Rogues and Monks can be among the most powerful classes in Baldur’s Gate 3, and combining them creates a strong multiclass that can be very fun to play. I built a Thief Rogue Open Hand Monk character that is capable of devastating enemies with additional bonus actions and Rogue sneak attacks; here is how you can build it.
Best stats for a Thief Rogue Open Hand Monk in BG3
A Rogue Monk should primarily have high Dexterity to deal more weapon damage, have higher initiative, and use Rogue abilities. You will also want high Wisdom to increase your AC when not wearing any armor and for Monk abilities.
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Thief Rogue Monk leveling guide in BG3
To be the most effective, you will want to start out as a Rogue to gain extra proficiencies. Get up to Level 3 Rogue, then start taking Monk levels to unlock the Way of the Open Hand subclass. There are a few different ways to level a Thief Rogue Monk, but for the most effective abilities, you will want to get to Level 7 Monk and Level 5 Rogue. Here are the best starting options to choose when creating your character:
For leveling a Thief Rogue Monk, you will want to take three levels of Rogue for the additional bonus action, which can be used for Monk attacks. Then, you will want to take four levels of Monk to unlock the subclass actions to boost your bonus action use. You can then take Level 4 Rogue to get your second feat. Both the Level 5 abilities for Rogue and Monk are very helpful, so make sure you get to Level 5 in each before moving on to finish your leveling process at Monk Level 7.
Best Feats for Thief Rogue Monk in BG3
For this Thief Rogue Monk build, you will want to take an ability score improvement at Level 4 to boost your Dexerity to 18 and your Wisdom to 16. After you reach Level 4 for the other class, you should take Mobile to improve your walking speed and not provoke Opportunity Attacks. If you find yourself struggling with health, Tough is a good option, and if you want to make sure you are first in Initiative, Alert is a good choice.
Best Items for a Thief Rogue Monk in BG3
Thief Monk Rogues can benefit from several items in BG3. Here are some of the items that can be great for the build:
How to play Thief Rogue Monk in BG3
Overall, the Thief Rogue Monk can be an amazing character with great action economy. Since you will have two bonus actions for most of the playthrough, you can quickly eliminate enemies with two Flurry of Blows on the same turn. One of the only downsides to the build is you need afinesse weaponfor Sneak Attack and Monk weapons do not count as finesse, however, if you have a finesse weapon equipped, you can Sneak Attack, then use unarmed strikes to benefit from the Monk attack modifiers.
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