Alternate Monk - Complete Class and Subclass Rework
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #18 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
There is an article explaining the deviations from the source material in this mod.
Currently Adds 11 Subclasses, Changes the 3 Vanilla Subclasses and adds 30 Techniques.
Also adds Unarmed Attack (can be used whilst melee weapon is equipped) and Decoupled Flurry of Blows to all subclasses.
Standalone versions of most of the subclasses are linked in the titles of each class.
Additions:
Adds 30 Total Techniques, which work similarly to Battlemaster Maneuvers to enhance the monk's versatility and choices in and out of combat. They can be chosen at certain levels and you have a limited total amount (a table is available in the pictures, or written below in the Base Class synopsis). A brief synopsis for each technique is below:
Level 3+:
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[]Arresting Strike (Dexterity Save - Target Speed becomes 0)
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]Disabling Strikes (Constitution Save - Target is Blinded or Silenced)[]Empowered Strike (Strength Save - Knocked Prone & Pushed back 5m. Large+ Creatures have advantage on the save, Smaller- Creatures have Disadvantage)
[]Mystic Healing (Heal yourself or an ally - similar to Cure Wounds)
[]Patient Defense - From Vanilla
[]Slow Fall - From Vanilla
[]Step of the Wind - From Vanilla (Both Dash & Disengage) - With no Ki Cost
[]Whirling Strike (AOE melee attack surrounding the user for 1 Ki point)
[]Spiritual Armour (Gain Temporary HP equal to your Wisdom Modifier, the first time the temporary HP is damaged you can cause 1 roll of Martial Arts Force damage against the attacker using your reaction)
[]Improvised Throw (Use Martial Arts die for improvised weapon throw attacks - 1 roll for light and 2 for medium-heavy objects)
[]Deflect Missiles - From Vanilla
[]Gentling Touch (No Save - Target falls asleep)
[]Seeking Strike (Reroll Attack if you missed - Similar to Reckless Attack)
[]Slowing Strike (Charisma Save - Target is Slowed)
[]Stunning Strike - From Vanilla
[]Adept Fighting Style (Choose out of 8 Fighting Styles to apply to your character)
[*]Crushing Strike (Increase una
This mod replaces the standard monk class with LaserLlama's Alternate Monk homebrew, offering a complete overhaul of the class and its subclasses. It's for players who want a more balanced and versatile monk experience, with over 1,100 endorsements and 325k downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 1,108 endorsements and 325k downloads
- Brings a well-known homebrew to the game, likely more balanced and fun
- Active as of December 2023, so it's recent
⚠️ Cons
- May conflict with other monk mods or class overhauls
- Requires understanding of LaserLlama's homebrew to know what changes
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who find the vanilla monk underwhelming and want a more polished, homebrew take. Also for fans of LaserLlama's work. Skip if you're happy with the base monk or prefer minimal changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod page for a full list of changes—the description here is sparse.
- If you use other monk mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
- Make sure your game is updated to a compatible version (last updated Dec 2023).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Loz
- Version
- 13.4.2
- Downloads
- 325,661
- Endorsements
- 1,108
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 9/18/2023
- Updated
- 12/18/2023
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