Best 2.1.2 Monk Starter Build: High Voltage Apprentice - Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls Guide

[@jimcole5359]

Excellent video Rhykker, appreciate all you do for those of us who are challenged with coming up with builds for our toons.

[@michaelthurman9498]

Thank you, just started my very first playthrough of Diablo as the monk, and I'm going to use this build for starters.

[@TheLun4tic]

finally some starter Builds. You should do more of them for different classes for the latest patch

[@Bawheidbob]

Thanks for the info, looking forward to Friday.

[@MichaelRamm]

I was using Quin69's basic monk build and really loving it. I will try your build out tonight as I am really leaning toward my Season 2 character being a Monk. Great video as always!

[@Rhykker]

Thanks Michael! Quin is the monk master! If he says he has a better beginner monk build, I'd go with that. But do try this one out as well - maybe the playstyle will work better for you :)

[@Denzien2]

***** May I ask how you're able to do so much damage before the EP proc? I tried using this build and it takes so long on higher torments (3-4) to actually proc the ep which does the most damage, yet in the video you seem to have no trouble with it, or do you have fairly decent items in the video?

[@AliAliOxenFree]

great vid as always. informative and cohesive arguments. Great timing also, since S2 is right around the corner and 99% (unconfirmed statistic) of people are gonna go monk for that gungdo goodness

[@BlauerNino]

Really really nice - good work m8 :)

[@joelowthianYT]

Very well made, my friend

[@trysephiroth007]

Did you test this build with or without all your paragon points being used?

[@nhilaq]

Great build Cheers!

[@Xvyzgaming]

Amazing channel, subscribed

[@ImGeoX]

Hey ***** . Is there anyways that maybe you could link the videos you suggest to watch down in the description? I'm usually watching on mobile and I'm unable to click the link on the screen. Thanks.

[@dakotamills7012]

how do u get two skills in same category lile the exploding palm n,sweeping winds how can,u use,both im on ps4 btw

[@DarkStaRcyborg]

+Dakota Mills Enable Elective Mode in options under Gameplay

[@razoraxe551]

how to pick 2 tecniques i have one defensive skill and one technique

[@filippiasecki8330]

Thanks for nice tips. I must say that they are really useful. Regards

[@NeuroTX36]

Thanks, been binge watching in preparation for Season 2. Quick question about Horadric Caches: Is the level of the cache 'locked in' when you get them, or when you open them? And is there any difference between caches earned on different difficulty levels? Thanks!

[@Rhykker]

When you get them :) And yes, big difference! Increased chances for legendaries starting at T1, with T6 giving a guaranteed leg :)

[@Ahlizz]

This build works so good for me, gone from lvl 49 to 58 now in 2 ish hours, doing this in expert difficulty without any problems, my dps is a bit low on the quest bosses but i just switch to lashing kick and the damage reduction on the mantra so i can stay alive, DS makes me dodge everything and move fast, i love it. What gear do i need to start doing the higher tiers in torment? and can i do t1 in lvl 60 already? There is one thing though, i am using the 50+ spirit passive since i ran out of spirit quite fast, how did you fix this issue?

[@Agumon5]

Does this build also apply to PS3 players given that we didn't get much of an update past the expansion?

[@ackthbbft]

I wish I could remember where I saw it, but a recent poll showed about a third of all Season 2 players intend on doing so with Monk, more than any other class. Any thoughts on why? I honestly never thought of it as one of my stronger toons (at least until recently).

[@Calyx]

Playing a sentry popping boring ass DH for a full season really makes a Monk look alot more fun

[@retrogamer4957]

So i bought the game 2 days ago any,but i didn't play games like that before,but this is a fantastic game,i hardly know anything about the game,if you could tell me what to do that would be great,and i would be in your dept

[@devonbatista2273]

Hey Rhykker, is there anyway I can get into/have a private convo with you? I really need some help with my character. Please reply back.

[@twitchthepocket]

i heard a lot about the sunwuko lightening build getting nerfed to the ground in 2.4.2, can i still use this start build and transition into a current endgame build on patch 2.4.2?

[@mannyc1142]

What weapon a 2hander?

[@mojowitherspoon4091]

Okay, quick question. This might be stupid, but this has bothered me ever since I got into doing this in Diablo 3. So, is the ability to map any spell to any key a reaper of souls thing? Or is there some way to do that in "vanilla" Diablo 3? Again, I apologize if this is a stupid question, I was just wondering.

[@The_Blog]

MoJo Witherspoon No this is available from day one in the vanilla game. It is hidden in the Gameplay Options in the options Menu. Just put a checkmark on "Elective Mode" on the right side in the gameplay options tab under in the options menu. This will make you able to freely put your skills on the slots and take multiple skills from 1 catagory. This is meant to be kind of a guideline for very new players so they do not get confused with all the different skills. This option will unlock it. I hope I was able to help you :)

[@DrakSparrow]

Hi, I'm playing Diablo III RoS on PS3 and the EP:Shocking Grasp isn't a rune in my game. Would you give another sub for this rune? Thanks for your good feedbacks.

[@MrPaxonymus]

like how do u get cyclone strike on your right click?

[@daikluncallaghun153]

If you have elective mode activated you can drag and drop your skill into other slots so you can customize your st00f :D hope that helped.

[@ZerglingPack]

Is the monk fin since the expansion? It was so boring to play in the standard D3 that when I went to expansion I never even leveled mine up to 70. Is it a viable class now? I rarely see anything other than wizards, WD, and DH, also the occasional barb.

[@MiniDemonic]

Monks are arguably one of the best classes right now, they will get significantly better in S2 as well.

[@CohnmanTheBudbarian]

monks pwn, eswp after patch damage is insane, lol i run t6 on hc and dont look at my health anymore hav don gr 34 and laughed at it hahaha monks are badass

[@MiniDemonic]

netslave GR34 and T6 is easy on any class with a full set though.

[@CohnmanTheBudbarian]

thatl explain why i laughed at it

[@JustusLps]

Monks are insane at the moment and gonna be top 2/3 with barb and dh due to their "new" bracers, the Gungdo Gears

[@reportsinged2677]

im playing on the xbox 360 wich i believe haven't gotten further than patch 2.0.9 so i don't have the shocking grasp rune would this build still work with another rune?

[@taylorfriedmann6380]

Essence burn can be a decent replacement

[@nursesleeping]

does this work for ps4 players? Sorry for the silly question?

[@abbe2173]

Still viable? :)

[@blues2717]

eh...not really...

[@elmesmohammed]

This build still legit?

[@TeamCGS2005]

+Mohammed El Mes Depends. Most builds lately have both Epiphany in there as well as Dashing Strike. For me these two are vital. I don't run with mantras any more.

[@elmesmohammed]

+Mainframe i do feel like i am lacking spirit with that build, i am going to try Epiphany instead of the mantra. Thanks for the reply!

[@zo9512]

Still works? 😂

[@samithonjames370]

Todays tavern talk was downright pathetic... No bloodshard cap fix. No trial fix. No stashspace compromise. No talk about wizard, RIP. Blizzard sucks sometimes.....

[@bigknockersOO]

Why, Do you talk Like this, Like you are Giving A, Speech, Like, Barrack, Obama?

[@Rhykker]

My, fellow, Americans..

[@tomsterling7195]

***** Funny, I have the same problem with my speech. But wait, it's not a problem - it's a feature. :D Anyway, I like your channel, it's very useful for a novice like me. Thanks for everything and keep up the good work. (-: