Most Popular Monk Builds
The top Diablo III Monk builds and skills in patch 1.0.8, and the most used active skills and passive skills.
- These are the most popular Diablo III Monk builds and skills used by level 60 Monks in Patch 1.0.8 and the current patch 1.0.8a. They are calculated from data gathered on over 2 million Diablo III characters.
- The charts show the best Monk builds for progression in Inferno, the top builds for getting Paragon Levels, and common builds for high DPS Monster Power farming. These are the builds chosen as Monks have updated their build from playing in patch 1.0.6 or patch 1.0.7, to the current patch 1.0.8a.
- There are three sets of charts, updated daily: a chart of softcore Monks with Paragon Levels from 0 to 49; a chart of softcore Monks who have reached Paragon Level 50 to 100; a chart with hardcore Monks regardless of Paragon Level.
- See the Popular Builds and Skills overview for more information on the data behind these charts. See the Most Popular Monk Legendary and Set Items charts for the best gear used by the top Monks.
Monk Softcore Builds in Patch 1.0.8
- These are the most popular patch 1.0.8 softcore Monk builds. The charts are updated daily from data of the softcore level 60 Diablo III Monks active in patch 1.0.8.
- The charts list the 5 most popular Monk builds and the percentage of the characters who are using that specific build. It also lists 10 build variants. These are builds which use the same active skills as the primary build, but with small differences in the passive skills or runes.
- The charts on the left have data from softcore Monks who either have no Paragon Levels or are at Paragon Levels 1-49.
- The charts on the right have data from softcore Monks who have reached Paragon Levels 50-100.
- See the Popular Builds and Skills overview for full details on this data.
Charts Last Updated: May 25, 2013
Monk Paragon 0-49 Build #1
This build is used by 3.04% of Monks at Paragon Level 0-49. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 8.86%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Resolve | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Seize the Initiative | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | ||
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath |
Build Variant #1A (1.37%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1B (0.98%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1C (0.87%)
| Combination Strike replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1D (0.79%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1E (0.40%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #1F (0.39%)
| Near Death Experience replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1G (0.35%)
| Transcendence replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1H (0.25%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
| The Guardian's Path replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1I (0.22%)
| Pacifism replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1J (0.20%)
| Exalted Soul replaces Resolve |
Monk Paragon 50-100 Build #1
This build is used by 2.51% of Monks at Paragon Level 50-100. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 12.54%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Resolve | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Seize the Initiative | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | ||
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath |
Build Variant #1A (2.49%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1B (2.33%)
| Combination Strike replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1C (1.59%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1D (0.97%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1E (0.84%)
| Near Death Experience replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1F (0.46%)
| Guiding Light replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1G (0.41%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #1H (0.34%)
| Transcendence replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1I (0.30%)
| Pacifism replaces Resolve |
Build Variant #1J (0.30%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
| Fleet Footed replaces Resolve |
Monk Paragon 0-49 Build #2
This build is used by 0.44% of Monks at Paragon Level 0-49. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 0.73%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Deadly Reach - Foresight |
Build Variant #2A (0.08%)
| Resolve replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2B (0.05%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #2C (0.04%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2D (0.02%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2E (0.02%)
| Resolve replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #2F (0.02%)
| Pacifism replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2G (0.02%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #2H (0.02%)
| Resolve replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #2I (0.01%)
| Fleet Footed replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #2J (0.01%)
| Guiding Light replaces Combination Strike |
Monk Paragon 50-100 Build #2
This build is used by 1.30% of Monks at Paragon Level 50-100. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 2.01%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Deadly Reach - Foresight |
Build Variant #2A (0.16%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #2B (0.14%)
| Resolve replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2C (0.10%)
| Resolve replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #2D (0.07%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2E (0.06%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2F (0.05%)
| Guiding Light replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #2G (0.04%)
| Guiding Light replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #2H (0.03%)
| Near Death Experience replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #2I (0.03%)
| Serenity - Instant Karma replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #2J (0.03%)
| Fleet Footed replaces One With Everything |
Monk Paragon 0-49 Build #3
This build is used by 0.42% of Monks at Paragon Level 0-49. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 0.63%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Way of the Hundred Fists - Blazing Fists |
Build Variant #3A (0.06%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #3B (0.04%)
| Resolve replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #3C (0.02%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #3D (0.02%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #3E (0.02%)
| Near Death Experience replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #3F (0.01%)
| Resolve replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #3G (0.01%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #3H (0.01%)
| Mantra of Conviction - Submission replaces Overawe |
Build Variant #3I (0.01%)
| Pacifism replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #3J (0.01%)
| Resolve replaces Seize the Initiative |
Monk Paragon 50-100 Build #3
This build is used by 1.08% of Monks at Paragon Level 50-100. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 1.57%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Way of the Hundred Fists - Blazing Fists |
Build Variant #3A (0.12%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #3B (0.06%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #3C (0.05%)
| Guiding Light replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #3D (0.05%)
| Resolve replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #3E (0.04%)
| Fleet Footed replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #3F (0.04%)
| Resolve replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #3G (0.04%)
| Resolve replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #3H (0.03%)
| Near Death Experience replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #3I (0.03%)
| Mantra of Conviction - Submission replaces Overawe |
Build Variant #3J (0.03%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Combination Strike |
Monk Paragon 0-49 Build #4
This build is used by 0.34% of Monks at Paragon Level 0-49. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 0.72%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Way of the Hundred Fists - Blazing Fists | ||
| Exploding Palm - The Flesh is Weak |
Build Variant #4A (0.09%)
| Near Death Experience replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #4B (0.06%)
| Near Death Experience replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4C (0.05%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces One With Everything |
| Near Death Experience replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #4D (0.04%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #4E (0.04%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4F (0.03%)
| Pacifism replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4G (0.03%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #4H (0.02%)
| Exploding Palm - Essence Burn replaces The Flesh is Weak |
Build Variant #4I (0.01%)
| Pacifism replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #4J (0.01%)
| Fists of Thunder - Quickening replaces Thunderclap |
Monk Paragon 50-100 Build #4
This build is used by 1.05% of Monks at Paragon Level 50-100. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 1.97%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Way of the Hundred Fists - Blazing Fists | ||
| Exploding Palm - The Flesh is Weak |
Build Variant #4A (0.27%)
| Near Death Experience replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4B (0.15%)
| Near Death Experience replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #4C (0.12%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4D (0.09%)
| Fleet Footed replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4E (0.07%)
| Resolve replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4F (0.06%)
| Pacifism replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #4G (0.06%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces One With Everything |
| Near Death Experience replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #4H (0.04%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #4I (0.03%)
| Exploding Palm - Essence Burn replaces The Flesh is Weak |
Build Variant #4J (0.03%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces Seize the Initiative |
Monk Paragon 0-49 Build #5
This build is used by 0.33% of Monks at Paragon Level 0-49. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 0.48%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Way of the Hundred Fists - Blazing Fists |
Build Variant #5A (0.02%)
| Resolve replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #5B (0.02%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #5C (0.02%)
| Pacifism replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5D (0.02%)
| Near Death Experience replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #5E (0.02%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #5F (0.01%)
| Guiding Light replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #5G (0.01%)
| Fleet Footed replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5H (0.01%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5I (0.01%)
| Guiding Light replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5J (0.01%)
| Resolve replaces One With Everything |
Monk Paragon 50-100 Build #5
This build is used by 0.88% of Monks at Paragon Level 50-100. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 1.36%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Combination Strike | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Way of the Hundred Fists - Blazing Fists |
Build Variant #5A (0.07%)
| Pacifism replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5B (0.06%)
| Guiding Light replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5C (0.06%)
| Resolve replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5D (0.06%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5E (0.05%)
| Near Death Experience replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5F (0.04%)
| Resolve replaces Combination Strike |
Build Variant #5G (0.04%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #5H (0.04%)
| Fleet Footed replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #5I (0.03%)
| Guiding Light replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #5J (0.03%)
| Near Death Experience replaces Seize the Initiative |
Monk Hardcore Builds in Patch 1.0.8
- These are the most popular patch 1.0.8 hardcore Monk builds. The charts are updated daily from data of the hardcore level 60 Diablo III Monks active since patch 1.0.8 was released.
- The charts list the 4 most popular Monk builds and the percentage of the characters who are using that particular build. It also lists 10 build variants. These are builds which use the same active skills as the primary build, but with small differences in the passive skills or runes.
- See the Popular Builds and Skills overview for full details on this data.
Monk Hardcore Build #1
This build is used by 2.99% of hardcore Monks. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 4.91%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Near Death Experience | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Seize the Initiative | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | ||
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath |
Build Variant #1A (0.52%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #1B (0.32%)
| Serenity - Tranquility replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #1C (0.26%)
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
Build Variant #1D (0.15%)
| Resolve replaces Near Death Experience |
Build Variant #1E (0.14%)
| Fleet Footed replaces Near Death Experience |
Build Variant #1F (0.14%)
| Blinding Flash - Self Reflection replaces Faith in the Light |
Build Variant #1G (0.14%)
| Pacifism replaces Near Death Experience |
Build Variant #1H (0.09%)
| Pacifism replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #1I (0.08%)
| Blinding Flash - Self Reflection replaces Faith in the Light |
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #1J (0.08%)
| Beacon of Ytar replaces Near Death Experience |
Monk Hardcore Build #2
This build is used by 1.06% of hardcore Monks. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 2.31%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light | Near Death Experience | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Seize the Initiative | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Mantra of Healing - Time of Need |
Build Variant #2A (0.40%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #2B (0.18%)
| Blinding Flash - Self Reflection replaces Faith in the Light |
Build Variant #2C (0.14%)
| Mantra of Healing - Sustenance replaces Time of Need |
Build Variant #2D (0.11%)
| Serenity - Tranquility replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #2E (0.09%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
| Mantra of Healing - Sustenance replaces Time of Need |
Build Variant #2F (0.09%)
| Sweeping Wind - Blade Storm replaces Cyclone |
Build Variant #2G (0.06%)
| Resolve replaces Near Death Experience |
Build Variant #2H (0.06%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
| Resolve replaces Near Death Experience |
Build Variant #2I (0.06%)
| The Guardian's Path replaces Near Death Experience |
Build Variant #2J (0.06%)
| Pacifism replaces Near Death Experience |
Monk Hardcore Build #3
This build is used by 0.98% of hardcore Monks. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 1.78%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Near Death Experience | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Dashing Strike - Quicksilver |
Build Variant #3A (0.26%)
| Serenity - Tranquility replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #3B (0.26%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #3C (0.05%)
| Dashing Strike - Way of the Falling Star replaces Quicksilver |
Build Variant #3D (0.05%)
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
Build Variant #3E (0.03%)
| Pacifism replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #3F (0.03%)
| Serenity - Tranquility replaces Ascension |
| Fleet Footed replaces Seize the Initiative |
Build Variant #3G (0.03%)
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
| Mantra of Conviction - Submission replaces Overawe |
Build Variant #3H (0.03%)
| Pacifism replaces One With Everything |
Build Variant #3I (0.03%)
| Serenity - Tranquility replaces Ascension |
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
Build Variant #3J (0.03%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
| Dashing Strike - Way of the Falling Star replaces Quicksilver |
Monk Hardcore Build #4
This build is used by 0.75% of hardcore Monks. Including the Build Variants, it is used by 1.86%.
| Active Skills | Passive Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap | One With Everything | |
| Serenity - Ascension | Near Death Experience | |
| Sweeping Wind - Cyclone | Seize the Initiative | |
| Mantra of Conviction - Overawe | ||
| Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath | ||
| Wave of Light - Empowered Wave |
Build Variant #4A (0.31%)
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
Build Variant #4B (0.17%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #4C (0.11%)
| Wave of Light - Wall of Light replaces Empowered Wave |
Build Variant #4D (0.11%)
| Serenity - Tranquility replaces Ascension |
Build Variant #4E (0.09%)
| Fists of Thunder - Quickening replaces Thunderclap |
Build Variant #4F (0.09%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
Build Variant #4G (0.06%)
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
| Wave of Light - Wall of Light replaces Empowered Wave |
Build Variant #4H (0.06%)
| Serenity - Tranquility replaces Ascension |
| Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind replaces Cyclone |
Build Variant #4I (0.06%)
| Serenity - Peaceful Repose replaces Ascension |
| Wave of Light - Explosive Light replaces Empowered Wave |
Build Variant #4J (0.05%)
| Exalted Soul replaces One With Everything |
Monk Active Skills in Patch 1.0.8
- These charts list the most used Diablo III Monk active skills by level 60 Monks in patch 1.0.8, ranked from the most popular skill to the least used.
- This data is updated daily, from the active skills used by Monks who have played since patch 1.0.8 was released.
- The chart on the left has data from softcore Monks who either have no Paragon Levels or have reached Paragon Levels 1-49.
- The chart in the middle has data from softcore Monks with Paragon Levels from 50-100.
- The chart on the right has data from all hardcore Monks regardless of Paragon Levels.
- See the Popular Builds and Skills overview for more information on this data. View the Monk Most Popular Runes chart, or mouse over any active skill, to see the most commonly used runes for the skill.
Paragon 0-49 Active Skills
| Active Skills | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeping Wind | 87.69 |
| 2 | Fists of Thunder | 80.29 |
| 3 | Breath of Heaven | 75.22 |
| 4 | Serenity | 71.58 |
| 5 | Mantra of Conviction | 59.07 |
| 6 | Blinding Flash | 43.19 |
| 7 | Wave of Light | 33.12 |
| 8 | Mantra of Healing | 24.10 |
| 9 | Seven-Sided Strike | 19.16 |
| 10 | Tempest Rush | 17.35 |
| 11 | Way of the Hundred Fists | 17.21 |
| 12 | Cyclone Strike | 15.08 |
| 13 | Mantra of Evasion | 12.14 |
| 14 | Exploding Palm | 10.28 |
| 15 | Mystic Ally | 9.61 |
| 16 | Deadly Reach | 8.39 |
| 17 | Crippling Wave | 7.27 |
| 18 | Dashing Strike | 5.63 |
| 19 | Mantra of Retribution | 4.72 |
| 20 | Lashing Tail Kick | 4.36 |
| 21 | Inner Sanctuary | 1.14 |
Paragon 50-100 Active Skills
| Active Skills | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeping Wind | 96.77 |
| 2 | Fists of Thunder | 91.04 |
| 3 | Mantra of Conviction | 76.89 |
| 4 | Breath of Heaven | 74.45 |
| 5 | Serenity | 70.88 |
| 6 | Blinding Flash | 45.74 |
| 7 | Wave of Light | 29.60 |
| 8 | Way of the Hundred Fists | 19.32 |
| 9 | Cyclone Strike | 16.98 |
| 10 | Exploding Palm | 14.04 |
| 11 | Mantra of Healing | 13.19 |
| 12 | Tempest Rush | 12.43 |
| 13 | Deadly Reach | 11.49 |
| 14 | Seven-Sided Strike | 7.61 |
| 15 | Mantra of Evasion | 5.01 |
| 16 | Mantra of Retribution | 4.32 |
| 17 | Dashing Strike | 4.02 |
| 18 | Crippling Wave | 3.28 |
| 19 | Mystic Ally | 2.52 |
| 20 | Lashing Tail Kick | 0.68 |
| 21 | Inner Sanctuary | 0.17 |
Hardcore Active Skills
| Active Skills | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serenity | 93.27 |
| 2 | Fists of Thunder | 84.47 |
| 3 | Sweeping Wind | 75.68 |
| 4 | Breath of Heaven | 73.79 |
| 5 | Mantra of Healing | 41.02 |
| 6 | Wave of Light | 39.24 |
| 7 | Mantra of Conviction | 34.87 |
| 8 | Blinding Flash | 34.12 |
| 9 | Mantra of Evasion | 23.03 |
| 10 | Tempest Rush | 21.30 |
| 11 | Mystic Ally | 18.66 |
| 12 | Dashing Strike | 13.59 |
| 13 | Seven-Sided Strike | 13.05 |
| 14 | Cyclone Strike | 10.47 |
| 15 | Crippling Wave | 7.62 |
| 16 | Way of the Hundred Fists | 5.58 |
| 17 | Deadly Reach | 5.21 |
| 18 | Lashing Tail Kick | 3.36 |
| 19 | Exploding Palm | 2.74 |
| 20 | Mantra of Retribution | 1.20 |
| 21 | Inner Sanctuary | 1.15 |
Monk Passive Skills in Patch 1.0.8
- These charts list the most used Diablo III Monk passive skills by level 60 Monks in patch 1.0.8, ranked from the most popular skill to the least used.
- This data is updated daily, from the passive skills used by Monks who have played since patch 1.0.8 was released.
- The chart on the left has data from softcore Monks who either have no Paragon Levels or have reached Paragon Levels 1-49.
- The chart in the middle has data from softcore Monks at Paragon Level 50-100.
- The chart on the right has data from all hardcore Monks regardless of Paragon Levels.
- See the Popular Builds and Skills overview for more information on how this data is collected.
Paragon 0-49 Passives
| Passive Skills | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One With Everything | 75.28 |
| 2 | Seize the Initiative | 68.74 |
| 3 | The Guardian's Path | 28.12 |
| 4 | Exalted Soul | 25.12 |
| 5 | Chant of Resonance | 18.99 |
| 6 | Combination Strike | 17.71 |
| 7 | Resolve | 17.04 |
| 8 | Fleet Footed | 15.16 |
| 9 | Transcendence | 10.47 |
| 10 | Near Death Experience | 8.82 |
| 11 | Beacon of Ytar | 6.98 |
| 12 | Pacifism | 3.99 |
| 13 | Sixth Sense | 3.93 |
| 14 | Guiding Light | 3.07 |
Paragon 50-100 Passives
| Passive Skills | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seize the Initiative | 80.24 |
| 2 | One With Everything | 77.20 |
| 3 | Combination Strike | 32.89 |
| 4 | The Guardian's Path | 18.77 |
| 5 | Exalted Soul | 17.84 |
| 6 | Fleet Footed | 14.37 |
| 7 | Resolve | 12.90 |
| 8 | Chant of Resonance | 12.65 |
| 9 | Near Death Experience | 9.00 |
| 10 | Beacon of Ytar | 7.63 |
| 11 | Guiding Light | 7.08 |
| 12 | Pacifism | 4.22 |
| 13 | Transcendence | 3.56 |
| 14 | Sixth Sense | 1.87 |
Hardcore Passives
| Passive Skills | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One With Everything | 82.93 |
| 2 | Seize the Initiative | 71.65 |
| 3 | Near Death Experience | 71.31 |
| 4 | Exalted Soul | 17.03 |
| 5 | Chant of Resonance | 13.35 |
| 6 | Pacifism | 9.43 |
| 7 | The Guardian's Path | 9.34 |
| 8 | Fleet Footed | 8.17 |
| 9 | Resolve | 7.30 |
| 10 | Transcendence | 5.08 |
| 11 | Beacon of Ytar | 1.98 |
| 12 | Combination Strike | 1.66 |
| 13 | Guiding Light | 1.40 |
| 14 | Sixth Sense | 1.20 |
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