Editing Way of the Four Elements

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'''Way of the Four Elements''' is one of the [[Monk#Level%203|subclasses]] of [[Monk|monk]]. These monks are more specialized in using their {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} Ki to channel the elements to influence the battlefield. Rather than focusing on physical techniques that the other Monk subclasses focus on, Way of the Four Elements focuses on abilities that mimic [[Wizard]] spells, turning monks into a hybrid spellcaster. Way of the Four Elements "spells" are not true [[Spells]], though they are called that in-game. They trigger [[Unarmed Strike]], can be cast while {{Cond|Silenced}}, do not consume [[spell slots]], and cannot be {{SAI|Counterspell|Counterspelled}}. They also do not trigger {{SAI|Mage Slayer: Attack Caster}}{{verify}}.

==Subclass features==
[[File:Default Monk Armor.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}}
{{Level header|3}}

==== Disciple of the Elements ====
* You can use ki to power magical spells that harnesses the elements.
* The DC for any of these spells is equal to '''8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier'''. Equipment that increases your Spell Save DC also boosts your Saving Throw DC.
* These spells also trigger [[Unarmed Strike]].

'''Choose 3''':
*{{SAI|Blade of Rime}}
*{{SAI|Chill of the Mountain}}
*{{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake}}
*{{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}}
*{{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air}}
*{{SAI|Rush of the Gale Spirits}}
*{{SAI|Shaping of the Ice}}
*{{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance}}
*{{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike}}
*{{SAI|Touch of the Storm}}
*{{SAI|Water Whip}}
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==== {{SAI|Harmony of Fire and Water|w=40}} ====
* While not in combat, regain half your {{R|ki}} (rounded down). Restores on long rest.

{{Level header|6}}

*Select 1 spell from the [[Way of the Four Elements#Spell list|spell list]].

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'''New Spells''':
*{{SAI|Clench of the North Wind|c=16}}
*{{SAI|Embrace of the Inferno}}
*{{SAI|Gong of the Summit}}

{{Level header|9}}

* Select 1 spell from the [[Way of the Four Elements#Spell list|spell list]].

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==== {{Pass|Improved Elemental Casting|w=40}} ====
* {{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}} damage increases to {{DamageText|3d8|Thunder}} ''(from 2d8)''
* {{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air}} damage increases to {{DamageText|4d10|Bludgeoning}} ''(from 3d10)''
* {{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike}} damage increases to {{DamageText|4d6|Fire}} ''(from 3d6)''
* {{SAI|Touch of the Storm}} damage increases to {{DamageText|2d10|Lightning}} ''(from 1d10)''
* {{SAI|Water Whip}} damage increases to {{DamageText|4d10|Thunder}} ''(from 3d10)''
* {{SAI|Clench of the North Wind}} can hold an additional creature.
* {{SAI|Embrace of the Inferno}} fires an additional ray.
* {{SAI|Gong of the Summit}} damage increases to {{DamageText|4d8|Thunder}} ''(from 3d8)''

{{Level header|11}}

*Select 1 spell from the [[Way of the Four Elements#Spell list|spell list]].

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'''New Spells''':
* {{SAI|Flames of the Phoenix}}
* {{SAI|Mist Stance|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Ride the Wind|c=16}}

==Spell list==
{| class=wikitable
! style="width: 240px;" scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Level
! scope="col" | Cost
! scope="col" | Ki Points
! scope="col" | Damage
! scope="col" | Effect
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! scope="row" | {{SAI|Blade of Rime|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|1d10|Piercing}}
:+ {{DamageInfo|2d6|Cold}}
| Creates an ice surface on impact
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Chill of the Mountain|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|1|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|1d10|Cold}}
| Reduces the target's movement speed by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}}.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|1|icononly=yes}}
| {{InfoBlob|{{DamageText|Normal Unarmed Damage|Bludgeoning}}}}
:+ {{DamageInfo|1d10|Fire}}
| Your next melee attacks this turn deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4|Fire}} damage.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|2d8|Thunder}}
| Pushes away all creatures and objects on a failed {{SavingThrow|STR}}
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|3d10|Bludgeoning}}
| Push the target back {{Distance|m=6|ft=20}} and knock it {{Cond|Prone}}.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Rush of the Gale Spirits|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
| -
| Summon a strong wind that clears all clouds and pushes creatures back {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}}, forcing them {{Cond|Off Balance}}.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Shaping of the Ice|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|1|icononly=yes}}
| -
| Create a climbable ice cube.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageText|3d8|Thunder}} or '''2d8''' {{DamageType|Acid}}, {{DamageType|Cold}}, {{DamageType|Fire}}, {{DamageType|Lightning}} or {{DamageType|Poison}}
| -
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|3d6|Fire}}
| -
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Touch of the Storm|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|1|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|1d10|Lightning}}
| The target cannot use reactions. 
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Water Whip|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 3
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|3d10|Bludgeoning}}
| Possibly pulls a target {{range|m=9|ft=30}} toward you or knocks it {{Cond|Prone}}.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Clench of the North Wind|w=40|c=16}}
| style="text-align: center" | 6
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|3|icononly=yes}}
| -
| Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't move, act or react. Attacks from within {{radius|m=3|ft=10}} are always [[critical hit]]s.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Embrace of the Inferno|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 6
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|3|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|2d6|Fire|per=ray}}
| -
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Gong of the Summit|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 6
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|3|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|3d8|Thunder}}
| -
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Flames of the Phoenix|w=40}}
| style="text-align: center" | 11
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|4|icononly=yes}}
| {{DamageInfo|8d6|Fire}}
| -
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Mist Stance|w=40|c=16}}
| style="text-align: center" | 11
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|4|icononly=yes}}
| -
| Transform into a tiny gas cloud. It can't fall, and fits through small openings. It is very hard to damage.

The cloud has {{Advantage}} on [[Constitution]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Strength]] {{SavingThrow}}s.
|-
! scope="row" | {{SAI|Ride the Wind|w=40|c=16}}
| style="text-align: center" | 11
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}
| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|4|icononly=yes}}
| -
| Gain the ability to {{Cond|Flight|Fly}}.
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==External links== 
*{{FRWiki|Way of the Four Elements|long}}

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