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{{flavour|The Monk is a member of an ascetic order dedicated to the perfection of one's body and soul through the discipline of the martial arts. Monks start with only a simple weapon and a robe. When they choose a god for the first time, their spiritual training gives them a piety boost.}} | {{flavour|The Monk is a member of an ascetic order dedicated to the perfection of one's body and soul through the discipline of the martial arts. Monks start with only a simple weapon and a robe. When they choose a god for the first time, their spiritual training gives them a piety boost.}} | ||
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==Special== | ==Special== | ||
| − | *Monks do not start with a god, but automatically gain ** [[piety]] when they first convert to a god. | + | *Monks do not start with a god, but automatically gain ** [[piety]] when they first convert to a god. The following gods have special properties: |
| + | *'''[[Ru]]''': Monks are mmediately given a set of sacrifice options to make upon conversion. | ||
| + | *'''[[Ashenzari]]''': Monks are provided the first set of curses much sooner. | ||
| + | *'''[[Gozag]]''': Monks skip the entry fee. | ||
| + | *'''[[Yredelemnul]]''': Create multiple [[derrived undead]] to reach ** [[piety]]. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
Revision as of 10:45, 5 February 2022
| The Monk is a member of an ascetic order dedicated to the perfection of one's body and soul through the discipline of the martial arts. Monks start with only a simple weapon and a robe. When they choose a god for the first time, their spiritual training gives them a piety boost. |
Contents
Preferred Races
Hill Orc, Merfolk, Gargoyle, Troll, Demonspawn, Palentonga and Deep Dwarf are the recommended races if you pick a Monk Background.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
- +0 robe
- +0 weapon of choice (hand axe, spear, short sword, falchion, mace, or unarmed)
Starting Skills and Stats
These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.
Choosing Monk adds 3 to your starting Strength, 2 to your starting Intelligence and 7 to your starting Dexterity.
Special
- Monks do not start with a god, but automatically gain ** piety when they first convert to a god. The following gods have special properties:
- Ru: Monks are mmediately given a set of sacrifice options to make upon conversion.
- Ashenzari: Monks are provided the first set of curses much sooner.
- Gozag: Monks skip the entry fee.
- Yredelemnul: Create multiple derrived undead to reach ** piety.
Strategy
The main appeal of this background is the piety boost you gain upon choosing a god, especially when worshiping a god who offers bonuses at 1* or even 2* of piety, such as Okawaru or Makhleb. On the other hand, surviving until you find a suitable god to worship can be more challenging than with better equipped backgrounds like Fighter or Gladiator.
The Monk bonus does not stack with a faded altar; the monk bonus takes precedent.
History
- Prior to 0.19, monks could not choose a starting weapon - instead they started with unarmed combat.
- Prior to 0.10, there was no piety bonus gained upon choosing a god.
| Backgrounds | |
|---|---|
| Warriors | Fighter • Gladiator • Monk • Hunter • Brigand |
| Zealots | Berserker • Chaos Knight • Cinder Acolyte |
| Warrior-mages | Warper • Hexslinger • Enchanter • Reaver |
| Mages | Hedge Wizard • Conjurer • Summoner • Necromancer • Fire Elementalist • Ice Elementalist • Air Elementalist • Earth Elementalist • Alchemist |
| Adventurers | Artificer • Shapeshifter • Wanderer • Delver |
