Shadow Ninja - a complete rework of Monk (Way of the Shadow)

⭐ ⭐ (333 endorsements) 📥 31,194 downloads 📌 v2.0.0 📅 8/31/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By theLittleDD · Classes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/23/2026 📅 Created: 8/31/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #367 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Completely change Monk (Way of the Shadow) to act like a Shadow Ninja. New Arts and Spells allow them to keep teleport in and out the battlefield with shadow combo.- New Mechanics: Combo- Custom Skill Icons- and more!

This mod is now compatible to Patch 8~

When Shadow Monk first come in my sight, I know this will be the class of my first character. However, the way shadow monk designed in game is not what I want, so I create this mod to change it to a more ninja aspect.

This mod has 3 aims:

1. allow shadow monk to use Shadow Step and Cloak of Shadows more often.

2. allow shadow monk to utilize with debuff.

3. find a way to escape form Rogue/thief multiclass, you may also consider using this mod with my Assassin mod Deadly Assassin - a minor rework of Rogue (Assassin).

Known Issues:

- Triggering Manifestation of Shadow with unarmed attack will applied the damage correctly, but the description of the attack in the tooltip is missing (if weapon attack, the tooltip will show the damage is done by Manifestation of Shadow), instead you will see the necrotic damage is calculated by Wisdom Modifier, currently don't know why this will happen.

- Cloak Of shadow / shadow step may not be enabled even when you move into shadow area, switch to other character and then switch back will solve this problem, this seems to be an issue of vanilla game, will try to look into it later.

- RU has not yet updated after 1. 0. 6, anybody wish to help is welcome!

Update

--------------v1. 0. 9----------------

1. Finishing Move: Balance now also heal for 1d4+Wis Modifier

2. NEW! Finishing Move: Illusion - +3AC, buff disappeared after you dodge 1 attack.

3. Illusion Strike now only cost a Bonus Action.

--------------v1. 0. 8----------------

1. Manifestation of Shadow will not be triggered by reaction attack anymore.

2. Darkness Sense: Self and Darkness Sense: Resonance is now two seperate spells.

--------------v1. 0. 7----------------

1. Manifestation of Shadow and Shadow Critical no longer need toggle, they just function directly.

2. The implementation method of Manifestation of Shadow has been changed. The effect is still the same, but it will now function after your attack hit. This means, if you use shadow combo to apply Blinded, after the attack hit, Manifestation of Shadow will deal the extra damage. This is a minor buff, and also a fix to make the passive work correctly.

3. All shadow combo status is now using Spell DC, which is 8+prof. + WIS, instead of 10+str/dex, this will be a nerf in early game, but a buff in late game.

--------------v1. 0. 6----------------

1. Darkness Sense is not an Aura anymore. Now it can be selected to cast on self, or cost more KI to also cost on max. 4 allies (as I play with a team of 5). Buff on self last 5 turns and buff on allies last 3 turns. This is to balance the effect of this skills as i

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldursgate3 Mods
Author
theLittleDD
Version
2.0.0
Downloads
31,194
Endorsements
333
Category
Classes
Created
8/31/2023
Updated
6/23/2026

🔧 How to Install Baldur's Gate 3 Mods

Download from Nexus Mods.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Baldur's Gate 3 →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Baldur's Gate 3 commands, item IDs, and more.

Keep browsing — more Baldur's Gate 3 mods await

📋 All Baldur's Gate 3 Mods 🏆 Top 25 📂 More Classes 👤 More by theLittleDD 🔎 Similar Mods 🌐 Best Classes (All Games) 🔀 Check Compatibility ⚖️ Compare Mods 🆕 New Mods