Chi is a secondary resource used by monks. It is the pandaren word for "Spirit", the same primal life force used by shamans to heal and to commune with elementals.[1][2][3][4] Monks harness their inner chi (i.e. inner spirit) to power their abilities,[5] while using their bodies as their main weapon:[1][5] the chi is directed to control the battlefield by enhancing own's movement and restricting foe's, healing allies while simultaneously damaging enemies, or invoking celestial spirits to aid in battle.[5]
Monks are differentiated from shamans in their inability to ask the elements for help.[1]
Notes
Chi is generated by using certain abilities, and consumed to power others. Chi does not decay during combat, but decays rapidly outside of combat. Monks can have a maximum of 5 chi, or 6 if they have the 
[Ascension] talent. No stats specifically increase chi, although haste and spirit can lead to players using chi-generating abilities more often.
Chi is generated by using abilities that cost energy or mana:
[Jab]
[Spinning Crane Kick]- [Keg Smash] (Brewmaster)
- [Soothing Mist] (Mistweaver)
- [Surging Mist] (Mistweaver)
- [Renewing Mist] (Mistweaver)
- [Chi Brew] (talent)
Chi can be spent on the following abilities:
| 1 Chi | 2 Chi | 3 Chi |
|---|---|---|
References
- ^ a b c Dave Kosak on Twitter (2014-02-21)
- ^ Dave Kosak on Twitter
- ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 14
- ^ Dave Kosak on Twitter
- ^ a b c Official Game Guide - Monk
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