Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Build Discussion Martial Arts, Four Elements, and Throwing Weapons, Oh My! (How do I get a Naruto Style Build?)

I want to create a build that resembles the ninja from the Naruto series. Essentially a character that uses martial arts supplemented by some elemental abilities and throwing weapons. Additional abilities such as illusions or healing may also be considered. My biggest issue here is there are so many choices, I'm not sure what the best to make this build.

Currently I have a four elements Monk, but I find that it leans into the elements too much to fit to build I want and runs out of Ki too quickly for me to properly enjoy it. I feel like the open palm Monk is a better basis, but needs a way to add elemental attacks. Any recommendations on how to do this? I know there are the Magic Initiate feats. Perhaps one of those, but are they actually worth it? I have my doubts, but maybe I'm underselling it. Alternatively, I could multi-class. Any ideas here would be much appreciated, as this is where I am least confident.

When it comes to throwing weapons, I figured I should use exclusively finesse weapons like daggers to take advantage of dexterity. Are there any ways to buff throwing weapons? I see Tavern Brawler, but does that work with finesse weapons? What happens after I throw a weapon? Do I need to pick it up again? Or is it like crossbows where I can use it as much as I want?

Monk class with some in wizard so you can cast mirror image (shadow clone) fire shield, blur

If you pick dragon class you could have fire breath or ice breath

Would have some sage summons have to be an imp sage or something

Monk give you the martial arts

You can get some weapons that will come back, but you will need to recollect the rest

Tavern brawler is good if you wanna build strength

You wouldnt even need int for your wizard get the helmet off the then just for 3levels in monk then a few in wizard till you have a few spells you like could do 6 then 3 more in monk