Monk - Lightly Armoured Defence
🟠 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #408 of 554 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Monks gain Proficiency with Light armour.Monk AC = 10 + DEX + WIS + light armour bonus + other bonuses and penalties
NEW Version: https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/12648
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.
Overrides Level 1 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
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Firestorm808
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 528
- Endorsements
- 16
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/21/2024
- Updated
- 6/18/2025
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