Mastering the Monk Class in Baldur's Gate 3: Top Feats and Stats
As a melee-focused class, the Monk in Baldur's Gate 3 offers versatility and unique combat experiences. With the right feats and stat distribution, you can create a formidable Monk that excels in the heat of battle.
The Best Feats for Monk in Baldur's Gate 3
Choosing the right feats for your Monk can be challenging, but we've narrowed down the best options for you. Here are the top feats that work best for any Monk in a Baldur's Gate 3 game:
FeatFeat Description AlertWhen you grab Alert, your character's initiative goes up by 5, and they can never be surprised. This is an excellent way for your character to make sure they're one of the first to go during a battle, and they can never be surprised. ChargerIf you want to get your Monk straight into a fight with your Baldur's Gate 3 party, and they have a single weapon in their hand, the Charger Feat will be exceptionally helpful. They can use it to charge forward into a fight, or they can use it to Charge forward with a Shove. DurableBecause you're likely going to have your Monk at the front of your fighting line in your Baldur's Gate 3 party, giving them the Durable Feat is always a good idea, increasing their Constitution score by 1, and they'll regain their Hit Points to full every time they take a short rest. MobileMonks need to move around the battle, and they're already incredibly fast. You can make them even faster with the Mobile Feat, which increases their movement speed, and difficult terrain does not slow them down when they're dashing. Also, if they move after making a melee attack, it does not provoke an Attack of Opportunity. SentinelSentinel is almost always a must-have Feat for your Monk party member. With it, when an enemy is within melee range of you and they attack an ally, your Monk with this Feat gains an Attack of Opportunity, they also gain advantage with every Opportunity Attack, and if they hit a foe with this attack, it prevents them from moving for the rest of their turn. Tavern BrawlerWhen you want to increase your Monk's Unarmed attacks, Tavern Brawler is an excellent choice. With it, their Strength modifier is now taken into account for their unarmed attacks and goes to their damage and attack rolls, twice. ToughFinally, the Tough Feat is good for any Monk you want to put in the front of a fight. They'll gain two additional Hit Points for every level they acquire, giving them a total of 24 Health Points. You can never go wrong with having more health.Best Stats for Monk in BG3
Stat distribution is crucial for the Monk class in Baldur's Gate 3. The single most important stats for Monk are Dexterity and Wisdom. Prioritize Dexterity first, as most of your damage is Dexterity-based, then Wisdom. You'll also want to put a fair amount into Constitution. Here's our recommended stat distribution:
- Strength – 10
- Dexterity – 16
- Constitution – 15
- Intelligence – 8
- Wisdom – 16
- Charisma – 8
Best Race for Monk in BG3
Wood Elves are probably the best race for Monks. Wood elves make up for the Monk's lack of movement with their own high base movement speed.
Building the perfect Monk in BG3 is easier than you think. Check out our ultimate guide on all races & classes in BG3 for more tips and tricks.