Swift as a Coursing River

In the Brewmaster Monk talent tree, Swift as a Coursing River sits in the Brewmaster specialization talents, row 3 of 11. It is a single-point node.

Connected above

The tree draws a line into Swift as a Coursing River from Shuffle.

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  Shuffle

  Niuzao's teachings allow you to shuffle during combat, increasing the effectiveness of your Stagger by 100%. Shuffle is granted by attacking enemies with your Keg Smash, Blackout Kick, and Spinning Crane Kick. : You shrug off attacks, delaying a portion of Physical damage based on your Agility, instead taking it over 10 sec. Affects magical attacks at 58% effectiveness. Gain up to 15% Mastery based on your current level of Stagger.

Connected below

Swift as a Coursing River leads on to Spirit of the Ox.

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  Spirit of the Ox

  Blackout Kick has a chance to summon a Healing Sphere. : Summon a Healing Sphere visible only to you. Moving through this Healing Sphere heals you for (330% of Attack Power).

Same row

Also on this row: August Blessing, Staggering Strikes or Quick Sip, Elixir of Determination and Improved Blackout Kick.

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  August Blessing

  When you would be healed above maximum health, you instead convert an amount equal to 40% of your critical strike chance to a heal over time effect.

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  Staggering Strikes

  When you Blackout Kick, your Stagger is reduced, increased by up to 200% based on your missing health.

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  Quick Sip

  Purify 8% of your Staggered damage each time you gain 3 sec of Shuffle duration.

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  Elixir of Determination

  When you fall below 40% health, you gain an absorb for 30% of your recently Purified damage, or a minimum of 8% of your maximum health. Cannot occur more than once every 15 sec.

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  Improved Blackout Kick

  Blackout Kick deals 20% increased damage.