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'''Sweeping Wind''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 6 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 2018. The Monk sweeps his weapon with great force, hitting multiple enemies.
This is one of the Monk's [[combo]] skills. Combo skills generate [[spirit]].
|name= Sweeping Wind
|user= Monk
|description= The Monk breaks wind to damage multiple enemies.
|type= [[AoE]] [[Damage]]/[[Combo]]
==Trait Synergies==Various [[Monk traits]] augment 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.)* No [[Precisionsynergies]]: Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.* [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.* [[Cruelty]]: Increases chance with any of critical strikes.* the [[Weak Spotpassive skill]]: Increases critical strike damage.* [[Rapid Strikes]]: Increases attack speed.* [[Frenzied Attacks]]: Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.'''Note:''' The current [[trait]] list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game releases are yet known.
==Skill Rune Effects==
[[Image:Sweepingwind_runed.jpg|right|thumb|550px|Sweeping Wind fully runed.]]
*[[Alabaster Rune]] - A powerful sandstorm billows with the monk's attacks, damaging enemies and knocking them back.
*[[Crimson Rune]] - A flurry of blades increases Sweeping Wind's damage.
*[[Indigo Rune]] - Expands the area of effect and strikes enemies with additional fire-based attacks.
*[[Obsidian Rune]] - A persistent whirlwind surrounds the monk, dealing damage to any foes that come into contact.
The video below demonstrates these runes' effects.
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==Development==
'''Sweeping Wind''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2010]].Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, and Sweeping Wind became a level 18 skill.
==References==
* None yet[http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7962606#post7962606 JudgeHype.com July 2011 Press Event Coverage - The Monk (Translated by Zediono)]
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