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| description = Monk is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3. | | description = Monk is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3. | ||
| image = Class Monk Badge Icon.png | | image = Class Monk Badge Icon.png | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ClassQuote|quote= | {{ClassQuote|quote=Channel your cosmic enlightenment by deftly dodging and efficiently disassembling your foes through stunning strikes and a whirlwind of martial art attacks.|image=Class Monk Badge Icon.png}} | ||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
'''Monk''' is a character [[ | '''Monk''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Monks are unarmed combatants capable of spending Ki Points to perform special abilities. Monk's key ability scores are [[Wisdom]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Constitution]]. | ||
The Monk Subclasses are: {{IconLink|Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements}}, {{IconLink|Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand}}, {{IconLink|Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|Way of Shadow}} __NOTOC__ | |||
__NOTOC__ | |||
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style=" | {| class="wikitable nomobile" style="width: 100%;" | ||
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! colspan="6" | The Monk Class Progression | |||
|- | |||
| style="width: 4%;" | Level | |||
| style="width: 8%;" | [[Proficiency Bonus]] | |||
| style="width: 4%;" | Martial Arts | |||
| style="width: 4%;" | {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}} | |||
| style="width: 11%;" | Unarmoured Movement | |||
| Features | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 1|1st]] | |||
| | | +2 | ||
| {{ | | 1d4 | ||
| 2 | |||
| - | |||
| {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence}}, {{SAI|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks}}, {{SAI|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}}, {{SAI|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}, {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 2|2nd]] | |||
| {{ | | +2 | ||
| 1d4 | |||
| 3 | |||
| + 3 m / 10 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}, | |||
{{SAI|Patient Defence}},{{SAI|Step of the Wind: Dash}}, {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Disengage}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 3|3rd]] | |||
| {{Icon| | | +2 | ||
| 1d6 | |||
| 4 | |||
| + 3 m / 10 ft. | |||
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{SAI|Deflect Missiles}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 4|4th]] | |||
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}, {{ | | +2 | ||
| 1d6 | |||
| 5 | |||
| + 3 m / 10 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}, {{SAI|Slow Fall|size=25}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 5|5th]] | |||
| | | +3 | ||
| {{ | | 1d6 | ||
| 6 | |||
| + 3 m / 10 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Melee)}}, {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 6|6th]] | |||
| {{ | | +3 | ||
| 1d6 | |||
| 7 | |||
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Ki-Empowered Strikes}}, [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]], {{SAI|Improved Unarmoured Movement}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 7|7th]] | |||
| {{ | | +3 | ||
| 1d6 | |||
| 8 | |||
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Evasion}}, {{SAI|Stillness of Mind}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 8|8th]] | |||
| +3 | |||
| 1d6 | |||
| 9 | |||
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 9|9th]] | |||
| | | +4 | ||
| {{ | | 1d8 | ||
| 10 | |||
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Advanced Unarmoured Movement}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 10|10th]] | |||
| {{ | | +4 | ||
| 1d8 | |||
| 11 | |||
| + 6 m / 20 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Purity of Body}}, {{SAI|Improved Unarmoured Movement}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 11|11th]] | |||
| {{Icon| | | +4 | ||
| 1d8 | |||
| 12 | |||
| + 6 m / 20 ft. | |||
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 11}} [[#Level 11|Subclass feature]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 12|12th]] | |||
| +4 | |||
| 1d8 | |||
| 13 | |||
| + 6 m / 20 ft. | |||
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Class Information == | |||
== Class | |||
* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}} | |||
: | ** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}} | ||
: | * '''Key Ability Scores:''' | ||
** {{Ability|Wisdom}} for improved Ki [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Armour Class]]. | |||
** {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points. | |||
** {{Ability|Dexterity}} for attack rolls and damage rolls of unarmed strikes and monk weapons, higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]. | |||
* '''Saving Throw Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Dexterity}} | |||
* '''Equipment Proficiencies:''' | |||
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Dexterity}} | ** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}} | ||
* '''Monk Weapon:''' Monk weapons are those with which the Monk has [[Proficiency]], and which do not have the [[Weapons|two-handed]] or [[Heavy (weapon property)|heavy]] properties. Monks can use dexterity for those weapons, even if they do not have the finesse property. | |||
* '''Skills with Proficiency''' ''(Choose 2):'' | |||
** [[History]], [[Insight]], [[Religion]], [[Acrobatics]], [[Stealth]], [[Athletics]] | |||
: Monk | *** You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2. | ||
=== Spellcasting === | ===[[Spells|Spellcasting]]=== | ||
* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Wisdom}} | |||
: {{Ability|Wisdom}} | * {{Recharge|Short Rest}} | ||
* Monks do not cast spells using spell slots. Instead, they use a resource specific to Monk called {{R|ki}}s. | |||
** Monks can use {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki while [[Silenced]] due to {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki not requiring a verbal component. | |||
==Level | ==Level Progression== | ||
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits. | Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits. | ||
===Level 1=== | |||
{{ | *+ {{R|ki|2}} ''(2 total)'' | ||
==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows|w=40}} ==== | |||
* Using a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}}, punch twice in quick succession. Equivalent to two normal unarmed attacks. | |||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|w=40}} ==== | ||
* Your reflexes are as effective as any armour. While not wearing armour, you add your [[Wisdom]] Modifier to your {{Armour Class}}. | |||
==== {{SAI|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks|w=40}} ==== | |||
* Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks scale with your [[Dexterity]] instead of your Strength if your Dexterity is higher. | |||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes|w=40}} ==== | ||
* Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks deal {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}} damage, unless their normal damage is higher. | |||
==== {{SAI|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike|w=40}} ==== | |||
* After making an attack with a Monk Weapon or while unarmed, you can make another unarmed attack as a {{Action|Bonus}}. | |||
===Level 2=== | |||
* + {{R|ki|1}} ''(3 total)'' | |||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Patient Defence|w=40}} ==== | ||
* When activated with a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}}, [[Attack Roll]]s against you have {{Disadvantage}}, and you have {{Advantage}} on {{SavingThrow|Dex}}. | |||
==== {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Dash|w=40}} ==== | |||
* Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to double your [[Movement Speed]]. Jump no longer requires a bonus action. | |||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Disengage|w=40}} ==== | ||
* Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to disengage. Jump no longer requires a bonus action. | |||
==== {{SAI|Unarmoured Movement|w=40}} ==== | |||
* Your [[Movement Speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while you are not wearing armour or using a shield. | |||
===Level 3=== | |||
====='''New'''===== | |||
* + {{R|ki|1}} ''(4 total)'' | |||
* '''{{SAI|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}}:''' Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d6|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d4) unless their normal damage is higher. | |||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Deflect Missiles|w=40}} ==== | ||
* Use your reaction to reduce the damage from a ranged weapon attack by 1d10 + your [[Dexterity]] Modifier + your monk level. If the damage is reduced to 0, you can use a Ki Point to return the missile back to the sender. | |||
====Select a Subclass==== | |||
==== Select a | |||
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! style="width: | ! style="width: 250px; text-align: center;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Four Elements Badge Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements}} | ||
! style="width: | ! style="width: 250px; text-align: center;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand}} | ||
! style="width: | ! style="width: 250px; text-align: center;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Shadow Badge Icon.png|Way of Shadow}} | ||
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* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Hide|w=40}} | * {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Hide|w=40}} | ||
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace|w=40 | * {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace|w=40}} | ||
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkness|w=40 | * {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkness|w=40}} | ||
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkvision|w=40}} | * {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkvision|w=40}} | ||
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Silence|w=40 | * {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Silence|w=40}} | ||
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40}} | * {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Level 4=== | |||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | |||
* + {{R|ki|1}} ''(5 total)'' | |||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Slow Fall|w=40}} ==== | ||
* When you fall, you can use your reaction to gain [[Resistance]] to Falling damage. | |||
===Level 5 === | |||
{{ | *{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3 (previously +2) | ||
*+ {{R|ki|1}} ''(6 total)'' | |||
==== {{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}} ==== | |||
=====Subclass Features: ===== | |||
==== Subclass | |||
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! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|Way of Shadow}} | ||
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====Skills==== | |||
* {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Melee)|w=40}} | |||
* {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)|w=40}} | |||
{{ | |||
===Level 6=== | |||
*+ {{R|ki|1}} ''(7 total)'' | |||
: Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by | * '''{{SAI|Improved Unarmoured Movement}}:''' Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by 4.5 m / 15 ft (previously 3 m / 10 ft) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield. | ||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Ki-Empowered Strikes|w=40}} ==== | ||
* Your unarmed attacks count as magical for the purpose of overcoming enemies' Resistances and Immunity to non-magical damage. | |||
=====Subclass Features: ===== | |||
==== Subclass | |||
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|- | |- | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|Way of Shadow}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
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* Select 1 spell from the Monk spell list. | * Select 1 spell from the Monk spell list. | ||
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*{{ | *{{SAI|Manifestation of Body|w=40}} | ||
*{{ | *{{SAI|Manifestation of Mind|w=40}} | ||
*{{ | *{{SAI|Manifestation of Soul|w=40}} | ||
*{{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}} | *{{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}} | ||
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===Level 7=== | |||
*+ {{R|ki|1}} ''(8 total)'' | |||
{{ | ==== {{SAI|Evasion|w=40}} ==== | ||
==== {{SAI|Stillness of Mind|w=40}} ==== | |||
*If you are {{SAI|Charmed (Condition)|Charmed}} or {{SAI|Frightened (Condition)|Frightened}}, you automatically cast '''Stillness of Mind''' to remove the condition. | |||
===Level 8=== | |||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | |||
{{ | *+ {{R|ki|1}} ''(9 total)'' | ||
===Level 9=== | |||
{{ | * {{ProficiencyBonus}}: +4 (previously +3) | ||
* + {{R|ki|1}} ''(10 total)'' | |||
* '''{{SAI|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}}:''' Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d18|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d6) unless their normal damage is higher. | |||
==== {{SAI|Advanced Unarmoured Movement|w=40}} ==== | |||
* [[Difficult Terrain]] doesn't slow you down and you can {{SAI|Jump (Bonus Action)|Jump}} an additional 6 m / 20 ft while you are not wearing armour or using a shield. | |||
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|- | |- | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|Way of Shadow}} | ||
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* {{ | * {{SAI|Improved Elemental Casting|w=40}} | ||
* Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list | * Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list | ||
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* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch | * {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch|w=40}} | ||
* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)|w=40}} | * {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)|w=40}} | ||
* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Blast|w=40}} | * {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Blast|w=40}} | ||
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===Level 10 === | |||
{{ | *+ {{R|ki|1}} ''(11 total)'' | ||
* '''{{SAI|Improved Unarmoured Movement}}:''' Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by 6 m / 20 ft (previously 4.5 m / 15 ft) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield. | |||
==== {{SAI|Purity of Body|w=40}} | |||
*You are [[Damage Types|Immune]] to {{DamageType|Poison}} damage and can't be {{SAI|Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned}} or affected by disease thanks to the purifying ki flowing through your meridians. | |||
===Level 11=== | |||
* + {{R|ki|1}} ''(12 total)'' | |||
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|- | |- | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|Way of Shadow}} | ||
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* Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list | * Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list | ||
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* {{ | * {{SAI|Tranquility|w=40}} | ||
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* {{SAI|Shadow Strike|w=40}} | * {{SAI|Shadow Strike|w=40}} | ||
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|} | |} | ||
===Level 12=== | |||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | * Choose a [[Feat]]. | ||
*+ {{R|ki|1}} ''(13 total)'' | |||
* | |||
== External | == External Links == | ||
* {{FRWiki|Monk|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Monk|long}} | ||