Monk Wave of Light PvP Build Guide: Gems, Items, and How to Play

This is a guide to the Wave of Light PvP Build, a PvP Monk Build in Diablo Immortal! Zip around with Mystic Strike, then immobilize foes with Wave of Light! Read on to learn how to play this party build, which excels at general PvE in Dungeons and Rifts, and what gear, skill, and gem setups to use.

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Wave of Light PvP Build Profile

Build Profile and Rating

Wave of Light PvP
Class	Monk
Build Rating
Preference	Solo and Party
Build Focus	PvP
Stat Priorities	・Strength ・Critical Hit Chance ・Critical Hit Damage ・Movement Speed ・Attack Speed

Build Strengths and Weaknesses

Build Gear and Skill Summary

Main Hand		Off Hand
Rod of Echoes		Scolding Storm
Head	Shoulder	Chest	Legs
The Open Mind	Heaven's Bonds	Harmony's Song	Chastising Radiance
Set (Feasting Baron's Pack & War Rags of Shal'baas)
Neck	Ring 1	Ring 2	Waist
The Subjugator	The Prisoner	The Turnkey	The Gaoler
Hands		Feet
Dozen Strikes of Shal'baas		Wind-Trods of Shal'baas
Paragon Trees
Vanquisher > Gladiator > Mastermind
Skills
Fists of Thunder (Primary)
Wave of Light		Mystic Strike
Exploding Palm		Mystic Allies
Charm Priority
1. Wave of Light 2. Fists of Thunder 3. Mystic Allies 4. Mystic Strike 5. Exploding Palm

Gem Setup

Normal Gems

Legendary Gems

Gem Name	Effect
Aquamarine x2	+ 8 Armor
Citrine x4	+ 8 Potency
Sapphire x2	+ 8 Armor Penetration
Tourmaline x6	+ 8 Damage

Gem Name	Effect
Blood-Soaked Jade	Increases all damage you deal by up to 8% while at full Life, with a minimum bonus of 4% while at low Life. Increases your Movement Speed by 10%. Take 2% decreased damage while below 50% Life. Unlocks at Rank 3
Chained Death	Increases damage done by your attacks by 1.50% per target hit, up to a maximum of 4.5% with 3 targets. Chained death bonus damage increases to a maximum of 4 targets. Unlocks at Rank 3
Fervent Fang	Each time you deal damage to an enemy, that enemy now takes 0.80% increased from your attacks, up to a maximum increase of 8% at 10 stacks. All damage you deal to Elite monsters increased by 1.5% Unlocks at Rank 3
Pain of Subjugation	You deal 5.50% increased damage to enemies suffering loss of control. Decreases all damage you take by 1% while suffering loss of control of your character. Unlocks at Rank 3
Phoenix Ashes	Prevents fatal damage, and then grants a shield for 6 seconds that absorbs damage equal to 450% of your base damage. Cannot occur more often than once every 180 seconds. When this shield expires, heal for 20% of the remaining value. Unlocks at Rank 3
Power and Command	Power and Command alternates states every 9 seconds. Power increases your Primary Attack damage by 8%. Command increases all other skill damage by 8%. You have a 7.5% chance to dispel a negative effect on you each time Power and Command states alternate. Unlocks at Rank 3

Indicated gem effects only display their base effect. Values will be higher depending on the gem's upgrade level.

Fast & Highly Aggressive Control Build

This build makes it a priority to square in on your opponent, slow them down, and take them out. This build is ideal for 1-on-1 showdowns, and can zip in and out of battle when things start to get dicey.

Heavy Buffs for Wave of Light

The skills Wave of Light is the centerpiece of this build. First of all, it is the Monk skill that deals the highest single-hit damage, and has 2 charges to boot. Furthermore, not only does it Immobilize enemies in the area due to Heaven's Bonds, but its range and damage are increased as well, thanks to Harmony's Song and Chastising Radiance.

Set Items Increase Loss of Control Damage

Four Set Items from the Feasting Baron's Pack Set will increase the duration of Loss of Control on enemies as well as increase the damage they receive. Furthermore, the Pain of Subjugation Gem increases damage against enemies with Loss of Control. This will make it easier to defeat enemies Immobilized due to Wave of Light.

Large Damage Buffs

The Legendary Gems Blood-soaked Jade, Chained Death, Fervent Fang, and Power & Command all work together to greatly boost your overall damage and movement speed. Even the skill Mystic Allies gets a damage buff due to the head armor The Open Mind. Additionally, two parts of the War Rags of Shal'baas set will increase your primary attack damage by a whole 15%.

Stats and Paragon Priorities

Attribute Priorities

Paragon Priorities

Your First priority would be the Vanquisher Paragon tree, since it ups your DPS and HP, two very vital things to have. Then, the Gladiator tree would be your most important Paragon skillset to have, as it greatly increases your prowess in PvP. Last would be the Mastermind, as it gives your party buffs to skill damage, critical hit chance, and defense, which are all also important in PvP.

How to Play

Bring Out Mystic Allies and Keep your Distance Charge in with Mystic Strike Unleash Wave of Light Use Exploding Palm to Slow Their Escape When in Trouble, Escape with Mystic Strike

Bring Out Mystic Allies and Keep your Distance

With this build, it's not a good idea to rush in, lest you get clobbered. Let your Mystic Allies engage with the enemy first. If you have party members, let your Crusaders or Barbarians do it.

Charge in with Mystic Strike

If the enemy is engaged, or has used their skills and are on a cooldown, rush in with Mystic Strike to get up close. You don't need to hit the enemy with it, just get close enough so that your primary attack Fists of Thunder can send you the rest of the way.

Unleash Wave of Light

When you're in melee range, use Wave of Light to immobilize them, then beat them up with your primary attack. If you still haven't brought out Mystic Allies, now would be a good time. If the enemy tries to escape, use your second charge of Wave of Light to stall them again.

Use Exploding Palm to Slow Their Escape

Your Exploding Palm should have a Chilling effect due to Scolding Storm. This should slow their movements and make it even harder for them to escape.

When in Trouble, Escape with Mystic Strike

If things are starting to look dicey, or if you see your opponent's party members on the way to save them, making a tactical retreat with Mystic Strike is sometimes the best route. Get used to the flow of battle, then you'll be able to make snap decisions on when best to attack or retreat.

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