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Monk Class Guide – Baldur's Gate 3
Main ability Dexterity and WisdomSpellcasting —HP per level 5 + ConSubclass at Level 3Subclasses Way of the Open Hand, Way of Shadow, Way of the Four Elements, Way of the Drunken Master
Unarmed meleePlaystyle
A fast martial artist who fights with fists and Ki.
Monks punch, kick and dash around the battlefield, spending Ki points on extra blows and special moves like stunning strikes. They wear no armour and get speed bonuses. Open Hand Monks knock enemies around, Shadow Monks sneak and teleport, and Four Elements Monks use elemental attacks.
Subclasses
You choose your subclass at level 3.
Way of the Open HandSubclass since launch.
Way of ShadowSubclass since launch.
Way of the Four ElementsSubclass since launch.
Way of the Drunken MasterAdded in Patch 8 (April 2025).
Who it suits
Players who want a fast, mobile melee character with lots of attacks.
Tips
Flurry of BlowsSpend Ki for two extra unarmed strikes – your main source of damage early on.
Stunning StrikeStuns an enemy so it loses its turn – amazing against dangerous casters.
Mind your statsMonks need both Dexterity and Wisdom high – don't spread points elsewhere.
Compare all 12 classes on the class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.
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