Astarion Honor Mode Build
Stealth-Focused Monk Respec
Astarion (Monk)
A high-mobility, hard hitting vampire.
Origin & Identity
- Race / Subrace: High Elf
- Background: Charlatan
Astarion's vampiric bite and High Elf heritage offer the perfect blend of utility cantrips.
Class Path
- Main Class: Monk (Way of the Open Hand)
- Primary Focus: Ki Control & Lockdown
Ability Scores
These stats mirror the party's point-buy rework—Dexterity drives attacks, Wisdom determines Stunning Strike DCs later, and Constitution keeps the glass cannon alive.
| Ability | Base | Adjustments | Final | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 8 | +0 | 8 | dump stat-we will be drinking strength potions the entire game |
| Dexterity | 15 | +0 | 15 | AC, and initiative. |
| Constitution | 15 | +2 | 17 | High health. |
| Intelligence | 8 | +0 | 8 | dump stat. |
| Wisdom | 15 | +1 | 16 | Additional damage and protection from charm spells. |
| Charisma | 8 | +0 | 8 | dump stat. |
Combat Tactics
- Elixir of Hill Giants Strength or Elixir of Cloud Giants Strength - 100% uptime, drink at the start of every day or when he dies.
- Just run around and punch.
- Keep in mind, bonus action unarmed attack is only available after an action unarmed attack. So later when you have 2 actions, you have to do Action Unarmed Attack -> Bonus Action Unarmed Attack -> Action Unarmed Attack -> Bonus Action Unarmed Attack
- Save flurry of blows for big enemies or bosses. Don't waste when regular one works or someone else can kill shortly after
- For bigger enemies, use flurry of blows: topple to knock them down before using your actions. It increases your change to hit
Final Gear Setup
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Head | Horns of the Berserker |
| Back | Cloak of Displacement |
| Chest | Vest of Soul Rejuvenation |
| Feet | Boots of Uninhibited Kushigo |
| Hands | Gloves of Soul Catching |
| Ring | Caustic Band |
| Ring | Crusher's Ring |
| Necklace | Sentient Amulet |
| Ranged | Hellfire Engine Crossbow |
Astarion — Level 2
- Features: Ki unlocks Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense, and Step of the Wind—practice rotating them so you never waste a bonus action.
- Mobility: Unarmored Movement +10 ft. keeps him ahead of enemy lines; leverage vertical terrain for advantage swings.
Astarion — Level 3
- Subclass: Way of the Open Hand, great damage
Astarion - Level 4
- Feat: Tavern brawler. Choose constitution for the +1 as we'll be using a potion for strength. Start using a strength potion at the start of every day or when he dies (basically he should have the strength buff 100% of the time).
Astarion — Level 8
- Feat: Alert
Astarion - Level 9 - Monk 6 / Rogue 3
- Monk same, Rogue - Thief
Astarion - Level 10 - Monk 6 / Rogue 4
- Feat: Mobile
Astarion - Level 11 - Monk 6 / Rogue 4 / Fighter 1
- Fighting Style: Defense