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{{ up to date | 2023-09-04 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
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| description = Monk is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| description = Monk is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| image = Class Monk Badge Icon.png
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{{ClassQuote|quote=Some reach enlightenment by languid meditation - others do so in the heat of battle. Monks manipulate ki to empower their own strikes and debilitate their foes.|image=Class Monk Badge Icon.png}}
{{ClassQuote|quote=Channel your cosmic enlightenment by deftly dodging and efficiently disassembling your foes through stunning strikes and a whirlwind of martial art attacks.|image=Class Monk Badge Icon.png}}
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'''Monk''' is a character [[class]] in ''[[Baldur's Gate 3]]''. Monks are unarmed combatants capable of spending Ki Points to perform special abilities. Monk's key ability scores are [[Wisdom]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Constitution]], and their core ability is [[Unarmed Strike]].
'''Monk''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Monks are unarmed combatants capable of spending Ki Points to perform special abilities. Monk's key ability scores are [[Wisdom]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Constitution]].  


{{hlist|
The Monk Subclasses are: [[File:Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Four Elements]][[Way of the Four Elements]], [[File:Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Open Hand]][[Way of the Open Hand]], [[File:Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of Shadow]][[Way of Shadow]] __NOTOC__
; Monk subclasses :
* {{IconLink|Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements}}
* {{IconLink|Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand}}
* {{IconLink|Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|Way of Shadow}}
}}
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{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="max-width: 66em;"
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="width: 100%;"
|+ Monk Class Progression
! style="width: 4%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 4%;" | {{Resource | ki | forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 4%;" | Martial Arts
! style="width: 11%;" | Unarmoured Movement
|-
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
! colspan="6" | The Monk Class Progression
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
|-
| {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence}}, {{Pass|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks}}, {{Pass|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}}, {{Pass|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}, {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}}
| style="width: 4%;" | Level
| style="text-align: center;" | 2
| style="width: 8%;" | [[Proficiency Bonus]]
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 1d4
| style="width: 4%;" |  Martial Arts
| style="text-align: center;" | -
| style="width: 4%;" |  {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}
| style="width: 11%;" |  Unarmoured Movement
| Features
|-
| [[#Level 1|1st]]
| +2
| 1d4
| 2
| -
| {{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredDefense.png|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence|size=25}}, {{IconLink|PassiveFeature_MartialArts_DextrousUnarmedAttacks.png|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks|size=25}}, {{IconLink|PassiveFeature_MartialArts_UnarmedDamage.png|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes|size=25}}, {{IconLink|PassiveFeature MartialArts BonusUnarmedStrike.png|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike|size=25}}, {{IconLink|Action Monk FlurryOfBlows.png|Flurry of Blows|size=25}}
 
|-
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
|  {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}, {{SAI|Patient Defence}}, {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Dash}}, {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Disengage}}
| +2
| style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 1d4
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | + 3 m / 10 ft
| 3
| + 3 m / 10 ft.
|  {{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement.png|Unarmoured Movement|size=25}},  
{{IconLink|Action Monk PatientDefense.png|Patient Defence|size=25}},{{IconLink|Action Monk StepOfTheWind Dash.png|Step of the Wind: Dash|size=25}}, {{IconLink|Action Monk StepOfTheWind Disengage.png|Step of the Wind: Disengage|size=25}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{SAI|Deflect Missiles}}
| +2
| style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 1d6
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 1d6
| 4
| + 3 m / 10 ft.
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{IconLink|Action Monk DeflectMissile.png|Deflect Missiles|size=25}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| [[#Level 4|4th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}, {{Pass|Slow Fall|size=25}}
| +2
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 1d6
| 5
| + 3 m / 10 ft.
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}}[[Feats|Feat]], {{IconLink|Slow Fall Icon.png|Slow Fall|size=25}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| +3
| {{Pass|Extra Attack}}, {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Melee)}}, {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)}}
| 1d6
| style="text-align: center;" | 6
| 6
| + 3 m / 10 ft.
| {{IconLink|Extra Attack Icon.png|Extra Attack|size=25}}, {{SmIconLink|Action Monk StunningStrike Melee.png|Stunning Strike (Melee)}}, {{SmIconLink|Action Monk StunningStrike.png|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| [[#Level 6|6th]]
| {{Pass|Ki-Empowered Strikes}}, {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]], {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|Improved Unarmoured Movement}}
| +3
| style="text-align: center;" | 7
| 1d6
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | + 4.5 m / 15 ft
| 7
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft.
| {{IconLink|PassiveFeature KiEmpoweredStrikes.png|Ki-Empowered Strikes|size=25}}, [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]], {{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement 2.png|Improved Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| [[#Level 7|7th]]
| {{Pass|Evasion}}, {{Pass|Stillness of Mind (passive feature)}}
| +3
| style="text-align: center;" | 8
| 1d6
| 8
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft.
| {{IconLink|Evasion Icon.png|Evasion|size=25}}, {{IconLink|PassiveFeature StillnessOfMind.png|Stillness of Mind|size=25}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| [[#Level 8|8th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| +3
| style="text-align: center;" | 9
| 1d6
| 9
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft.
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
|-
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| +4
| {{Pass|Advanced Unarmoured Movement}}, {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 9}} [[#Level 9|Subclass feature]]
| 1d8
| style="text-align: center;" | 10
| 10
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 1d8
| + 4.5 m / 15 ft.
| {{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement DifficultTerrain.png|Advanced Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| [[#Level 10|10th]]
| {{Pass|Purity of Body}},{{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|Improved Unarmoured Movement}}
| +4
| style="text-align: center;" | 11
| 1d8
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | + 6 m / 20 ft
| 11
| + 6 m / 20 ft.
| {{IconLink|PassiveFeature PurityOfBody.png|Purity of Body|size=25}}, {{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement 3.png|Improved Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}
|-
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| [[#Level 11|11th]]
| +4
| 1d8
| 12
| + 6 m / 20 ft.
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 11}} [[#Level 11|Subclass feature]]
| {{Icon|Class Monk Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 11}} [[#Level 11|Subclass feature]]
| style="text-align: center;" | 12
|-
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| +4
| style="text-align: center;" | 13
| 1d8
| 13
| + 6 m / 20 ft.
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
|}
|}


<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>
== Class Information ==
 
== Class information ==
[[File:Default Monk Armor.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]


; Hit points
* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
* '''Key Ability Scores:'''
; Key abilities
** {{Ability|Wisdom}} for improved Ki [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Armour Class]].  
: {{Ability|Wisdom}} for improved Ki [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Armour Class]].  
** {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points.
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points.
** {{Ability|Dexterity}} for attack rolls and damage rolls of unarmed strikes and monk weapons, higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for attack rolls and damage rolls of unarmed strikes and monk weapons, higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
* '''Saving Throw Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Dexterity}}
; Saving throw proficiencies
* '''Equipment Proficiencies:'''
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Dexterity}}
** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
; Equipment proficiencies
* '''Monk Weapon:''' Monk weapons are those with which the Monk has [[Proficiency]], and which do not have the [[Weapons|two-handed]] or [[Heavy (weapon property)|heavy]] properties. Monks can use dexterity for those weapons, even if they do not have the finesse property.
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
* '''Skills with Proficiency''' ''(Choose 2):''
; Monk Weapons
** [[History]], [[Insight]], [[Religion]], [[Acrobatics]], [[Stealth]], [[Athletics]]
: Monk Weapons are melee weapons the Monk has [[Proficiency]] with, and which don't have the [[Two-Handed]] property. [[Versatile]] weapons count as Monk Weapons even if they are wielded with both hands. Monks can use Dexterity for those weapons, even if they do not have the [[Finesse]] property. Some Monk abilities, such as {{SAI|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}, are limited to Monk Weapons.
*** You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
: {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Quarterstaff}}, {{RarityItem|Monastic Robes}}, {{RarityItem|Monastic Boots}}


=== Spellcasting ===
===[[Spells|Spellcasting]]===
; Spellcasting Ability
* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Wisdom}}
: {{Ability|Wisdom}}
* {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
: {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
* Monks do not cast spells using spell slots. Instead, they use a resource specific to Monk called {{R|ki}}s.  
: Monks do not cast spells using spell slots. Instead, they use a resource specific to Monk called {{R|ki}}s.  
** Monks can use {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki while [[Silenced]] due to {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki not requiring a verbal component.
: Monks can use Ki while [[Silenced (Condition)|Silenced]] due to Ki abilities not requiring a verbal component.


==Level progression==
==Level Progression==


Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.


{{Level header|1}}
===Level 1===
 
; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 2
: You can spend these points to fuel various Monk abilities. Replenishes on a [[resting|short or long rest]]
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; Martial Arts
:; {{Pass|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks|w=40}}
:: Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks scale with your [[Dexterity]] instead of your Strength if your Dexterity is higher.
:; {{Pass|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes|w=40}}
:: Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks deal {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}} damage, unless their normal damage is higher.
:; {{Pass|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike|w=40}}
:: After making an attack with a Monk Weapon or while unarmed, you can make another unarmed attack as a {{Action|Bonus}}.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence|w=40}}
: Your reflexes are as effective as any armour. While not wearing armour, you add your [[Wisdom]] Modifier to your [[Armour Class]]. This feature does not combine with [[Mage Armour]], nor the Barbarian version of [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; {{SAI|Flurry of Blows|w=40}}
: Using a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}}, punch twice in quick succession. Equivalent to two normal unarmed attacks.
 
{{Level header|2}}
 
; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


; {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|w=40}}
*+ {{R|ki|2}}
: Your [[Movement Speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.
*{{IconLink|Action_Monk_FlurryOfBlows.png|Flurry of Blows|size=25}}
* {{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredDefense.png|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence|size=25}}
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature_MartialArts_DextrousUnarmedAttacks.png|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks|size=25}}
**Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks scale with your Dexterity instead of your Strength if your Dexterity is higher.
* {{IconLink|PassiveFeature_MartialArts_UnarmedDamage.png|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes|size=25}}
**Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks deal 1~4 {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}} damage, unless their normal damage is higher.
* {{IconLink|PassiveFeature MartialArts BonusUnarmedStrike.png|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike|size=25}}
**After making an attack with a Monk Weapon or while unarmed, you can make another unarmed attack as a{{Action|Bonus}}.


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
===Level 2===


; {{SAI|Patient Defence|w=40}}
* + {{R|ki|1}}
: When activated with a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}}, [[Attack Roll]]s against you have {{disadvantage}}, and you have {{advantage}} on {{SavingThrow|Dex}}.
* {{IconLink|Action Monk PatientDefense.png|Patient Defence|size=25}}
* {{IconLink|Action Monk StepOfTheWind Dash.png|Step of the Wind: Dash|size=25}}
* {{IconLink|Action Monk StepOfTheWind Disengage.png|Step of the Wind: Disengage|size=25}}
* {{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement.png|Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}  
**Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by 3 m / 10 ft while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
===Level 3===


; Step of the Wind
====='''New'''=====
:{{table list|
* + {{R|ki|1}}
:; {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Dash}}
*{{IconLink|Action Monk DeflectMissile.png|Deflect Missiles|size=25}}''([[Reaction]])''
:: Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to double your [[Movement Speed]]. Jump no longer requires a bonus action.
:; {{SAI|Step of the Wind: Disengage}}
:: Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to disengage. Jump no longer requires a bonus action.
}}


{{Level header|3}}
====='''Changed'''=====
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature_MartialArts_UnarmedDamage.png|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes|size=24}}
**Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks deal 1~6{{DamageType|Bludgeoning}} damage(previously 1~4), unless their normal damage is higher.


; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
====Select a Subclass====
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
; Martial Arts&colon; Deft Strikes
: Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d6|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d4) unless their normal damage is higher.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
==== Select a subclass ====
{| class="wikitable" style="min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
{| class="wikitable" style="min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
|-
! style="width: 300px; text-align: center;" |{{ImageLink|Class Monk Four Elements Badge Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px; text-align: center;" |[[File:Class Monk Four Elements Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|upright=1.5|center|link=Way of the Four Elements]] [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 300px; text-align: center;" |{{ImageLink|Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png|Way of the Open Hand|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px; text-align: center;" |[[File:Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|upright=1.5|center|link=Way of the Open Hand]] [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 300px; text-align: center;" |{{ImageLink|Class Monk Shadow Badge Icon.png|Way of Shadow|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px; text-align: center;" |[[File:Class Monk Shadow Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|upright=1.5|center|link=Way of Shadow]] [[Way of Shadow]]
|-
|-
|
|
*{{SAI|Harmony of Fire and Water|w=40}}
*[[Harmony of Fire and Water]]
*Select 3 subclass spells from:
*Select 3 subclass spells from:
**{{SAI|Blade of Rime}}
**{{IconLink|Action_Monk_BladeOfTheRime.png|Blade of Rime|size=25px|upright=0.1}}
**{{SAI|Chill of the Mountain}} <!--i know, but its literally the same icon-->
**{{IconLink|Ray_of_Frost_Icon.png|Chill of the Mountain|size=25px}} <!--i know, but its literally the same icon-->
**{{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake}}
**{{IconLink|Action Monk FangsOfTheFireSnake.png|Fangs of the Fire Snake|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}}
**{{IconLink|Thunderwave_Icon.png|Fist of Four Thunders|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air}}
**{{IconLink|Action Monk FistOfUnbrokenAir.png|Fist of Unbroken Air|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Rush of the Gale Spirits}}
**{{IconLink|Gust_of_Wind_Icon.png|Rush of the Gale Spirits|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Shaping of the Ice}}
**{{IconLink|Action Monk IceCube.png|Shaping of the Ice|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance}}
**{{IconLink|Chromatic Orb Icon.png|Sphere of Elemental Balance|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike}}
**{{IconLink|Burning Hands Icon.png|Sweeping Cinder Strike|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Touch of the Storm}}
**{{IconLink|Shocking Grasp Icon.png|Touch of the Storm|size=25px}}
**{{SAI|Water Whip}}
**{{IconLink|Action Monk WaterWhip.png|Water Whip|size=25px}}
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* {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Topple|w=40}}
*[[Way of the Open Hand#Level 3|Flurry of Blows: Topple]]
* {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Stagger|w=40}}
*[[Way of the Open Hand#Level 3|Flurry of Blows: Stagger]]
* {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Push|w=40}}
*[[Way of the Open Hand#Level 3|Flurry of Blows: Push]]
|
|
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Hide|w=40}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 3|Shadow Arts: Hide]]
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace|w=40|c=16}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 3|Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace]]
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkness|w=40|c=16}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 3|Shadow Arts: Darkness]]
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Darkvision|w=40}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 3|Shadow Arts: Darkvision]]
* {{SAI|Shadow Arts: Silence|w=40|c=16}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 3|Shadow Arts: Silence]]
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 3|Cantrip: Minor Illusion]]
|}
|}


; {{SAI|Deflect Missiles|w=40}}
===Level 4===
: Use your {{action|reaction}} to reduce the damage from a ranged weapon attack by 1d10 + your [[Dexterity]] Modifier + your monk level. If the damage is reduced to 0, you can use a Ki Point to return the missile back to the sender.


{{Level header|4}}
* Choose a [[Feat]].


; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
* + {{R|ki|1}}
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
*{{IconLink|Slow Fall Icon.png|Slow Fall|size=25}}''([[Reaction]])''


* Choose a '''[[Feat]]'''.
===Level 5 ===


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
====='''New'''=====
*+ {{R|ki|1}}
*{{IconLink|Extra Attack Icon.png|Extra Attack|size=25}}


; {{Pass|Slow Fall|w=40}}
====='''Changed'''=====
: When you fall, you can use your reaction to gain [[Resistance]] to Falling damage.


{{Level header|5}}
*[[Proficiency Bonus]]: +3 (previously +2)


; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 6
=====Subclass Features: =====
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; Stunning Strike
:{{table list|
:; {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Melee)|w=40}}
:: Spend a {{R|ki}} to deal your Weapon Damage and possibly {{Cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target.
:; {{SAI|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)|w=40}}
:: Spend a {{R|ki}} to deal your Unarmed Attack Damage and possibly {{Cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target.
}}
 
==== Subclass features: ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Four Elements]][[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Open Hand]][[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of Shadow]][[Way of Shadow]]
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* {{SAI|Cloak of Shadows|w=40}}
* [[Way of Shadow#Level 5|Cloak of Shadows]]
|}
|}


; {{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
====Skills====
: You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack
*{{Icon|Action Monk StunningStrike Melee.png|24}}[[Stunning Strike (Melee)]]
 
*{{Icon|Action Monk StunningStrike.png|24}}[[Stunning Strike (Unarmed)]]
{{Level header|6}}
 
; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 7
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
===Level 6===


; {{Pass|Unarmoured Movement|Improved Unarmoured Movement|w=40}}
====='''New'''=====
: Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=4.5|ft=15}} (previously {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}}) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.
*+ {{R|ki|1}}
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature KiEmpoweredStrikes.png|Ki-Empowered Strikes|size=25}}
**Your unarmed attacks count as magical for the purpose of overcoming enemies' Resistances and Immunity to non-magical damage.


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
=====Changed=====
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement 2.png|Improved Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}
**Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by 4.5 m / 15 ft (previously 3 m / 10 ft) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.


;{{Pass|Ki-Empowered Strikes|w=40}}
=====Subclass Features: =====
: Your unarmed attacks count as magical for the purpose of overcoming enemies' Resistances and Immunity to non-magical damage.
 
==== Subclass features: ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Four Elements]][[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Open Hand]][[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of Shadow]][[Way of Shadow]]
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* Select 1 spell from the Monk spell list.
*Select 1 subclass spell from:
* '''New Spells:'''
**[[File:Hold Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Clench of the North Wind]] [[Clench of the North Wind]]
**{{SAI|Clench of the North Wind|c=16}}
**[[File:Scorching Ray Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Embrace of the Inferno]] [[Embrace of the Inferno]]
**{{SAI|Embrace of the Inferno}}
**[[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Gong of the Summit]] [[Gong of the Summit]]
**{{SAI|Gong of the Summit}}
**[[Way of the Four Elements#Level 3|Level 3 spells]]
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*{{Pass|Manifestation of Body|w=40}}
*[[Manifestation of Body]]
*{{Pass|Manifestation of Mind|w=40}}
*[[Manifestation of Mind]]
*{{Pass|Manifestation of Soul|w=40}}
*[[Manifestation of Soul]]
*{{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}}
*[[Wholeness of Body]]
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*{{SAI|Shadow Step|w=40}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 6|Shadow Step]]
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{{Level header|7}}
===Level 7===


; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 8
*+ {{R|ki|1}}
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
*{{IconLink|Evasion Icon.png|Evasion|size=25}}
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature StillnessOfMind.png|Stillness of Mind|size=25}}
**If you are [[Charmed (Condition)|Charmed]] or [[Frightened (Condition)|Frightened]], you automatically cast Stillness of Mind to remove the condition.


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===Level 8===


; {{Pass|Evasion|w=40}}
* Choose a [[Feat]].
: Your agility lets you dodge out of the way of certain spells. When a spell or effect would deal half damage on a successful [[Dexterity]] [[Saving Throw]], it deals no damage if you succeed, and only half damage if you fail.


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*+ {{R|ki|1}}


; {{Pass|Stillness of Mind (passive feature)|w=40}}
===Level 9===
: If you are {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}, you automatically cast {{SAI|Stillness of Mind}} to remove the condition.


{{Level header|8}}
=====New=====
* + {{R|ki|1}}
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement DifficultTerrain.png|Advanced Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}
**[[Difficult Terrain]] doesn't slow you down and you can [[Jump (Bonus Action)|jump]] an additional 6 m / 20 ft while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.


; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 9
=====Changed=====
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature_MartialArts_UnarmedDamage.png|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes|size=25}}
 
**Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks deal 1~8 {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}} damage (previously 1~6), unless their normal damage is higher.
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* [[Proficiency Bonus]]: +4 (previously +3)
 
* Choose a [[Feat]].
 
{{Level header|9}}
 
; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 10
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
; Martial Arts&colon; Deft Strikes
: Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d8|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d6) unless their normal damage is higher.
 
==== Subclass features: ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Four Elements]][[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Open Hand]][[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of Shadow]][[Way of Shadow]]
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* {{Pass|Improved Elemental Casting|w=40}}
* [[Way of the Four Elements#Level 9|Improved Elemental Casting]]
* Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list
* Select 1 subclass spell from:
** [[Way of the Four Elements#Spell List|Level 3 spells]]
** [[Way of the Four Elements#Spell List|Level 6 spells]]
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* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Action)|Ki Resonation|w=40}}
* [[Way of the Open Hand#Level 9|Ki Resonation: Punch]]
* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)|w=40}}
* [[Way of the Open Hand#Level 9|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)]]
* {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Blast|w=40}}
* [[Way of the Open Hand#Level 9|Ki Resonation: Blast]]
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; {{Pass|Advanced Unarmoured Movement|w=40}}
===Level 10 ===
: [[Difficult Terrain]] doesn't slow you down and you can {{SAI|Jump}} an additional {{Distance|m=6|ft=20}} while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.


{{Level header|10}}
=====New=====
*+ {{R|ki|1}}
*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature PurityOfBody.png|Purity of Body|size=25}}
**You are [[Damage Types|Immune]] to {{DamageType|Poison}} damage and can't be [[Poisoned (Condition)|Poisoned]] or affected by disease thanks to the purifying ki flowing through your meridians.


; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 11
===== Changed=====
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
; Improved Unarmoured Movement
: Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=6|ft=20}} (previously {{Distance|m=4.5|ft=15}}) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.


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*{{IconLink|PassiveFeature UnarmoredMovement 3.png|Improved Unarmoured Movement|size=25}}
** Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by 6 m / 20 ft (previously 4.5 m / 15 ft) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.


; {{Pass|Purity of Body|w=40}}
===Level 11===
: You are [[Damage Types|Immune]] to {{DamageType|Poison}} damage and can't be {{Cond|Poisoned}} or affected by disease thanks to the purifying ki flowing through your meridians.


{{Level header|11}}
* + {{R|ki|1}}
 
; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 12
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
==== Subclass features: ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Four Elements Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Four Elements]][[Way of the Four Elements]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Open Hand Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of the Open Hand]][[Way of the Open Hand]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Way of Shadow]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[File:Class Monk Shadow Hotbar Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Way of Shadow]][[Way of Shadow]]
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* Select 1 subclass spell from the Monk spell list
*Select 1 subclass spell from:
* '''New Spells:'''
**[[File:Fireball Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Flames of the Phoenix]] [[Flames of the Phoenix]]
** {{SAI|Flames of the Phoenix}}
**[[File:Gaseous Form Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mist Stance]] [[Mist Stance]]
** {{SAI|Mist Stance|c=16}}
**[[File:Fly Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Ride the Wind]] [[Ride the Wind]]
** {{SAI|Ride the Wind|c=16}}
** [[Way of the Four Elements#Level 3|Level 3 spells]]
** [[Way of the Four Elements#Level 6|Level 6 spells]]
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* {{Pass|Tranquility|w=40}}
* [[Way of the Open Hand#Level 11|Tranquility]]
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* {{SAI|Shadow Strike|w=40}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 11|Shadow Strike]]
* {{SAI|Shadow Strike: Unarmed|w=40}}
*[[Way of Shadow#Level 11|Shadow Strike: Unarmed]]
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{{Level header|12}}
===Level 12===
 
; {{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 13
: You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.
 
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* Choose a [[Feat]].
* Choose a [[Feat]].


== See also ==
*+ {{R|ki|1}}
*[[List of features and items that interact with unarmed strikes]]


== External links ==
== External Links ==
* {{FRWiki|Monk|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Monk|long}}


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