Shadowheart is a Monk
🟠 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 46 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Yes, I’m aware respeccing is a thing, but I personally feel that it breaks immersion, these mods ensure the characters’ journeys feel "seamless" from the start.
Shadowheart begins the game as a Monk instead of a Cleric. If you're wondering why; Sharran Monks are a thing.
The default subclass for her is Way of Shadow.
Her starting equipment has been edited, as she is no longer proficient with her default armor. She now wears her Sharran epilogue robes which are similar in appearance to the Sharran monks in Act 3, and wields a quarterstaff instead of a mace.
I've edited one note found in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace that specifies Shadowheart's role on her mission was a healer. It now states that her role was close combat. For my own immersion.
This mod will be incompatible with anything that edits Shadowheart's origin file or equipment.
Will only affect new games.
Installation
Import the archive into BG3MM.
This mod changes Shadowheart's starting class from Cleric to Monk in Baldur's Gate 3. It's a simple class swap for players who want a different combat role for the character. With 18 endorsements and 642 downloads, it's a niche mod with a small but active user base.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Direct and to the point—no bloat, just the class change you asked for.
- Small but real following (18 endorsements) shows it works for some players.
- Lightweight mod that won't clutter your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated May 2025—might not be compatible with future patches.
- Only changes the starting class; doesn't adjust story or dialogue to fit a monk background.
For players who want to try Shadowheart as a monk without starting a new game or using respec mods. Skip if you're looking for a lore-friendly overhaul or if you prefer keeping her as a cleric for story reasons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod before starting a new game or before recruiting Shadowheart to ensure the class change applies.
- If you're using other mods that alter Shadowheart's class or abilities, check for conflicts in your mod manager.
- Since this is a simple class swap, you might want to pair it with a monk subclass mod for more variety.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- xJustAdam
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 642
- Endorsements
- 18
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 11/26/2024
- Updated
- 5/26/2025
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