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Dark Moon Monk (Monk Kit)

The Order of the Dark Moon is a secretive monastic order that follows the teachings of the dark goddess Shar. Monks of the Dark Moon use physical prowess, dark magic, and many different forms of deception to mask their activities and strike with deadly precision.

Advantages

  • Perception: +2 bonus to saves vs. Illusion spells.
  • May cast Frozen Fist once per day every 4 levels (starts at 1st level with one use):
    • For 1 round per level, unarmed attacks deal an additional 2 cold damage per hit.
  • 1st level: may cast Blindness once per day.
  • 3rd level: may cast Blur once per day.
  • 7th level: may cast Vampiric Touch once per day.
  • 11th level: may cast Mirror Image once per day.

Disadvantages

  • Alignment restricted to Lawful Evil.
  • May not use Lay on Hands ability.
  • May not use Stunning Blow ability.

When to pick it

  • Mirror Image plus innate Blur turns the Dark Moon Monk into one of the most evasive front-liners in the game.
  • Losing Stunning Blow is a real cost — Frozen Fist's bonus cold damage doesn't fully replace it.

Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Dark Moon Monk (Monk Kit)".