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− | This page lists all '''[[Monk]] skills''' | + | This page lists all '''[[Monk]] skills'''. Follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports and screenshots. |
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'''Useful skill links:''' | '''Useful skill links:''' | ||
* [[Skill]]s - General skill design and mechanics. | * [[Skill]]s - General skill design and mechanics. | ||
− | ** [[ | + | ** [[Skill rune]]s - The huge skill customization and improvement system. |
− | ** [[ | + | * [[Monk]] - a [[melee]]-oriented class of great dexterity and skill. |
− | ** [[ | + | ** [[Spirit]] - The Monk's energy [[resource]]. |
− | ** [[ | + | ** [[Monk skills]] - A list of all the Monk's active skills. |
− | ** [[Mantra | + | *** [[Spirit Generator]]s - Skills that generate the Monk's resource, and used to be called "[[combo]]s". |
− | * [[ | + | *** [[Mantra]]s - Skills that provide buffs to party members and/or debuffs to enemies. |
− | + | ** [[Monk passives]] - A list of all the Monk's passive skills. | |
* [[Monk skill archive]] - Monk skills removed or modified during development. | * [[Monk skill archive]] - Monk skills removed or modified during development. | ||
* [[Monk traits]] - Passive skills in Diablo III were called [[traits]] for a while before reverting back. | * [[Monk traits]] - Passive skills in Diablo III were called [[traits]] for a while before reverting back. | ||
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==Active Skills== | ==Active Skills== | ||
− | Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, [[ | + | Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, [[skill rune]] information, blue quotes, and much more. |
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{{Monk Skill Fists of Thunder}} | {{Monk Skill Fists of Thunder}} | ||
{{Monk Skill Deadly Reach}} | {{Monk Skill Deadly Reach}} | ||
{{Monk Skill Crippling Wave}} | {{Monk Skill Crippling Wave}} | ||
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{{Monk Skill Way of the Hundred Fists}} | {{Monk Skill Way of the Hundred Fists}} | ||
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+ | {{Monk Skill Lashing Tail Kick}} | ||
+ | {{Monk Skill Tempest Rush}} | ||
+ | {{Monk Skill Wave of Light}} | ||
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− | {{ | + | ===Defensive=== |
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{{Monk Skill Blinding Flash}} | {{Monk Skill Blinding Flash}} | ||
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{{Monk Skill Breath of Heaven}} | {{Monk Skill Breath of Heaven}} | ||
+ | {{Monk Skill Serenity}} | ||
+ | {{Monk Skill Inner Sanctuary}} | ||
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{{Monk Skill Dashing Strike}} | {{Monk Skill Dashing Strike}} | ||
− | {{Monk Skill | + | {{Monk Skill Exploding Palm}} |
− | {{Monk Skill | + | {{Monk Skill Sweeping Wind}} |
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{{Monk Skill Seven Sided Strike}} | {{Monk Skill Seven Sided Strike}} | ||
{{Monk Skill Mystic Ally}} | {{Monk Skill Mystic Ally}} | ||
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{{Monk Skill Mantra of Evasion}} | {{Monk Skill Mantra of Evasion}} | ||
{{Monk Skill Mantra of Retribution}} | {{Monk Skill Mantra of Retribution}} | ||
{{Monk Skill Mantra of Healing}} | {{Monk Skill Mantra of Healing}} | ||
{{Monk Skill Mantra of Conviction}} | {{Monk Skill Mantra of Conviction}} | ||
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==Passive Skills== | ==Passive Skills== | ||
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Passive skills replaced [[Traits]] during late game development in 2011. Many Traits were simply changed to passive skills, but some are all new. See the [[Monk traits]] page for a full list of those passives. | Passive skills replaced [[Traits]] during late game development in 2011. Many Traits were simply changed to passive skills, but some are all new. See the [[Monk traits]] page for a full list of those passives. | ||
{{Passive skills header}} | {{Passive skills header}} | ||
+ | {{Monk Passive Fleet Footed}} | ||
{{Monk Passive Resolve}} | {{Monk Passive Resolve}} | ||
− | {{Monk Passive | + | {{Monk Passive Exalted Soul}} |
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{{Monk Passive Transcendence}} | {{Monk Passive Transcendence}} | ||
{{Monk Passive Chant of Resonance}} | {{Monk Passive Chant of Resonance}} | ||
{{Monk Passive Seize the Initiative}} | {{Monk Passive Seize the Initiative}} | ||
− | {{Monk Passive | + | {{Monk Passive The Guardian's Path}} |
{{Monk Passive Sixth Sense}} | {{Monk Passive Sixth Sense}} | ||
{{Monk Passive Pacifism}} | {{Monk Passive Pacifism}} | ||
− | {{Monk Passive | + | {{Monk Passive Beacon of Ytar}} |
{{Monk Passive Guiding Light}} | {{Monk Passive Guiding Light}} | ||
{{Monk Passive One With Everything}} | {{Monk Passive One With Everything}} | ||
{{Monk Passive Combination Strike}} | {{Monk Passive Combination Strike}} | ||
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==Skill Distribution== | ==Skill Distribution== | ||
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A player-made chart showing when the Monk gains access to skills, passives, and rune effects. | A player-made chart showing when the Monk gains access to skills, passives, and rune effects. | ||
[[File:Char-prog-monk.png|center|frame|Monk skill progression. Stats as of May 5, 2012.]] | [[File:Char-prog-monk.png|center|frame|Monk skill progression. Stats as of May 5, 2012.]] | ||
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[[Impenetrable Defense]], [[Radiant Visage]], and [[Force Without Thought]] were removed from the Monk's skill listing between Blizzcon 2009 and Blizzcon 2010. | [[Impenetrable Defense]], [[Radiant Visage]], and [[Force Without Thought]] were removed from the Monk's skill listing between Blizzcon 2009 and Blizzcon 2010. | ||
* See the [[Monk skill archive]] for a full listing of skill changes over time. | * See the [[Monk skill archive]] for a full listing of skill changes over time. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011 | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011 | ||
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009022#post8009022 HardRock's Monk Passive Skills] -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011 | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009022#post8009022 HardRock's Monk Passive Skills] -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011 | ||
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Revision as of 00:44, 12 May 2012
This page lists all Monk skills. Follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports and screenshots.
Useful skill links:
- Skills - General skill design and mechanics.
- Skill runes - The huge skill customization and improvement system.
- Monk - a melee-oriented class of great dexterity and skill.
- Spirit - The Monk's energy resource.
- Monk skills - A list of all the Monk's active skills.
- Spirit Generators - Skills that generate the Monk's resource, and used to be called "combos".
- Mantras - Skills that provide buffs to party members and/or debuffs to enemies.
- Monk passives - A list of all the Monk's passive skills.
- Monk skill archive - Monk skills removed or modified during development.
- Monk traits - Passive skills in Diablo III were called traits for a while before reverting back.
Contents
Active Skills
Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, skill rune information, blue quotes, and much more.
Primary
Name | Level | Description |
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<skill subcat="Combo" class="Monk">Fists of Thunder</skill>
Deadly Reach Spirit Generator Combo (Level 4) |
[e] Generate: 6 Spirit per attack Project lines of pure force over a short distance for 120% weapon damage. Every third hit extends out 25 yards. |
Crippling Wave Spirit Generator Combo (Level 8) |
[e] Generate: 6 Spirit per attack A series of large sweeping attacks that causes 135% weapon damage to all enemies in front of you. Every third hit damages all enemies around you and dazes them, slowing movement by 50% for 4.5 seconds. |
Way of the Hundred Fists Spirit Generator Combo (Level 21) |
[e] Generate: 6 Spirit per attack A rapid series of punches strikes enemies for 135% weapon damage. |
Secondary
Name | Level | Description |
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Lashing Tail Kick Spirit Spender (Level 3) |
[e] Cost: 30 Spirit Unleash a deadly roundhouse kick, knocking enemies back and dealing 225% weapon damage. |
Tempest Rush Spirit Spender (Level 16) |
[e] Cost: 3 Spirit plus an additional 12 Spirit per second Run directly through your enemies knocking them back and hobbling them, slowing their movement by 50% for 3 seconds. Also deals 75% of weapon damage per second while running. |
Wave of Light Spirit Spender (Level 29) |
[e] Cost: 50 Spirit Focuses the power of Light to smite all enemies in front of you for 57-85 Holy damage followed by an additional 36-57 Holy damage to all enemies in a line. |
Defensive
Name | Level | Description |
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Blinding Flash Spirit Spender (Level 2) |
[e] Costs: 30 Spirit Create a flash of light that blinds all enemies within 20 yards for 3 seconds. Blinded enemies have a 30% chance to miss with attacks and will not attack unless they are attacked first. |
Breath of Heaven Spirit Spender (Level 5) |
[e] Cost: 25 Spirit A blast of holy energy heals you and all allies within 12 yards for 4790-6387 Life. |
Serenity Spirit Spender (Level 18) |
[e] Cost: 35 Spirit You are enveloped in a protective shield that intercepts all incoming damage for 3 seconds and grants immunity to all control impairing effects. |
Inner Sanctuary Spirit Spender (Level 11) |
[e] Cost: 80 Spirit Create a circle of protection on the ground for 8 seconds that cannot be passed by enemies. |
Techniques
Name | Level | Description |
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Dashing Strike Spirit Spender (Level 6) |
[e] Cost: 15 Spirit Dash quickly at the targeted enemy or location dealing 160% weapon damage and rooting the target for 1 second. |
Exploding Palm Spirit Generator Combo (Level 12) |
[e] Generate: 6 Spirit per attack The first two strikes in the attack deal 100% weapon damage. The third strike causes the target to bleed for 65% of weapon damage per second for 3 seconds. If the target dies while bleeding, it explodes, dealing 30% of the target's maximum Life as physical damage to all other enemies nearby. |
Sweeping Wind Spirit Generator Combo (Level 17) |
[e] Generate: 6 Spirit per attack Strike a target for 100% weapon damage. Every third hit creates a vortex of air that surrounds you. The vortex of air lasts 5 seconds and deals 20% weapon damage per second to all enemies within 10 yards. This vortex effect can stack up to 3 times for a total of 60% weapon damage per second to nearby enemies. |
Focus
Name | Level | Description |
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<skill class="Monk">Cyclone Strike</skill>
Seven-Sided Strike Spirit Spender (Level 24) |
[e] Cost: 50 Spirit Dash rapidly between many nearby enemies 7 times striking for 130% weapon damage with every hit. |
Mystic Ally Spirit Spender Summon (Level 27) |
[e] Cost: 50 Spirit Summon an elemental ally capable of engaging enemies in combat until it is destroyed. The ally deals 21-36 physical damage per swing. |
Mantras
Name | Level | Description |
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Mantra of Evasion Mantras Mantra (Level 2) |
[e] Cooldown: 15 seconds Recite a Mantra that grants you and all allies within 40 yards a 30% chance to dodge attacks. Lasts 120 seconds. Dodge chance is doubled in the first 3 seconds. This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time. |
Mantra of Retribution Mantras Mantra (Level 9) |
[e] Cooldown: 15 seconds Recite a Mantra that causes you and all allies within 40 yards to reflect melee damage back at enemies, dealing Holy damage equal to 40% of the damage sustained. Lasts 120 seconds. This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time. |
Mantra of Healing Mantras Mantra (Level 14) |
[e] Cooldown: 15 seconds Recite a Mantra that causes you and all allies within 40 yards to gain increased Life regeneration by 106.4 Life per second. Lasts 120 seconds. Life regeneration is doubled in the first 3 seconds. This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time. |
Mantra of Conviction Mantras Mantra (Level 22) |
[e] Cooldown: 15 seconds Recite a Mantra that causes all enemies within 20 yards of you to take 20% additional damage. Lasts 120 seconds. Additional damage is doubled in the first 3 seconds. This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time. |
Passive Skills
Passive skills replaced Traits during late game development in 2011. Many Traits were simply changed to passive skills, but some are all new. See the Monk traits page for a full list of those passives.
Skill | Unlocked | Description |
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{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 16 | {{{desc}}} |
{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] See: Mantras |
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{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 27 | {{{desc}}} |
{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 30 | {{{desc}}} |
{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 35 | {{{desc}}} |
{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 40 | {{{desc}}} |
{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 45 | {{{desc}}} |
{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] See: Spirit Generators |
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{{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 58 | {{{desc}}} |
Skill Distribution
A player-made chart showing when the Monk gains access to skills, passives, and rune effects.
Development
Removed Skills
The following skills were removed or renamed prior to the July 2011 Press Event:
- Hands of Lightning - Renamed to Fists of Thunder.
- Long Reach
- Circle of Wrath
- Holy Aura
- Dominate Aura
- Retribution Aura
- Resist Aura
Changed/Removed during the beta test period:
- Beacon of Ytar - Replaced with Combination Strike.
Impenetrable Defense, Radiant Visage, and Force Without Thought were removed from the Monk's skill listing between Blizzcon 2009 and Blizzcon 2010.
- See the Monk skill archive for a full listing of skill changes over time.
References
- Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion
- Monk gameplay report
- BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on report
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- HardRock's Monk Passive Skills -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
(X) = the level at which the skill becomes unlocked. |
Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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Level 5: Level 10: |
Level 15: |
Level 15: Level 20: |
Level 25: Level 30: |
Diablo III Other Classes | Diablo II Classes | Diablo I Classes [e] | ||||
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Archetypes: |
Archetype sub-types: |
Other classes: |
Diablo II: |
Fan-made Classes | Fan-made Skills [e] | ||||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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