo]] power-ups, but it was sometimes fun to pretend that strategy was required.[http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]

==Skill Rank Table==
*'''Rank 1:''' Blind for 2-4 sec, 40% less chance to hit for 15 mana. (presumed)
*'''Rank 2:''' Blind for 3-5 sec, 42% less chance to hit for 15 mana.
*'''Rank 3:''' Blind for 4-6 sec, 44% less chance to hit for 15 mana.
*'''Rank 4:''' Blind for 6-7 sec, 46% less chance to hit for 15 mana. (presumed)
*'''Rank 5:''' Blind for 7-8 sec, 48% less chance to hit for 15 mana. (presumed)

==Synergies==
* None known.

==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
* None known.

==Development==
This skill was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. It was renamed to [[Blinding Flash]] in the game demo that was presented at [[BlizzCon 2010]].



==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Radiant+Visage Radiant Visage-specific gallery contents]

<gallery>
Image:Radiant_Visage.jpg|Radiant Visage in action.
Image:Radiant_Visage_by_HK3K.jpg|Radiant Visage Rune by [[Holyknight3000]].
</gallery>



==References==
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0032|Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0032: Monk]]
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion]

{{Skill_navbox_Monk}}
{{Skill_navbox}}

Blinding Flash

2011-07-21T09:39:05Z

HardRock: /* Development */

'''Blinding Flash''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 3 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 6. The Monk blinds his enemies with a flash of light.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3


|name= Blinding Flash
|user= Monk
|tier= 3
|clvl= 6
|description= Blind your enemies with holy light.
|type= [[AoE]] [[Debuff]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
The Monk expends spirit energy to create a flash of light which blinds his enemies, preventing them from attacking unless attacked first.

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]; in the demo, it was one of the skills the Monk already had points in. There are currently no visuals available for the skill.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:''' Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
* No [[rune]] effects for Blinding Flash are known.

==Development==
'''Blinding Flash''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. [[Flux]] reported on using this skill in the demo:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/]

<blockquote>''Quite likely you’ll want some of the defensive skills for very special occasions. This one sounds like it would help against a really nasty boss pack, or against a bunch of ranged attackers. And the defensive skills will probably be very useful later in the game; just not so much early on, as powerful as the Monk is in his killing techniques.</blockquote>

It is a renamed and updated version of the skill [[Radiant Visage]].



==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Blinding+Flash&cat=all '''Blinding Flash''' specific gallery contents]




==References==
<references/>
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]

{{Slave navbox Diablo III|Monk}}

Blinding Flash

2011-07-21T09:37:48Z

HardRock: /* Development */

'''Blinding Flash''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 3 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 6. The Monk blinds his enemies with a flash of light.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3


|name= Blinding Flash
|user= Monk
|tier= 3
|clvl= 6
|description= Blind your enemies with holy light.
|type= [[AoE]] [[Debuff]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
The Monk expends spirit energy to create a flash of light which blinds his enemies, preventing them from attacking unless attacked first.

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]; in the demo, it was one of the skills the Monk already had points in. There are currently no visuals available for the skill.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:''' Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
* No [[rune]] effects for Blinding Flash are known.

==Development==
'''Blinding Flash''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. [[Flux]] reported on using this skill in the demo:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/]

<blockquote>''Quite likely you’ll want some of the defensive skills for very special occasions. This one sounds like it would help against a really nasty boss pack, or against a bunch of ranged attackers. And the defensive skills will probably be very useful later in the game; just not so much early on, as powerful as the Monk is in his killing techniques.</blockquote>

It is a renamed and updated version of the skill [[Radiant Visage]].



==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Blinding+Flash&cat=all '''Blinding Flash''' specific gallery contents]




==References==
<references/>
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]

{{Slave navbox Diablo III|Monk}}

Radiant Visage

2011-07-20T09:39:22Z

HardRock:

'''This page archives the original version of a now-removed Monk skill, for future curiosity. This page is not to be updated with current info; see the Monk skills article for the latest information about this class' skills.'''

'''Radiant Visage''' is a Tier 2 [[skill]] from the [[Monk]]'s [[Skill Tree C]], blinding non-[[boss]] opponents.

==Background==
{{Skillbox
|game= Diablo III
|portrait= Radiant_Visage.jpg

|active= Active

|ranks= 5
|user= Monk
|tree= Tree C
|description= A flash of light sears the eyes of all enemies within 20 feet, blinding them for a few seconds. If attacked they will fight back with a reduced chance to hit.
|type= Debuff
|quantity= n/a
|effect= AoE circle
|school= Holy
|resource= Mana
|cost= 15
|cast-time= Instant
|duration= None
|cooldown= 1.5 sec

}}
The Monk summons light from the source of all light, and unleashes it upon opponents, blinding them for a few seconds, making them very bad at attacking him.

==Skill Design==
A useful war cry-like attack, this one had a substantial radius, and blinded every non-boss in the area, stopping them in their tracks. I used this against every charge of [[Fallen Imp]]s (performed when a [[Fallen Overseer]] got a mob of 6-12 amped up all at once). No, it wasn't really necessary, since a bunch of Imps were essentially walking [[Health Orb|health orbs/combo]] power-ups, but it was sometimes fun to pretend that strategy was required.[http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]

==Skill Rank Table==
*'''Rank 1:''' Blind for 2-4 sec, 40% less chance to hit for 15 mana. (presumed)
*'''Rank 2:''' Blind for 3-5 sec, 42% less chance to hit for 15 mana.
*'''Rank 3:''' Blind for 4-6 sec, 44% less chance to hit for 15 mana.
*'''Rank 4:''' Blind for 6-7 sec, 46% less chance to hit for 15 mana. (presumed)
*'''Rank 5:''' Blind for 7-8 sec, 48% less chance to hit for 15 mana. (presumed)

==Synergies==
* None known.

==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
* None known.

==Development==
This skill was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. It was replaced by the skill [[Blinding Flash]] in the game demo that was presented at [[BlizzCon 2010]].



==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Radiant+Visage Radiant Visage-specific gallery contents]

<gallery>
Image:Radiant_Visage.jpg|Radiant Visage in action.
Image:Radiant_Visage_by_HK3K.jpg|Radiant Visage Rune by [[Holyknight3000]].
</gallery>



==References==
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0032|Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0032: Monk]]
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion]

{{Skill_navbox_Monk}}
{{Skill_navbox}}

Impenetrable Defense

2011-07-20T09:38:34Z

HardRock:

'''This page archives an original version of a removed Monk skill, for future curiosity. This page is not to be updated with current info; see the [[Monk skills]] article for the latest information about this class' skills.'''

'''Impenetrable Defense''' is a Tier 1 [[skill]] from the [[Monk]]'s [[Skill Tree C]], walling off [[range]]d attacks, and enabling the Monk to dodge very efficiently.

==Background==
{{Skillbox
|game= Diablo III
|portrait= Monk_-_Impeneterable_Defense3.jpg

|active= Active

|ranks= 1
|user= Monk
|tree= Tree C
|description= Momentarily turn your weapons into an impenetrable wall that rebounds enemy ranged attacks and grants 100% dodge against weapon attacks.
|type= Self Buff

|effect= Self
|school= Physical
|resource= Mana
|cost= 5
|cast-time= Instant
|duration= Unknown
|cooldown= 1.5 sec
|synergies= None
}}
The Monk swings his staff so fast and with such precision he is able to deflect any incoming missiles, and dodge incoming attacks.

==Skill Design==
[[Image:Monk_-_Impeneterable_Defense3.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Swinging along...]]This one was not needed in the [[BlizzCon 2009 demo]], since the [[Monk]] was quite overpowered in combat. I didn't experiment with his "dodge" ability, which is mentioned as a by product of several skills, since it was so much more fun just to blast everything with his offense. Plus, testing time is always limited, even in the press room. I would have made sure to try the other element of this skill, the "rebounds enemy ranged attacks," but there were zero monster archers and virtually no projectile spell casters in the BlizzCon build.

[[Fallen Shaman]] were fairly common in the surface desert areas, but they seldom hurled Fireballs (they were quite quick to resurrect dead [[Fallen Imp|Imps]],though). There were lots of [[Dark Cultist]]s, but only the foot soldiers and the "[[Dark Vessel|transform into a demon]]" types. None of the spell [[caster|casting]]ing mage types. And while there were some weird insect-like mages in the dungeons below the desert, they were infrequently encountered and were always behind a mob of [[melee]] enemies, so I never had time to stop beating down the foot soldiers just to try to reflect the (easily avoided) projectiles.

The spell does have a cool animation, at least. The Monk stands still and does a simple staff twirl, while a large rune appears below his feet.

==Impenetrable Defense Video==

A video of Impenetrable Defensecan be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel].
 
<youtube>1XwgW1xZXUs</youtube>
 

==Skill Rank Table==
Only Rank 1 is currently known.

==Synergies==
* None known.

==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
* None known.

==Development==
This skill was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. It was replaced by the skill [[Serenity]] in the game demo that was presented at [[BlizzCon 2010]].

==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Impenetrable+Defense Impenetrable Defense-specific gallery contents]

<gallery>
Image:Monk_-_Impeneterable_Defense3.jpg|Defended against most attacks.
</gallery>

==References==
[http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion]

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Blinding Flash

2011-07-20T09:33:27Z

HardRock:

'''Blinding Flash''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 3 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 6. The Monk blinds his enemies with a flash of light.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3


|name= Blinding Flash
|user= Monk
|tier= 3
|clvl= 6
|description= Blind your enemies with holy light.
|type= [[AoE]] [[Debuff]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
The Monk expends spirit energy to create a flash of light which blinds his enemies, preventing them from attacking unless attacked first.

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]; in the demo, it was one of the skills the Monk already had points in. There are currently no visuals available for the skill.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:''' Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
* No [[rune]] effects for Blinding Flash are known.

==Development==
'''Blinding Flash''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. [[Flux]] reported on using this skill in the demo:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/]

<blockquote>''Quite likely you’ll want some of the defensive skills for very special occasions. This one sounds like it would help against a really nasty boss pack, or against a bunch of ranged attackers. And the defensive skills will probably be very useful later in the game; just not so much early on, as powerful as the Monk is in his killing techniques.</blockquote>

It is the replacement for the removed skill [[Radiant Visage]].


==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Blinding+Flash&cat=all '''Blinding Flash''' specific gallery contents]




==References==
<references/>
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]

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Serenity

2011-07-20T09:32:01Z

HardRock:

'''Serenity''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 2 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 3. The Monk summons a holy shield to protect himself from damage.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3


|name= Serenity
|user= Monk
|tier= 2
|clvl= 3
|description= Create a shield to protect yourself from damage.
|type= [[Defensive]]/Self [[Buff]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
The Monk expends spirit energy to summon a [[holy]] shield which protects the caster from incoming damage.

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. There are currently no visuals available for the skill, and no reports on it from demo players. It was revealed in the skill list.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:'''The Monk creates a shield that protects him from all incoming damage. Lasts X seconds.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
* No [[rune]] effects for Serenity are known.

==Development==
'''Serenity''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. It is the replacement for the removed skill [[Impenetrable Defense]].


==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Serenity&cat=all '''Serenity''' specific gallery contents]




==References==
* None yet.

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Wave of Light

2011-07-20T09:10:40Z

HardRock: made it clear that the bell is just a potential rune effect

'''Wave of Light''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 7 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 26. The Monk emits a rolling wave of Holy fire that scorches enemies in its path.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3
|portrait= wol1.jpg

|name= Wave of Light
|user= Monk
|tier= 7
|clvl= 26
|description= Summon a mystic bell to damage enemies in front of the Monk.
|type= [[Damage]]/Line [[AoE]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
This skill is best known for one of its potential rune effects, in which the [[Monk]] summons a large mystical bell, which he then strikes with his fist. The bell, charged with [[holy]] energy, smashes into and through enemies in a straight line. This was demonstrated in a Blizzcon panel, while the actual skill has not yet been properly seen.

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]], though it's too high of a level to have been tested out by players yet. Our information comes from the skill description, and one panel-demonstrated runestone effect.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:''' The Monk summons a rolling wave of holy [[fire]] that scorches everything in its path, dealing X [[holy]] damage.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
One possible key [[runestone]] effect is known, which causes this skill to summon a huge bell, like the sort that hang outside of Eastern Monasteries. The Monk punches this bell, sending it blasting through enemies which it smashes out of the way like a fast-rolling boulder.

==Development==
This skill was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2010]], although due to the level required to purchase the skill, it was not playable in the demo. [[Wyatt Cheng]] spoke briefly about it<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-gameplay-panel-transcript/P2/ Diablo 3 Gameplay Panel Transcript] -- Incgamers 23rd Oct 2010</ref>: 

<blue>Wave of Light. He summons a mystical bell that he shoots out at range. It's kind of a combination of a melee and ranged attack. One of the things that I really like about this skill is that we need to differentiate the Barbarian from the Monk, they are both melee classes and in his case he's about combining mystic arts with martial arts and I like the evocative imagery that happens here. The concept of a mystical bell that he fires off, it's very vivid. </blue>

The bell itself threw some players off at first, but bells are a mainstay throughout temples in history. It is an easy association to make with a monk. What is curious, however, is that the skill description from BlizzCon 2010 for Wave of Light does not mention the bell at all. The player who chooses this skill may have a bit of a surprise on their hands.

Because Wyatt Cheng did not say if the skill was runed in the presentation, it is not certain if the bell is a runestone effect or not. Since the bell is not mentioned in the known skill description, it is possible that the fact that it is indeed a rune's effect was omitted from the skill's unveiling by mistake.


==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Wave+of+Light&cat=all '''Wave of Light''' specific gallery contents]

<gallery>
Image:wol1.jpg|The bell in Wave of Light.
Image:wol2.jpg|The skill deals holy damage.
Image:wol3.jpg|Another shot.
</gallery>


==References==
<references/>

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Blinding Flash

2011-07-20T08:33:28Z

HardRock: added link to the previous version of the skill: radiant visage

'''Blinding Flash''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 3 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 6. The Monk blinds his enemies with a flash of light.

==Background==
{{Skillbox D3


|name= Blinding Flash
|user= Monk
|tier= 3
|clvl= 6
|description= Blind your enemies with holy light.
|type= [[AoE]] [[Debuff]]
|resource= Costs [[Spirit]]
|alabaster= Unknown
|crimson= Unknown
|golden= Unknown
|indigo= Unknown
|obsidian= Unknown
}}
The Monk expends spirit energy to create a flash of light which blinds his enemies, preventing them from attacking unless attacked first. Blinding Flash is the replacement for [[Radiant Visage]].

==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]; in the demo, it was one of the skills the Monk already had points in. There are currently no visuals available for the skill.

==Skill Rank Table==
* '''Rank 1:''' Creates a flash of light that blinds all nearby enemies. Blinded enemies will not attack unless they are attacked first. Lasts for X-X seconds. Blinded enemies have a X% reduced chance to hit.

==Trait Synergies==
* No [[synergies]] with any of the [[trait]]s are yet known.

==Skill Rune Effects==
* No [[rune]] effects for Blinding Flash are known.

==Development==
'''Blinding Flash''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. [[Flux]] reported on using this skill in the demo:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/]

<blockquote>''Quite likely you’ll want some of the defensive skills for very special occasions. This one sounds like it would help against a really nasty boss pack, or against a bunch of ranged attackers. And the defensive skills will probably be very useful later in the game; just not so much early on, as powerful as the Monk is in his killing techniques.</blockquote>


==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Blinding+Flash&cat=all '''Blinding Flash''' specific gallery contents]




==References==
<references/>
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]

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