Difference between revisions of "Sweeping Wind"

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Sweeping Wind is a Tier 6 skill which requires a clvl of 20. This is a combo skill.
The Monk sweeps his weapon with great force, hitting multiple enemies.

Background

Diablo III Skill [e]
Sweeping Wind Active, 5 ranks
Used by:	Monk
Skill Description:
The Monk breaks wind to damage multiple enemies.
Skill Details:
Type:	Damage/AoE
Quantity:	None
Effect:	Multi Target
School:	Physical
None cost:	None
Cast time:	Instant
Duration:	Unknown
Cooldown:	1.5 sec
Synergies:	None
Requires:	N/A
Prereq of:	N/A

Falling back on years of vigorous training, the Monk sweeps his weapon quickly around himself, damaging multiple enemies at a time.

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 tree.

Skill Rank Table

Rank 1: 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.

Synergies

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)
Precision  :Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.
Intimidation  :Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.
Cruelty  :Increases chance of critical strikes.
Weak Spot  :Increases critical strike damage.
Rapid Strikes  :Increases attack speed.
Frenzied attacks:Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.

Skill Rune Effects

• None known.

Development

This skill was first shown at BlizzCon 2010.

Media

You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:

• Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures
• Sweeping Wind-specific gallery contents