Goon's Monk Overhaul
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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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #241 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"... And here I thought monks just illuminated manuscripts and brewed beer."
— Abdel Adrian
"Is this going to turn into the 500th Four Elements rework on Nexus?" Yeah... probably. Load order
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[]Load this mod after (below) Expansion Level 13-20 (Configurable). [/]
Way of the Four Elements Spells
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[]Changes: All Way of Four Elements spells are now flagged as such. This allows synergy with items, class features etc. that unintuitively do not work with Monk spells in vanilla. (Note: some are just actions per RAW and in this mod.)[/]
[]Changes: All Way of Four Elements spells now require somatic and verbal components, unless the base spell being inherited also doesn't require them.[/]
[]Changes: All Way of Four Elements spells now only have minimal field overwrites, inheriting the rest from the base spell to reduce redundancy and maximise compatibility with mods that edit spells. Additionally, Martial Arts: Unarmed Strike condition is applied via a hidden passive instead of SpellProperties to reduce the amount of mechanically important fields that need overwriting.[/]
[]TODO: Test "VocalComponentSound" "Vocal_Component_Stop" removal.[/]
[]TODO: Upcasting.[/]
Blade of Rime
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[]Bug Fix: Now douses surfaces and removes Burning.[/]
[]Bug Fix: Now has a somatic component.[/]
Chill of the Mountain
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[]Bug Fix: Now douses surfaces.[/]
Fangs of the Fire Snake
[]Bug Fix: Added missing Honour ruleset bools to prevent damage riders acting as a damage rider source.[/]
[*]Bug Fix:
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[]Bug Fix: Now douses surfaces.[/]
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[]Bug Fix: Now douses surfaces and removes Burning.[/]
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[]Changes: All Way of Four Elements spells are now flagged as such. This allows synergy with items, class features etc. that unintuitively do not work with Monk spells in vanilla. (Note: some are just actions per RAW and in this mod.)[/]
Goon's Monk Overhaul is a Baldur's Gate 3 mod that fixes monk bugs, adds quality-of-life adjustments, and rebalances the class. With 108 endorsements and 71,770 downloads, it's a popular choice for monk players seeking a smoother, more polished experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (71k downloads, 108 endorsements) shows real community trust
- Directly addresses monk pain points with bug fixes and QoL changes
- Lightweight scope—no bloat, just class improvements
⚠️ Cons
- Only 108 endorsements despite high downloads—could indicate lukewarm reception or niche appeal
- No detailed feature list, so you're going in somewhat blind on what exactly changes
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who main monk and want a more polished, balanced experience without overhauling the entire class. Skip if you're happy with vanilla monk or prefer a complete class rework.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding BG3, make sure you have the Script Extender installed for best compatibility.
- Check the mod's page for any patch notes or compatibility notes before adding other monk mods.
- Load order matters—place this mod after other class mods to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- BaldursGoonsack
- Version
- 1.0.2.0
- Downloads
- 71,770
- Endorsements
- 108
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 7/21/2025
- Updated
- 1/8/2026
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