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**[[Ashenzari]]: Monks are provided the first set of curses much sooner.  
 
**[[Ashenzari]]: Monks are provided the first set of curses much sooner.  
 
**[[Gozag]]: Monks skip the entry fee.
 
**[[Gozag]]: Monks skip the entry fee.
**[[Ru]]: Monks are mmediately given a set of sacrifice options to make upon conversion.  
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**[[Ru]]: Monks are immediately given a set of sacrifice options to make upon conversion.  
 
**[[Xom]]: No effect.
 
**[[Xom]]: No effect.
**[[Yredelemnul]]: Create multiple [[derived undead]] to reach ** [[piety]].
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**[[Yredelemnul]]: Create multiple allied [[derived undead]] to reach ** [[piety]].
  
 
==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]].
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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.
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The Monk bonus does not stack with that of a [[faded altar]]; the monk bonus takes precedent.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
*Prior to [[0.19]], monks could not choose a starting weapon - instead they started with unarmed combat.
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*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.
 
*Prior to [[0.10]], there was no piety bonus gained upon choosing a god.
  
 
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[[Category:Backgrounds]]
 
[[Category:Backgrounds]]

Revision as of 00:08, 6 February 2022

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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.

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.

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 with monks:
    • Ashenzari: Monks are provided the first set of curses much sooner.
    • Gozag: Monks skip the entry fee.
    • 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.

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 that of a faded altar; the monk bonus takes precedent.

History

  • 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.
Backgrounds
Warriors FighterGladiatorMonkHunterBrigand
Zealots BerserkerChaos KnightCinder Acolyte
Warrior-mages WarperHexslingerEnchanterReaver
Mages Hedge WizardConjurerSummonerNecromancerFire ElementalistIce ElementalistAir ElementalistEarth ElementalistAlchemist
Adventurers ArtificerShapeshifterWandererDelver