Unarmored Defence Synergy
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #366 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Introduction
When multiclassing Monk/Barbarian uses the highest of 10+DEX+WIS without shield or 10+DEX+CON possibly with a shield for your Unarmored Defense
feature. This is unfortunate, because, if you multiclass Barbarian, you are likely to be Strength-based Monk with low Dexterity and as a result may be better off using Medium Armor, thus not using your thematic unarmored defense features at all.
Description
This mod adds a third option for Monk/Barbarian's Unarmored Defense: 10+CON+WIS without a shield. It's a great thematical fit for such multiclass, as you develop a new mixed version of Unarmored Defense, combining the best techniques of Monks with the superior physique of Barbarians. It also makes Unarmored Defense to be a more competitive option without disturbing the balance as you are still getting bonuses only from two of your ability scores.
10+CON+WIS option for Unarmored Defense becomes available as soon as you get both Unarmored Defense features from Monk and Barbarian classes, the best option is selected automatically. If you already have both features the new option will be available as soon as you've installed the mod, without the need to respec your character.
THIS MOD DOESN'T LET MONK/BARBARIANS have Unarmored AC equal to 10 + DEX +WIS + CON
Please re-read the description carefully, if you think that it does.
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Unarmored Defence Synergy is a gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that changes the Unarmored Defense feature for Monk/Barbarian multiclass characters, calculating AC as 10 + WIS + CON instead of the standard DEX-based formula. This mod is for players who want to optimize tanky multiclass builds without relying on Dexterity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community adoption (126 endorsements, 46k downloads) — clearly fills a niche for multiclass theorycrafters.
- Directly addresses a common multiclass pain point: MAD (multi-ability dependent) builds get a viable AC path without DEX.
- Lightweight change that doesn't overhaul other systems — easy to slot into an existing mod list.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Monk/Barbarian multiclass — if you're not running that combo, this mod does nothing for you.
- No documentation on how it interacts with other AC calculations (e.g., if you also have a shield or other AC bonuses).
- Last updated in October 2023 — may be out of sync with the latest game patches, so test before relying on it.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love theorycrafting Monk/Barbarian multiclass builds and want to dump Dexterity in favor of Constitution and Wisdom. Skip if you play single-class characters or prefer the standard DEX-based Unarmored Defense.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install this mod through the manager to ensure proper load order with other gameplay tweaks.
- Before committing to a build, test the AC calculation in-game with a respec to confirm it works as expected with your current game version.
- Pair this with items that boost Constitution or Wisdom to maximize your AC — every point counts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- VitruvianGuar
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 46,551
- Endorsements
- 126
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/2/2023
- Updated
- 10/2/2023
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