Diablo 3 Sunwuko Tempest Rush Monk Build

This build is suitable for playing comfortably as a monk, regardless of farming or pushing the maximum level of the Greater Rift. Getting significant bonuses for both damage and protection from the Sunwuko set and using the rest of the equipment slots to improve 2 main skills – Sweeping Wind and Tempest Rush. Thanks to this, you get stable damage and defences, which allows you to comfortably clear the necessary content. Read more information about this build further in our Sunwuko Tempest Rush Monk Build Cheatsheet.

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Follower Guide

Rites of Sanctuary Mechanics Guide

Active Skills

• Tempest Rush (Flurry)
• Serenity (Ascension)
• Blinding Flash (Faith in the Light)
• Sweeping Wind (Inner Storm)
• Breath of Heaven (Blazing Wrath)
• Epiphany (Desert Shroud)

Passive Skills

• Beacon of Ytar
• Harmony
• Seize the Initiative
• The Guardian’s Path

Gear

Recommended items for each slot with Stat Priority.

Head Sunwuko’s Crown
Tempest Rush Damage -> Socket -> Critical Hit Chance

Shoulders Sunwuko’s Balance
Cooldown Reduction -> Resource Cost Reduction -> Area Damage

Torso Sunwuko’s Soul
Dexterity -> 3 Sockets -> All Resistance

Wrists Cesar’s Memento
Cold Damage -> Critical Hit Chance -> Dexterity

Hands Sunwuko’s Paws
Cooldown Reduction -> Critical Hit Chance -> Critical Hit Damage

Waist Captain Crimson’s Silk Girdle
Dexterity -> All Resistance -> Vitality

Legs Sunwuko’s Leggings
Dexterity -> 2 Sockets -> All Resistance

Feet Captain Crimson’s Waders
Tempest Rush Damage -> Dexterity -> All Resistance

Amulet Squirt’s Necklace
Socket -> Cold Damage -> Critical Hit Damage

Ring Stone of Jordan
Socket -> Critical Hit Chance -> Critical Hit Damage

Ring Convention of Elements
Socket -> Critical Hit Chance -> Critical Hit Damage

Weapon Won Khim Lau
High Damage -> Resource Cost Reduction -> Cooldown Reduction + Socket (Ramaladni’s Gift)

Off-hand Vengeful Wind
High Damage -> Resource Cost Reduction -> Cooldown Reduction + Socket (Ramaladni’s Gift)

Gems

• Taeguk
• Bane of the Stricken
• Bane of the Trapped

Weapon: Flawless Royal Emerald
Helm: Flawless Royal Topaz
Torso: Flawless Royal Diamond
Pants: Flawless Royal Diamond

Kanai’s Cube Powers

• Weapon Slot – Balance
• Armor Slot – Mantle of Channeling
• Jewelry Slot – Ring of Royal Grandeur

Paragon

• Core: Movement Speed (200)
• Offense: Cooldown Reduction (200)
• Defense: Armor (100) and Resistance to All Elements (100)
• Utility: Area Damage (100-150) and Resource Cost Reduction (50-100)

Season Theme Rotation System Details

The Lords of Hell

Check our Soul Shards Mechanics Guide to learn more about The Lords of Hell Theme and how to use and upgrade Soul Shards in Diablo 3.

Recommended Soul Shards and Rank 3 Power:

• Sliver of Terror (You cast a devastating Ring of Fire after killing 100 enemies);
• Essence of Anguish (Killing an enemy deals the damage done by the death blow to all enemies within 25 yards).