Unsure what Hero Talents to play for Brewmaster Monk in The War Within? Our Brewmaster Monk Writer, Sinzhu, pits both Hero Talent against each other in a variety categories to determine which reigns supreme for the content you're looking to do in the upcoming expansion. Join us as we explore The War Within Brewmaster Monk!
With the full launch of The War Within drawing ever closer, it's time to give a proper breakdown of the two sets of Hero Talents available to Brewmaster Monks and offer a glimpse into the «state of the spec» before players begin exploring the forgotten caves of Khaz Algar. Here, we will discuss the Shado-Pan and Master of Harmony talents, how they've evolved over the course of development, their relative pros and cons, as well as any lingering issues that may remain in their design. If you are not familiar with Brewmasters in the coming expansion, don't worry, we've similarly prepared information to get you up to speed on what to expect, and maybe even convince you to give the spec a try soon!
For the uninitiated, Hero Talents represent a separate tree of points that are unlocked starting from Level 71 in The War Within. As you reach Level 80, you will unlock every node within, though there remain a few choices present in every tree. Each specialization has access to two unique sets of talents, themed around aspects of class and specialization fantasy. For Brewmaster Monks, these trees are Shado-Pan and Master of Harmony.
The Shado-Pan talents represent the ninja-like forces of the watchers on the wall in Pandaria. Favoring discretion, the Shado-Pan are a self-reliant group who