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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

  • +10% to Detect Illusion. May invest points into the Detect Illusion skill.
  • May use Frozen Fist once per day, +1 use every 4 levels.
    • Frozen Fist: For 1 turn, unarmed attacks deal an extra 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.
  • May not use Stunning Blow.

When to pick it

  • Free Blur and Mirror Image on a melee class is a huge defensive boost.
  • Detect Illusion + Vampiric Touch round out a kit aimed at fighting other casters.

Source: iwdee/original_manuals/IWDEE - Mastering Melee & Magic.pdf — "Dark Moon Monk (Monk Kit)".