Best Monk build in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosMonks are the masters of unarmed combat in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, making them incredibly versatile DPS machines. With the perfect build, your Monk will knock out foes left and right. Monks offer a distinctive and satisfying gameplay experience in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, serving as the counterpart to non-weapon Fighters and delivering significant damage as the primary DPS role in any partysetup in the game. However, with their complex Ki points and melee nature, crafting the best Monk build in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 can be a little tricky, especially considering it\u2019s one of the newest classes in the game. So, to help out, here\u2019s the best Monk build in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 from the ideal race, background, and multiclass options. Best race to choose for a Monk in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 There are quite a few to choose from when playing a Monk as each can grant you a different way of playing: Drow (Stealth) – Lightfoot Halfling (Lucky) – Wood Half-Elf (More movement speed) – Half-Orc (Relentless Endurance & Savage Attacks) – We recommend using the Wood Half-Elf for your Monk. This is due to the increased movement speed, Darkvision, and advantage on charmed saving throws. Best subclass for a Monk in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 The best subclass for the Monk in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 is undeniably the Way of the Shadow. It\u2019s extremely powerful due to the power of stealth in the game and will work perfectly in battle and while exploring. On top of this, it works perfectly with the use of spells, adding a new layer to the character that grants it even more power. Best background for a Monk in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 For a Monk as stealthy and sneaky as this one, the Urchin background is the best decision. It\u2019ll grant you proficiency in Stealth and Sleight of Hand, two fantastic Dexterity skills. Other than those, it\u2019s worth looking to gain proficiency in these skills: Insight – Acrobatics – History – Best Deity for Monk class in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Choosing a Deity in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 affects how characters and various elements in the open world effect your character. Lathander is the best Deity to choose for a Monk. Lathander is the god of the dawn and of birth and beginnings. Followers of Lathander embrace growth and renewal which perfectly aligns with the Monk class. Best Ability Score spread for a Monk The Monk is relatively simple to create when it comes to Ability Scores so many can opt for the recommended spread. Alternatively, try these: Strength: 10 – Dexterity: 16 – Constitution: 15 – Wisdom: 16 – Intelligence: 8 – Charisma: 8 – Just like the Rogue, the Monk focuses mainly on Dexerity which is naturally its highest stat. Then, the next two major elements are Consitution, for your health and Wisdom for the high Insight, and other key skills. There\u2019s not much need to put many points into Intelligence, Strength, or Charisma here. Best feats for a Monk in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 In Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, after every four levels you get the option to either choose Ability Improvement or choose a feat. If you\u2019re thinking of what feats are best for a Monk, here are some you can try: Athlete This feat increases your Strength or Dexterity by one, to a maximum of 20. Standing up will also use less movement when you\u2019re prone. Additionally, your Jump distance also increases by 50 percent. Mobile Mobile increases your movement speed. Additionally, difficult terrain won\u2019t slow you down when you Dash. After making a melee attack, you can move without provoking your enemy to launch an opportunity attack. Mage Slayer You have the advantage on all saving throws made against a creature that performs a spell within melee range of you. It also allows you to use a reaction to launch an instant attack against the spellcaster. When making Concentration Saving Throws, enemies you hit also have a disadvantage. Best Illithid powers for a Monk Mind Blast Stunning the enemy as a Monk is a key element when you need to get the upper hand. That inability to make actions or reactions is key, especially when you can get so many hits in before getting out of there to a safe location. Fracture Psyche Being a melee character, an enemy\u2019s armor class matters, and nothing is more frustrating than when it\u2019s just a little too high. So, with Fracture Psyche equipped, you can take that AC down a little and get those powerful attacks to land. Best multiclass options for the Monk Monk and Cleric From the offset it\u2019s worth noting that the Monk works pretty effectively on it\u2019s own, and you\u2019re likely better off sticking with one class rather than multiclassing. Nevertheless, if you do want to combine the Monk, you should pair it with the Cleric. This multiclass grants you a little bit of extra AC and protection along with the multiple hits you get as a Monk. Along with that you get some healing, a bit more move speed, and much more versatility than the base classes. Monk and Druid The Monk and Druid multiclass is extremely similar to the Cleric \/ Monk in the sense that it\u2019s not as powerful as the base Monk class, but can still be pretty fun if you want to multiclass. If you combine the Druid with the Monk you get a pretty unique creation, particularly if you choose Spores and Way of the Four Elements, to get that nature build. With this, you can combine certain spells like Thorn Whip or Water Whip to bring the enemy closer, before pummeling them with a Flurry of Blow. It\u2019ll certainly change up your gameplay. Best build for a Monk in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Race: Wood Half-Elf Background: Urchin Skills: Insight, Acrobatics Ability order from highest to lowest: Dexterity, Constitution, Strength, Wisdom, Charisma, Intelligence Best Monk build: That\u2019s all there is to know about the best Monk build in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build or the best Druid build.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Best Monk build in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3: Race, skills, subclass & more Larian StudiosMonks are the masters of unarmed combat in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, making them incredibly versatile DPS machines. With the perfect build, your Monk will knock out foes left and right. Monks offer a distinctive and satisfying gameplay experience in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20961"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20961\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}