Dungeons & Dragons: Best Monk Builds

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Monks have come a long way in terms of their development and power as a class, especially in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. Where they used to be thought of as an underpowered class in D&D, they're now a unique and entertaining class to play--as long as players know how to build their Monk for best use.

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One useful thing about monks is their multiple utilities in combat, as they can handle support, defense, and damage dealing. It's the one class that rivals the deadly Rogue in mobility. Their ability to strike hard and fast, stunning single opponents before dodging the danger themselves, is what makes the monk a formidable foe in combat. Then, players should be ready to start their new Dungeons & Dragonscampaign with the best Monk build in 5e.

Updated on March 10, 2022, by Kristy Ambrose: The concept of a class that doesn't use a lot of weapons or armor in a game that's all about accessories and customization might not seem like a good idea, but the Monk is a popular class in spite of these limitations. It was a playable class as early as the Blackmoor Supplement, which was released in 1975, and has gone through a lot of changes in that time. Here's the latest updated information on the best Monk builds for 5e.

Every new D&D character needs a solid base, and that's the choice of which race they'll be. Of the standard 5th edition races, Hill Dwarves, Stout Halflings, Wood Elves, and Variant humans are some of the best Monk races in 5e based on their bonuses and racial features.

After selecting race and class, it's time to assign ability scores to the character. There's a specific formula for creating an optimal build with a certain order to Monk stat priorities in 5e. While