Monk - Lightly Armoured Defence and Movement
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #311 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Lightly Armoured Defence is a Monk passive feature that adds your Wisdom modifier to your Armour Class when wearing light armour or shields.
Description: Your reflexes are as effective as any armour. While wearing light armour, you add your Wisdom Modifier to your Armour Class.
Gain Proficiency with Light armour.
Monk AC = 10 + Dexterity modifier + Wisdom modifier + light armour bonus + other bonuses and penalties
If characters like Batman or Captain America can perform dexterous feats and do stuff akin to Flurry of Blows, Monks should at least get proficiency in Light Armour and be allowed to use shields with it.
Lightly Armoured Movement is a Monk passive feature that increases movement distance while wearing light armour or using a shield.
Description: Your movement speed increases while you are wearing light armour or using a shield.
Advanced Lightly Armoured Movement is a Monk passive feature that allows movement through Difficult Terrain without penality. If light armour or shield is equipped, an additional 6 m / 20 ft can be Jumped.
Description: Difficult Terrain doesn't slow you down and you can Jump an additional 6 m / 20 ft while you are wearing light armour or using a shield.
Overrides Level 1, 2, 6, 9, and 10 Monk Progression
Now works with Compatibility Framework.
Installation
Tools
- []BG3ModManager
Steps
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[]Duplicate your save game before mod testing
[]Download and install the above tools
[]Download Mod Zip File
[]Extract Zip File
[]Drag and drop pak file to your BG3 Mod Manager / Mod Folder (:\Users\\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
[]Download, extract, drag, and drop Compatibility Framework to bottom of load order (highest number in BG3MM)
[]Refresh and
[]Export Order to Game
[]Launch Game
This gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 grants Monks proficiency with light armor, allowing them to use it without penalty. It also changes the Monk's AC calculation to include light armor bonuses and increases movement speed when wearing light armor or using a shield. A niche tweak for players who want more armor options for Monks.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Opens up new armor choices for Monks, letting them mix fashion with function.
- Movement speed boost with light armor or shield adds a nice mobility perk.
- Simple, focused tweak that does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Tiny mod with only 10 endorsements — not a lot of community testing.
- Last updated April 2025 — may not be compatible with future game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to give Monks more armor flexibility without breaking the class fantasy. If you're tired of Monks being stuck in cloth and want a light armor option with a speed bonus, this is for you. Skip if you prefer strict class balance or want more comprehensive Monk overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other Monk-related mods to avoid conflicts.
- In-game, check your character sheet to confirm the AC calculation is applying correctly.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable this mod and let it overwrite any conflicting files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Firestorm808
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 611
- Endorsements
- 10
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/30/2024
- Updated
- 4/28/2025
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