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Way of the Hundred Fists is a Primary Monk skill unlocked at Level 15. The Monk attacks his enemies with a flurry of blows.

Background[edit | edit source]

Way of the Hundred Fists in action.

As part of a Monk's training he strives to become more than just a fighter, focusing his mental energies to enhance combat speed.

Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

The following is a very quick summary. See the Way of the Hundred Fists rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Hands of Lightning">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Blazing Fists">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Fists of Fury">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Assimilation">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Windforce Flurry">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

The Monk dashes towards his target.

During the beta, all the skills previously known as combos were simplified down so much that only three of them (Fists of Thunder, Deadly Reach, and Crippling Wave) still contain any semblance of combo functionality. These three skills now provide simply an additional effect on every third strike, while the others (Way of the Hundred Fists, Exploding Palm, and Sweeping Wind) now have a single function on every strike. Combos previously consisted of: the normal spell attack on the first strike; a stronger attack on the second; and on the third, an even stronger attack coupled with an additional effect.

Video[edit | edit source]

A video of Way of the Hundred Fists (as a combo) can be seen below, courtesy of the Diablo.IncGamers.com You Tube channel.

Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Monk passives provide a benefit to Way of the Hundred Fists, runed or not:

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill> <skill class="Monk">Combination Strike</skill>

Development[edit | edit source]

Way of the Hundred Fists was first shown at BlizzCon 2009 as one of the originals when the Monk was unveiled. Flux was able to try it out:[1]

This one was a blast to use, and was about the most fun Monk skill. It’s just straight out of an action movie, or some game like Tekken 3. The Monk does a short dash to the first punch, throws a flurry of blows for the second stage, and then blasts an explosive, AoE attack. It’s an excellent crowd killer, and when used on a monster marked with the Explosive Palm 3rd stage, it’s almost certain to clear the room.

This skill was one of the Monk's starting skills in the BlizzCon 2010 gameplay demo. Flux described it again:[2]

It was unnecessary, as well as Hands of Lightning was doing, but I wanted to compare the two. I hadn’t really noticed the skill levels at that point, and soon regretted my choice, since rank one Hundred Fists wasn’t nearly as effective as rank five HoL. Hundred Fists was more fun and flashier, with the Superman dashing first punch, and the ability to hit multiple enemies at once, but with just one point the damage was considerably lower than Hands of Lightning.

Beta[edit | edit source]

Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Way of the Hundred Fists became a level 21 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Way of the Hundred Fists was classified as a Techniques skill and moved to level 27. For beta Patch 14, it was re-classified as a Primary skill, dropped to level 15, and buffed a bit.

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

See the Monk skill archive for more details on previous versions of Way of the Hundred Fists and other Monk skills.

Also, see the combos page for additional information on how this and other combo spells used to work.

Media[edit | edit source]

Way of the Hundred Fists can be seen in action on video here:

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:

There will be blood.
Dashing to the first hit.

References[edit | edit source]

BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion
BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report
Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
Silva's Monk Runestone Effects — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
Monk Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site

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-'''Way of the Hundred Fists''' is a Tier 4 [[skill]] which requires a [[clvl]] of 10. This is a [[combo]] skill.<br>
+[[File:IconWayHundredFists.png|left]]
-Enhance the combat speed of the Monk significantly, and pound your enemies with your fist.
+'''Way of the Hundred Fists''' is a Primary [[Monk skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 15. The Monk attacks his enemies with a flurry of blows.
+<br><br><br>__TOC__
+==Background==
+[[File:Monk_-_Way_of_a_hundred_fists.jpg|thumb|200px|Way of the Hundred Fists in action.]]
+As part of a Monk's training he strives to become more than just a fighter, focusing his mental energies to enhance combat speed.
-==Background==
+==Skill Rune Effects==
-{{Skillbox
+The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Way of the Hundred Fists rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
-|game= Diablo III
-|portrait= Monk_-_Way_of_a_hundred_fists.jpg
-<!-- |portrait-width= 150-->
-|active= Active
-<!-- |name= -->
-|ranks= 5
-|user= Monk
-|tree= Tier 4
-|description= A fast series of attacks strikes enemies in front of you.
-|type= Damage
-<!-- |quantity= -->
-|effect= Self
-|school= Physical
-|resource= None
-|cost= None
-|cast-time= Instant
-|duration= Unknown
-|cooldown= 1.5 sec
-|synergies= None
-}}
-As part of a Monk's training they strive to become more than just a fighter, focusing their mental energies to enhance combat speed.
+{{skill description header}}
+<skill class="Monk">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Hands of Lightning">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Blazing Fists">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Fists of Fury">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Assimilation">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>
+<skill class="Monk" rune="Windforce Flurry">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>
 ==Skill Design==
-This one was a blast to use, and was about the most fun Monk skill. It's just straight out of an action movie, or some game like Tekken 3. The Monk does a short dash to the first punch, throws a flurry of blows for the second stage, and then blasts an explosive, AoE attack.  It's an excellent crowd killer, and when used on a monster marked with the Explosive Palm 3rd stage, it's almost certain to clear the room. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]
+[[File:Monk-100-hands01.jpg|thumb|350px|The Monk dashes towards his target.]]
+{{Combo history notes}}
+===Video===
+A video of Way of the Hundred Fists (as a combo) can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the Diablo.IncGamers.com You Tube channel].
+<youtube>upitIgNVV3Y</youtube>
-==Skill Rank Table==
+==Synergies==
-'''Rank:''' 1/5
+The following [[Monk passives]] provide a benefit to Way of the Hundred Fists, runed or not:
-* '''First hit:''' A short range dashing attack that deals 100% weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
+{{skill description header}}
-* '''Second hit:''' Attack rapidly 6 times for 8% of weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
+<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill>
-* '''Third hit:''' Attack all enemies near the monk for 85% of weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
+<skill class="Monk">Combination Strike</skill>
-'''Rank:''' 2/5
+==Development==
-* '''First hit:''' A short range dashing attack that deals 108% weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
+'''Way of the Hundred Fists''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. [[Flux]] was able to try it out:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]
-* '''Second hit:''' Attack rapidly 7 times for 8% of weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
-* '''Third hit:''' Attack all enemies near the monk for 85% of weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
-'''Rank: 3/5'''
+<blockquote>''This one was a blast to use, and was about the most fun Monk skill. It’s just straight out of an action movie, or some game like Tekken 3. The Monk does a short dash to the first punch, throws a flurry of blows for the second stage, and then blasts an explosive, AoE attack.  It’s an excellent crowd killer, and when used on a monster marked with the Explosive Palm 3rd stage, it’s almost certain to clear the room.</blockquote>
-* '''First hit:''' A short range dashing attack that deals 116% weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
-* '''Second hit:''' Attack rapidly 8 times for 8% of weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
-* '''Third hit:''' Attack all enemies near the monk for 90% of weapon damage. Grants X [[spirit]] points.
-==Synergies==
+This skill was one of the Monk's starting skills in the [[BlizzCon 2010]] gameplay demo. [[Flux]] described it again:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/]
-Various [[Monk traits]] augument this skill.(Since most Monk skills depend on base weapon damage and probably attack speed, traits which enhance those, and not the skill specifically, are also listed here)<br>
-* [[Precision]]       :Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.<br>
-* [[Intimidation]]    :Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.<br>
-* [[Cruelty]]         :Increases chance of critical strikes.<br>
-* [[Weak Spot]]       :Increases critical strike damage.<br>
-* [[Rapid Strikes]]   :Increases attack speed.<br>
-* [[Frenzied Attacks]]:Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.<br>
-==Synergies==
+<blockquote>''It was unnecessary, as well as Hands of Lightning was doing, but I wanted to compare the two. I hadn’t really noticed the skill levels at that point, and soon regretted my choice, since rank one Hundred Fists wasn’t nearly as effective as rank five HoL.  Hundred Fists was more fun and flashier, with the Superman dashing first punch, and the ability to hit multiple enemies at once, but with just one point the damage was considerably lower than Hands of Lightning.</blockquote>
-* None known.
+===Beta===
+Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Way of the Hundred Fists became a level 21 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Way of the Hundred Fists was classified as a Techniques skill and moved to level 27. For [[beta Patch 14]], it was re-classified as a Primary skill, dropped to level 15, and [[buff]]ed a bit.
-==Runestone Effects==
-[[File:Monk-100-hands01.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Monk dashes towards his first target.]]
-None are yet known. It's easy to envision the [[Crimson rune]] adding damage, and the [[Golden rune]] increasing [[Spirit]] generated, but it's unclear what the [[Indigo]], [[Alabaster]], or [[Obsidian]] runes will do.
+===Previous Versions===
+See the [[Monk skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Way of the Hundred Fists and other Monk skills.
-==Development==
+Also, see the [[combos]] page for additional information on how this and other combo spells used to work.
-This skill was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled.
 ==Media==
-You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
+Way of the Hundred Fists can be seen in action on video here:
-* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
+* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2009]]
-* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Way+of+the+Hundred+Fists Way of the Hundred Fists-specific gallery contents]
+* [[Skill Animations Videos#Monk Video|Video: August 2011 Monk Skill Animations]]
+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=Way+of+Hundred+Fists&cat=all '''Way of the Hundred Fists''' specific gallery contents]
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 </gallery>
+<!--
+==Trivia==
+''Hide this section unless there really is some trivia about the skill. Add the skill to the [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Eggs]] category as well if the article contains Easter Egg information.''
+-->
 ==References==
-[http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree stats and discussion]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ BlizzCon 2010 Monk Hands-on Report]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
-[[category:combo skills]]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8008273#post8008273 Silva's Monk Runestone Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
+* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/monk/active/ Monk Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
+{{Skill navbox Diablo III|Monk|primary}}
-{{Skill_navbox|monk_skills}}
+[[category:Active skills]]
+[[category:Monk skills]]
+[[category:Monk active skills]]

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