List of features and items that interact with unarmed strikes

This is a comprehensive list of all sources of effects that directly affect and interact with  Unarmed Strikes.

General information

• A source can cause different effects as part of its mechanic, but this article lists only the unarmed strike related portion.
• Items listed in this article do not include mundane gear pieces of common quality and basic enchanted versions thereof.
• If a condition is incurred by a singular source (for ex. a class feature), this article lists that singular source. Otherwise only the condition is documented.
• For conditions caused by gear-exclusive passives and actions, the gear item takes precedence over the passive or action in the list.

Class features

•  Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks - Allows unarmed strikes to scale with Dexterity instead of Strength if it is higher
•  Martial Arts: Deft Strikes - Increases the base unarmed damage from 1 to 1d4 (at monk level 1), 1d6 (at monk level 3), or 1d8 (at monk level 9)
•  Ki-Empowered Strikes - Unarmed strikes count as magical damage for the purpose of overcoming resistances
•  Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike - After attacking with an unarmed strike, monk weapon, or using a monk ability, make an unarmed strike with a Bonus action
•  Flurry of Blows - Make two rapid unarmed strikes with a Bonus action
•  Fangs of the Fire Snake - Make an unarmed strike that does an additional 1d10Fire damage with an extended 6 m / 20 ft range. Subsequent unarmed attacks that turn receive an additional 1d4Fire damage
•  Stunning Strike (Unarmed) - Make an unarmed strike that can also  Stun the target
•  Manifestation of Body - Deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom modifierNecrotic damage with unarmed strikes
•  Manifestation of Mind - Deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom modifierPsychic damage with unarmed strikes
•  Manifestation of Soul - Deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom modifierRadiant damage with unarmed strikes
•  Rage - Deal an additional 2 (at Barbarian level 1) or 3 (at Barbarian level 9) damage with unarmed strikes
•  Tavern Brawler - Apply the Strength modifier to unarmed attack and damage rolls an additional time
•  Symbiotic Entity - Deal an additional 1d6Necrotic damage with unarmed strikes while the temporary HP is active

Unique character features

•  Vampire Ascendant - After ascending, Astarion deals an additional 1d10Necrotic damage with unarmed strikes
•  Infernal Fury - After consuming a Soul Coin, Karlach deals an additional 2d4Fire damage with unarmed strikes

Item group 1

• Corellon's Grace - Deal additional 1 damage with unarmed strikes. +1 bonus to unarmed attack rolls
• Gloves of Cinder and Sizzle - Deal additional 1d4 Fire damage with unarmed strikes
• Seraphic Pugilist Gloves - Deal additional 1d4 Radiant damage with unarmed strikes
• Thunderpalm Strikers - Deal additional 1d4 Thunder damage with unarmed strikes
• Snow-Dusted Monastery Gloves - Deal additional 1d4 Cold damage with unarmed strikes
• Servitor of the Black Hand Gloves - Deal additional 1d4 Force damage with unarmed strikes
• Gauntlet of the Tyrant - Deal additional 1d4 Force damage with unarmed strikes
• Scabby Pugilist Circlet - When surrounded by 2+ foes, deal additional 2 damage with unarmed strikes
• Shadow-Cloaked Ring - Against obscured targets or creatures made of shadow, deal additional 1d4 damage with unarmed strikes
• Boots of Uninhibited Kushigo - Deal additional damage equal to your Wisdom modifier with unarmed strikes
• Gloves of Crushing - Deal additional 2 Bludgeoning damage with unarmed strikes, and gain a +1 bonus to unarmed attack rolls and damage rolls
• Horns of the Berserker - While not at full health, deal additional 2 Necrotic damage with your unarmed strikes. +2 to attack rolls when attacking creatures that have already taken damage
• Callous Glow Ring - Deal additional 2 Radiant damage against illuminated targets
• Bow of the Banshee - Gain a 1d4 bonus to all attack rolls against Frightened creatures

Item group 2

• Flawed Helldusk Gloves - Deal additional 1d4 Necrotic damage with unarmed strikes. On an unarmed hit, the target must succeed DC 13 Constitution save or suffer  Bleeding for 2 turns
• Helldusk Gloves - +1 bonus to all attack rolls. Deal additional 1d6 Necrotic damage with unarmed strikes. On an unarmed hit, the target must succeed DC 15 Constitution save or suffer  Bleeding for 2 turns
• Gloves of Soul Catching - Deal additional 1d10 Force damage with unarmed strikes. On an unarmed hit, once per turn, regain 1d10 hit points. Alternatively, you may choose to exchange the healing reaction for a +5 bonus to your next attack roll or saving throw, until the end of your next turn

Item group 3

• The Sparkle Hands - Gain 2  Lightning Charges on each unarmed strike. Gain advantage on attack rolls against metallic creatures and armor while imbued with  Lightning Charges
• Hat of Uninhibited Kushigo - After dealing damage with an unarmed attack, gain a +1 bonus to spell save DC until the end of your turn
• Armour of Uninhibited Kushigo - While your  Patient Defence is active, you can expend your Reaction to make an unarmed strike against an attacker that missed
• Vest of Soul Rejuvenation - You can expend your Reaction to make an unarmed strike against an attacker that missed