Their focus on Accuracy, Damage, and Penetration makes them more than capable of pulverizing most foes.ĭespite being nerfed in later patches, the Monk is still the most ideal melee Class in any Pillars of Eternity 2 gameplay.
Their reliance on sheer speed and mobility makes them one of the best melee combat Classes out there - an expected trope for Monks in games like Dungeons & Dragons and here in Pillars of Eternity 2. Focusing on transforming their very bodies into weapons, Monks rely on a gameplay mechanic called Wounds to absorb a portion of damage dealt and cultivate them into powerful techniques that can manipulate the battlefield to their favor.