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[[Blinding Flash]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 1.<br>
 
[[Blinding Flash]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 1.<br>
Spirit Skill<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''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.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|50}} Spirit
** '''Rank One:''' Blinds enemies for 3-4 seconds, 20% reduced chance to hit.
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* Create a flash of light that blinds all enemies within {{c_lime|20}} yards for {{c_lime|5}} seconds. Blinded enemies have a {{c_lime|30%}} chance to miss with attacks and will not attack unless they are attacked first.
** '''Rank Two:''' Blinds enemies for 3-5 seconds, 25% reduced chance to hit.
 
  
  
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[[Fists of Thunder]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 1.<br>
 
[[Fists of Thunder]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 1.<br>
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.
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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.<br>
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Spirit Generator skill.<br>
 
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* '''[[Combo]] skill:''' Generates {{c_lime|6}} [[Spirit]] per attack.
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* Generate {{c_lime|6}} Spirit per attack
* '''Description:''' Deal a series of extremely fast punches that deal {{c_lime|100%}} weapon damage as Lightning damage. Each strike has a {{c_lime|15%}} chance to interrupt enemy attacks.
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* Deal a series of extremely fast punches that deal {{c_lime|100%}} weapon damage as Lightning damage. Each strike has a {{c_lime|15%}} chance to interrupt enemy attacks.
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===Breath of Heaven===
 
===Breath of Heaven===
 
[[File:IconBreathofHeaven.jpg|left]]
 
[[File:IconBreathofHeaven.jpg|left]]
 
[[Breath of Heaven]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 2.<br>
 
[[Breath of Heaven]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 2.<br>
A curing, cleansing spell that removes debuffs from the Monk and his party.
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A spell that heals the Monk and his party.<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' The Monk banishes any harmful effects from himself and his allies, including stun, slowing, and effects that reduce defensive or offensive abilities.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|75}} Spirit
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* A blast of holy energy heals you and all allies within {{c_lime|12}} yards for {{c_lime|X - X}} Life.
  
  
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[[Lashing Tail Kick]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 3.<br>
 
[[Lashing Tail Kick]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 3.<br>
A roundhouse kick that knocks back enemies.
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A roundhouse kick that knocks back enemies.<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:'''  The Monk unleashes a deadly roundhouse kick, causing knockback and dealing X-X physical damage.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|25}} Spirit
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* Unleash a deadly roundhouse kick, knocking enemies back and dealing {{c_lime|130%}} weapon damage.
  
  
===Mantra of Healing===
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===Mantra of Evasion===
[[File:IconMantraofHealing.jpg|left]]
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[[File:IconMantraofEvasion.jpg|left]]
[[Mantra of Healing]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 4.<br>
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[[Mantra of Evasion]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 4.<br>
No description is available.
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Mantra skill<br>
 
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* Cooldown: {{c_lime|30}} seconds
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* Recite a Mantra that grants you and all allies within {{c_lime|40}} yards a {{c_lime|30%}} chance to dodge attacks. Lasts 120 seconds.
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* This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.
  
  
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[[File:IconDeadlyReach.jpg|left]]
 
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[[Deadly Reach]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 5.<br>
 
[[Deadly Reach]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 5.<br>
No description is available.
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Spirit Generator skill<br>
 
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* Generate: {{c_lime|6}} Spirit per attack<br>
 
* Generate: {{c_lime|6}} Spirit per attack<br>
* Projects lines of pure force over a short distance for {{c_lime|125%}} weapon damage.
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* Project lines of pure force over a short distance for {{c_lime|125%}} weapon damage.
  
 
===Dashing Strike===
 
===Dashing Strike===
 
[[File:IconDashingStrike.jpg|left]]
 
[[File:IconDashingStrike.jpg|left]]
 
[[Dashing Strike]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 6.<br>
 
[[Dashing Strike]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 6.<br>
A fast moving, charge-like attack, more useful for the movement than the damage dealt.
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A fast moving, charge-like attack, more useful for the movement than the damage dealt.<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' The Monk dashes quickly at the targeted enemy or location, dealing X% weapon damage plus X-X physical damage.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|10}} Spirit
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* Dash quickly at the targeted enemy or location dealing {{c_lime|50%}} weapon damage.
  
  
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[[File:IconLethalDecoy.jpg|left]]
 
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[[Lethal Decoy]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 7.<br>
 
[[Lethal Decoy]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 7.<br>
Spirit Skill<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''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.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|75}} Spirit
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* Create an illusion of pure holy energy that attracts enemies to itself and explodes after {{c_lime|5}} seconds for {{c_lime|X - X}} Holy damage.
  
  
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[[File:IconCripplingWave.jpg|left]]
 
[[File:IconCripplingWave.jpg|left]]
 
[[Crippling Wave]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 8.<br>
 
[[Crippling Wave]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 8.<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.
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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.<br>
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Spirit Generator skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' A series of large sweeping attacks that debilitate enemies and cause X% weapon damage.
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* Generate: {{c_lime|6}} Spirit per attack
** First Hit: Enemies are dazed, reducing movement speed by X% for X seconds.
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* A series of large sweeping attacks that causes {{c_lime|100%}} weapon damage to all enemies in front of you. Crippling Wave attacks daze enemies, slowing movement by {{c_lime|50%}} for {{c_lime|1.5}} seconds.
** Second and Third Hit: Refreshes the duration of the daze effect.
 
  
  
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[[File:IconMantraofRetribution.jpg|left]]
 
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[[Mantra of Retribution]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 9.<br>
 
[[Mantra of Retribution]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 9.<br>
No description is available, but this skill is most likely [[Retribution Aura]] with a new name.
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This skill was previously called [[Retribution Aura]].<br>
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Mantra skill<br>
 
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* Cooldown: {{c_lime|30}} seconds
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* Recite a Mantra that causes you and all allies within {{c_lime|40}} yards to reflect melee damage back at enemies, dealing Holy damage equal to {{c_lime|30%}} of the damage sustained. Lasts 120 seconds.
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* This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.
  
  
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[[Inner Sanctuary]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 11.<br>
 
[[Inner Sanctuary]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 11.<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.
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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.<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' Creates a protected region on the ground for X seconds that cannot be passed through.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|80}} Spirit
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* Create a circle of protection on the ground for {{c_lime|8}} seconds that cannot be passed by enemies.
  
  
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[[File:IconExplodingPalm.jpg|left]]
 
[[File:IconExplodingPalm.jpg|left]]
 
[[Exploding Palm]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 12.<br>
 
[[Exploding Palm]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 12.<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.  
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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.<br>
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Spirit Generator skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' A series of lethal strikes target enemy nerve clusters that sets up a deadly chain reaction within the target. Deals X% weapon damage.
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* Generate: {{c_lime|6}} Spirit per attack
** 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.
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* The first two strikes in the attack deal {{c_lime|100%}} weapon damage. The third strike causes the target to bleed for {{c_lime|65%}} of weapon damage per second for {{c_lime|3}} seconds. If the target dies while bleeding, it explodes, dealing {{c_lime|40%}} of the target's maximum Life as physical damage to all other enemies nearby.
  
  
===Mantra of Evasion===
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===Mantra of Healing===
[[File:IconMantraofEvasion.jpg|left]]
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[[File:IconMantraofHealing.jpg|left]]
[[Mantra of Evasion]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 14.<br>
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[[Mantra of Healing]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 14.<br>
No description is available.
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Mantra skill<br>
 
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* Cooldown: {{c_lime|30}} seconds
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* Recite a Mantra that causes you and all allies within {{c_lime|40}} yards to gain increased Life regeneration by {{c_lime|X}} Life per second. Lasts 120 seconds.
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* This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.
  
  
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[[Tempest Rush]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 16.<br>
 
[[Tempest Rush]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 16.<br>
No description is available.
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* Cost: {{c_lime|3}} Spirit plus an additional {{c_lime|12}} Spirit per second.
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* Run directly through your enemies knocking them back and hobbling them, slowing their movement by {{c_lime|40%}} for {{c_lime|3}} seconds. Also deals {{c_lime|75%}} of weapon damage per second while running.
  
  
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[[File:IconSweepingWind.jpg|left]]
 
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[[Sweeping Wind]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 17.<br>
 
[[Sweeping Wind]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 17.<br>
Combo skill<br>
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Spirit Generator skill<br>
 
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* '''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.
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* Generate: {{c_lime|6}} Spirit per attack
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* Strike a target for {{c_lime|100%}} weapon damage. Every third hit creates a vortex of air that surrounds you. The vortex of air lasts {{c_lime|5}} seconds and deals {{c_lime|20%}} weapon damage per second to all enemies within {{c_lime|10}} yards. This vortex effect can stack up to {{c_lime|3}} times for a total of {{c_lime|60%}} weapon damage per second to nearby enemies.
  
  
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[[File:IconSerenity.jpg|left]]
 
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[[Serenity]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 18.<br>
 
[[Serenity]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 18.<br>
Spirit Skill<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' The Monk creates a shield that protects him from all incoming damage. Lasts X seconds.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|35}} Spirit
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* You are enveloped in a protective shield that intercepts all incoming damage for {{c_lime|3.0}} seconds and grants immunity to all control impairing effects.
  
  
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[[File:IconWayoftheHudredFists.jpg|left]]
 
[[File:IconWayoftheHudredFists.jpg|left]]
 
[[Way of the Hundred Fists]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 21.<br>
 
[[Way of the Hundred Fists]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 21.<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 [[Cinematic:Monk|Monk cinematic]]; used to pulverize the ribs of a [[Morlu Caster]].
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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 [[Cinematic:Monk|Monk cinematic]]; used to pulverize the ribs of a [[Morlu Caster]].<br>
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Spirit Generator skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' A series of punches strike enemies in front of the Monk that cause X% weapon damage.
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* Generate: {{c_lime|6}} Spirit per attack
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* A rapid series of punches strikes enemies for {{c_lime|135%}} weapon damage.
  
  
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[[File:IconMantraofConviction.jpg|left]]
 
[[File:IconMantraofConviction.jpg|left]]
 
[[Mantra of Conviction]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 22.<br>
 
[[Mantra of Conviction]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 22.<br>
No description is available.
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Mantra skill<br>
 
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* Cooldown: {{c_lime|30}} seconds
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* Recite a Mantra that causes all enemies within {{c_lime|20}} yards of you to take {{c_lime|25%}} additional damage. Lasts 120 seconds.
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* This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.
  
  
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[[Seven Sided Strike]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 24.<br>
 
[[Seven Sided Strike]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 24.<br>
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.
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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.<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' Unleashes a fury of attacks striking nearby enemies X times for X% weapon damage for each hit.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|50}} Spirit
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* Cooldown: {{c_lime|60}} seconds
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* Dash rapidly between many nearby enemies {{c_lime|7}} times striking for {{c_lime|130%}} weapon damage with every hit.
  
  
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[[File:IconMysticAlly.jpg|left]]
 
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[[Mystic Ally]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 27.<br>
 
[[Mystic Ally]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 27.<br>
No description is available.
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* Cost: {{c_lime|50}} Spirit
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* Summon an elemental ally capable of engaging enemies in combat until it is destroyed. The ally deals {{c_lime|X - X}} physical damage per swing.
  
  
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[[File:IconWaveofLight.jpg|left]]
 
[[File:IconWaveofLight.jpg|left]]
 
[[Wave of Light]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 29.<br>
 
[[Wave of Light]] is available at [[clvl|level]] 29.<br>
Spirit Skill<br>
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Spirit Spender skill<br>
 
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* '''Description:''' The Monk summons a rolling wave of holy fire that scorches everything in its path, dealing X holy damage.
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* Cost: {{c_lime|50}} Spirit
 
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* Cooldown: {{c_lime|30}} seconds
 
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* Focuses the power of Light to smite all enemies in front of you for {{c_lime|X - X}} Holy damage followed by an additional {{c_lime|X - X}} Holy damage to all enemies in a line.
  
 
==Passive Skills==
 
==Passive Skills==

Revision as of 01:38, 11 September 2011

Old style Monk skill tree, circa Blizzcon 2009. Art by Muldric.

This page lists all Monk skills, as of August 2011. 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.
    • Active skills - Skills where effects are activated by the player.
    • Passive skills - Skills where effects are activated automatically, by the computer or by special events.
    • Signature skills - Skills that define characters.
    • Monk Combo Skills - The class specialty; mix and match three hits in a row for big bonuses.
    • Monk Auras - Skills that provide buffs to party members and/or debuffs to enemies.
  • Spirit - The Monk's energy resource.
  • Runestones - The way to massive skill customization/modification.
  • 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

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

Blinding Flash

IconBlindingFlash.jpg

Blinding Flash is available at level 1.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 50 Spirit
  • Create a flash of light that blinds all enemies within 20 yards for 5 seconds. Blinded enemies have a 30% chance to miss with attacks and will not attack unless they are attacked first.


Fists of Thunder

IconFistofThunder.jpg

Fists of Thunder is available at level 1.
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.
Spirit Generator skill.

  • Generate 6 Spirit per attack
  • Deal a series of extremely fast punches that deal 100% weapon damage as Lightning damage. Each strike has a 15% chance to interrupt enemy attacks.


Breath of Heaven

IconBreathofHeaven.jpg

Breath of Heaven is available at level 2.
A spell that heals the Monk and his party.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 75 Spirit
  • A blast of holy energy heals you and all allies within 12 yards for X - X Life.


Lashing Tail Kick

IconLashingTailKick.jpg

Lashing Tail Kick is available at level 3.
A roundhouse kick that knocks back enemies.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 25 Spirit
  • Unleash a deadly roundhouse kick, knocking enemies back and dealing 130% weapon damage.


Mantra of Evasion

IconMantraofEvasion.jpg

Mantra of Evasion is available at level 4.
Mantra skill

  • Cooldown: 30 seconds
  • Recite a Mantra that grants you and all allies within 40 yards a 30% chance to dodge attacks. Lasts 120 seconds.
  • This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.


Deadly Reach

IconDeadlyReach.jpg

Deadly Reach is available at level 5.
Spirit Generator skill

  • Generate: 6 Spirit per attack
  • Project lines of pure force over a short distance for 125% weapon damage.

Dashing Strike

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Dashing Strike is available at level 6.
A fast moving, charge-like attack, more useful for the movement than the damage dealt.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 10 Spirit
  • Dash quickly at the targeted enemy or location dealing 50% weapon damage.


Lethal Decoy

IconLethalDecoy.jpg

Lethal Decoy is available at level 7.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 75 Spirit
  • Create an illusion of pure holy energy that attracts enemies to itself and explodes after 5 seconds for X - X Holy damage.


Crippling Wave

IconCripplingWave.jpg

Crippling Wave is available at level 8.
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.
Spirit Generator skill

  • Generate: 6 Spirit per attack
  • A series of large sweeping attacks that causes 100% weapon damage to all enemies in front of you. Crippling Wave attacks daze enemies, slowing movement by 50% for 1.5 seconds.


Mantra of Retribution

IconMantraofRetribution.jpg

Mantra of Retribution is available at level 9.
This skill was previously called Retribution Aura.
Mantra skill

  • Cooldown: 30 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 30% of the damage sustained. Lasts 120 seconds.
  • This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.


Inner Sanctuary

IconInnerSanctuary.jpg

Inner Sanctuary is available at level 11.
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.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 80 Spirit
  • Create a circle of protection on the ground for 8 seconds that cannot be passed by enemies.


Exploding Palm

IconExplodingPalm.jpg

Exploding Palm is available at level 12.
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.
Spirit Generator skill

  • 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 40% of the target's maximum Life as physical damage to all other enemies nearby.


Mantra of Healing

IconMantraofHealing.jpg

Mantra of Healing is available at level 14.
Mantra skill

  • Cooldown: 30 seconds
  • Recite a Mantra that causes you and all allies within 40 yards to gain increased Life regeneration by X Life per second. Lasts 120 seconds.
  • This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.


Tempest Rush

IconTempestRush.jpg

Tempest Rush is available at level 16.
Spirit Spender skill

  • 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 40% for 3 seconds. Also deals 75% of weapon damage per second while running.


Sweeping Wind

IconSweepingWind.jpg

Sweeping Wind is available at level 17.
Spirit Generator skill

  • 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.


Serenity

IconSerenity.jpg

Serenity is available at level 18.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 35 Spirit
  • You are enveloped in a protective shield that intercepts all incoming damage for 3.0 seconds and grants immunity to all control impairing effects.


Way of the Hundred Fists

IconWayoftheHudredFists.jpg

Way of the Hundred Fists is available at level 21.
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.
Spirit Generator skill

  • Generate: 6 Spirit per attack
  • A rapid series of punches strikes enemies for 135% weapon damage.


Mantra of Conviction

IconMantraofConviction.jpg

Mantra of Conviction is available at level 22.
Mantra skill

  • Cooldown: 30 seconds
  • Recite a Mantra that causes all enemies within 20 yards of you to take 25% additional damage. Lasts 120 seconds.
  • This is a Mantra. You can only have one Mantra active at a time.


Seven Sided Strike

IconSevenSidedStrike.jpg

Seven Sided Strike is available at level 24.
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.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 50 Spirit
  • Cooldown: 60 seconds
  • Dash rapidly between many nearby enemies 7 times striking for 130% weapon damage with every hit.


Mystic Ally

IconMysticAlly.jpg

Mystic Ally is available at level 27.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 50 Spirit
  • Summon an elemental ally capable of engaging enemies in combat until it is destroyed. The ally deals X - X physical damage per swing.


Wave of Light

IconWaveofLight.jpg

Wave of Light is available at level 29.
Spirit Spender skill

  • Cost: 50 Spirit
  • Cooldown: 30 seconds
  • Focuses the power of Light to smite all enemies in front of you for X - X Holy damage followed by an additional X - X Holy damage to all enemies in a line.

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.

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IconResolve.png

Resolve is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 10, which reduces damage inflicted by monsters for a short period of time.




Description

Name Level Description

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


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.

Beta

Resolve was not seen until it showed up in the Diablo III beta as a level 10 passive. Passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, but Resolve stayed where it was.


References


The Guardian's Pass
IconFleetFooted.png

Fleet Footed is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 10, which gives the Monk extra speed.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Fleet Footed</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.

Beta

Fleet Footed was not seen until it showed up in the Diablo III beta as a level 12 passive. When passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Fleet Footed was moved to level 10.


References


IconTrancendence.png

Transcendence is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 16, which gives Life when Spirit points are spent.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Transcendence</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.

Beta

Transcendence was not seen until it showed up in the Diablo III beta as a level 13 passive. When passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Transcendence was moved up to level 16 and nerfed a bit, healing 62.0 Life instead of 118.6 Life.


References


IconChantResonance.png

Chant of Resonance is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 20, which improves the duration of all Mantras and grants them Spirit regeneration.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Chant of Resonance</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.

Beta

Chant of Resonance was not seen until it showed up in the Diablo III beta as a level 15 passive. When passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Chant of Resonance was moved up to level 20.


References


IconSeizeInitiative.png

Seize the Initiative is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 20, which grants more Defense based on the Monk's Attack.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Seize the Initiative</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.

Beta

Seize the Initiative was not seen until it showed up in the Diablo III beta as a level 17 passive. When passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Seize the Initiative was moved up to level 20.


References


IconExaltedSoul.png

Exalted Soul is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 24, which increases maximum Spirit.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Exalted Soul</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system. Exalted Soul was first revealed in the July 2011 Press Event as a level 10 passive.

Beta

When the beta started in September 2011, Exalted Soul was moved to level 19, and later moved to level 18. When passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Exalted Soul was moved up to level 24.


References


IconSixthSense.png

Sixth Sense is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 27, which increases the chances of dodging an attack.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Sixth Sense</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.

Beta

Sixth Sense was not seen until it showed up in the Diablo III beta as a level 20 passive. It was later moved to level 19, and when passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Sixth Sense was moved up to level 27.


References


IconPacifism.png

Pacifism is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 30, which reduces damage when stunned, feared or charmed.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Pacifism</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.

Beta

Pacifism was not seen until it showed up in the Diablo III beta as a level 23 passive. It was later dropped to level 20, and when passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Pacifism was moved up to level 30.


References



| IconStrengthAdversity.jpg | Strength in Adversity | Healing effects are improved by Template:Cyanize if the Monk is under Template:Cyanize health. | 23 | Monk |-

IconNearDeathExperience.png

Near Death Experience is a Monk passive skill unlocked at Level 58, which enables the Monk to cheat death.




Description

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Near Death Experience</skill>


Synergies

No synergies with any active skills or other Monk passives are known.


Development

Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system. Near Death Experience was first revealed in the July 2011 Press Event as a level 25 passive.

Beta

The beta started in September 2011, but Near Death Experience stayed the same, although it was later dropped to level 22. When passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Near Death Experience was moved up to level 58.


References


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| IconFlawlessTechnique.jpg | Flawless Technique | Skills that generate Spirit (i.e. combos) do Template:Cyanize more damage. | 28 | Monk |-



| IconStrengthSpirit.jpg | Strength of Spirit | Skills that require Spirit do Template:Cyanize more damage. | 30 | Monk |-

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Development

Removed Skills

The following skills were removed or renamed prior to the July 2011 Press Event:


Impenetrable Defense, Radiant Visage, and Force Without Thought were removed from the Monk's skill listing between Blizzcon 2009 and Blizzcon 2010.


References


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