S-TIER | BUILD MOINE MARTIAL ARTIST (@SlayerD) | SAISON 5

Build Video

Build Overview

This monk martial artist build leans on Lightning and near-infinite Power Charge generation. The core of the kit revolves around Blasphemy which carries Repulsion as a curse aura. By linking Repulsion and Living Lightning II to Blasphemy, the aura behaves like a melee attack, which unlocks the use of the Culmination II support on it.

Every hit landed with Whirling Slash builds up Combo, which instantly triggers the Repulsion attack-aura to consume that Combo — and it’s this trigger that, via Ailiths Chimes, recharges Power Charges in a continuous loop. The main damage comes from Falling Thunder and Tempest Bell, backed by Herald of Thunder for elemental propagation, while Ghost Dance handles passive defense.

According to the build’s author, this Monk Martial Artist scores a full 5 out of 5 stars in clear speed, single-target damage AND survivability — a rare profile for such a complete build. Expect around 500 divines for the full version shown in the video, with much cheaper versions possible if you accept more modest rolls on gear.

Strengths / Weaknesses

Skill Gem Setup by Step

This build offers 1 progression step from leveling to the final build. Select a step to see the corresponding gem setup.

SkillSet 1

SkillSet 1

10 skills • 40 gemmes

BlasphèmeBlasphemy

Héraut du tonnerreHerald of Thunder

Grondement de tonnerreFalling Thunder

Cloche tempétueuseTempest Bell

Taillade tourbillonnanteWhirling Slash

Spirit VesselSpirit Vessel

Danse fantomatiqueGhost Dance

Jet de lanceSpear Throw

Régulation des chargesCharge Regulation

Spirit VesselSpirit Vessel

Recommended Equipment

The video emphasizes one specific piece of equipment that shouldn’t be overlooked when buying:

• Ingenuity belt: check that it has the « % reduced charm charges used » mod, or that it has no charm mod at all — a bad roll here directly penalizes the build’s defensive loop.
• Skill gem quality: always check this, as quality directly affects the kit’s effectiveness (especially Repulsion, which needs to be high-level to carry the entire charge mechanic).
• The full breakdown of equipment slots (weapons, armor, accessories, jewels) is available in the interactive grid below, taken directly from the author’s planner.

Gameplay Tips

• Prioritize the level of the Repulsion gem above any other investment — it’s what carries the Power Charge generation loop.
• Keep an eye on the quality of your skill gems, whether bought or crafted — an often overlooked detail that pays off well on this build.
• Adapt the budget to your own progression: the 500 div version shown in the video isn’t a prerequisite, more modest rolls are enough to enjoy the combo loop.
• Let the Blasphemy → Repulsion → Whirling Slash → Ailiths Chimes loop settle in naturally during combat — the Combo generated by Whirling Slash automatically triggers consumption via Repulsion.

Core Mechanic of the Monk Martial Artist Build: the Infinite Power Charge Loop

What sets this Monk Martial Artist build apart from most Lightning setups is the repurposing of Blasphemy: normally a simple curse aura, here it becomes a full melee attack once linked with Repulsion and Living Lightning II. This transformation unlocks the use of the Culmination II support, normally reserved for standard attacks.

The loop then closes naturally: Whirling Slash generates Combo with every hit landed, which instantly triggers the « attack » version of Repulsion to consume that Combo. It’s precisely this repeated trigger that, via Ailiths Chimes, regenerates Power Charges without interruption for as long as the fight continues — hence the « infinite » generation the build’s author refers to.

The Zarokh Boss in a 6-Player Group: Proof of Power

The video dedicates a segment to the fight against the boss Zarokh in a 6-player setup, content that’s noticeably more demanding than a standard solo encounter. This segment serves as a concrete demonstration of the 5/5 single-target rating mentioned earlier: the Power Charge loop, combined with the steady damage from Falling Thunder and Tempest Bell, holds up over the full length of the fight with no notable ramp-up lag.

Stat Priorities and the Role of Jewels

Beyond the skill gems, the video briefly touches on the passive tree, jewels, and the character’s priority stats. These elements reinforce the combo loop (attack speed, Lightning damage, Power Charge generation) rather than introducing a separate mechanic. The full passive tree and socketed jewels can be viewed in the interactive tree viewer further down in this article.

Passive Tree