Monk Ascendancy
Acolyte of Chayula
Chaos-infused monk that converts physical damage to chaos. Uses void energy and darkness mechanics for powerful melee-spell hybrid attacks.
PvE Rating
★★★★★
3/5
Key Nodes
Void MeditationChayula's GraceDarkness WithinTranscendence
Strengths
- +Built-in stun immunity saves a gear slot
- +Chaos damage bypasses many enemy resistances
- +Energy shield scaling provides a large health pool
- +Unique void mechanics create interesting build options
Weaknesses
- -Niche playstyle with limited build variety
- -Chaos resistance stacking for enemies in endgame content
- -Complex damage conversion chains require planning
- -Gear-intensive to reach competitive damage levels
Pros
- + Strong chaos damage conversion
- + Stun immunity through Chayula mechanics
- + Unique void abilities
- + Good energy shield scaling
Cons
- - Chaos resistance can be problematic for enemies
- - Complex damage conversion
- - Gear-intensive
- - Niche playstyle
Pro Tips
- 1Stun immunity from Chayula's Grace is invaluable -- it frees up gear slots.
- 2Convert physical to chaos damage for a damage type few enemies resist.
- 3Darkness Within scales with your maximum energy shield for bonus chaos damage.
- 4Pair with Void Manipulation support for maximum chaos damage multiplier.
Recommended For
Players who enjoy chaos damage builds with a spiritual/void theme.