BG3’s most overpowered damage class doesn’t even need weapons

The debate about which class is the strongest damage is not a heated one among Baldur’s Gate 3 players, as Monks have been dubbed the best damage class rivaled only by Barbarians and Paladins. Monks don’t need weapons to be strong, though, and this appeals to many fans.

Baldur’s Gate 3 gives its players a lot of freedom in how they want to play the game, but if you’re looking for a high-damage class, many players are claiming that Monk is the way to go. 

Specifically, Open Hand Monk is one of the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 for high damage output that you don’t need weapons for. You have better survivability than a spellcaster and the damage of a Barbarian or Paladin without the need for the strongest weapons. 

Monks are also very strong in the early game, which makes them a great pick for players who don’t want to fret too much about crafting a character each time you level up. It means that you can run a powerful build that starts strong and gets better as you play.

“[Monk] makes 3 attacks per turn starting at level 1 and becomes more of a monster as they level up. Super easy to understand too. Just punch stuff,” ‘Sea_Yam7813’ shared on Reddit.

The thing that makes Monks so strong is that you have more opportunities to attack than other classes do with Flurry of Blows. As a result, you can do more damage more often, and this becomes even stronger as you level up. 

To put it into context, you start the game with three attacks as a Monk. Before you even reach Level 4, you can attack more often and with a decent amount of damage. It’s a little cheesy, but it’s undeniably fun to play.

Monks are also quite easy to master as they use a bit of a rinse-and-repeat philosophy if you’re just going in for the kill every time. So, they make a great option for both players who are new to the game and veterans who want to try something new and slightly overpowered. 

So, if you’re looking for a new experience the next time you play, be sure to give Way of the Open Hand Monk a try. You might find that you can take bosses down more easily, and with the upcoming Patch 7 release, it’s the perfect time to think about a new playthrough.