Showing posts with label Monk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monk. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Companions of the Red Fist [Monk}


"Why do we fight? To protect Home, and Family... To preserve Balance, and bring Harmony."

The Companions spend their time in spiritual contemplation and diligent martial practice in the quiet places around Azeroth.  However, the Companions of the Red Fist pride themselves on their combat skills and are always ready to serve as skilled fighters at a moment’s notice.  As such, they are often utilized as guards for monasteries or employed as escorts for the transportation of documents, dignitaries, or barrels of beer.  Recently the Companions have found themselves needed around more parts of Azeroth in these times of troubles—often teaming up with adventurers to take on bigger problems.

This set is a simple transmogrification for the Monk class; but I have found that sometimes the simpler the better.  The Worldbender's Waistband and the Mask help add a little bit of color into this set--just enough to where the overall outfit isn’t seen as too dull.  Grab your friends and travel to Hellfire Citadel in the jungles of Tanaan to work on attaining a good portion of these armor looks if you don't already have them--and take time to enjoy the splendors of Winterspring, the land of perpetual winter, for some other items on this list (bring a scarf).

Mask of the Hurricane's Eye (Kormrok - Normal Hellfire Citadel)
Shy Shrug (Quest - Shy-Rotam in Winterspring)
Vest of the Smoking Pit (Quest- A Bird of Legend in Winterspring)
Sludge-Resistant Waders (Kormrok - Normal Hellfire Citadel)
Ironpelt Mitts (Tyrant Velhari - Normal Hellfire Citadel)
Worldbender's Waistband (Ra-den - Throne of Thunder 10N)
Griftah's Authentic Troll Shoes (Ravika - Darkspear Quartermaster)

Like with most Tauren transmogrifications; no bracers are needed.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Patch 7.3 Transmog Sets : Fierce Gladiator (Monk)

"The wise monk knows that a tomato is a fruit."

It may just be the helm, but this transmogrification for the PvP gear doesn't do it for me.  While it looks okay on Tauren it works much better on Pandaran...but then, not everything works well for the Tauren body shape and build.  The shoulders and especially the gloves are the best part of this set and, with some work, will fit nicely into other tranmog sets.

The set is for the last remaining PvP seasons for Legion and can be easily acquired through the PvP world quests around the Broken Shore.  Simply check the PvP World Quests everyday and group up to destroy the Alliance to get parts of your set.  Make sure to group up because it makes the world quest that much easier.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Acolyte of the White Tiger [ Monk ]

"White Tiger watch over us."

Those monks who study and learn the secrets of the White Tiger train hard and with such devotion that even the famed acolytes of the Red Crane pale in comparison.  The White Tiger is strength and ferocity tempered by wisdom and compassion and his acolytes exemplify this philosophy.

The transmogrification set started off with the shoulders which I really liked.  Moving on through the outfit it was apparent that only beaten gold accents, such as found in the gloves and the kilt, worked quite well.  The helm, sadly, really only works well with female Tauren and the red found on the helm was the inspiration for the belt which helps tie in the entire outfit together.  Most items can be found in Siege of Ogrimmar and can only be obtained with your monk--so get out there and start farming!

Darkfang Mask (Earthbreaker Haromm - Heroic Siege of Ogrimmar)
Hopeglow Spaulders (Garrosh Hellscream - Siege of Ogrimmar)
Decorated Deathstalker Jerkin (Quest: Fate of the Queen's Reprisal - Azsuna)
Wound Dressing (Purchased in Dalaran at First Aid Shop)
Shado-Pan Reliquary Kilt (Pandaran Spoils - Heroic Siege of Ogrimmar)
Crimson Gauntlets of Death (Drop - Siege of Ogrimmar)
Waistclasp of Unethical Power (Drop - The Nighthold)
Scrupleless Bracers (Quest: Pierce Their Heart! - Ashenvale)

Surprise!  I've added bracers this time, but you don't need footwear.


Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Serpent's Will [Monk]

"The Jade Serpent brings life...I bring death."

The destruction of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms have left many monks devastated.  While the desire for revenge was tempered by the Celestials it was only a matter of time before something pushed the normally peaceful protectors further.  With the wanton destruction of the sacred sites of the Pandaran monks by the Burning Legion it is time to take the fight to the demons.  While some monks focus on healing and meditation; others have taken a more practical approach to the battle at hand.

As I am now working on leveling up my monk I figured it was time to give some more love to the monk class.  Traditionally, monks have been peaceful and not quick to a fight so I wanted something that would be deadly looking to challenge the status quo.  The PvP gear has never been easier to get as the tokens are account bound.  The only hard part to get might be the girdle as it may take some time for it to drop.  As a note, the belt matches the color of the Jade Serpent animations from the shoulders.

Acidic Jaws (Oregorger - Normal Blackrock Foundry)
Prideful Gladiator's Copperskin Spaulders (Pandaria - Two Marks of Honor)
Warmongering Combatant's Ironskin Tunic (Warspear - Three Marks of Honor)
Warmongering Combatant's Ironskin Legguards (Warspear- Three Marks of Honor)
Warmongering Combatant's Ironskin Gloves (Warspear - Two Marks of Honor)
Eyeripper Girdle (Drop in Normal Highmaul)
Treads of the Dark Hunt (Boss Drop in Normal Blackrock Foundry)
Yal's Leafwrap Cloak (Grove Warden Yal in Gorgrond)

Like with most Tauren transmogrifications; no bracers are needed.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Jade Mist [ Monk ]

"The Jade Serpent is my guide, and the mists of Pandaria are my power"

Training for a long time in the monasteries of Pandaria; the monk becomes a master at not only delivering fatal blows to their opponents but also healing their allies as well.  Channeling the powers of the mist is a time consuming study but a skill that ultimately is vital to the world of Azeroth as champions face menace after terrifying menace in order to protect the world.

Transmogrification is best when you mix things up a bit.  I usually start with the shoulders and work out from there.  The shoulders might be a bit difficult to get but well worth it.  All of the other items will be easy comparatively.  While I used this certain cloak, anything with a bit of red in it to help visually connect the boots and belt can be used.  Alternatively, no helm is really needed with this transmog considering most of them do not go with the overall outfit.

The real magic of this transmogrification comes when the shoulders flare up: the medallions come out with a blue-green tinted mist and greenish flame dances on the arms when the medallions go back in.  Its breathtaking.

Runic Leather Headband (Leatherworking - 290 skill)
Flamebender's Shoulderguards (Flamebender Ka'graz - Mythic Blackrock Foundry)
Skarvald's Dragonskin Habergeon (Boss Drop in Utgarde Keep)
Shaggy Wyrmleather Leggings (Scourgelord Tyrannus - Pit of Saron)
Heart Grippers (Quest: Doin' De E'ko Magic in Winterspring)
Grievous Gladiator's Waistband of Cruelty (1 Mark of Honor in Mists of Pandaria)
Warhide Footpads (Leatherworking - 700 skill)
Giant's Handkerchief (Drop from Drugon the Frostblood in Legion)

No bracers are needed with this transmog.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Celestial Guardian [ Monk ]

"White Tiger watch over us"

Monks are well known for their mystic and deadly abilities on the battleground.  Many years of training with the Great Masters have honed body and mind into a perfect warrior.  While some monks go out into the world others remain home to continue the duties around the temples; protecting pilgrims from those who would ravage the realm.

This transmogrification comes from mostly quest reward in Nagrand (Warlords of Draenor) and leatherworking.  The set emulates somebody that you might find guarding the temples of one of the Celestials.  If you are not a leatherworker you may want to talk with a guild member who is for this set as some prices on the Auction House are astronomical.

Headcover of the Impatient (Quest Reward in Shado-Pan Monastery)
Beastrider Spaulders (Quest Reward in Nagrand)
Dark Iceborne Chestguard (Leatherworking)
Dark Iceborne Leggings (Leatherworking)
Beastrider Gauntlets (Quest Reward in Nagrand)
Warhide Belt (Leatherworking)
Beastrider Boots (Quest Reward in Nagrand)
Wolfsfur Greatcloak (Quest Reward in Frostfire Ridge)

No bracers are needed for this transmog