MONK Way of Shadow Remastered(Ninja)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #173 of 295 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Nothing removed just remastered. You get most of this things by level 8. Also moved Shadow Strike to level 8. Nice for multiclassing :)
Buffed:
-Shadow strike. Cost: Action+2 Ki. STUN+STAGGER. Applies SLOW, if target is blinded or silenced. Applies PARALYZE, if target is slowed. Do not work with mage Slow spell.
-Weapon version of Shadow Strike can extend into elemental shadow strike depending on your stance. Cost: Bonus Action
-Darkness and Silence. Cost: Bonus action+1 Ki
-Darkvision turned into Shadowsight(same as devil sight)
New Shadow Arts:
-Disguise self. Cost: Action.
-Dagger Throw. Thrown daggers do weapon damage and get 2*DEX ability modifier to damage. Cost: Bonus action. BLEED for 2 turns. CON save. Marks the target for +proficiency bonus to melee weapon attacks for 3 turns.
-See Invisibility. Cost: Action+1Ki.
-Misty Step. Cost: Bonus Action+1Ki(once per short rest).
-Fearsome Weapon Art. Cost: Action+1Ki. FEAR for 2 turns. WIS save.
-Poison Weapon Art. Cost: Action+1Ki. POISONED for 2 turns. CON save.
-Acid Weapon Art. Cost: Action+1Ki. ACID for 3 turns. CON save.
-Deadly Weapon Stance. Cost: Bonus Action. Choose from Moon, Wind, Stone or Water Stance.
-Shadow Jump. Cost: 1m(once per turn after you attack).
-Shadow Technique: Stagger, Cripple, Topple. Cost: Bonus Action(once after you attack). Only shows up as part of combo.
-Grapple Hook: Cost: Bonus Action. Pull enemy 9m. OFF BALANCE for 1 turn. CON save.
New Combo into Flawless stance:
1st strike: Acid Weapon Art, Poison Weapon Art, Fearsome Weapon Art
2nd strike: Topple, Cripple, Stagger Technique
Combo finisher: Focus, Blur, Haste, Mirror Image short term buff(depends on your stance) + additional buffs(Flawless stances). Cost: 1Ki
Passives:
-Death Stalker(INVIS after killing blow, once per turn).
-Mortal Reminder.
-Shadow Weapon Proficiency(Longsword, Longbow, Scimitar).
-Pick one Fighting Style(Dueling, Two weapon, Great weapon).
-Pick another Fighting Style( Uncanny Dodge, Savage attacker, Shadow Accuracy).
-Shadow Ambusher(+3 Initiative, if invisible on turn start: +3 movement, +Bonus Action, +1 Critical, Cunning Shadow Ambush=free attack applies BLIND+SILENCE).
-Manifestation of Shadows(after critical hit or kill adds blinding necrotic poison to your attacks +1d4+WIS modifier Necrotic damage for 3 turns).
-Living Shadow(when obscured: resistance to Psychic damage, advantage on Stealth checks, +1d4 Psychic damage, +1 to attack roll, can cast Shadow Bane).
-Cunning Intimidation(add WIS to Intimidation checks).
This mod remasters the Way of Shadow monk subclass for Baldur's Gate 3, transforming it into a ninja-themed experience. It introduces new Shadow arts, combo strikes, stances, weapons, spells, and reactions, offering a fresh take on the stealthy monk playstyle. With 185 endorsements and regular updates, it's a solid choice for players seeking expanded ninja mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 185 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads
- Actively maintained, last updated September 2024
- Expands the Way of Shadow subclass with a cohesive ninja theme
⚠️ Cons
- May require a mod manager for proper installation, but this isn't specified
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love monk classes and want a more ninja-flavored experience. If you're looking for deeper stealth mechanics and flashy combat moves, this mod delivers. Skip if you prefer vanilla subclasses or want a mod with extensive documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to install and manage this mod to avoid conflicts
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes before installing
- Test the new Shadow arts in a low-stakes fight to understand how combo strikes and stances work
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- blackninjato2
- Version
- 2.8
- Downloads
- 8,049
- Endorsements
- 185
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 8/22/2023
- Updated
- 9/4/2024
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