Editing Monk

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'''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]], and their core ability is [[Unarmed Strike]].

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; Monk subclasses :
* {{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}} 
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|+ Monk Class Progression
! style="width: 4%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 4%;" | {{Resource | ki | forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 4%;" | Martial Arts
! style="width: 11%;" | Unarmoured Movement
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! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence}}, {{Pass|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks}}, {{Pass|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}}, {{Pass|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}, {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 2
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1d4
| style="text-align: center;" | -
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
|  {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}, {{SAI|Patient Defence}}, {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Dash}}, {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Disengage}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 3
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | + 3 m / 10 ft
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{SAI|Deflect Missiles}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 4
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 1d6
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}, {{Pass|Slow Fall|size=25}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| {{Pass|Extra Attack}}, {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Melee)}}, {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 6
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| {{Pass|Ki-Empowered Strikes}}, {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]], {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|Improved Unarmoured Movement}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 7
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | + 4.5 m / 15 ft
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| {{Pass|Evasion}}, {{Pass|Stillness of Mind}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 8
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 9
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| {{Pass|Advanced Unarmoured Movement}}, {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 9}} [[#Level 9|Subclass feature]]
| style="text-align: center;" | 10
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 1d8
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| {{Pass|Purity of Body}},{{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|Improved Unarmoured Movement}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 11
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | + 6 m / 20 ft
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 11}} [[#Level 11|Subclass feature]]
| style="text-align: center;" | 12
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 13
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<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>

== Class information ==
[[File:Default Monk Armor.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]

; Hit points 
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities
: {{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
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
; Monk Weapons
: Monk Weapons are melee weapons the Monk has [[Proficiency]] with, and which don't have the [[Two-Handed]] property. [[Versatile]] weapons count as Monk Weapons even if they are wielded with both hands. Monks can use Dexterity for those weapons, even if they do not have the [[Finesse]] property. Some Monk abilities, such as {{SAI|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}, are limited to Monk Weapons.
; Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
: {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Quarterstaff}}, {{RarityItem|Monastic Robes}}, {{RarityItem|Monastic Boots}}

=== Spellcasting ===
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{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 Ki while [[Silenced (Condition)|Silenced]] due to Ki abilities not requiring a verbal component.

==Level progression==

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

{{Level header|1}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 2
: You can spend these points to fuel various Monk abilities. Replenishes on a [[resting|short or long rest]]

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; Martial Arts
:; {{Pass|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.
:; {{Pass|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes|w=40}}
:: Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks deal {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}} damage, unless their normal damage is higher.
:; {{Pass|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}}.

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; {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence|w=40}}
: Your reflexes are as effective as any armour. While not wearing armour, you add your [[Wisdom]] Modifier to your [[Armour Class]]. This feature does not combine with [[Mage Armour]], nor the Barbarian version of [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)]].

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; {{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.

{{Level header|2}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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; {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|w=40}}
: Your [[Movement Speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

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; {{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}}.

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; Step of the Wind
:{{table list|
:; {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Dash}}
:: 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}}
:: Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to disengage. Jump no longer requires a bonus action.
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{{Level header|3}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
; Martial Arts&colon; Deft Strikes
: Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d6|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d4) unless their normal damage is higher.

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==== Select a subclass ====
{| class="wikitable" style="min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 300px; text-align: center;" |{{ImageLink|Class Monk Four Elements Badge Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 300px; text-align: center;" |{{ImageLink|Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 300px; text-align: center;" |{{ImageLink|Class Monk Shadow Badge Icon.png|Way of Shadow|w=150|h=150}}
|-
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*{{SAI|Harmony of Fire and Water|w=40}}
*Select 3 subclass spells from:
**{{SAI|Blade of Rime}}
**{{SAI|Chill of the Mountain}} <!--i know, but its literally the same icon-->
**{{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake}}
**{{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}}
**{{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air}}
**{{SAI|Rush of the Gale Spirits}}
**{{SAI|Shaping of the Ice}}
**{{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance}}
**{{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike}}
**{{SAI|Touch of the Storm}}
**{{SAI|Water Whip}}
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* {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Topple|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Stagger|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Push|w=40}}
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* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Hide|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkness|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkvision|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Silence|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40}}
|}

; {{SAI|Deflect Missiles|w=40}}
: Use your {{action|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.

{{Level header|4}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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* Choose a '''[[Feat]]'''.

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; {{Pass|Slow Fall|w=40}}
: When you fall, you can use your reaction to gain [[Resistance]] to Falling damage.

{{Level header|5}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 6
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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; Stunning Strike
:{{table list|
:; {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Melee)|w=40}}
:: Spend a {{R|ki}} to deal your Weapon Damage and possibly {{Cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target.
:; {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)|w=40}}
:: Spend a {{R|ki}} to deal your Unarmed Attack Damage and possibly {{Cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target.
}}

==== Subclass features: ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
|-
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* {{SAI|Cloak of Shadows|w=40}}
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; {{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack

{{Level header|6}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 7
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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; {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|Improved Unarmoured Movement|w=40}}
: Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=4.5|ft=15}} (previously {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}}) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

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;{{Pass|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: ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
|-
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* Select 1 spell from the Monk spell list.
* '''New Spells:'''
**{{SAI|Clench of the North Wind|c=16}}
**{{SAI|Embrace of the Inferno}}
**{{SAI|Gong of the Summit}}
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*{{Pass|Manifestation of Body|w=40}}
*{{Pass|Manifestation of Mind|w=40}}
*{{Pass|Manifestation of Soul|w=40}}
*{{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}}
| 
*{{SAI|Shadow Step|w=40}}
|}

{{Level header|7}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 8
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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; {{Pass|Evasion|w=40}}
: Your agility lets you dodge out of the way of certain spells. When a spell or effect would deal half damage on a successful [[Dexterity]] [[Saving Throw]], it deals no damage if you succeed, and only half damage if you fail.

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; {{Pass|Stillness of Mind|w=40}}
: If you are {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}, you automatically cast '''Stillness of Mind''' to remove the condition.

{{Level header|8}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 9
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{Level header|9}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 10
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
; Martial Arts&colon; Deft Strikes
: Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d8|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d6) unless their normal damage is higher.

==== Subclass features: ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
|-
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* {{Pass|Improved Elemental Casting|w=40}}
* Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list
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* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Action)|Ki Resonation|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Blast|w=40}}
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; {{Pass|Advanced Unarmoured Movement|w=40}}
: [[Difficult Terrain]] doesn't slow you down and you can {{SAI|Jump}} an additional {{Distance|m=6|ft=20}} while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

{{Level header|10}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 11
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
; Improved Unarmoured Movement
: Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=6|ft=20}} (previously {{Distance|m=4.5|ft=15}}) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

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; {{Pass|Purity of Body|w=40}}
: You are [[Damage Types|Immune]] to {{DamageType|Poison}} damage and can't be {{Cond|Poisoned}} or affected by disease thanks to the purifying ki flowing through your meridians.

{{Level header|11}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 12
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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==== Subclass features: ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
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* Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list
* '''New Spells:'''
** {{SAI|Flames of the Phoenix}}
** {{SAI|Mist Stance|c=16}}
** {{SAI|Ride the Wind|c=16}}
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* {{Pass|Tranquility|w=40}}
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* {{SAI|Shadow Strike|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Shadow Strike: Unarmed|w=40}}
|}

{{Level header|12}}

; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 13
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.

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* Choose a [[Feat]].

== See also ==
*[[List of features and items that interact with unarmed strikes]]

== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Monk|long}}

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