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*+0 [[weapon of choice]] ([[hand axe]], [[spear]], [[short sword]], [[falchion]], [[mace]], or [[unarmed]]) | *+0 [[weapon of choice]] ([[hand axe]], [[spear]], [[short sword]], [[falchion]], [[mace]], or [[unarmed]]) | ||
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*Chosen Weapon's Skill: 3 | *Chosen Weapon's Skill: 3 | ||
*[[Dodging]]: 3 | *[[Dodging]]: 3 | ||
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Choosing Monk adds 3 to your starting [[Strength]], 2 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 7 to your starting [[Dexterity]]. | Choosing Monk adds 3 to your starting [[Strength]], 2 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 7 to your starting [[Dexterity]]. | ||
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==Strategy== | ==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 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]]. | ||
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| + | The orb of light will reveal [[invisible]] enemies and increase your [[to-hit]] (i.e. accuracy). However, it also lowers your [[stealth]] and increases enemy to-hit. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | * | + | *Prior to [[0.30]], Monks did not start with an [[orb]] of [[light]], but started with 2 [[Stealth]] skill. |
*In [[0.29]], Monks received a [[potion of ambrosia]]; most other backgrounds also gained an extra consumable. | *In [[0.29]], Monks received a [[potion of ambrosia]]; most other backgrounds also gained an extra consumable. | ||
*Prior to [[0.19]], monks could not choose a starting weapon - instead they always started with unarmed combat. | *Prior to [[0.19]], monks could not choose a starting weapon - instead they always started with unarmed combat. | ||
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[[Category:Backgrounds]] | [[Category:Backgrounds]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:35, 5 May 2023
| 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 of their choice, a potion of divine ambrosia, and a robe. When they choose a god for the first time, their spiritual training gives them a piety boost. |
Contents
Preferred Species
Hill Orc, Merfolk, Gargoyle, Troll, Demonspawn, Palentonga, and Meteoran are the recommended races if you pick a Monk Background.
Racial Restrictions
Demigods cannot be Monks, as they refuse to worship a god.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
- +0 weapon of choice (hand axe, spear, short sword, falchion, mace, or unarmed)
- +0 robe
- orb of light
- Potion of ambrosia
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[1]. The following gods have special properties with monks:
- Ashenzari: Monks are provided the first set of curses much sooner.
- Gozag: Monks skip the entry fee.[2]
- Ru: Monks are immediately given a set of sacrifice options to make upon conversion.
- Xom: No effect.
- Yredelemnul: Create multiple allied derived undead to reach ** piety.
The Monk bonus does stack with that of a faded altar.
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 orb of light will reveal invisible enemies and increase your to-hit (i.e. accuracy). However, it also lowers your stealth and increases enemy to-hit.
History
- Prior to 0.30, Monks did not start with an orb of light, but started with 2 Stealth skill.
- In 0.29, Monks received a potion of ambrosia; most other backgrounds also gained an extra consumable.
- Prior to 0.19, monks could not choose a starting weapon - instead they always started with unarmed combat.
- Prior to 0.10, there was no piety bonus gained upon choosing a god.
References
- ↑ religion.cc:3690 (0.28.0)
- ↑ religion.cc:3502 (0.28.0)
| 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 |
