While Survival is a somewhat niche skill, it does reveal hidden loot quite frequently during the first two Acts. Outlanders can survive in the wilds on their own, so they gain proficiency bonuses with Athletics and Survival checks. Consider the playstyle you intend for your character before choosing a background, as these sources of inspiration can be a major boon for tough social encouters or critical narrative moments. In gameplay terms, Backgrounds determine what triggers inspiration for your character. Proficiency with Sleight of Hand and Stealth.īackgrounds help flesh out your character's skill proficiencies while also helping you get into the headspace of your character. They have the highest base movement speed out of all the playable races in Baldur's Gate 3, and they have Stealth proficiency by default-allowing them to fill the same niche as Rogues in your party. If you want to scale your Dexterity stat instead, we highly recommend playing as a Wood Elf. This race is better suited for Strength builds that avoid investing highly into Dexterity, opting to use medium armor to max their AC bonus.

If you dislike how the Githyanki look, you can play as a Shield Dwarf instead to gain proficiency with medium armor and a handful of weapons. For a class that wants to get into melee range whenever possible, these spells are transformative to the Monk's playstyle. Githyankis also receive some powerful spells they can cast once per long rest, including Misty Step and the Jump spell that triples your jump distance for ten turns. They have proficiencies for all martial weapons, light armor, medium armor, and shields-all of which are missing from the Monk's proficiency list.

As far as Monk builds go, the Githyanki are the best choice by a landslide.

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