Brewmaster Monk Tank Artifact Talents/Traits and Relics (Legion 7.2.5)

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 7.2.5 Changes
  • 3. Patch 7.2 Changes
  • 4. Strengths
  • 5. Weaknesses
  • 6. Viability in the Current Patch
  • 7. Contents
  • 8. ChangeLog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. The Basics
  • 2. Talent Choice
  • 3. Stat Choice
  • 4. Basic Rotation
  • 5. ChangeLog
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices
  • 2. Talent Cheat Sheets
    • 2.1. Raid Encounters
    • 2.2. Mythic+
  • 3. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents
  • 4. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents
  • 5. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents
  • 6. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents
  • 7. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents
  • 8. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents
  • 9. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents
  • 10. ChangeLog
• ×Artifact Traits and Relics
  • 1. Artifact Progression — First 35 Points
  • 2. Patch 7.2: 35+ Trait Path
  • 3. Relic Choice
  • 4. ChangeLog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Single Target Rotation
  • 2. Multiple Target Rotation
  • 3. Cooldown Usage
  • 4. Taunting
  • 5. Optional Read: Mastering Your Brewmaster Monk
    • 5.1. Energy
    • 5.2. Mastery: Elusive Brawler
    • 5.3. Stagger and Active Mitigation
      • 5.3.1. Stagger
      • 5.3.2. Purifying Brew Versus Ironskin Brew
    • 5.4. Gift of the Ox
    • 5.5. Celestial Fortune
    • 5.6. Detailed Cooldown Usage
      • 5.6.1. Fortifying Brew
      • 5.6.2. Zen Meditation
      • 5.6.3. Exploding Keg
      • 5.6.4. Tier 1 Talents
      • 5.6.5. Tier 3 Talents
      • 5.6.6. Tier 4 Talents
      • 5.6.7. Tier 5 Talents
      • 5.6.8. Tier 6 Talents
      • 5.6.9. Tier 7 Talents
    • 5.7. Roll and Transcendence
      • 5.7.1. Roll
      • 5.7.2. Transcendence
  • 6. ChangeLog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. Basics
  • 2. Getting a Better Understanding
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems
  • 2. Enchants
  • 3. Consumables
  • 4. ChangeLog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Macros
    • 1.1. Generic Macros for Monks
      • 1.1.1. Detox Mouseover Macro
      • 1.1.2. Tiger's Lust Mouseover Macro
      • 1.1.3. Ring of Peace Mouseover Macro
      • 1.1.4. Chi Wave Macro
    • 1.2. Specific Macros for Brewmaster Monks
      • 1.2.1. Exploding Keg Macros
      • 1.2.2. Blessing of Protection Cancelaura Macro
      • 1.2.3. Mouseover Taunt Macro
      • 1.2.4. Taunt from Statue
  • 2. Addons
    • 2.1. Generic Addons for Monks
      • 2.1.1. ElvUI
      • 2.1.2. Boss Mods: Deadly Boss Mods or Bigwigs
      • 2.1.3. GTFO
      • 2.1.4. Parrot or Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
      • 2.1.5. Weak Auras
      • 2.1.6. Recount / Skada / Details!
      • 2.1.7. Grid and GridClickSets (Optional)
    • 2.2. Specific Addons for Brewmaster Monks
      • 2.2.1. Omen Threat Meter
  • 3. ChangeLog
• +Gear, Legendaries, and Best in Slot
  • 1. Tier 20 Set Bonus
    • 1.1. Tier 19 in Tomb of Sargeras
  • 2. Legendaries
  • 3. Loot Competition
  • 4. ChangeLog

General Information

This page shows you how to level up the Artifact and how to choose the right Relics for your Brewmaster Monks. It is updated for World of Warcraft Legion 7.2.5.

The other pages of our Brewmaster Monk guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right.

About Our Author and Reviewers

This guide has been written by Furty, who has an illustrious history in the World of Warcraft raiding scene and race for World First. He has been a member of guilds such as Serenity, Midwinter, and many more, and is currently raiding in Future. He plays most classes at the highest level. You can follow him on Twitter and watch him play on Twitch.

This guide has been reviewed and approved by:

• Justwait, a top tank who raids in Method; you can watch his stream on Twitch and follow him on Twitter;
• Kamp, a theorycrafter from the Peak of Serenity Discord Server.

1. Artifact Progression — First 35 Points

This tree is highly customizable and this is only one interpretation of a raid oriented build. There are many right answers to this question so if you feel you need more utility or mobility early, feel free to focus on the acquisition of those points at any time.

1. Exploding Keg
2. Full Keg
3. Potent Kick
4. Hot Blooded
5. Face Palm
6. Obstinate Determination
7. Dark Side of the Moon
8. Smashed
9. Obsidian Fists
10. Overflow
11. Brew-Stache
12. Dragonfire Brew
13. Staggering Around
14. Fortification
15. Swift as a Coursing River
16. Gifted Student
17. Healthy Appetite

2. Patch 7.2: 35+ Trait Path

Patch 7.2 has replaced the 35-54 Paragon system with several additional new traits becoming available upon acquisition of the 35th point. All of the previous Relic traits will also unlock a 4th rank, along with a new Paragon system becoming available after all traits have been filled (via Concordance of the Legionfall) which all additional Artifact Power will be spent on.

Detailed below is our suggested maxing order after 35 traits:

1. Endurance of the Broken Temple
2. Draught of Darkness
3. Stave Off
4. Quick Sip
5. Fourth rank of Face Palm
6. Fourth rank of Hot Blooded
7. Fourth rank of Potent Kick
8. Fourth rank of Overflow
9. Fourth rank of Staggering Around
10. Fourth rank of Dark Side of the Moon
11. Fourth rank of Obsidian Fists
12. Fourth rank of Gifted Student
13. Fourth rank of Healthy Appetite
14. Concordance of the Legionfall

3. Relic Choice

1. Face Palm
2. Hot Blooded
3. Potent Kick

It is ideal to prioritize relics from the "power three"; Face Palm, Hot Blooded, and Potent Kick. We advise sticking to these traits regardless of the item level of other relics, as they provide the most potent bonuses by far for both offense and survivability.

4. ChangeLog

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• 22 Jun. 2017: Updated relic priority and post 35 maxing path.
• 13 Jun. 2017: Re-order Artifact path and relic priority as Healthy Appetite has been nerfed.
• 28 Mar. 2017: Added a new path for the 7.2 traits.
• 10 Jan. 2017: Checked and confirmed for Patch 7.1.5.
• 30 Nov. 2016: Fully updated Artifact path in lieu of more recent information. New path is more focused on farming Mythic+ as that is the primary time investment in the current end game.
• 29 Aug. 2016: Added.