Archive of the Best Monk Legendary and Set Items

Archive of the most popular Monk armor, weapons, and Legendary gems in patch 2.1
  • Note: This is not current data! This is historical data of the most popular armor, weapons, and Legendary gems used by Monks during patch 2.1.
  • The charts were generated from the data of more than 5 million Diablo III characters who played during patches 2.1.0 and 2.1.1.
  • This gear guide shows the equipment worn by the level 70 Monks who were actively playing during Patch 2.1. For each weapon and armor slot, there are charts of three groups of Monks:
    1. The softcore Monks who were in the bottom 75% of elite monster kills.
    2. The softcore Monks who were in the top 25% of elite monster kills.
    3. Hardcore Monks, regardless of elite monster kills.
  • See the Popular Builds and Skills Archive for Patch 2.1 overview for more information on this data.
Charts Last Updated: January 26, 2015

Monk Legendary Gems in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the Monk Legendary gem popularity for level 70 Monks during patch 2.1.0 and patch 2.1.1.
  • Select any Legendary gem to see more details about it.

Best Monk Armor in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the most popular Monk armor, for each armor and jewelry slot on level 70 Monks during Diablo III PC patch 2.1.0 and patch 2.1.1. They are archived from data of more than 5 million Diablo III heroes who were played during Patch 2.1.

Monk Helms

  • These were the most popular Helm items used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Head slot.

Monk Shoulders

  • These were the most popular Shoulder items used by level 70 Monks.

Monk Amulets

  • These were the most popular Amulet items used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Neck slot.

Monk Chests

  • These were the most popular Chest items used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Torso slot.

Monk Gloves

  • These were the most popular Gloves used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Hands slot.
Gloves used by Lower 75%
Softcore Monks
GlovesPercent
Sunwuko's Paws31.8%
Fists of Thunder14.3%
Gladiator Gauntlets6.5%
Magefist6.5%
Asheara's Ward5.2%
Frostburn5.2%
St. Archew's Gage4.3%
Cain's Scrivener4.0%
Pride of the Invoker1.5%
Penders Purchase1.5%
Gloves of Worship1.4%
The Shadow’s Grasp1.0%
Sage's Purchase0.4%
Tasker and Theo0.3%
Other Legendary & Set0.4%
Rare Gloves15.70%
Gloves used by Top 25%
Softcore Monks
GlovesPercent
Sunwuko's Paws48.0%
Fists of Thunder19.3%
Magefist5.6%
Frostburn4.4%
Cain's Scrivener4.2%
Asheara's Ward4.2%
Gladiator Gauntlets3.2%
St. Archew's Gage2.4%
Gloves of Worship1.5%
Penders Purchase0.9%
Pride of the Invoker0.5%
The Shadow’s Grasp0.2%
Tasker and Theo0.2%
Stone Gauntlets0.1%
Other Legendary & Set0.1%
Rare Gloves5.20%

Monk Bracers

  • These were the most popular Bracers used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Wrists slot.

Monk Rings

  • These were the most popular Rings used by level 70 Monks, worn in the two Finger slots.
  • Important Note: Unlike the rest of the item slots, the percentage for Rings on these charts does not add up to 100%. That is because there are two Finger slots on a Diablo III character, and only the Legendary and Set rings used are displayed in these charts. The Finger slots that aren't using these rings have Rare Rings equipped.

Monk Belts

  • These were the most popular Belt items used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Waist slot.

Monk Pants

  • These were the most popular Pants used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Legs slot.

Monk Boots

  • These were the most popular Boots used by level 70 Monks, worn in the Feet slot.

Best Monk Weapons in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the most popular Monk weapons and off-hands that were used by level 70 Monks during patch 2.1.0 and patch 2.1.1. The first two sets of charts list the weapon types and off-hand types that were most popular with level 70 Monks.
  • The weapon charts below list the best Monk weapons during patch 2.1.

Monk Main Hand Weapon Types

  • These were the most popular weapon types that Monks equipped in their main hand during patch 2.1. The display at the top of the charts shows how many Monks used One-Handed weapons versus Two-Handed weapons.
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Monks
One-Handed usage54.5%
Two-Handed usage45.5%
Weapon TypePercent
Two-Handed Daibo34.2%
Sword24.3%
Fist Weapon18.8%
Mace6.4%
Two-Handed Sword3.8%
Axe3.1%
Two-Handed Mace2.3%
Two-Handed Staff2.1%
Two-Handed Polearm1.7%
Two-Handed Axe1.4%
Dagger1.2%
Spear0.7%
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Monks
One-Handed usage50.2%
Two-Handed usage49.8%
Weapon TypePercent
Two-Handed Daibo46.7%
Sword25.0%
Fist Weapon16.4%
Mace6.1%
Axe1.8%
Two-Handed Mace1.1%
Two-Handed Sword1.1%
Dagger0.7%
Two-Handed Staff0.5%
Spear0.3%
Two-Handed Polearm0.3%
Two-Handed Axe0.2%
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Hardcore Monks
One-Handed usage54.9%
Two-Handed usage45.1%
Weapon TypePercent
Two-Handed Daibo33.9%
Sword22.8%
Fist Weapon21.1%
Mace5.8%
Two-Handed Sword4.3%
Axe3.0%
Two-Handed Mace2.3%
Two-Handed Staff1.8%
Two-Handed Polearm1.6%
Dagger1.3%
Two-Handed Axe1.2%
Spear1.0%

Monk Off-Hand Types

  • These charts show the types of items that Monks equipped at level 70 in their Off-Hand slot during patch 2.1, if they had something in that slot.
Off-Hand Types
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Monks
Off-Hand TypePercent
Fist Weapon35.1%
Sword32.8%
Mace14.5%
Axe7.4%
Shield6.1%
Dagger2.5%
Spear1.6%
Off-Hand Types
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Monks
Off-Hand TypePercent
Fist Weapon38.9%
Sword35.5%
Mace15.6%
Axe4.4%
Shield3.3%
Dagger1.4%
Spear0.8%
Off-Hand Types
Used by Hardcore Monks
Off-Hand TypePercent
Fist Weapon31.9%
Sword26.8%
Shield18.6%
Mace12.2%
Axe6.6%
Dagger2.2%
Spear1.7%

Monk One-Handed Weapons

  • These are the One-Handed weapon items that Monks equipped at level 70 in their main hand during patch 2.1, of the Monks who were using One-Handed weapons.
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Monks
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker12.7%
Azurewrath6.6%
Won Khim Lau6.5%
Sledge Fist6.2%
Born's Furious Wrath5.2%
Odyn Son4.5%
Fulminator4.0%
Hallowed Hold4.0%
Shard of Hate2.9%
Shenlong's Relentless Assault2.7%
Shenlong's Fist of Legend2.5%
The Fist of Az'Turrasq2.4%
Mad Monarch's Scepter2.2%
Jawbreaker2.0%
Other Legendary & Set31.9%
Rare One-Hand Weapons3.70%
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Monks
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker21.7%
Won Khim Lau11.0%
Sledge Fist7.0%
Odyn Son6.8%
Azurewrath5.8%
Shard of Hate5.8%
Fulminator3.9%
Born's Furious Wrath3.4%
The Fist of Az'Turrasq3.2%
Jawbreaker2.5%
Shenlong's Relentless Assault2.3%
Sun Keeper2.2%
Shenlong's Fist of Legend2.1%
Hallowed Hold1.9%
Rimeheart1.7%
Other Legendary & Set17.7%
Rare One-Hand Weapons1.00%
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Hardcore Monks
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker12.6%
Won Khim Lau7.3%
Born's Furious Wrath6.9%
Sledge Fist6.8%
Hallowed Hold5.5%
Vengeful Wind4.4%
Odyn Son3.6%
Azurewrath3.6%
Fulminator3.6%
Mad Monarch's Scepter2.5%
Shenlong's Relentless Assault2.4%
Shard of Hate2.2%
Shenlong's Fist of Legend2.1%
The Fist of Az'Turrasq2.0%
Other Legendary & Set30.2%
Rare One-Hand Weapons4.30%

Monk Two-Handed Weapons

  • These are the Two-Handed weapon items that Monks equipped at level 70 in patch 2.1, of the Monks who used Two-Handed weapons.
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Monks
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Flying Dragon45.0%
Inna's Reach9.6%
Incense Torch of the Grand Temple3.7%
Rozpedin's Force3.6%
The Flow of Eternity2.7%
The Paddle2.3%
Balance2.2%
Staff of Kyro2.1%
Maximus1.6%
Lai Yui's Persuader1.6%
Warstaff of General Quang1.6%
Scourge1.4%
Schaefer's Hammer1.3%
Vigilance1.2%
Other Legendary & Set16.9%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons3.20%
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Monks
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Flying Dragon74.2%
Inna's Reach8.3%
Incense Torch of the Grand Temple3.5%
The Flow of Eternity2.6%
Warstaff of General Quang1.5%
The Furnace1.4%
Balance1.0%
The Paddle0.9%
Rozpedin's Force0.8%
Maximus0.8%
Staff of Kyro0.6%
Schaefer's Hammer0.4%
Lai Yui's Persuader0.3%
Scourge0.3%
Stalgard's Decimator0.3%
Other Legendary & Set3.1%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons0.00%
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Hardcore Monks
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Flying Dragon44.0%
Inna's Reach11.0%
Incense Torch of the Grand Temple4.3%
Rozpedin's Force3.7%
The Flow of Eternity2.6%
Balance2.1%
Staff of Kyro1.8%
The Paddle1.8%
Scourge1.8%
Lai Yui's Persuader1.7%
Maximus1.7%
Warstaff of General Quang1.4%
Vigilance1.3%
Schaefer's Hammer1.2%
Other Legendary & Set16.2%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons3.40%

Monk Off-Hand Weapons

  • These are the Off-Hand weapons that Monks equipped at level 70 during patch 2.1, of the Monks who were dual-wielding.
Off-Hand Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Monks
Off-Hand WeaponsPercent
Won Khim Lau8.1%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker7.2%
Sledge Fist6.9%
Odyn Son6.5%
Azurewrath5.0%
Born's Furious Wrath4.6%
Fulminator3.7%
Hallowed Hold3.0%
Jawbreaker2.9%
Shard of Hate2.9%
Hallowed Breach2.8%
Shenlong's Fist of Legend2.6%
The Fist of Az'Turrasq2.4%
Sun Keeper2.4%
Other Legendary & Set34.4%
Rare Off-Hand Weapons4.60%
Off-Hand Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Monks
Off-Hand WeaponsPercent
Won Khim Lau16.5%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker11.2%
Odyn Son9.5%
Sledge Fist7.6%
Shard of Hate6.2%
Jawbreaker4.5%
Azurewrath4.3%
Fulminator3.5%
Born's Furious Wrath3.4%
The Fist of Az'Turrasq3.3%
Sun Keeper2.8%
Shenlong's Fist of Legend2.5%
The Burning Axe of Sankis1.9%
Shenlong's Relentless Assault1.9%
Devastator1.7%
Other Legendary & Set17.7%
Rare Off-Hand Weapons1.50%
Off-Hand Weapons
Used by Hardcore Monks
Off-Hand WeaponsPercent
Won Khim Lau9.7%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker6.8%
Odyn Son6.4%
Sledge Fist5.9%
Born's Furious Wrath5.3%
Vengeful Wind4.8%
Fulminator3.6%
Azurewrath3.6%
Hallowed Breach3.2%
Jawbreaker3.1%
Hallowed Hold3.0%
Mad Monarch's Scepter2.6%
Shenlong's Fist of Legend2.6%
Shard of Hate2.6%
Other Legendary & Set32.3%
Rare One-Hand Weapons4.50%

Monk Off-Hand Holdables

  • These are the Holdable items that Monks equipped the most at level 70 during patch 2.1, of the Monks who were using an Off-Hand that is not a weapon.
Off-Hands Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Monks
Off-HandsPercent
Stormshield23.1%
Hallowed Barricade13.5%
Ivory Tower8.6%
Wall of Man8.1%
Lidless Wall7.2%
Denial6.2%
Coven’s Criterion5.8%
Freeze of Deflection3.3%
Defender of Westmarch2.2%
Stormshield (Legacy)0.5%
Hallowed Defender0.5%
Eberli Charo0.3%
Vo'Toyias Spiker0.2%
Ivory Tower (Legacy)0.1%
Other Legendary & Set0.1%
Rare Off-Hands20.30%
Off-Hands Used by Top 25%
Softcore Monks
Off-HandsPercent
Stormshield36.1%
Hallowed Barricade11.4%
Wall of Man9.1%
Ivory Tower8.7%
Lidless Wall8.0%
Denial5.1%
Coven’s Criterion5.0%
Freeze of Deflection3.8%
Defender of Westmarch1.8%
Vo'Toyias Spiker0.5%
Stormshield (Legacy)0.3%
Other Legendary & Set0.6%
Rare Off-Hands9.60%

Best Overall Monk Gear in Patch 2.1

  • These charts list the most popular Legendary and Set items for Monks in Diablo III, in any slot, during patch 2.1.
  • The chart on the left shows the Legendary and Set items worn the most by softcore Monks in the Lower 75% of Elite Kills. The chart on the right lists that data for the softcore Monks who are in the Top 25% of Elite Kills.
Lower 75% Monks
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger51.2%
2Aughild's SearchWrists33.8%
3Sunwuko's PawsHands31.8%
4Sunwuko's BalanceShoulders30.8%
5Aughild's RuleTorso28.7%
6Depth DiggersLegs22.4%
7Sunwuko's CrownHead20.7%
8Flying DragonTwo-Handed20.7%
9Thundergod's VigorWaist15.9%
10Stone of JordanFinger15.4%
11Blackthorne's SpursFeet15.2%
12Strongarm BracersWrists14.8%
13Fists of ThunderHands14.3%
14Eight-Demon BootsFeet14.2%
15Mantle of the Upside-Down SinnersShoulders13.5%
16Blackthorne's Jousting MailLegs13.4%
17Captain Crimson's WadersFeet13.2%
18Captain Crimson's ThrustLegs13.1%
19Leoric's CrownHead12.9%
20Inna's Vast ExpanseTorso12.5%
21Heart of the Crashing WaveTorso12.4%
22Blackthorne's SurcoatTorso12.0%
23Aughild's PowerShoulders11.8%
24Sunwuko's ShinesNeck11.6%
25Inna's TemperanceLegs11.2%
ItemSlotPercent
Top 25% Monks
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger71.5%
2Aughild's SearchWrists49.0%
3Sunwuko's PawsHands48.0%
4Sunwuko's BalanceShoulders47.1%
5Aughild's RuleTorso40.3%
6Flying DragonTwo-Handed37.2%
7Sunwuko's CrownHead29.3%
8Stone of JordanFinger27.7%
9Depth DiggersLegs25.3%
10Sunwuko's ShinesNeck21.7%
11UnityFinger19.5%
12Fists of ThunderHands19.3%
13Eight-Demon BootsFeet19.2%
14Thundergod's VigorWaist19.1%
15Blackthorne's SpursFeet18.6%
16The Witching HourWaist18.4%
17Mantle of the Upside-Down SinnersShoulders17.7%
18Blackthorne's Jousting MailLegs17.2%
19Inna's Vast ExpanseTorso16.9%
20Strongarm BracersWrists16.2%
21Heart of the Crashing WaveTorso15.6%
22Inna's FavorWaist15.4%
23Inna's TemperanceLegs15.3%
24Ice ClimbersFeet14.5%
25Scales of the Dancing SerpentLegs14.3%
ItemSlotPercent
All Hardcore Monks
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger59.5%
2Aughild's SearchWrists38.7%
3Sunwuko's PawsHands32.0%
4Aughild's RuleTorso30.1%
5Sunwuko's BalanceShoulders30.0%
6Depth DiggersLegs22.7%
7Sunwuko's CrownHead22.0%
8Flying DragonTwo-Handed20.0%
9Blackthorne's SpursFeet19.1%
10Blackthorne's Jousting MailLegs16.5%
11Aughild's PowerShoulders16.3%
12Blackthorne's Notched BeltWaist16.3%
13Inna's Vast ExpanseTorso15.1%
14Blackthorne's SurcoatTorso14.8%
15Fists of ThunderHands14.5%
16Inna's TemperanceLegs14.0%
17Thundergod's VigorWaist14.0%
18Inna's FavorWaist13.9%
19Stone of JordanFinger13.8%
20Blackthorne's Duncraig CrossNeck13.6%
21Eight-Demon BootsFeet12.4%
22Mantle of the Upside-Down SinnersShoulders12.2%
23Sunwuko's ShinesNeck11.3%
24Leoric's CrownHead11.3%
25Reaper's WrapsWrists11.0%
ItemSlotPercent
  • This chart lists the most popular Legendary and Set items for all level 70 hardcore Monks in Diablo III during patch 2.1.
  • Since they must be more cautious when farming for gear, hardcore Monks do not gain the same number of Legendary or Set items on average as a softcore Monk. Because of this, there are fewer items widely used across level 70 hardcore Monks, compared to the Legendary and Set items popular with the softcore Monks.
Want more data from patch 2.1? See the Archive of Data for Patch 2.1 for other charts.