Brewmaster Monk Tank Gems, Enchants, and Consumables - The War Within Pre-Patch (2024)

Last updated on Jul 23, 2024 at 00:30by Sinzhu27 comments

This section will be going over a variety of extra buffs available for use byyour character. To have a better understanding of why certain stats are beingprioritized on a Brewmaster Monk, please pay a visit to the pagededicated to them.

You should ideally make use of Radiant Alexstraszite or Radiant Malygite in all of your sockets for a balance between offenseand defense, along with one Inscribed Illimited Diamond/ Resplendent Illimited Diamond.

Slot	Enchantment
Weapon (dual-wield main-hand)	Enchant Weapon - Shadowflame Wreathe
Weapon (2h and dual-wield off-hand)	Enchant Weapon - Shadowflame Wreathe (Against 1-3 targets) Enchant Weapon - Sophic Devotion (Against 4+ targets)
Helm	Incandescent Essence
Cloak	Enchant Cloak - Regenerative Leech Enchant Cloak - Homebound Speed
Chest	Enchant Chest - Waking Stats Enchant Chest - Accelerated Agility (slightly less Agility, but with additional Speed)
Legs	Fierce Armor Kit
Bracers	Enchant Bracer - Devotion of Leech Enchant Bracer - Devotion of Speed
Boots	Enchant Boots - Plainsrunner's Breeze (Speed) Enchant Boots - Watcher's Loam (Stamina)
Belt	Shadowed Belt Clasp
Rings	Enchant Ring - Devotion of Critical Strike Enchant Ring - Devotion of Versatility

As a Brewmaster Monk, stats are so close together for defensive valuethat you are largely free to use other stat enchants on rings if you prefer them.Meanwhile, for weapon enchants, Enchant Weapon - Shadowflame Wreathe or Enchant Weapon - Sophic Devotion are the preferred choices for most content,with the latter offering a minor additional defensive benefit. If seeking evenmore damage, you should also consider simulating your character.For more information, look into the Simulations section of this guide dedicatedto explaining how to do so below.

Phial of Tepid Versatility should be used in most situations, acting asa generic choice to provide both damage and defense. You may also wish to use Iced Phial of Corrupting Rage for additional damage. Fortunately, you mayobtain two of any phial you choose with access to a Draconic Phial Cauldron.

Elemental Potion of Ultimate Power is your recommended potion both beforecombat as a "pre-pot" and during most fights. This potion, in particular, canalso be obtained from a Potion Cauldron of Ultimate Power, though these conjuredversions will only last until shortly after logging out. Potion of Shocking Disclosure may also be used as a cheap alternative,though its effects will only provide damage with no defensive benefit.

Dreamwalker's Healing Potion acts as your healing potion. Each use willincur a 5-minute cooldown, but multiple can be consumed in an extended bossfight. In a serious emergency, you can also consider using a Potion of Withering Dreams, though be aware of the downside of receiving alarge 30-second DoT in exchange for what is likely to be a full heal.

In addition, a Warlock's Healthstone does not share a cooldown withother healing consumables. Remember to use it as well if you are holding one!

Finally, Alchemy offers a number of utility potions, includingthose that can be used while you are dead! While not every potion will be listed,you should consider keeping a small number of Residual Neural Channeling Agenton you to use while you have an available potion and are waiting for a battleresurrection.

If available, Grand Banquet of the Kalu'ak/ Hoard of Draconic Delicaciesis your food of choice for some additional Agility in a dungeon or raid group.Otherwise, Deviously Deviled Eggs provides the same amount of Agility whilebeing a personal consumable. You may also opt for Fated Fortune Cookies,but be aware that they cannot be consumed in Mythic+!

While they are not as necessary for success in areas of content as phials,potions and food; there are some additional consumables available for asmall amount of extra temporary power for your character.

Weapon Runes function similarly to Weapon Oils of previous expansions, applyinga temporary buff to your weapon that is not removed on death. ThroughoutThe War Within's Pre-Patch, you will want to apply a Buzzing Runeto your weapons for some additional Critical Strike.

While expensive, Draconic Augment Runes (or its infinite-use variant,the Dreambound Augment Rune) can also be used for a small amount ofextra Agility. Consider keeping a few on hand for times when you need toeke out every bit of possible damage.

If you find yourself in need of a Bloodlust-effect, drums are auseful tool to provide a similar, but weaker, form of the buff. At Level 70, theonly drums that can be used are Feral Hide Drums.