Way of Raiden Monk Subclass
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #97 of 397 Classes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Level 3
Lightning Bolt
Type: AOE Spell
Range: 9m Line
Saving Throw: Dexterity
Damage Type: Lightning
Damage: Failed Save - 2 rolls of martial arts die and apply the *Electrocuted condition for 1 turn
Successful Save - 1 roll of martial arts die
Cost: Bonus Action and Ki-Point
I also added a toggleable feature that adds a lightning effect to your unarmed strike action. It's purely for flavor.
Level 6
Lightning Damage Resistance
Shocking Strikes: Your unarmed strikes deal additional lightning damage equal to your Wisdom modifier. Additionally, once per turn when you hit a target with an unarmed strike, they received the Electrocuted condition for 1 turn.
Fly: You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed.
Level 9
Your Lightning Bolt damage increases to 2d8. Additionally, the Electrocuted condition now last for two turns on a failed saving throw.
Level 10
Thunder God:
Type: Teleport and AOE
Range: 18m teleport and 18m AOE damage
Saving Throw: Dexterity
Damage Type: Lightning
Damage: Failed Save - 2 rolls of martial arts die and apply the Electrocuted condition for 1 turn to any enemies within 18m
Successful Save - 1 roll of martial arts die to any enemies within 18m
Cost: Bonus Action Point
Cooldown: Once per long rest. However, if you score a critical hit or reduce an enemy to zero hit points with an unarmed strike, you gain an additional use.
This mod adds a homebrew Monk subclass inspired by Raiden from Mortal Kombat to Baldur's Gate 3. It's a niche class mod with 22 endorsements and 786 downloads, last updated in November 2024. For fans of the character or those seeking a new Monk option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Small but dedicated following (22 endorsements) — the community that found it seems to like it.
- Fresh take on the Monk class with a beloved character theme.
- Recently updated (November 2024) — likely compatible with current game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Very niche appeal — if you're not a Mortal Kombat fan, this may not add much for you.
- Low download count (786) means limited community feedback and troubleshooting.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who are Mortal Kombat fans and want to roleplay as Raiden. Also for Monk enthusiasts looking for a new subclass with a unique theme. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or more traditional class options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this is a class mod, make sure to check that it's compatible with other class mods you have installed.
- When creating a new character, look for the Monk class and select the Way of Raiden subclass.
- If you're using mod manager, load this mod after other class mods to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- nick
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 786
- Endorsements
- 22
- Category
- Classes
- Created
- 11/23/2024
- Updated
- 11/23/2024
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