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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.

Active Skills[edit | edit source]

Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, skill rune information, blue quotes, and much more.

Primary[edit | edit source]

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Fists of Thunder</skill> <skill class="Monk">Deadly Reach</skill> <skill class="Monk">Crippling Wave</skill> <skill class="Monk">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>

Secondary[edit | edit source]

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Lashing Tail Kick</skill> <skill class="Monk">Tempest Rush</skill> <skill class="Monk">Wave of Light</skill>

Defensive[edit | edit source]

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Blinding Flash</skill> <skill class="Monk">Breath of Heaven</skill> <skill class="Monk">Serenity</skill> <skill class="Monk">Inner Sanctuary</skill>

Techniques[edit | edit source]

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Dashing Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk">Exploding Palm</skill> <skill class="Monk">Sweeping Wind</skill>

Focus[edit | edit source]

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Cyclone Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk">Seven Sided Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk">Mystic Ally</skill>

Mantras[edit | edit source]

Name	Level	Description

<skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Evasion</skill> <skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Retribution</skill> <skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Healing</skill> <skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Conviction</skill>

Passive Skills[edit | edit source]

Passive skills do not need activating. The player can choose up to three Passives and they each become available at different characters levels which is indicated in the 'level' column.

Name	Level	Description

<skill class="Monk">Fleet Footed</skill> <skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill> <skill class="Monk">Exalted Soul</skill> <skill class="Monk">Transcendence</skill> <skill class="Monk">Chant of Resonance</skill> <skill class="Monk">Seize the Initiative</skill> <skill class="Monk">The Guardian's Path</skill> <skill class="Monk">Sixth Sense</skill> <skill class="Monk">Pacifism</skill> <skill class="Monk">Beacon of Ytar</skill> <skill class="Monk">Guiding Light</skill> <skill class="Monk">One With Everything</skill> <skill class="Monk">Combination Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk">Near Death Experience</skill>

Skill Distribution[edit | edit source]

A player-made chart showing when the Monk gains access to skills, passives, and rune effects.

Monk skill progression. Stats as of May 5, 2012.

Development[edit | edit source]

Removed Skills[edit | edit source]

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.

Monk Builds[edit | edit source]

Inferno Act 1 Monk Solo Build[edit | edit source]

Inferno Act 2 Monk Tank Build[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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
Monk builds with video guides and gameplay footage

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-[[Image:Skill-tree-blizzcon09-monk-muldric.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Old style Monk skill tree, circa
+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.
-Blizzcon 2009. Art by [http://forums.diii.net/showthread.php?t=739038 Muldric].]]
-This page lists all known '''[[Monk]] skills''', sorted by skill tree. Follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports and screenshots.
 '''Useful skill links:'''
 * [[Skill]]s - General skill design and mechanics.
-* [[Monk Traits]] - Diablo III's version of [[Passive skills]].
+** [[Skill rune]]s - The huge skill customization and improvement system.
-* [[Combos|Monk Combo Skills]] -- The class specialty; mix and match three hits in a row for big bonuses.
+* [[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 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.
-* [[Runestones]] - The way to massive skill customization/modification.
+* [[Monk traits]] - Passive skills in Diablo III were called [[traits]] for a while before reverting back.
-* [[Signature skill]]s - Skills that define characters.
-* [[Active skill]]s - Skills where effects are activated by the player.
-* [[Passive skill]]s - Skills where effects are activated automatically, by the computer or by special events.
-==Tier One Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 2. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Hands of Lightning===
+==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.
-[[Hands of Lightning]]<br>
+===Primary===
-Combo skill<br>
+{{Skill description header}}
-One of two low-level [[combo]] skills available to the Monk, this punching attack lands three not-very quick hits, dealing increasing amounts of lightning damage with each attack.
+<skill class="Monk">Fists of Thunder</skill>
-* '''Description:''' Unleashes a series of increasingly powerful lightning infused punches that deal X% weapon damage as lightning damage, and has a higher chance than normal to interrupt enemy attacks.
+<skill class="Monk">Deadly Reach</skill>
-[[File:Lightning-fists-sequence1.jpg|center|thumb|700px|Hands of Lightning sequence.]]
+<skill class="Monk">Crippling Wave</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Way of the Hundred Fists</skill>
-===Lashing Tail Kick===
+===Secondary===
-[[Lashing Tail Kick]]<br>
+{{Skill description header}}
-Spirit Skill<br>
+<skill class="Monk">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>
-A roundhouse kick that knocks back enemies.
+<skill class="Monk">Tempest Rush</skill>
-'''Description:'''  The Monk unleashes a deadly roundhouse kick, causing knockback and dealing X-X physical damage.
+<skill class="Monk">Wave of Light</skill>
-===Long Reach===
+===Defensive===
-[[Long Reach]]<br>
+{{Skill description header}}
-Combo Skill<br>
+<skill class="Monk">Blinding Flash</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Breath of Heaven</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Serenity</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Inner Sanctuary</skill>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk projects lines of pure force that allow him to hit several enemies a short distance away. Deals X% of weapon damage.
+===Techniques===
+{{Skill description header}}
+<skill class="Monk">Dashing Strike</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Exploding Palm</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Sweeping Wind</skill>
-==Tier Two Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 3. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Circle of Wrath===
+===Focus===
+{{Skill description header}}
+<skill class="Monk">Cyclone Strike</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Seven Sided Strike</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Mystic Ally</skill>
-[[Circle of Wrath]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-A nova-like blast of energy deals huge damage and heals the Monk as well. Testing with this one at Blizzcon 2010 found it hugely-overpowered at low levels, even without [[runestones]] yet activated for the Monk.
-* '''Description:''' Creates a blast of holy energy that heals the Monk and nearby allies for X-X health and damages enemies for X-X holy damage.
+===Mantras===
+{{Skill description header}}
+<skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Evasion</skill>
+<skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Retribution</skill>
+<skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Healing</skill>
+<skill subcat="Mantras" class="Monk">Mantra of Conviction</skill>
-===Lethal Decoy===
-[[Lethal Decoy]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk creates an illusion of himself composed of pure holy energy. This illusion attracts enemies to it, and then it explodes dealing X-X holy damage.
+==Passive Skills==
+Passive skills do not need activating.  The player can choose up to three Passives and they each become available at different characters levels which is indicated in the 'level' column.
-===Serenity===
-[[Serenity]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk creates a shield that protects him from all incoming damage. Lasts X seconds.
+{{Skill description header}}
+<skill class="Monk">Fleet Footed</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Exalted Soul</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Transcendence</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Chant of Resonance</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Seize the Initiative</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">The Guardian's Path</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Sixth Sense</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Pacifism</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Beacon of Ytar</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Guiding Light</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">One With Everything</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Combination Strike</skill>
+<skill class="Monk">Near Death Experience</skill>
-==Tier Three Skills==
+==Skill Distribution==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 6. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
+A player-made chart showing when the Monk gains access to skills, passives, and rune effects.
-===Blinding Flash===
+[[File:Char-prog-monk.png|center|frame|Monk skill progression. Stats as of May 5, 2012.]]
-[[Blinding Flash]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' 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.
-===Crippling Wave===
+==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]]
-[[Crippling Wave]]<br>
-A debuff [[combo]], this one slows enemies, while dealing fairly minor damage. Best mixed in for the first or second hit with another more impactful combo.
-* '''Description:''' A series of large sweeping attacks that debilitate enemies and cause X% weapon damage.
+Changed/Removed during the [[beta test]] period:
-** First Hit: Enemies are dazed, reducing movement speed by X% for X seconds.
+* [[Beacon of Ytar]] - Replaced with [[Combination Strike]].
-** Second and Third Hit: Refreshes the duration of the daze effect.
-===Holy Aura===
+[[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.
-[[Holy Aura]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-This healing aura regenerates hit points for the Monk and his nearby party members.
-* '''Description:''' Bestows the Monk and nearby allies with a holy aura that increases health regeneration by X health per second.
-** When activated, temporarily boosts health regeneration to X health per second for X seconds.
-==Tier Four Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 10. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Dashing Strike===
-[[Dashing Strike]]<br>
-Combo Skill<br>
-A fast moving, charge-like attack, more useful for the movement than the damage dealt.
-* '''Description:''' The Monk dashes quickly at the targeted enemy or location, dealing X% weapon damage plus X-X physical damage.
-===Dominate Aura===
-[[Dominate Aura]]<br>
-A damage-boosting aura. Spirit Skill.<br>
-* '''Description:''' Creates an aura that causes all nearby enemies to take X% additional damage.
-===Way of the Hundred Fists===
-[[Way of the Hundred Fists]]<br>
-Combo Skill<br>
-One of the most popular [[combo]] skills, this attack lands a crushing series of body shots on the enemy. It was shown in modified form in the [[Monk cinematic]]; used to pulverize the ribs of a [[Morlu Caster]].
-* '''Description:''' A series of punches strike enemies in front of the Monk that cause X% weapon damage.
-==Tier Five Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 14. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Exploding Palm===
-[[Exploding Palm]]<br>
-Combo Skill<br>
-This skill became an instant legend when the Monk debuted at Blizzcon 2009. It's a [[combo]] skill that deals two light damage hits, before the third booby traps the target with a beating heart visible above their head. If a monster dies with the heart still there, they explode in a supernova of blood, dealing substantial [[AoE]] damage to all nearby enemies.
-* '''Description:''' A series of lethal strikes target enemy nerve clusters that sets up a deadly chain reaction within the target. Deals X% weapon damage.
-** Third Hit: Target bleeds for X physical damage over X seconds. If the target dies it explodes dealing X-X% of maximum health in physical damage to all enemies nearby.
-===Inner Sanctuary===
-[[Inner Sanctuary]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-A defensive skill that creates a small protected circle around the Monk into which no monster can enter. Spells and ranged attacks will still strike the Monk though.
-* '''Description:''' Creates a protected region on the ground for X seconds that cannot be passed through.
-==Tier Six Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 20. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Breath of Heaven===
-[[Breath of Heaven]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-A curing, cleansing spell that removes debuffs from the Monk and his party.
-* '''Description:''' The Monk banishes any harmful effects from himself and his allies, including stun, slowing, and effects that reduce defensive or offensive abilities.
-===Retribution Aura===
-[[Retribution Aura]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-An [[aura]] that reflects damage back at the monsters.
-* '''Description:''' Creates an aura that reflects damage back at enemies, dealing holy damage equal to X% of the damage inflicted. When activated, this ability will damage all nearby enemies for X-X holy damage over X seconds.
-===Sweeping Wind===
-[[Sweeping Wind]]<br>
-Combo skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk sweeps his weapon in a circle, forming a barrier of force that deals X% weapon damage to every enemy hit. Can hit enemies multiple times.
-==Tier Seven Skills==
-All abilities in this tier are unlocked at Clvl 26. Click to the individual skill pages for more details and screenshots of these skills.
-===Resist Aura===
-[[Resist Aura]]<br>
-Spirit Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk creates an aura that protects him and his allies, increasing all resistances by X points. For the first X seconds after this aura is activated, all resistances are increased by an additional X points.
-===Seven Sided Strike===
-[[Seven Sided Strike]]<br>
+==Monk Builds==
-Spirit Skill<br>
+===Inferno Act 1 Monk Solo Build===
-A very powerful attack, when used in Blizzcon 2009 this skill allowed the Monk to teleport to an enemy, to strike it or other nearby enemies five times, and all without ever being hit in return. It was expected to be [[nerfed]], and has not been seen in action since.
+<youtube>fmwA6NtIihg</youtube>
-* '''Description:''' Unleashes a fury of attacks striking nearby enemies X times for X% weapon damage for each hit.
+===Inferno Act 2 Monk Tank Build===
+<youtube>HWjKdPNk98w</youtube>
-===Wave of Light===
-[[Wave of Light]]<br>
-[[Spirit]] Skill<br>
-* '''Description:''' The Monk summons a rolling wave of holy fire that scorches everything in its path, dealing X holy damage.
-==Removed Skills==
-[[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==
-* [http://www.diii.net/blog/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/ Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783417 Monk gameplay report]
+* [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
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8009022#post8009022 HardRock's Monk Passive Skills] -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
+* [http://www.thehealthygamer.com/category/diablo-3-monk-builds/ Monk builds with video guides and gameplay footage]
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