Well, from my own experience so far in the game, secondary hits that occur from either procs (Demon Hunter’s Hungering Arrow), or attacks that go through targets in a line (Monk’s Deadly Reach and Demon Hunter’s Elemental Arrow) can crit after the initial hit. So you could have a nice chain of crits from attacks like those
Monk
Monks are sacred warriors who channel divine power through sheer force of will. Healing waves, mantras of protection and attacks empowered with holy might are all within their purview. Skilled monks deliver rapid-fire attacks unarmed or with a variety of well-balanced weapons. In combat, they emphasize high maneuverability over staying power, darting in and out of melees and avoiding protracted slugfests.
Skilled monks deliver rapid-fire attacks unarmed or with a variety of well-balanced weapons. In combat, they emphasize high maneuverability over staying power, darting in and out of melees and avoiding protracted slugfests.
Monks’ attacks are primarily melee-focused. They can eliminate single foes with extreme damage, or deliver short-range area-of-effect assaults with waves of elemental power that emanate from palm strikes or crescent kicks.
Base Stats
Attack: 10 – increases all damage done by 10%
Precision: 11 – critical hit chance 3.67%
Defense: 10 – all damage reduced by 40%
Vitality: 9 – 76HP
Spirit
To defeat the inhuman evils they pit themselves against, monks draw upon inner reserves of Spirit, a resource that reflects their personal mastery and training. Spirit replenishes slowly. It is generated in two ways – by specific skills and attacks, and by the completion of combos. Monks who chain their attacks carefully can continue a near-endless barrage of Spirit-fueled strikes .
Spirit is a valuable resource, but massive expenditures of this force allow a monk to call upon potent dodges and defensive moves, as well as monster-slaying finishing strikes. Thanks to monks’ physical perfection and martial talent, they are free to deliver as many empowered strikes as their Spirit pools will allow – without waiting for ability ‘cooldowns.’
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58We’re toying around with making mantras more of an active ability currently. Right now it’s just a really short duration buff, which isn’t very cool, as stated. What we think will be cool, is that when hitting the button to cast a mantra you get a super-mega buff (or effect) for a short time, and then the buff would lower to its normal levels after. You can see that design currently on a couple skill descriptions on the site, they’re just not reflected in-game. Keep in mind it’s still all of course in testing. This gives mantras a more ‘use oriented’ flavor. So while it’s a short duration that’s OK because you want to hit the mantra button more than once every two minutes, it becomes an active skill. So far we think it’s working pretty well. What we don’t want is to have long duration buffs or toggles, because then it may as well be a passive. We want our active skills to be active, and so hopefully this change achieves that.
Similar to the barbarian, the monk excels at close-quarters combat. Unlike the barbarian, however, the monk doesn’t benefit from being hit by foes and cannot afford to take nearly as much damage. Instead, the monk can use Spirit to release a series of lightning-fast attacks and precisely orchestrated defensive skills, to the point of artistry. Spirit is generated through use of melee attacks and select special abilities, and does not degenerate until used by a skill that costs Spirit. This allows for powerful and poetic combos, often leaving monsters bewildered in their last breath. For instance, Spirit can be used to activate the mystical Seven Sided Strike, allowing you to dash swiftly from enemy to enemy exacting seven fluid, yet abusive attacks. Other skills, however, are available to help generate Spirit. Fists of Thunder is one of these: a series of extremely fast punches deal Lightning damage to enemies and have a chance to interrupt incoming enemy attacks. It’s within the Spirit of the monk that a truly deadly hero is beheld.
| Level | Unlock | Skills | Runes |
| 1 | +1 Active | Fists of Thunder![]() Fists of Thunder Primary Generate: 6 Spirit per attack Unleash a series of extremely fast punches that deal 110% weapon damage as Lightning. Every third hit deals damage to all enemies in front of you and knocks them back a short distance. Generates Spirit faster than other Spirit-generating skills due to the high attack speed. | |
| 2 | +1 Active | Lashing Tail Kick![]() Lashing Tail Kick Secondary Cost: 30 Spirit Unleash a deadly roundhouse kick that knocks enemies back and deals 200% weapon damage. | |
| 3 | Deadly Reach![]() Deadly Reach Primary Generate: 6 Spirit per attack Project lines of pure force over a short distance for 110% weapon damage. Every third hit extends 25 yards. | ||
| 4 | +1 Active | Blinding Flash![]() Blinding Flash Defensive Cost: 10 Spirit Cooldown: 15 seconds Create a flash of light that blinds all enemies within 20 yards for 3 seconds. Elite enemies recover faster, but suffer a 30% chance to miss with attacks. | |
| 5 | Tempest Rush![]() Tempest Rush Secondary Cost: 15 Spirit plus an additional 10 Spirit while channeling Charge directly through your enemies, knocking them back and hobbling them, slowing their movement by 60% for 2 seconds. Also deals 50% weapon damage while running. | ||
| 6 | Fists of Thunder - Bounding Light Every third punch releases chain lightning instead of knocking enemies back. Each lightning strike inflicts 73% weapon damage as Lightning. | ||
| 7 | Lashing Tail Kick - Vulture Claw Kick Release a torrent of fire that burns nearby enemies for 220% weapon damage as Fire and causes Knockback. | ||
| 8 | Breath of Heaven![]() Breath of Heaven Defensive Cost: 25 Spirit Cooldown: 15 seconds A blast of divine energy heals you and all allies within 12 yards for 6202 - 7442 Life. | ||
| 9 | +1 Active | Dashing Strike![]() Dashing Strike Techniques Cost: 25 Spirit Quickly dash at the targeted enemy or location, striking for 100% weapon damage and rooting the target for 1 second. | Deadly Reach - Piercing Trident Increases the area of effect of the second and third strikes. |
| 10 | +1 Passive | Fleet Footed![]() Fleet Footed Passive Increases movement speed by 10%. Resolve![]() Resolve Passive Damage you deal reduces enemy damage by 25% for 2.5 seconds. | |
| 11 | Crippling Wave![]() Crippling Wave Primary Generate: 6 Spirit per attack Unleash a series of large sweeping attacks that cause 110% weapon damage to all enemies in front of you. Every third hit damages all enemies around you and dazes them, slowing their movement speed by 30% and attack speed by 20% for 3 seconds. | Tempest Rush - Northern Breeze Reduces the channeling cost of Tempest Rush to 8 Spirit. | |
| 12 | Wave of Light![]() Wave of Light Secondary Cost: 100 Spirit Focuses a wave of light that crushes enemies for 150% weapon damage as Holy, followed by an additional 150% weapon damage as Holy to all enemies in a line. | Blinding Flash - Self Reflection Increases the duration enemies are blinded to 4 seconds. | |
| 13 | +1 Active | Exploding Palm![]() Exploding Palm Techniques Cost: 40 Spirit Cause a target to Bleed for 220% weapon damage as Physical over 3 seconds. If the target dies while bleeding, it explodes and deals 30% of the target39;s maximum Life as Physical damage to all nearby enemies. The Guardians Path![]() The Guardians Path Passive While dual-wielding, you gain a 15% chance to dodge incoming attacks. While using a two-handed weapon, all Spirit generation is increased by 25%. | |
| 14 | Cyclone Strike![]() Cyclone Strike Focus Cost: 50 Spirit Pull all enemies within 24 yards towards you, followed by a furious blast of energy that deals 100% weapon damage as Holy. | Fists of Thunder - Lightning Flash Increases your chance to Dodge by 16% for 2 seconds. Breath of Heaven - Circle of Scorn Breath of Heaven also sears enemies for 80% weapon damage as Holy. | |
| 15 | Way of the Hundred Fists![]() Way of the Hundred Fists Primary Generate: 6 Spirit per attack Unleash a rapid series of punches that strikes enemies for 140% weapon damage. | Lashing Tail Kick - Sweeping Armada Increases Knockback distance by 150% and slows the movement speed of struck enemies by 60% for 2 seconds. Dashing Strike - Way of the Falling Star After striking an enemy, your movement speed is increased 25% for 3 seconds. | |
| 16 | Serenity![]() Serenity Defensive Cost: 10 Spirit Cooldown: 20 seconds You are enveloped in a protective shield that absorbs all incoming damage for 3 seconds and grants immunity to all control impairing effects. Transcendence![]() Transcendence Passive Every point of Spirit spent heals you for 62.0 Life. | ||
| 17 | Seven Sided Strike![]() Seven Sided Strike Focus Cost: 50 Spirit Cooldown: 30 seconds Dash rapidly between nearby enemies, dealing 777% weapon damage over 7 hits. | Crippling Wave - Mangle Increase damage to 143% weapon damage. | |
| 18 | Deadly Reach - Keen Eye The third strike increases your Armor by 50% for 4 seconds. Wave of Light - Wall of Light Increases damage of the initial strike to 240% weapon damage as Holy. Exploding Palm - The Flesh is Weak Also causes the target to take 12% additional damage for 3 seconds. | ||
| 19 | +1 Active | Mantra of Evasion![]() Mantra of Evasion Mantras Cost: 50 Spirit Recite a Mantra that grants you and your allies within 40 yards a 15% chance to dodge attacks for 3 minutes.For 3 seconds after activation, a second effect grants an additional 15% chance to dodge attacks. | Blinding Flash - Blinded and Confused Blinded enemies have a 25% chance to attack each other. |
| 20 | +1 Passive | Chant of Resonance![]() Chant of Resonance Passive Duration of all Mantras increased by 7 minutes. While one of your Mantras is active you gain 2 Spirit every second. Seize the Initiative![]() Seize the Initiative Passive Your Armor is increased by 100% of your Dexterity. | Tempest Rush - Tailwind Increases the movement speed of Tempest Rush by 25%. |
| 21 | Mantra of Retribution![]() Mantra of Retribution Mantras Cost: 50 Spirit Recite a Mantra that causes you and your allies within 40 yards to reflect melee damage back at enemies, dealing Holy damage equal to 40% of the damage sustained. The effect lasts for 3 minutes.For 3 seconds after activation, the effect on you increases to 80% of the damage sustained. Sweeping Wind![]() Sweeping Wind Techniques Cost: 75 Spirit Surround yourself in a vortex that continuously deals 15% weapon damage to all enemies within 10 yards. The vortex lasts 6 seconds and is refreshed each time you strike an enemy with a melee attack. Landing a Critical Hit has a chance to increase the vortex effect up to 2 times for a total of 45% weapon damage to nearby enemies. | Breath of Heaven - Circle of Life Increases the healing power of Breath of Heaven to 8063 - 9675 Life. Cyclone Strike - Eye of the Storm Reduces the Spirit cost of Cyclone Strike to 30 Spirit. | |
| 22 | Inner Sanctuary![]() Inner Sanctuary Defensive Cost: 30 Spirit Cooldown: 30 seconds Create a runic circle of protection on the ground for 6 seconds that cannot be passed by enemies. Mystic Ally![]() Mystic Ally Focus Cost: 25 Spirit Summon a mystic ally to fight alongside you until it is destroyed. The ally deals 40% of your weapon damage as Physical per swing. | ||
| 23 | Dashing Strike - Flying Side Kick Perform a flying kick that has a 50% chance to Stun your target for 2 seconds. Serenity - Peaceful Repose When activated, Serenity heals you for 6202 - 7752 Life. Seven Sided Strike - Sudden Assault Teleport to the target, increasing damage done to 1007% weapon damage over 7 strikes. | ||
| 24 | Exalted Soul![]() Exalted Soul Passive Increases maximum Spirit by 100.Spirit fuels your defensive and offensive abilities. | Way of the Hundred Fists - Hands of Lightning Increases the number of hits in the second strike from 7 to 10. Mantra of Evasion - Hard Target Mantra of Evasion also increases Armor by 20%. | |
| 25 | Wave of Light - Explosive Light Release bursts of energy that deal 330% weapon damage as Holy to nearby enemies. Exploding Palm - Strong Spirit If the target explodes after bleeding, gain 5 Spirit for each enemy caught in the blast. Cyclone Strike - Implosion Increases the distance enemies will be pulled towards you to 34 yards. | ||
| 26 | Mantra of Healing![]() Mantra of Healing Mantras Cost: 50 Spirit Recite a Mantra that causes you and your allies within 40 yards to gain increased Life regeneration by 310 Life per second. The Mantra lasts 3 minutes.For 3 seconds after activation, the effect is increased to 1240.4 Life per second. | Crippling Wave - Concussion Enemies hit by Crippling Wave inflict 20% less damage for 3 seconds. Inner Sanctuary - Safe Haven You and your allies standing in the area of effect of Inner Sanctuary regenerate 1550 Life per second. | |
| 27 | Sixth Sense![]() Sixth Sense Passive Your dodge chance is increased by an amount equal to 30% of your Critical Hit Chance. | Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind Increases the duration of the vortex to 10 seconds. Mystic Ally - Water Ally Imbue the ally with the essence of water. The ally gains the ability to perform a wave attack that deals 120% of your weapon damage as Physical and slows the movement of affected targets by 30% for 2 seconds. | |
| 28 | Lashing Tail Kick - Spinning Flame Kick Hurl a column of fire that burns through enemies, causing 240% weapon damage as Fire to each enemy it strikes. Blinding Flash - Blinding Echo 6 seconds after using Blinding Flash, a second flash of light will blind enemies within 20 yards for 0.5 seconds. Mantra of Retribution - Retaliation Increases the amount of damage reflected by the Mantra to 60%. The Mantra will now reflect ranged damage as well as melee damage. | ||
| 29 | Serenity - Reap What Is Sown When Serenity ends, the shield explodes, dealing 30% of the damage absorbed by Serenity as Holy damage to enemies within 20 yards. The damage to each enemy cannot exceed 100% of your maximum Life. Seven Sided Strike - Several-Sided Strike Increases the number of strikes to 9. | ||
| 30 | +1 Passive | Mantra of Conviction![]() Mantra of Conviction Mantras Cost: 50 Spirit Recite a Mantra that causes all enemies within 20 yards of you to take 12% additional damage. The Mantra lasts 3 minutes.For 3 seconds after activation, the effect is increased to 24% additional damage. Pacifism![]() Pacifism Passive While you are under a Stun, Fear or Charm effect, all damage taken is reduced by 75%. | Fists of Thunder - Static Charge Your primary target is charged with static electricity for 5 seconds and takes 37% weapon damage as Lightning when you attack other enemies with Fists of Thunder. |
| 31 | Inner Sanctuary - Sanctified Ground When Inner Sanctuary expires, it becomes sanctified ground for 6 seconds, slowing the movement of all enemies that move through it by 60%. Mystic Ally - Fire Ally Imbue the ally with the essence of fire. The ally gains the ability to unleash a flaming kick for 80% weapon damage as Fire plus an additional 40% of your weapon damage per second as Fire for 2 seconds to all enemies in a straight line. Mantra of Healing - Sustenance Increases the Life regeneration granted by Mantra of Healing to 620 Life per second. | ||
| 32 | Breath of Heaven - Blazing Wrath Breath of Heaven increases the damage of your attacks by 15% for 45 seconds. Dashing Strike - Quicksilver Reduces the cost of Dashing Strike to 10 Spirit. Way of the Hundred Fists - Blazing Fists Critical Hits increase your attack speed and movement speed by 5% for 5 seconds. This effect can stack up to 3 times. | ||
| 33 | Tempest Rush - Flurry Increases the potency of the hobbling effect, slowing enemy movement by 80%. Mantra of Evasion - Divine Protection Each target can be protected at most once every 90 seconds by this effect. Sweeping Wind - Blade Storm Intensify the vortex, increasing the damage per stack to 20% weapon damage. This increases the damage with 3 stacks to 60% weapon damage. | ||
| 34 | Deadly Reach - Scattered Blows The third strike is replaced with an attack that will hit up to 6 nearby enemies within 15 yards for 170% weapon damage as Lightning. Cyclone Strike - Sunburst Changes the blast into an explosion of fire that has a 25% chance to Fear enemies for 2.0 seconds. | ||
| 35 | Beacon of Ytar Passive Reduces all cooldowns by 15%. | Wave of Light - Empowered Wave Reduces the cost of Wave of Light to 60 Spirit. Mantra of Conviction - Overawe Increases the strength of Mantra of Conviction so that enemies take 24% additional damage and 48% for the first 3 seconds. | |
| 36 | Crippling Wave - Rising Tide Critical Hits generate an additional 5 Spirit. Exploding Palm - Creeping Demise Also reduces your target's movement speed by 80%. Mantra of Retribution - Transgression Increases attack speed for you and your allies by 8%. | ||
| 37 | Seven Sided Strike - Pandemonium Enemies hit by Seven-Sided Strike have a 25% chance to be stunned for 7 seconds by each hit. Inner Sanctuary - Consecration Increases the duration of Inner Sanctuary to 8 seconds. | ||
| 38 | Lashing Tail Kick - Scorpion Sting Enemies have a 50% chance to be stunned for 1.5 seconds instead of being knocked back. Sweeping Wind - Fire Storm Increases the radius of the vortex to 14 yards and changes the damage dealt to Fire. Mantra of Healing - Circular Breathing Mantra of Healing also regenerates 3 Spirit per second. | ||
| 39 | Dashing Strike - Soaring Skull Launch yourself through the air and slow all enemies along your path by 60% for 2 seconds. Serenity - Tranquility Extends the protective shield to allies within 45 yards for 2 seconds, and makes them immune to control impairing effects like Slow and Frozen. Mystic Ally - Air Ally Imbue the ally with the essence of air. Every attack made by the ally has a 2% chance to generate 100 Spirit for you. In addition, the ally is surrounded in a torrent of wind that deals 10% of your weapon damage per second as Physical to all nearby enemies. | ||
| 40 | Guiding Light![]() Guiding Light Passive Whenever you use a direct heal skill on another player you and the other player deal 16% more damage for 15 seconds. | Way of the Hundred Fists - Fists of Fury Affected targets will take an additional 10% weapon damage per second as Holy for 5 seconds. Also adds a short dash to the first strike. Mantra of Evasion - Wind through the Reeds Mantra of Evasion also increases movement speed by 5%. | |
| 41 | Blinding Flash - Searing Light Increases the chance elite enemies will miss attacks to 60%. Cyclone Strike - Wall of Wind After using Cyclone Strike, gain a 20% chance to dodge attacks for 3 seconds. Mantra of Retribution - Indignation When taking damage from the Mantra of Retribution, enemies have a 10% chance to be stunned for 2 seconds. | ||
| 42 | Fists of Thunder - Quickening Critical Hits generate an additional 15 Spirit. Mantra of Healing - Boon of Protection Mantra of Healing shrouds you and your allies with a mystical shield for 2 seconds that absorbs up to 15% of each target's maximum Life in damage. | ||
| 43 | Seven Sided Strike - Sustained Attack Reduces the cooldown of Seven-Sided Strike by 7 seconds. Inner Sanctuary - Circle of Protection You and your allies standing in the area of effect of Inner Sanctuary take 35% less damage. | ||
| 44 | Breath of Heaven - Infused with Light Gain 6 additional Spirit from Spirit Generator attacks for 5 seconds after using Breath of Heaven. Exploding Palm - Impending Doom Increases the duration of the Bleed effect to 5 seconds. Mantra of Conviction - Intimidation Enemies affected by Mantra of Conviction deal 10% less damage. | ||
| 45 | One With Everything![]() One With Everything Passive Your resistance to all elements is equal to your highest elemental resistance. | Tempest Rush - Slipstream Reduces damage taken while running by 25%. | |
| 46 | Sweeping Wind - Inner Storm As long as your vortex is at the maximum stack count, you gain 3 Spirit per second. Mystic Ally - Eternal Ally Imbue the ally with the essence of life. When the ally dies, it has a 50% chance to be reborn after 5 seconds. In addition, the physical damage of the ally's basic attack is increased to 44% of your weapon damage per swing. | ||
| 47 | Deadly Reach - Strike from Beyond Critical Hits generate an additional 10 Spirit. Serenity - Ascension Increases the duration of Serenity to 4 seconds. Mantra of Conviction - Dishearten Slows the movement of enemies within 20 yards by 30%. | ||
| 48 | Way of the Hundred Fists - Spirited Salvo Every activation of the skill has a 15% chance to generate 15 additional Spirit. Mantra of Healing - Heavenly Body Mantra of Healing also increases Vitality by 10%. | ||
| 49 | Dashing Strike - Blinding Speed Receive a 20% increased chance to Dodge for 3 seconds. Wave of Light - Blinding Light Critical Hits Stun enemies for 3 seconds. | ||
| 50 | Combination Strike![]() Combination Strike Passive Each different Spirit Generator ability you use increases your damage by 8% for 3 seconds. | Mantra of Evasion - Perseverance Mantra of Evasion also reduces the duration of all control impairing effects like Slow or Frozen by 20%. | |
| 51 | Crippling Wave - Tsunami The range of Crippling Wave's third strike is increased to 17 yards and the effect of the movement speed reduction is increased to 60%. Exploding Palm - Essence Burn Instead of bleeding, the target will burn for 250% weapon damage as Fire every second over 3 seconds. If the target dies while burning, it explodes causing all nearby enemies to burn for 60% weapon damage as Fire over 3 seconds. This effect can happen multiple times. | ||
| 52 | Fists of Thunder - Thunderclap Teleport to the target and release an electric shockwave with every punch that hits all enemies within 6 yards of your primary target for 35% weapon damage as Lightning. Lashing Tail Kick - Hand of Ytar Attack enemies at long range, slowing the movement speed of affected targets by 80% for 2 seconds. | ||
| 53 | Mystic Ally - Earth Ally Imbue the ally with the essence of earth. Maximum Life for you and the ally is increased by 10%. The ally also gains the ability to create a wave of earth, dealing 60% of your weapon damage as Physical to a single enemy and forcing that enemy to attack the ally for 3 seconds. Mantra of Healing - Time of Need Mantra of Healing also increases resistances to all damage types by 20%. | ||
| 54 | Deadly Reach - Foresight The third strike increases the damage of all attacks by 18% for 30 seconds. Serenity - Instant Karma While Serenity is active, 50% of all projectiles and melee attacks are reflected back at the attacker. | ||
| 55 | Blinding Flash - Faith in the Light For 3 seconds after using Blinding Flash, all of your attacks are empowered to deal 30% additional weapon damage as Holy. Cyclone Strike - Soothing Breeze Cyclone Strike heals you and all allies within 24 yards for 1240 Life. Mantra of Conviction - Reclamation You and your allies have a 30% chance to be healed for 279 - 341 Life when using melee attacks on an enemy under the effects of Mantra of Conviction. | ||
| 56 | Tempest Rush - Bluster Enemies knocked back have their damage reduced by 20% for the duration of the effect. Mantra of Retribution - Against All Odds When reflecting damage done to you, Mantra of Retribution has a chance to restore 3 Spirit. Sweeping Wind - Cyclone While your vortex is at the maximum stack count, Critical Hits have a chance to spawn a lightning tornado that periodically electrocutes nearby enemies for 20% weapon damage as Lightning. Each spawned lightning tornado lasts 3 seconds. | ||
| 57 | Crippling Wave - Breaking Wave Enemies hit by Crippling Wave take 10% additional damage from all attacks for 3 seconds. Wave of Light - Pillar of the Ancients Summon an ancient pillar that deals 240% weapon damage followed by an additional 240% weapon damage after 2 seconds. | ||
| 58 | Near Death Experience![]() Near Death Experience Passive When receiving fatal damage, you are instead restored to 35% of maximum Life and 35% Spirit.This effect cannot occur more than once every 90 seconds. | Mantra of Evasion - Backlash Successfully dodging an attack has a chance to create a burst of flame dealing 35% weapon damage as Fire to all nearby enemies. Inner Sanctuary - Forbidden Palace You and your allies standing in the area of effect of Inner Sanctuary deal 10% additional damage. | |
| 59 | Breath of Heaven - Penitent Flame Enemies exposed to Breath of Heaven run away in Fear for 1.5 seconds. Mantra of Retribution - Collateral Damage An attacker that is damaged by Mantra of Retribution has a 30% chance to suffer a feedback blast, dealing 45% weapon damage as Holy to itself and nearby enemies. | ||
| 60 | Way of the Hundred Fists - Windforce Flurry The third strike generates a wave of wind that deals 250% weapon damage as Physical to enemies directly ahead of you. Seven Sided Strike - Fulminating Onslaught Each strike explodes, dealing 111% weapon damage as Holy in a 7 yard radius around the target. Mantra of Conviction - Submission Enemies affected by Mantra of Conviction take 12% weapon damage per second as Holy. |

































