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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the [[Monk#Level 3|subclasses]] of {{Class|Monk}}. It can be chosen at level 3. These monks are more specialized in using unarmed attacks to strike their opponents down.
[[Category:Subclasses]]
==Subclass Features==
[[File:Default Monk Armor Alt.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}}


===Subclass Features===
{{Level header|3}}
===Level 3===
 
*'''Flurry of Blows: Topple''': Perform a [[Flurry of Blows]] and possibly [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]] the target. Costs {{smallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} 1 Ki point.
{{Hatnote|See the {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}} page for additional details on the base ability.}}
*'''Flurry of Blows: Stagger''': Perform a [[Flurry of Blows]] and possibly [[Stagger]] the target. Costs {{smallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} 1 Ki point.
 
*'''Flurry of Blows: Push''': Perform a [[Flurry of Blows]] and possibly push the target 5m away. Costs {{smallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} 1 Ki point.
==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Topple|w=40}} ====
===Level 6===
* Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and possibly knock the target {{Cond|Prone}}.
*'''Manifestation of Body''': Passive (Toggle). Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 2-5 necrotic damage. Exclusive with Manifestation of Mind and Manifestation of Soul.
 
*'''Manifestation of Mind''': Passive (Toggle). Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 2-5 psychic damage. Exclusive with Manifestation of Body and Manifestation of Soul.
==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Stagger|w=40}} ====
*'''Manifestation of Soul''': Passive (Toggle). Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 2-5 radiant damage. Exclusive with Manifestation of Body and Manifestation of Mind.
* Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and {{Cond|Open Hand Technique: Staggered|Stagger}} the target, making it unable to take reactions.
*'''Wholeness of Body''': Regain half your Ki points. For 3 turns you have an additional [[Bonus Action]] and regain {{smallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} 1 Ki point per turn. Recharges on a [[Long Rest]].
 
===Level 9===
==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Push|w=40}} ====
*'''Ki Resonation: Punch''': Action. Perform an Unarmed Attack. Debuff a target for 10 turns with Resonance.
* Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and possibly push the target {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}}.
*'''Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)''': Bonus Action. Perform an Unarmed Attack. Debuff a target for 10 turns with Resonance.
 
*'''Ki Resonation: Blast''': Costs {{smallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} 1 Ki point. Detonate Resonance on an enemy, dealing 3d6 Force damage to the target and anyone within 5m of the target. The explosion detonates Resonance on nearby targets. DEX save for half damage.
{{Level header|6}}
===Level 11===
 
*'''Tranquility:''' After a [[Long Rest]] you gain the benefits of [[Sanctuary]].
==== Manifestation of Mind, Body and Soul ====
* '''{{SAI|Manifestation of Body|w=30}}:''' Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Necrotic}} damage.
* '''{{SAI|Manifestation of Mind|w=30}}:''' Your strikes interrupt the ki flow to your enemies' minds. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Psychic}} damage.
* '''{{SAI|Manifestation of Soul|w=30}}:''' Infuse your strikes with ki from outside your body. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Radiant}} damage.
You can only have one of the above three toggleable features active at any time.
 
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==== {{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}} ====
* Regain half your {{R|Ki}} and enter a temporary state of Wholeness where you regain 1 {{R|Ki|1}} per turn and have an extra {{Action|bonus}}.
* Restores {{DamageText|3 x Monk Level|Healing}}
 
{{Level header|9}}
 
==== {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch|w=40}} ====
* Use an {{action}} to hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body {{Cond|Resonating Ki|Resonate}} with yours. You can then make the ki explode with '''Ki Resonation: Blast'''.
 
==== {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)|w=40}} ====
* Use a {{action|bonus}} to hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body {{Cond|Resonating Ki|Resonate}} with yours. You can then make the ki explode with '''Ki Resonation: Blast'''.
 
==== {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Blast|w=40}} ====
* Detonate the ki of a creature {{Cond|Resonating Ki|Resonating}} with you, hitting the creature and anyone within {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}} of it. The resulting explosion causes any nearby creatures Resonating with you to also detonate.
* On a successful {{SavingThrow|DEX}}, targets still take half damage.
 
{{Level header|11}}
 
==== {{SAI|Tranquility|w=40}} ====
* {{SmallIcon|Long_rest_icon.png}}[[Long Rest|Long Rests]] surround you with an aura of peace, granting you {{Cond|Sanctuary}}.
 
==External Links==
*{{FRWiki|Way of the Open Hand|long}}
 
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Revision as of 17:37, 21 March 2024

You specialise in unarmed combat, using your hands and control of ki to heal or inflict grievous hurt.
Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png
Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png
You specialise in unarmed combat, using your hands and control of ki to heal or inflict grievous hurt.

Way of the Open Hand is one of the subclasses of Monk. It can be chosen at level 3. These monks are more specialized in using unarmed attacks to strike their opponents down.

Subclass Features

Monk's default armour
This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Monk, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

See the Flurry of Blows Flurry of Blows page for additional details on the base ability.

Flurry of Blows: Topple Flurry of Blows: Topple

  • Use a Bonus action and a Ki Point to punch twice in quick succession and possibly knock the target Prone Prone.

Flurry of Blows: Stagger Flurry of Blows: Stagger

  • Use a Bonus action and a Ki Point to punch twice in quick succession and Stagger Stagger the target, making it unable to take reactions.

Flurry of Blows: Push Flurry of Blows: Push

  • Use a Bonus action and a Ki Point to punch twice in quick succession and possibly push the target 5 m / 17 ft.

Level 6

Manifestation of Mind, Body and Soul

  • Manifestation of Body Manifestation of Body: Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesNecrotic damage.
  • Manifestation of Mind Manifestation of Mind: Your strikes interrupt the ki flow to your enemies' minds. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesPsychic damage.
  • Manifestation of Soul Manifestation of Soul: Infuse your strikes with ki from outside your body. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesRadiant damage.

You can only have one of the above three toggleable features active at any time.

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Wholeness of Body Wholeness of Body

  • Regain half your Ki Point and enter a temporary state of Wholeness where you regain 1 Ki Point per turn and have an extra Bonus action.
  • Restores 3 x Monk Levelhit points

Level 9

Ki Resonation: Punch Ki Resonation: Punch

  • Use an Action to hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate Resonate with yours. You can then make the ki explode with Ki Resonation: Blast.

Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action) Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)

  • Use a Bonus action to hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate Resonate with yours. You can then make the ki explode with Ki Resonation: Blast.

Ki Resonation: Blast Ki Resonation: Blast

  • Detonate the ki of a creature Resonating Resonating with you, hitting the creature and anyone within 5 m / 17 ft of it. The resulting explosion causes any nearby creatures Resonating with you to also detonate.
  • On a successful Dexterity saving throw, targets still take half damage.

Level 11

Tranquility Tranquility

External Links

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