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{{SubclassQuote|quote=You focus your ki to bend the elements to your will, using them as an extension of your own body.|image=Class Monk Four Elements Badge Icon.png}} | {{SubclassQuote|quote=You focus your ki to bend the elements to your will, using them as an extension of your own body.|image=Class Monk Four Elements Badge Icon.png}} | ||
'''Way of the Four Elements''' is one of the [[Monk#Level%203|subclasses]] of | '''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}}. | ||
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==Subclass | ==Subclass features== | ||
{{SubclassNote|Monk}} | [[File:Default Monk Armor.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}} | ||
{{Level header|3}} | |||
==== Disciple of the Elements ==== | ==== Disciple of the Elements ==== | ||
*You can use ki to power | * 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|Blade of Rime | *{{SAI|Chill of the Mountain}} | ||
*{{SAI|Chill of the Mountain | *{{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake}} | ||
*{{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake | *{{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}} | ||
*{{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders | *{{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air}} | ||
*{{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air | *{{SAI|Rush of the Gale Spirits}} | ||
*{{SAI|Rush of the Gale Spirits | *{{SAI|Shaping of the Ice}} | ||
*{{SAI|Shaping of the Ice | *{{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance}} | ||
*{{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance | *{{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike}} | ||
*{{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike | *{{SAI|Touch of the Storm}} | ||
*{{SAI|Touch of the Storm | *{{SAI|Water Whip}} | ||
*{{SAI|Water Whip | |||
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* While not in combat, regain half your {{R|ki}} (rounded down). Restores on long rest. | * 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]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
'''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]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
==== {{ | ==== {{Pass|Improved Elemental Casting|w=40}} ==== | ||
* {{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}} damage increases to {{DamageText|3d8|Thunder}} ''(from 2d8)'' | * {{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|Fist of Unbroken Air}} damage increases to {{DamageText|4d10|Bludgeoning}} ''(from 3d10)'' | ||
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* {{SAI|Gong of the Summit}} damage increases to {{DamageText|4d8|Thunder}} ''(from 3d8)'' | * {{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]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
==Spell | '''New Spells''': | ||
====Level | * {{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 | |||
|- | |||
{{ | ! 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}}. | |||
|} | |||
==== | ==External links== | ||
*{{FRWiki|Way of the Four Elements|long}} | |||
*{{ | |||
[[Category:Subclasses]] | |||
{{MonkNavbox}} | {{MonkNavbox}} |
Revision as of 21:38, 21 May 2024
Way of the Four Elements is one of the subclasses of monk. These monks are more specialized in using their 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 , do not consume spell slots, and cannot be . They also do not trigger [Needs Verification].
Subclass features
This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Monk, in addition to its unique features outlined below.Level 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:
- While not in combat, regain half your Ki Point (rounded down). Restores on long rest.
Level 6
- Select 1 spell from the spell list.
New Spells:
Level 9
- Select 1 spell from the spell list.
- 3d8Thunder (from 2d8) damage increases to
- 4d10Bludgeoning (from 3d10) damage increases to
- 4d6Fire (from 3d6) damage increases to
- 2d10Lightning (from 1d10) damage increases to
- 4d10Bludgeoning (from 3d10) damage increases to
- can hold an additional creature.
- fires an additional ray.
- 4d8Thunder (from 3d8) damage increases to
Level 11
- Select 1 spell from the spell list.
New Spells:
Spell list
Name | Level | Cost | Ki Points | Damage | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 1d10 (1~10) Piercing
|
Creates an ice surface on impact | ||
3 | 1d10 (1~10) Cold
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Reduces the target's movement speed by 3 m / 10 ft. | |||
3 | Normal Unarmed DamageBludgeoning
|
Your next melee attacks this turn deal an additional 1d4Fire damage. | |||
3 | 2 | 2d8 (2~16) Thunder
|
Pushes away all creatures and objects on a failed Strength saving throw | ||
3 | 2 | 3d10 (3~30) Bludgeoning
|
Push the target back 6 m / 20 ft and knock it . | ||
3 | 2 | - | Summon a strong wind that clears all clouds and pushes creatures back 5 m / 17 ft, forcing them . | ||
3 | - | Create a climbable ice cube. | |||
3 | 2 | 3d8Thunder or 2d8 Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning or Poison | - | ||
3 | 2 | 3d6 (3~18) Fire
|
- | ||
3 | 1d10 (1~10) Lightning
|
The target cannot use reactions. | |||
3 | 2 | 3d10 (3~30) Bludgeoning
|
Possibly pulls a target Range: 9 m / 30 ft toward you or knocks it . | ||
6 | 3 | - | Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't move, act or react. Attacks from within 3 m / 10 ft are always critical hits. | ||
6 | 3 | 2d6 (2~12) Fire per ray
|
- | ||
6 | 3 | 3d8 (3~24) Thunder
|
- | ||
11 | 4 | 8d6 (8~48) Fire
|
- | ||
11 | 4 | - | 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 Saving throws. | ||
11 | 4 | - | Gain the ability to . |