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{{Quote|You specialise in unarmed combat, using your hands and control of ki to heal or inflict grievous hurt.}}
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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.
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==Subclass Features==
[[File:Default Monk Armor Alt.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}}


==Subclass Features==
{{Level header|3}}
===Level 3===
 
{{Hatnote|See the {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}} page for additional details on the base ability.}}
 
==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Topple|w=40}} ====
* Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and possibly knock the target {{Cond|Prone}}.
 
==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Stagger|w=40}} ====
* 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.
 
==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Push|w=40}} ====
* Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and possibly push the target {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}}.
 
{{Level header|6}}
 
==== 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}}


*'''Flurry of Blows: Topple''': Punch twice in quick succession and possibly knock the target [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]].
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**[[Prone (Condition)|Prone(Condition)]] {{Duration|1}}
**{{Range|melee}}
**{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|1|per=Punch|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=6}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action|bonus}} + 1{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Point}}
*'''Flurry of Blows: Stagger''': Punch twice in quick succession and [[Stagger]] the target, making it unable to take reactions.
**Open Hand Technique: Staggered(Condition){{Duration|1}}
**{{Range|melee}}
**{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|1|per=Punch|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=6}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action|bonus}} + 1{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Point}}
*'''Flurry of Blows: Push''': Punch twice in quick succession and possibly push the target 5m/17ft away.
**{{Range|melee}}
**{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|1|per=Punch|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=6}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action|bonus}} + 1{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Point}}
===Level 6===
*'''Manifestation of Body''': Passive (Toggle). Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional{{InfoBlob|{{DamageInfo | 1d4 | Necrotic | modifier = Wisdom}}damage.}}Can't be used at the same time as Manifestation of Mind or Manifestation of Soul.
*'''Manifestation of Mind''': Passive (Toggle). Your strikes interrupt the ki flow to your enemies' minds. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional{{InfoBlob|{{DamageInfo | 1d4 | Psychic | modifier = Wisdom}}damage.}}Can't be used at the same time as Manifestation of Body or Manifestation of Soul.
*'''Manifestation of Soul''': Passive (Toggle). Infuse your strikes with ki from outside your body. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional{{InfoBlob|{{DamageInfo | 1d4 | Radiant | modifier = Wisdom}}damage.}}Can't be used at the same time as Manifestation of Body or Manifestation of Mind.
*'''Wholeness of Body''': Regain half your {{SmallIcon|Monk Ki Icon.png}}Ki points and enter a temporary state of Wholeness where you regain {{SmallIcon|Monk Ki Icon.png}}Ki points and have an extra{{Action|bonus}}.
** Restores {{DamageText|3 x Monk Level|Healing}}
** Wholeness of Body(Condition): Affected entity has an extra{{Action|bonus}} and recovers 1{{SmallIcon|Monk Ki Icon.png}}Ki point every turn.{{Duration|3}}
** {{Range|Self}}
** {{Action}}
** {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
===Level 9===
*'''Ki Resonation: Punch''': Hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate with yours. You can then make the ki explode with Ki Resonation: Blast.
**Resonating Ki(Condition): The ki within the affected entity is resonating with a monk's. The monk can use Ki Resonation: Blast to make it explode.{{Duration|10}}
**{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
**{{Range|melee}}
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|1|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=8}}
**{{Action}}
*'''Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)''': Hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate with yours. You can then make the ki explode with Ki Resonation: Blast.
**Resonating Ki(Condition): The ki within the affected entity is resonating with a monk's. The monk can use Ki Resonation: Blast to make it explode.{{Duration|10}}
**{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
**{{Range|melee}}
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|1|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=8}}
**{{Action|Bonus}}
*'''Ki Resonation: Blast''': Detonate the ki of a creature Resonating with you, hitting the creature and anyone within 5m/17ft of it. The resulting explosion causes any  nearby creatures Resonating with you to also detonate. On {{SavingThrow|DEX}} targets still take half damage.
**{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
**1{{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki Point
**{{Recharge|Per Turn}}
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|die=6|type=Force|count=3|save=Dexterity|save effect=half}}
===Level 11===
*'''Tranquility:''' {{SmallIcon|Long_rest_icon.png}}[[Long Rest|Long Rests]] surround you with an aura of peace, granting you [[Sanctuary (Condition)|Sanctuary]].
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{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="width: 60%; margin: auto;"
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! colspan="2" | {{class|Monk}}
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! style="width: 10%;"| Subclasses
| {{IconLink|Four Elements Icon.png|Way of the Four Elements|size=25}} •'''{{SmallIcon|Open Hand.png||size=25}}Way of the Open Hand''' • {{IconLink|Shadow Icon.png|Way of Shadow|size=25}}
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! colspan="2" | All [[Classes]]
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! colspan="2"| {{Class|Barbarian}} • {{Class|Bard}} • {{Class|Cleric}} • {{Class|Druid}} • {{Class|Fighter}} • {{Class|Monk}} • {{Class|Paladin}} • {{Class|Ranger}} • {{Class|Rogue}} • {{Class|Sorcerer}} • {{Class|Warlock}} • {{Class|Wizard}}
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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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