---
title: "Monk in WoW Midnight – Playstyle, Specs and Who It Suits"
description: "The Monk in WoW Midnight explained: Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker, mobility, how it plays, strengths and weaknesses. Martial arts for experienced players."
canonical_url: "https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk"
meta:
"og:description": "The Monk in WoW Midnight explained: Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker, mobility, how it plays, strengths and weaknesses. Martial arts for experienced players."
"og:image": "https://findyourmain.com/_og/s/o_9ada606c55c782d3.png"
"og:image:height": "600"
"og:image:type": image/png
"og:image:width": "1200"
"og:title": "Monk in WoW Midnight – Playstyle, Specs and Who It Suits"
"twitter:image": "https://findyourmain.com/_og/s/o_9ada606c55c782d3.png"
---
> Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://findyourmain.com/llms.txt)
The Monk in WoW Midnight explained: Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker, mobility, how it plays, strengths and weaknesses. Martial arts for experienced players.
Updated: October 13, 2026
## **In short**
The Monk is a highly mobile martial artist in leather that can play all three roles: Brewmaster tanks, Mistweaver heals, Windwalker deals melee damage. Its mechanics suit players with some experience.
## **Specializations**
- **Brewmaster**:Tank · Melee
- **Mistweaver**:Healer · Melee
- **Windwalker**:DPS · Melee
## **Our take**
- Roles
- **Tank, Healer, DPS**
- Armor
- **Leather**
- Beginner friendly
- 2/5
- Solo play
- 4/5
These ratings help you pick a class. They are not a DPS ranking, and balance shifts with every patch. [How we rate ›](https://findyourmain.com/en/about#how-we-rate-classes)
## **Playable races**
- Dwarf
- Gnome
- Human
- Night Elf
- Draenei
- Worgen
- Lightforged Draenei
- Void Elf
- Dark Iron Dwarf
- Kul Tiran
- Mechagnome
- Pandaren
- Earthen
- Haranir✦ (New in Midnight)
- Orc
- Tauren
- Troll
- Undead
- Blood Elf
- Goblin
- Highmountain Tauren
- Nightborne
- Mag'har Orc
- Vulpera
- Zandalari Troll
## Playstyle
The Monk is a martial arts master who fights with fists, feet and the energy of Chi. In leather armor it is nimble and fast: with [**Roll**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=109132) and [**Transcendence**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=101643) it repositions in a flash, and few classes get to an enemy or away from one this easily.
Alongside Energy or Mana, the Monk uses **Chi** as a resource for its strongest techniques. Well-known abilities include [**Touch of Death**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=322109), which can finish off weakened enemies instantly, and [**Paralysis**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115078) for crowd control.
## Background and lore
Monks come from **Pandaria**, the continent added with Mists of Pandaria. They fight with fists, staves and inner strength, called **Chi**. Pandaria's four **August Celestials** stand for their paths: **Xuen** the tiger, **Chi-Ji** the crane, **Niuzao** the ox and **Yu'lon** the serpent. The best known monk is the brewmaster **Chen Stormstout**, who already travelled the world in Warcraft III.
## Specializations
### Brewmaster
Brewmaster is an unusual tank: instead of fully blocking damage, it spreads damage out over time with [**Stagger**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115069) and purifies it with brews. And it staggers drunkenly through attacks. Lots of activity and many buttons, but a unique fantasy devoted to Niuzao.
**Signature abilities:** [**Keg Smash**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=121253), [**Purifying Brew**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=119582)
### Mistweaver
Mistweaver heals with mists and can join the fight in melee to heal allies through strikes. You decide whether you heal classically from range or jump into the fray. The serpent Yu'lon guides this path.
**Signature abilities:** [**Renewing Mist**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115151), [**Vivify**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=116670), [**Revival**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=115310)
### Windwalker
Windwalker is the kung fu fighter who chains kicks and punches and hits whole groups with spinning attacks. You should avoid repeating the same ability back to back, which keeps you on your toes. Fast, mobile and a treat for anyone who loves martial arts.
**Signature abilities:** [**Rising Sun Kick**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=107428), [**Tiger Palm**](https://www.wowhead.com/spell=100780)
## Who is the Monk for?
**A good fit if you …**
- love mobility and fluid movement,
- want all three roles in one class,
- are drawn to the Pandaren fantasy of martial arts and brewing.
**Not ideal if you …**
- want a very simple class to start with,
- want to fight from range.
## Strengths and weaknesses
The Monk is one of the most mobile classes and can play every role. Its specs have their own, sometimes unusual mechanics, such as the Brewmaster's Stagger, which makes it a better fit for players with some experience.
In our picker the Monk fights with Fists of Fury and Fortifying Brew. Try it in the [arena](https://findyourmain.com/en) or find out in the [class quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/wow-class-quiz) whether it suits you.
Images: © Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Source: worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
[⚔ Send it into the arena](https://findyourmain.com/en?classes=monk) [Class Quiz](https://findyourmain.com/en/wow-class-quiz)
## Frequently asked questions
### Which roles can the Monk play in WoW Midnight?
▶
The Monk can play Tank, Healer, and DPS. Its Specializations: Brewmaster, Mistweaver, and Windwalker.
### What armor does the Monk wear?
▶
The Monk wears Leather.
### Is the Monk good for beginners?
▶
It is better for experienced players. The Monk has lots of tools and rewards experience, so the learning curve is steeper.
### Is the Monk good for solo players?
▶
Yes. The Monk does very well on its own, thanks to self-healing, sturdiness or a companion.
### Which races can be a Monk in WoW Midnight?
▶
In WoW Midnight, these races can be a Monk: Dwarf, Gnome, Human, Night Elf, Draenei, Worgen, Lightforged Draenei, Void Elf, Dark Iron Dwarf, Kul Tiran, Mechagnome, Pandaren, Earthen, Haranir, Orc, Tauren, Troll, Undead, Blood Elf, Goblin, Highmountain Tauren, Nightborne, Mag'har Orc, Vulpera, and Zandalari Troll.
## More classes
[**Warrior**Tank · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/warrior) [**Paladin**Tank · Healer · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/paladin) [**Hunter**DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/hunter) [**Rogue**DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/rogue) [**Priest**Healer · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/priest) [**Death Knight**Tank · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/death-knight) [**Shaman**Healer · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/shaman) [**Mage**DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/mage) [**Warlock**DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/warlock) [**Druid**Tank · Healer · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/druid) [**Demon Hunter**Tank · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/demon-hunter) [**Evoker**Healer · DPS](https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/evoker)
```json
{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en#website","@type":"WebSite","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Find Your Main","url":"https://findyourmain.com/en","publisher":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#identity"},"translationOfWork":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#website"}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#webpage","dateModified":"2026-10-13","datePublished":"2026-10-13","description":"The Monk in WoW Midnight explained: Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker, mobility, how it plays, strengths and weaknesses. Martial arts for experienced players.","name":"Monk in WoW Midnight – Playstyle, Specs and Who It Suits","url":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk","@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"about":{"@type":["Organization","VideoGame"],"name":"World of Warcraft","alternateName":"World of Warcraft: Midnight","gamePlatform":"PC","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Blizzard Entertainment"},"sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131007","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft","https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft"],"url":"https://findyourmain.com/"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#breadcrumb"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en#website"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/1"},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/2"},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/3"},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/4"},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/5"}],"potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk"]}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#logo"}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#identity","@type":"Organization","alternateName":"WoW Class Picker","name":"Find Your Main","url":"https://findyourmain.com","logo":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#logo"}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/1","@type":"Question","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Which roles can the Monk play in WoW Midnight?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Monk can play Tank, Healer, and DPS. Its Specializations: Brewmaster, Mistweaver, and Windwalker."}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/2","@type":"Question","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"What armor does the Monk wear?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Monk wears Leather."}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/3","@type":"Question","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Is the Monk good for beginners?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It is better for experienced players. The Monk has lots of tools and rewards experience, so the learning curve is steeper."}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/4","@type":"Question","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Is the Monk good for solo players?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. The Monk does very well on its own, thanks to self-healing, sturdiness or a companion."}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#/schema/question/5","@type":"Question","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Which races can be a Monk in WoW Midnight?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In WoW Midnight, these races can be a Monk: Dwarf, Gnome, Human, Night Elf, Draenei, Worgen, Lightforged Draenei, Void Elf, Dark Iron Dwarf, Kul Tiran, Mechagnome, Pandaren, Earthen, Haranir, Orc, Tauren, Troll, Undead, Blood Elf, Goblin, Highmountain Tauren, Nightborne, Mag'har Orc, Vulpera, and Zandalari Troll."}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#article","@type":"Article","dateModified":"2026-10-13","datePublished":"2026-10-13","description":"The Monk in WoW Midnight explained: Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker, mobility, how it plays, strengths and weaknesses. Martial arts for experienced players.","headline":"Monk in WoW Midnight – Playstyle, Specs and Who It Suits","inLanguage":"en-US","thumbnailUrl":"https://findyourmain.com/_og/s/o_9ada606c55c782d3.png","author":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#identity"},"image":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#/schema/image/1"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#webpage"},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#webpage"},"publisher":{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#identity"}},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes/monk#breadcrumb","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Classes","item":"https://findyourmain.com/en/classes","position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Monk","position":2}]},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#logo","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Find Your Main","contentUrl":"https://findyourmain.com/favicon.png","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://findyourmain.com/favicon.png"},{"@id":"https://findyourmain.com/#/schema/image/1","@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://findyourmain.com/_og/s/o_9ada606c55c782d3.png","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https://findyourmain.com/_og/s/o_9ada606c55c782d3.png"}]}
```
## Sitemap
See the full [sitemap](https://findyourmain.com/sitemap.md) for all pages.