Monk

Mystic Ally Monk Build

Inna's Mantra · Set build · Monk

  • Tier B in Season 40
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  • 3 variants

Inna's Mantra Mystic Ally for the Monk: tier B, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 3 variants.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).
  • Gear: Bracers: Aughild's Search → Spirit Guards; Shoulders: Aughild's Power → Lefebvre's Soliloquy

Active Skills

  1. L Way of the Hundred Fists Rune: Assimilation Physical
  2. R Cyclone Strike Rune: Implosion Holy
  3. 1 Mystic Ally Rune: Fire Ally Fire
  4. 2 Dashing Strike Rune: Blinding Speed Cold
  5. 3 Inner Sanctuary Rune: Intervene
  6. 4 Serenity Rune: Ascension

Passive Skills

  • Beacon of Ytar
  • Seize the Initiative
  • The Guardian's Path
  • Unity

Equipment

9 set pieces · 4 legendary items

  • HelmInna's RadianceSetDiamond
  • ShouldersLefebvre's SoliloquyLegendary
  • AmuletThe Traveler's PledgeSetEnforcer
  • ChestInna's Vast ExpanseSetDiamondDiamondDiamond
  • GlovesInna's HoldSet
  • BracersSpirit GuardsLegendary
  • BeltInna's FavorSet
  • PantsInna's TemperanceSetDiamondDiamond
  • BootsThe Crudest BootsLegendary
  • Ring 1The Compass RoseSetBane of the Trapped
  • Ring 2Convention of ElementsLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • Main HandShenlong's Fist of LegendSanctifiedSetEmerald
  • Off HandShenlong's Relentless AssaultSetEmerald

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponFlying DragonLegendaryChance to double your attack speed when attacking.
  • ArmorBindings of the Lesser GodsLegendaryEnemies hit by your Cyclone Strike take 200% increased damage from your Mystic Ally for 5 seconds. Split Fire Allies gain 3 times this bonus.
  • JewelryRing of Royal GrandeurLegendary

Gear Stats

  • Inna's Radiance

    Helm

    Diamond
    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
  • Lefebvre's Soliloquy

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • Increases Mystic Ally Damage by 10–15%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    Cyclone Strike reduces your damage taken by 40–50% for 5 seconds.
  • Inna's Vast Expanse

    Chest Armor

    Diamond Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Increases Mystic Ally Damage by 10–15%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
  • Inna's Hold

    Gloves

    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • +141–160 Poison Resistance ancient +176–210
    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
  • Spirit Guards

    Bracers

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    Your Spirit Generators reduce your damage taken by 45–60% for 3 seconds.
  • Inna's Favor

    Belt

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +10–15% Life
  • Inna's Temperance

    Pants

    Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Socket
  • The Crudest Boots

    Boots

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    Mystic Ally summons two Mystic Allies that fight by your side. They deal 150–200% increased damage and are able to attack with their active forms longer.
  • The Traveler's Pledge

    Amulet

    Enforcer
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • +141–160 Arcane Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Socket
  • The Compass Rose

    Ring 1

    Bane of the Trapped
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • Socket
  • Convention of Elements

    Ring 2

    Bane of the Stricken
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • Socket
    Gain 150–200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This non-static effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.
  • Shenlong's Fist of Legend

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
    • Socket
  • Shenlong's Relentless Assault

    Off Hand

    Emerald
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Socket
Enchantress

Enchantress

Eirena

Equipment

  • HelmCain's Insight
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorGoldskin
  • GlovesGloves of Worship
  • BeltGuardian's Case
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Hellfire Ring
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandPig Sticker
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Enchantress FocusEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 15
    • Betören
    • Temporaler Impuls
  2. Level 20
    • Prophetische Harmonie
    • Verstärkung
  3. Level 25
    • Energieschild
    • Erosion
  4. Level 30
    • Konzentrierter Geist
    • Aufschub des Schicksals

Gameplay

The configuration

This setup is stored as a complete build — gear, skills, runes and cube powers work together and are not assembled from individual statistics.

  • Set: Inna's Mantra
  • Rating: tier B across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: Flying Dragon, Bindings of the Lesser Gods, Ring of Royal Grandeur
  • Skills: Way of the Hundred Fists (Assimilation), Cyclone Strike (Implosion), Mystic Ally (Fire Ally), Dashing Strike (Blinding Speed), Inner Sanctuary (Intervene), Serenity (Ascension)
  • Passives: Beacon of Ytar, Seize the Initiative, The Guardian's Path, Unity
  • Variants available: Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts, Speed farming, GR push
Use the variant switcher above to move between the versions. What changes between them is spelled out below — read it before you rebuild.

What the set does

This build wears Inna's Mantra. These bonuses apply once the matching number of set pieces is equipped — the damage multiplier hangs on them, not on the individual stats of the pieces:

  • 2 pieces: Increase the passive effect of your Mystic Ally and the base passive effect of your Mantra by 100%.
  • 4 pieces: Gain the base effect of all four Mantras at all times. You gain 5% damage reduction for each Mystic Ally you have out. Your Mystic Allies no longer take damage.
  • 6 pieces: Gain the passive abilities of the five runed Mystic Allies at all times. Attacking enemies creates your chosen Mystic Ally that lasts 15 seconds, up to 10 Mystic Allies. The damage of your Mystic Allies is increased by 900% for each Mystic Ally you have out.

How the variants differ

Measured against the push version. Anything not listed here stays the same:

  • Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Way of the Hundred Fists (Blazing Fists), Mystic Ally (Water Ally), Dashing Strike (Quicksilver), Epiphany (Insight), Mantra of Conviction (Annihilation); cube Messerschmidt's Reaver, The Crudest Boots; gems Boon of the Hoarder.
  • Speed farming: swaps in skills Mantra of Salvation (Agility); cube Messerschmidt's Reaver; gems Gogok of Swiftness.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Enforcer, Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken) belong in the jewellery slots (rings and amulet). Urshi can upgrade them after a Greater Rift whether they are socketed, in your inventory or in your stash.

The remaining 8 sockets are filled with regular gems: Diamond (6) and Emerald (2).

On the season theme

In Season 40, Angelic Crucibles sanctify a legendary item: perfect Ancient-level stats plus one of three powers of your class at random. You can only wear one Sanctified item at a time. For this build the Way of the Hundred Fists power applies, because it uses that skill. Which item is sanctified depends on the version: In-geom (Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts), Shenlong's Fist of Legend (Speed farming) and Shenlong's Fist of Legend (GR push). Since the power is rolled at random, a Sanctified item can be sanctified again with another Crucible. All powers are listed on the Season 40 page.

FAQ

How good is the Mystic Ally Monk build (Inna's Mantra) in Season 40?

Solid: it is rated tier B across all classes, behind the strongest builds of the season. It ranks #6 of our 7 Monk builds this season.

Which skills does the Mystic Ally Monk build (Inna's Mantra) use?

The skill bar holds Way of the Hundred Fists, Cyclone Strike, Mystic Ally, Dashing Strike, Inner Sanctuary.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Mystic Ally Monk build (Inna's Mantra)?

Weapon: Flying Dragon, Armor: Bindings of the Lesser Gods, Jewelry: Ring of Royal Grandeur.

Which legendary gems does the Mystic Ally Monk build (Inna's Mantra) use?

The legendary gems are Enforcer, Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken.

Which variants of the Mystic Ally Monk build (Inna's Mantra) are there?

3 variants: GR push, Speed farming, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts. Switch between them with the variant selector above; the differences are listed in the gameplay section.

Which follower suits the Mystic Ally Monk build (Inna's Mantra)?

Recommended follower: Enchantress, equipped with Cain's Insight, Gloves of Worship, Homing Pads, Cain's Habit.

Which stats matter for the Mystic Ally Monk build (Inna's Mantra)?

Prioritize these stats: Dexterity, Pickup Radius, Critical Hit Chance, Vitality, Critical Hit Damage, All Resistance.

What are the alternatives for the Monk?