Baldur’s Gate 3 Builds - Nizar GG

Shadow Assassin
For level 1-6 the first time around put all levels in Monk (with the same choices made as in
the outlined progression path) then respec at level 7 for the following definitive levelling
progression for the Shadow Assassin.

1. Level 1 – Fighter
a. Race: In order of priority: Half-Orc -> Duergar -> Wood Elf/Half Wood
Elf -> Anything you like the looks of
b. Ability Points:
i. Strength – 8
ii. Dexterity – 17 (+2)
iii. Constitution – 14
iv. Intelligence – 8
v. Wisdom – 10
vi. Charisma – 16 (+1)
c. Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting

2. Level 2 – Monk 1

3. Level 3 – Monk 2

4. Level 4 – Monk 3
a. Subclass: Way of Shadow

5. Level 5 – Monk 4
a. Feat: Savage Attacker (if Auntie Ethel’s Hair Available) or Ability
Improvement +2 Dex / Athlete (if Auntie Ethel’s Hair is NOT Available)

6. Level 6 – Monk 5

7. Level 7 – Monk 6

8. Level 8 – Rogue 1

9. Level 9 – Rogue 2

10. Level 10 – Rogue 3

a. Subclass: Thief

11. Level 11 – Warlock

a. Subclass: The Great Old One
b. Cantrips: Eldritch Blast, Bone Chill
c. Spells: Hex, Armour of Agathys

12. Level 12 – Fighter

GEAR:

ACT 1 Start:

Head - Haste Helm

Gloves - Bracers of Defence
Amulet - Moondrop Pendant
Melee weapon - Corellon's Grace
Ranged weapon - Hunting Shortbow

ACT 1 (after progressing a bit):

Head - Haste Helm

Chest - The Graceful Cloth
Gloves - Bracers of Defence
Boots - Disintegrating Night Walkers
Amulet - Sentient Amulet
Ring 1 - Caustic Band
Ring 2 - Strange Conduit Ring
Ranged weapon - Bow of the Banshee
Weapon 1 - Shortsword of First Blood
Weapon 2- Knife of the Undermountain King

ACT 2
Head - Covert Cowl
Cloak - Cloak of Cunning Brume
Chest - Yuan-Ti Scale Mail
Gloves - Flawed Helldusk Gloves
Boots - Disintegrating Night Walkers
Amulet - Sentient Amulet
Ring 1 - Eversight Ring
Ring 2 - Strange Conduit Ring
Ranged weapon - Bow of the Banshee
Weapon 1 - Sword of Life Stealing
Weapon 1 Alternative (in areas with solely undead): Shortsword of First Blood
Weapon 2- Knife of the Undermountain King

ACT 3
Head - Saverok's Horned Helmet
Cloak - Shade-Slayer Cloak
Chest - Armour of Agility
Gloves - Helldusk Gloves
Gloves if Helldusk Gloves used by other party member: Legacy of the Masters
Boots - Helldusk Boots
Amulet - Amulet of Greater Health
Ring 1 - Eversight Ring
Ring 2 - Shadow-Cloaked Ring
Ranged weapon - The Dead Shot
Weapon 1 - Bloodthirst
Weapon 2- Knife of the Undermountain King

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1zHCYptBBA