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Monk

Monk class emblem Monks are warriors who pursue perfection through contemplation as well as action. They are versatile fighters, especially skilled in combat without weapons or armor. Though Monks cannot cast spells, they have a unique magic of their own — they channel a subtle energy called ki that lets them perform amazing feats. The Monk's best-known feat is the ability to stun an opponent with an unarmed blow.

Class features

  • Moves 2 points faster than normal. Movement rate further improves by 1 every 5 levels.
  • May make 1 unarmed attack per round at 1st level; gains an additional ½ attack per round every 3 levels.
  • Unarmed damage by level:
    • Level 1–2: 1d6
    • Level 3–5: 1d8
    • Level 6–8: 1d10
    • Level 9–14: 1d12
    • Level 15+: 1d20
  • Level 9: fists are treated as a +1 magical weapon and gain +1 to-hit and damage.
  • Fist enchantment improves to +2 at level 12, +3 at level 15, +4 at level 20.
  • +2 bonus to save vs. spell.
  • Deflect Missiles: +1 bonus to AC vs. missile attacks every 3 levels.
  • 3% magic resistance per level starting at 14th level (i.e. 42% at 14th).
  • Starts with an Armor Class of 9 at 1st level and gains an additional +1 bonus every 2 levels.
  • May use Stunning Blow ability once per day every 4 levels:
    • All successful attacks within the next 6 seconds force the victim to save vs. spell or be stunned. Automatically modifies normal attacks — no targeting needed.
  • 5th level: immune to all diseases and cannot be slowed or hasted.
  • 7th level: may use Lay on Hands ability (heals 2 hp per level).
  • 8th level: –1 to speed factor.
  • 9th level: +1 bonus to all saving throws and immune to charm.
  • 11th level: immune to poison.
  • 12th level: another –1 to speed factor.
  • 13th level: may use the Quivering Palm ability once per day:
    • The next successful unarmed attack forces the opponent to save or die. Automatically modifies normal attacks — no targeting needed.
  • 20th level: immune to non-magical weapons.
  • Hit Die: d8.

Restrictions

  • May not wear any armor.
  • May only use weapons available to the Thief class (except two-handed).

Notes

  • Monks bloom late — they're fragile and weak early, then become near-untouchable masters as they level. In BG:EE's 161,000 XP cap they're played mostly in their early form; full power waits for BG2.

Kits

The base game manual does not list Monk kits in BG:EE.

Source: bgee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_1_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Monk".