Let me know what you want to see next. If you want to sacrifice a little extra base damage in return for action surge, you can also go Monk 6, rogue 4, fighter 2. Side note for those who want easy mode via damage, if you do become the assassin of Bhaal, you can stack the dagger I mentioned in the video(which can be obtained whether you go evil or not) with the bhaalist bow for +42 additional damage, making it even more deadly. Add in Bhaalist armor and you literally 1 shot everything. It was a little too strong so didn't even bother to show as it breaks the game. If this comment doesn't make sense, watch the video!
@Rich_Rulez6 ай бұрын
Bhaalist bow? Can’t find it on wiki
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
@@Rich_Rulez apologies, I called it that since it requires you to be their chosen. bg3.wiki/wiki/Vicious_Shortbow
@vxBLACK_WIDOWxv4 ай бұрын
I want to duel wield (eventual goal is the djinn scimitars) and use poison spells n coatings.. just a total deathly assasin.. but I suck at putting together builds... help 🥺🥺
@ForTheLaughingGod6 ай бұрын
Love a Ninja build in any game I play, even attempted it in the 5e Table Top, but BG3 magic items are nuts. Makes the build even better. Thanks for sharing such a fun and thematic build along with gear considerations
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
I like making themed builds, and this one turned out to be one of my all time favorites.
@heyitsmetrevor93525 ай бұрын
How does this fare in early act 1-2 cause it seems this build doesn’t get so great until late game
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
@@heyitsmetrevor9352 Act 1 you are basically just a monk, nothing special about it until level 6. It comes together in act 2 since you multiclass after level 6.
@HauntingDaises5 ай бұрын
Im definitely going to be using this build in my next play through. Loved the video! Thanks
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
Thank you! It is one of my favorites that I've made.
@Squiddlley5 ай бұрын
One level up for this would be to play Duregar. They get at will Invisibility spell for an action that lasts forever.
@tetefather6 ай бұрын
Love it! I've seen a slightly different psychic damage version of this build that does about the same amount of damage with the shadow blade ring but the downside is that it has to maintain concentration on the weapon. Creative builds are awesome. I would tweak this one to further min-max it. It's great to have both unarmed and armed strikes versatility but I'd prefer weapons and use the feats for savage attacker and ability points. I'd definitely get the vicious shortbow to add another +7 dmg on crits across the board just like the dolor amerus dagger. If you're playing on tactician, the "redvein savagery" damage from crimson mischief works the same way as the lifesteal weapon's extra damage in your video. It has higher damage and needs advantage instead of a crit. So using that as main and keeping the dagger as offhand would skyrocket the damage on tactician. Unfortunately crimson mischief doesn't work the same way in honour mode, so lifestealing is a great replacement for sure. If you reaaally wanna take it a step further, I guess you could forgo the 1d8 bonus from monk and take 5monk/7rogue for the 2d6 extra sneak attack damage which would net you guaranteed 1-shots on two opponents right off the bat. None of this requires strength in the build so using the elixir of bloodlust aaand everybody's dead xD
@KirDmA6 ай бұрын
You simply can't go with monk5/rogue 7, becauseif you do you forgo shadow step and ki empowered strikes. And if you don't mind it, simply play as gloomstaker5/rogue 7, it is more optimised.
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
@@KirDmA I would argue Gloom stalker 5, fighter 2, rogue 5 would be better overall if going for that type of playstyle imo. (or Fighter 6, gloom and rogue each 3).
@KirDmA6 ай бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin If you playing with party, yes it is better build. But for solo ranger 5/rogue 7 is more optimised. Even more if you have durge cloak - simply kill someone and hide, repeat until all enemies dead. No resources needed, no short rest needed.
@tetefather6 ай бұрын
@@KirDmA Neither of those abilities are required though. I specifically stated that I didn't care about the unarmed aspect. So ki empowered strikes is useless. Shadow step is just mobility 🤷🏻♂️ If you're min-maxing damage, you don't need it.
@KirDmA6 ай бұрын
@@tetefather I understand, and because of that I stated that taking monk class is not best option if you don't want to use unarmed attack and shadow step. Ranger looks much better.
@extractz336 ай бұрын
ayyy I was waiting for this video, thank you so much!
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
It was a lot of fun to make :)
@FinalOven_Mint6 ай бұрын
Monk Thief is just so much better than assassin imo for the two bonus actions especially on ascended Astarion who does necrotic damage with tavern brawler it’s simply too strong
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
I would agree in a group setting. But if trying to play solo, or 2 stealthy esk characters I like assassin for the resets and free crits. As open handed monk though, thief is without a doubt the way to go.
@crofoegbu65354 күн бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin if you're willing to operate at half health, you can wear the Helmet of Grit and get the best of both worlds, play Shadow Monk Assassin and *still* get the extra bonus action
@dododimitrov96575 ай бұрын
What a lovely build for Astarion, something different from ranger/rogue
@murderycatdoll13806 ай бұрын
Nice! Am trying Monk atm so this comes on the right time for me 🤘🤘
@robertboss25816 ай бұрын
A full dual wield EK encrusted frost build utilizing cold snap dagger and Mourning frost staff
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
I know just the way to go about it
@bobyhappy29926 ай бұрын
I'll try this for my bf Astarion on my Durge playthrough 😍
@Carlos.Desperto_do_Silencio5 ай бұрын
Adding a character, Karlach is awesome too, she can eat soul coins to do more 2d4 fire damage in unarmed strikes
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
I thought that was only if she is raging? That's awesome. Even more damage.
@Carlos.Desperto_do_Silencio5 ай бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin in my First playthrough in the game i made an openhand Karlach and she was my Best DPS hahaha
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
@@Carlos.Desperto_do_Silencio I came out with my raging monk build recently. I definitely want to try it on her now.
@Mecrobb6 ай бұрын
this is such a cool build im excited to try it
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
I hope it works out for ya :D
@jessetalavera42826 ай бұрын
This build and builds like this makes me shut the front door 😮
@Ren-19793 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thanks. 🙂
@vicl82575 ай бұрын
Would there be a way to go a build similar to this completely unarmed for roleplay reasons? Obviously it wouldn't be multiclassed either because I find shadow strike super badass
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
You can go full monk, all 12 levels, use tavern brawler still. You'll do great damage and gain an extra feat. But will need to use hill giant str potions unless you don't mind a little lower ac overall until you get some gear in act 3 to make up for the ac. Shadow strike is super fun.
@christinehede75786 ай бұрын
Of course some of that extra damage comes from having two extra strength.
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
the modifier is only a difference of 1, which only affects your fists, since dex is 20 regardless. The extra damage comes from the off hand dagger overall.
@christinehede75786 ай бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin thanks for that.
@Tamorand6 ай бұрын
IF you were to do one of these on a solo Durge run, how would you change it to ensure early game survival?
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
That depends on if you want the extra free crit from assassin right away or not. It would make certain parts of act 1 easier. Solo with the invisible cloak, it would be very easy to open, kill, and then get away. But I also believe going 1-6 monk, 3 rogue, then 3 monk at the end would also work. One will give you extra attack earlier (which can be argued to be better overall vs the crit right away)
@Tamorand6 ай бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin Thank you, I'm still trying to decide. I know I can run any other build that's OP up till 5 or 6 before going back into my ninja build, but I'd like to do it pure from the start without any respecs.
@jonathanross94076 ай бұрын
Love it!
@Hwachaaah6 ай бұрын
Karlach would be great for this with the Soul Coins too!
@Hwachaaah6 ай бұрын
also hooolyyy i didn't know that about the dolor amorus, that is so sick
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
@@Hwachaaah I found the interaction by accident and knew I had something really fun.
@jasonrussell17396 ай бұрын
5:32 they need transmog, because The Graceful Cloth is ugly
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
I actually like the way it looks. But totally agree. I wish they had transmog. There are some incredible sets in game that look even better with dye. One thing you can do though is show your "camp" clothes instead. There are some nice camp outfits in act 3 that looks really solid.
@xReifox5 ай бұрын
I really like this type of build but the design of the game doesn't allow it too much in Act 2 and Act 3. There is so many bosses with the "Alert" feat, making the assassin subclass useless. And there is many encounters (End of Act 2, and many boss in Act 3) that start the combat automaticly so you won't have the surprise either
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
Very true, especially honour mode. You could switch assassin to thief instead for the 2nd bonus action and have similar results for overall damage, *or go full shadow monk and get the shadowstrike skill if you wanted.
@xReifox5 ай бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin Yeah that's probably best if doing a solo run!
@anonymous996325 ай бұрын
a monk build? without elixir spamming? without hag hair? impossible! HOW!
@sludgemon_5 ай бұрын
I’m a newbie to bg and relatively new to dnd. Should I still use tavern brawler if I plan on using weapons? I guess because of the unarmed bonus actions it would help. Just curious, trying to get info. Thanks!
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
Depends. This build uses both weapons and Fists. I think it is still worth to use since flurry of blows hits really hard.
@sludgemon_5 ай бұрын
I went with it, figured it would come in handy. Thanks man
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
@@sludgemon_ it is for sure. When using fists attacks, it will add a lot of extra damage and hit rate. I hope the build works out for ya!
@Helzdottir29036 ай бұрын
Totally unnecessary, but you could use broodmother's for additional poison damage sense you'd activate healing from the life steal sword constantly
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
haha I didn't even think of that for this one. Would def add some extra flair to the theme too.
@AngelDark8675 ай бұрын
Quick question? The background music sounds so familiar but i cant remember for the life of me
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
I use a lot of music from other games I enjoy, Final Fantasy X, Fire Emblem, ect.
@sleepines5 ай бұрын
the longbow u're not proficient with? is it that good that u can use it even though u're not proficient? i've never tried using stuff i'm not proficient with ^^'
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
You can still gain the passive effects from most weapons you aren't proficient with, evidence weapon actions. So the extra initiative ect still works.
@cyrusth3v1ruz5 ай бұрын
is it still worth it if you’re not using the club or dagger i’m in act two and i started off planning to just rogue so i didn’t keep the club when i found it.
@Blood_Ronin5 ай бұрын
If you str potions it is for sure. But if purely dex, tavern brawler won't do anything for ya. Damage would still be good, just not as great for the fist attacks.
@domokun845Ай бұрын
How do we feel abt a SM6, Theif 3, Goolock 2 and 1 fighter?
@Blood_RoninАй бұрын
It could work, but definitely take the hag's hair since you only get 1 feat.
@ziadnour399827 күн бұрын
*What do u suggest to use as weopon during act 1*
@Blood_Ronin27 күн бұрын
@@ziadnour3998 this one here is very useful. bg3.wiki/wiki/Shortsword_of_First_Blood
@luludeoli6 ай бұрын
🤩🤩
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
I am glad you like it :D. This was one of my favorite builds to create.
@kree1972386 ай бұрын
Is there anway on xbox to turn off the duel wield offhand attack ?
@OG_G4m3r6 ай бұрын
PS5: In the character sheet screen, highlight one of the two weapons and hit the triangle button (use corresponding button on xbox). There's a chain link icon when it is on, this disappears when it is turned off.
@kree1972386 ай бұрын
@@OG_G4m3r u rock thanks
@Drew-im7is6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Did not know this!
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
@@OG_G4m3r Appreciate you getting this comment. I play on PC so had no idea how to answer it.
@jessetalavera42826 ай бұрын
Cleric,monkey? ❤
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
Like a skill monkey cleric build?
@guevahect12314 ай бұрын
Can this ninja pass the game alone?
@Blood_Ronin4 ай бұрын
Solo? I haven't tried. But the game is easy enough in general, so I imagine so. Would have a similar playstyle to the solo assassin builds a lot of people use to get in and get out type of combat.
@guevahect12314 ай бұрын
@@Blood_RoninI really liked this build, I tried a fighter level, 6 monk and 3 assassin, but seeing your explanation, I feel that it is better the way you do it, 6 monk and 3 assassin, you are more solid at level 9
@johnragmailcom6 ай бұрын
This video is only 3 days old, but I'm not seeing the Dolor 7 Damage in combat log except for piercing damage. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong.
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
It is only applied to crits for weapons, not when using your fists.
@Stargetsu6 ай бұрын
For the Diadem of Arcane Synergy, dont you have to learn rogue levels first then monk for it to work?
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
Monks can use simple weapons by default. So you can use it whenever you wanted, assuming you had a weapon in main hand.
@Stargetsu6 ай бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin Thanks for the reply. I guess I confused myself when I read the wiki on this helmet. It states: "Synergetic Moments is a passive feature that adds damage equal to your spellcasting ability after inflicting a condition" So I assumed you had to learn Monk after rogue so that the spellcasting ability would work as only Arcane Trickster for a Rogue has spell ability. Kind of like if you wanted items to be based off of intelligence in a sorcerer build, you would have to learn sorcerer first then Wizard
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
@@Stargetsu no worries. Every class has a spell casting stat they use, even without spells since it can be applied to scrolls. Barbarian for example uses CHA when casting scrolls. Feel free to ask anything you like, I'm happy to help when I can.
@Stargetsu6 ай бұрын
@@Blood_Ronin I see. So since Rogue is intelligence, doest that mean this helmet is using the int from the Rogue or the Wisdom from the Monk or both? Or does the order in which you learn your class not matter for this helmet?
@Blood_Ronin6 ай бұрын
@@Stargetsu it uses wisdom in this case since your last level was in monk, and wisdom is the higher stat/stat used for monks spell casting.
@und_ed4 ай бұрын
How well does this hold up in honor mode? The main worry I have is that a lot of the damage comes from damage riders in this build, which vanishes in honor mode
@Blood_Ronin4 ай бұрын
All the buffs in this one work for honour mode. (Tested on stream). The tavern brawler is nerfed for throwing builds, but works fine for monk fists damage. My evil playthrough uses it, and it works great. Though early game you are squishy.