Like many of the melee-focused classes, the Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3 is versatile in combat. How you play your character will be unique.
There are numerous Feats for you to pour over, and it might be difficult for you to narrow down the best. Here are the best feats for Monk in BG3.
The Best Feats for Monk in Baldur’s Gate 3
Monks in Baldur’s Gate 3 are all about being at the front of the fight. You can one that carries a melee weapon with them, but chances are they’re going to excel with using their Unarmed Attacks, and you don’t want them to have any armor at all. This means you want to find ways to better protect them, and also optimize their combat prowess. These are some of the best Feats that I feel work best for any Monk in a Baldur’s Gate 3 game.
| Feats | Feat Description |
|---|---|
| Alert | When 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, so an enemy will have a Surprise Round against them. |
| Charger | If 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 it a fight, or they can use it to Charge forward with a Shove. |
| Durable | Because 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. It’s a good idea to make sure they’re ready for every battle and prepared for any foe. |
| Mobile | Monks 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. |
| Sentinel | Sentinel 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. It’s incredibly helpful, but it only works if other characters in your party do not have the Sentinel Feat, unfortunately. |
| Tavern Brawler | When 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. |
| Tough | Finally, 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
Like many other classes in BG3, stat distribution is going to make or break the Monk class. The single most important stats for Monk are Dexterity and Wisdom. Prioritize Dex first, as most of your damage is Dex based, then Wis. You’ll also want to put a fair amount into Con. Here’s our recommended stat distribution down below.
- Strength – 10
- Dexterity – 16
- Constitution – 15
- Intelligence – 8
- Wisdom – 16
- Charisma – 8
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.
