Diablo Immortal

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

Diablo Immortal - Wave of Light PvP Build

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 MonkMonk
Build Rating S Rank Icon
Preference Solo and Party
Build Focus PvP
Stat Priorities Strength
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Movement Speed
Attack Speed

Build Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
・Amazing Mobility
・Great Control Skills
・Powerful Against Enemies with Loss of Control
・Low Defense
・No Support Skills
・Weak Against Multiple Opponents

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 SubjugatorThe Subjugator The PrisonerThe Prisoner The TurnkeyThe Turnkey The GaolerThe Gaoler
Hands Feet
Dozen Strikes of ShalDozen Strikes of Shal'baas Wind-Trods of ShalWind-Trods of Shal'baas
Paragon Trees
Vanquisher > Gladiator > Mastermind
Skills
Fists of ThunderFists of Thunder (Primary)
Wave of LightWave of Light Mystic StrikeMystic Strike
Exploding PalmExploding Palm Mystic AlliesMystic Allies
Charm Priority

Gem Setup

Normal Gems
Legendary Gems
Gem Name Effect
AquamarineAquamarine x2+ 8 Armor
CitrineCitrine x4+ 8 Potency
SapphireSapphire x2+ 8 Armor Penetration
TourmalineTourmaline x6+ 8 Damage
Gem Name Effect
Blood-Soaked JadeBlood-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 DeathChained 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 FangFervent 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 SubjugationPain 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 AshesPhoenix 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 CommandPower 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

Wave of Light PvP Build Monk.png

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

Strength The more strength, the more damage you do, and the faster you can assassinate your opponent.
Critical Hit Chance Having higher critical hit chance would make defeating your enemies even faster.
Critical Hit Damage This is tied in with Critical Hit Chance. Deal even more damage when those crits land, so the enemy won't even know what hit them.
Movement Speed Movement Speed is useful for this build, as it is weak in defense and relies on zooming in and out of battle with Mystic Strike.
Attack Speed It's advisable to bump your Attack Speed to make yourself even more deadly.

Paragon Priorities

Vanquisher > Gladiator > Mastermind

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

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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