The Monk is an interesting class in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What initially seems like a weaker version of the Fighter is capable of so much more.
it’s possible for you to deepen your specialization in your class by picking a specific subclass.
One subclass that monks can pick is the way of shadow.
This is amelee attackerthat canteleportto enemiesfrom a hidden position.
They can alsohide in a dark cloudthey can cast in order toevade attacks.
Monks can use certainabilitiessimilar to spellcasters, but instead of spell points or sorcery points, monks useKi.
Ki can be replenished by taking ashort or a long rest.
A wood elf enjoysFleet of Foot, which allows them to have abase movement of 10.5m or 35ft.
You’ll also need thearmour class boostthat a higher Dexterity gives.
You’ll be usingclothingfor your build, soany increase to your armour classis essential.
Atrogue level three, you’re free to pick thethief subclassto gain thefast hands passive.
This will allow you to makean additional bonus actionduring your turn.
That being said, there are certain pieces of equipment thatcomplement this bang out of setup.
Act 1: This can be purchased from Lady Esther at the Rosymorn Monastery Trail.
Headwear: Haste Helm
Smooth Start:Gain momentum for 3 turns.
Act 1: This can be looted from a chest in the Blighted Village.
Gloves: Gloves of Dexterity
Set the wearer’s Dexterity score to 18.
The enchantment has no effect if their dexterity score is higher without it.
+1 to attack
Act 1: This can be purchased from A’jak’nir Jeera in Creche Y’llek.
Footwear: Evasive Shoes
Acrobatics +1
Act 2: This can be purchased from Mattis at Last Light Inn.
Potent Healing:Maximise the number of hit points restored.
Ring 1: Crusher’s Ring
Movement speed increased by 3m/10ft.
Act 1: This can be looted from Crusher in the Goblin Camp.
Act 2: This can be found inside a chest inside a tower located in the Ruined Battlefield.
This effect lasts until the wearer takes damage.
Act 3:This can be purchased from Entharl Danthelon in Wyrm’s Crossing.
Gloves: Gloves of Soul Catching
Soul Fist:Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d10 force damage.
Soul Catching:Once per turn, on an unarmed hit, you regain 10 hit points.
Constitution +2, up to a maximum of 20.
Amulet:Amulet of Greater Health
Set the wearer’s Constitution score to 23.
The enchantment has no effect if their Constitution score is higher without it.
Advantage on Constitution saving throws.
This refreshes after a long rest.
The exact spot is where your player’s copy died.
Gain spell:Haste
Act 2:Can be purchased from Dammon in Last Light Inn.
Unhampered Resistance:While the wielder is not wearing armour, they receive a +2 bonus to saving throws.
Act 1:Can be purchased from Auntie Ethel as a hag, or looted from her body.
This effect can stack.
Act 3:Can be purchased from Fytz in the Lower City of Baldur’s Gate.
