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This worry can be alleviated for gamers dedicated to crafting a build around it. Once completed, groups of enemies pose no threat whatsoever in Diablo Immortal. The Monk, for this reason, is considered an elite DPS ally in rifts and should never struggle to find a group to play with.
Due to several factors, like gear, skills, reforging, and upgrades, it is impossible to list the exact quantities for many of the numbers detailed here. Any variable number has been replaced with an ‘X’ to signify its potential to change.
Skill Selection
The skill rotation for the Cyclone Strike Monk is what makes the build useful. Use Imprisoned Fist to lock a group in place, Use Shield of Zen to prevent damage from enemies in range or bosses that can’t be stunned. Unleash a fully charge Cyclone Strike. Then mop up any survivors with Seven-Sided Strike and Fists of Thunder.
Gear
The bulk of gamers will be hunting down their ideal pieces of legendary gear after taking the time to beat the game. But don’t forget to track down the set bonus pieces after choosing them from the list. A complete set gives three additional effects, on par with the legendary bonuses from the regular gear.
Primary Gear
Intervening Law may seem more like a PvP skill, but it’s critically important to position the Cyclone Strike perfectly. With it, the Monk can get into the perfect position before charging it up. The tradeoff on Freedom’s Gale isn’t actually a tradeoff at all; stunned enemies are immobilized, they just also can’t take any other actions. It’s a flat-out upgrade.
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Set Items
Because enemies clubbing by this ability will have lost control, the Feasting Baron’s Pack is a direct increase to all damage that the Cyclone Strike Monk deals. The very first ability increases the stun time on Imprisoned Fist, further enhancing the Monk’s window to find the perfect placement.
Reforge Bonuses
Even for paid players, reforge attribute bonuses can be guided, but are not guaranteed completely. With enough rerolls, any player can eventually get the exact attribute they want, but this will take time and luck, even for those who have the money. Therefore, several different attributes have been listed within the same family, in order of preference.
Family Bonus
The Cyclone Strike Monk will be killing opponents in clusters. As a result, plan on at least a few Hydras coming to help out in every rift. This extra damage is not dependable, no family attributes are, but they are pleasantly helpful when they pop up.
Attributes
Although the skill damage is the main focus, don’t be upset if the Wildfire family yields bonuses to primary attacks or critical hits. The Cyclone Monk, like all other classes, will still need to kill the final boss at the end. These small boosts go a long way.
Gems
There are two kinds of gems to consider for this build: the legendary gems and the regular gems. Players of all income levels will be using this guide, so there are three charts for legendary gems to choose from. Probability demands that even paying for an advantage will still make it tough to get the right gems, so feel free to mix and match from the charts based on the character’s most valuable stats.
Legendary Gems
Although most players will just be lucky to get any 5-Star gem, Chip of Stoned Flesh should be considered the best of the best for this build. The explosive curse is good for tacking on double-digits to the ratings in Challenge Rifts.
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Even the worst 2-Star gem is probably better than a 1-Star gem due to the resonance rating. Players that are fortunate enough to be picky can find great value for the Cyclone Strike build, both defensively and offensively.
There are a greater variety of 1-Star gems than the rest, so feel free to be a bit pickier with these selections. Pain of Subjugation is a clear best and should not be replaced until the player has managed to obtain at least six gems of greater rarity.
Regular Gem Preference
Given the choice between tanking and damage, elect for extra damage every time, allowing the best defense to be a good offense.
Diablo Immortal is available now for mobile and PC.
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