Monk

Raiment of a Thousand Storms Monk Build

Set build · Monk

  • Tier S in Season 40
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Raiment of a Thousand Storms for the Monk: tier S, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 1 version.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • Tier: B → S
  • New on the skill bar: Cyclone Strike (Implosion), Serenity (Ascension), Mantra of Salvation (Agility)
  • Dropped from the skill bar: Fists of Thunder (Wind Blast), Epiphany (Desert Shroud), Deadly Reach (Foresight)
  • Different rune: Way of the Hundred Fists (Assimilation) → Hands of Lightning, Crippling Wave (Mangle) → Concussion
  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).
  • Gear: Shoulders: Mantle of the Upside-Down Sinners → Lefebvre's Soliloquy; Belt: Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle → The Witching Hour; Pants: Captain Crimson's Thrust → Scales of the Dancing Serpent; Ring 1: Convention of Elements → Unity

Active Skills

  1. L Way of the Hundred Fists Rune: Hands of Lightning Lightning
  2. R Crippling Wave Rune: Concussion Physical
  3. 1 Cyclone Strike Rune: Implosion Holy
  4. 2 Serenity Rune: Ascension
  5. 3 Mantra of Salvation Rune: Agility
  6. 4 Dashing Strike Rune: Blinding Speed Cold

Passive Skills

  • Combination Strike
  • Seize the Initiative
  • Alacrity
  • Exalted Soul

Equipment

9 set pieces · 4 legendary items

  • HelmMask of the Searing SkySetAmethyst
  • ShouldersLefebvre's SoliloquyLegendary
  • AmuletThe Traveler's PledgeSetBane of the Trapped
  • ChestHeart of the Crashing WaveSetDiamondDiamondDiamond
  • GlovesFists of ThunderSet
  • BracersSpirit GuardsLegendary
  • BeltThe Witching HourLegendary
  • PantsScales of the Dancing SerpentSetDiamondDiamond
  • BootsEight-Demon BootsSet
  • Ring 1UnityLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • Ring 2The Compass RoseSetSimplicity's Strength
  • Main HandShenlong's Fist of LegendSanctifiedSetEmerald
  • Off HandShenlong's Relentless AssaultSetEmerald

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponFlying DragonLegendaryChance to double your attack speed when attacking.
  • ArmorDepth DiggersLegendaryPrimary skills deal 100% additional damage.
  • JewelryRing of Royal GrandeurLegendary

Gear Stats

  • Mask of the Searing Sky

    Helm

    Amethyst
    • +626–750 Dexterity ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • +141–160 Cold Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
  • Lefebvre's Soliloquy

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    Cyclone Strike reduces your damage taken by 40–50% for 5 seconds.
  • Heart of the Crashing Wave

    Chest Armor

    Diamond Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Reduces damage from elites by 10–11%
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Reduces damage from ranged attacks by 6–7%.
    • Socket
  • Fists of Thunder

    Gloves

    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • +141–160 Fire Resistance ancient +176–210
  • Spirit Guards

    Bracers

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • +141–160 Fire Resistance ancient +176–210
    Your Spirit Generators reduce your damage taken by 45–60% for 3 seconds.
  • The Witching Hour

    Belt

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50% ancient 51–100%
    • +141–160 Cold Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Increases Way of the Hundred Fists Damage by 10–15%
  • Scales of the Dancing Serpent

    Pants

    Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +141–160 Poison Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Increases Way of the Hundred Fists Damage by 10–15%
    • Socket
  • Eight-Demon Boots

    Boots

    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
  • The Traveler's Pledge

    Amulet

    Bane of the Trapped
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
  • Unity

    Ring 1

    Bane of the Stricken
    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Damage against Elites
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
    All damage taken is split between wearers of this item.
  • The Compass Rose

    Ring 2

    Simplicity's Strength
    • +416–500 Dexterity ancient +550–650
    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • +141–160 Arcane Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • Socket
  • Shenlong's Fist of Legend

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • +13–15 Maximum Spirit
    • Socket
  • Shenlong's Relentless Assault

    Off Hand

    Emerald
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • +13–15 Maximum Spirit
    • Socket
Scoundrel

Scoundrel

Lyndon

Equipment

  • HelmCain's Insight
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorGoldskin
  • GlovesGloves of Worship
  • BeltBlackthorne's Notched Belt
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Unity
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandUnbound Bolt
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Scoundrel TokenEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 5
    • Kraftschuss
    • Verkrüppelnder Schuss
  2. Level 10
    • Anatomie
    • Hysterie
  3. Level 15
    • Mehrfachschuss
    • Durchschlagender Schuss
  4. Level 20
    • Nachtschleier
    • Verschwinden

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: Raiment of a Thousand Storms
  • Rating: tier S across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: Flying Dragon, Depth Diggers, Ring of Royal Grandeur
  • Skills: Way of the Hundred Fists (Hands of Lightning), Crippling Wave (Concussion), Cyclone Strike (Implosion), Serenity (Ascension), Mantra of Salvation (Agility), Dashing Strike (Blinding Speed)
  • Passives: Combination Strike, Seize the Initiative, Alacrity, Exalted Soul
  • Variants available: GR push

What the set does

This build wears Raiment of a Thousand Storms. 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: Your Spirit Generators have 25% increased attack speed and 400% increased damage.
  • 4 pieces: Dashing Strike spends 25 Spirit, but refunds a Charge when it does.
  • 6 pieces: Your Spirit Generators increase the weapon damage of Dashing Strike to 60,000% for 6 seconds and Dashing Strike increases the damage of your Spirit Generators by 14,000% for 6 seconds.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken, Simplicity's Strength) 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 (5), Emerald (2) and Amethyst (1).

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. This build sanctifies Shenlong's Fist of Legend, marked in the gear above. 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 Raiment of a Thousand Storms Monk build in Season 40?

Very good: it is rated tier S across all classes and is one of the strongest builds of the season. It ranks #2 of our 7 Monk builds this season.

Which skills does the Raiment of a Thousand Storms Monk build use?

The skill bar holds Way of the Hundred Fists, Crippling Wave, Cyclone Strike, Serenity, Mantra of Salvation.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Raiment of a Thousand Storms Monk build?

Weapon: Flying Dragon, Armor: Depth Diggers, Jewelry: Ring of Royal Grandeur.

Which legendary gems does the Raiment of a Thousand Storms Monk build use?

The legendary gems are Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken, Simplicity's Strength.

Which follower suits the Raiment of a Thousand Storms Monk build?

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

Which stats matter for the Raiment of a Thousand Storms Monk build?

Prioritize these stats: Dexterity, Vitality, Critical Hit Chance, Attack Speed, Area Damage, Critical Hit Damage.

What are the alternatives for the Monk?

Other builds of the same class, ranked by tier: Wave of Light Monk Build (No Set): Tier S; Wave of Light Monk Build (Monkey King's Garb): Tier A; Exploding Palm Monk Build: Tier A.