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


{{Hatnote|See the {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}} page for additional details on the base ability.}}
{{Hatnote|See the {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}} page for additional details on the base ability.}}


==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Topple|w=40}} ====
; Flurry of Blows
* 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: 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}} ====
:; {{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.
:: 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}} ====
:; {{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}}.
:: 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 6===
{{Level header|6}}


* '''Manifestation of Mind, Body and Soul'''
; 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.


==== {{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}} ====
:; {{Pass|Manifestation 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}}.
:: Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Necrotic}} damage.
* Restores {{DamageText|3 x Monk Level|Healing}}


===Level 9===
:; {{Pass|Manifestation of Mind|w=40}}
:: Your strikes interrupt the ki flow to your enemies' minds. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Psychic}} damage.


==== {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch|w=40}} ====
:; {{Pass|Manifestation of Soul|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'''.
:: Infuse your strikes with ki from outside your body. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Radiant}} damage.


==== {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)|w=40}} ====
: You can only have one of the above three toggleable features active at any time.
* 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}} ====
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* 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 11===
; {{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}}


* '''{{SAI|Tranquility|w=30}}:''' {{SmallIcon|Long_rest_icon.png}}[[Long Rest|Long Rests]] surround you with an aura of peace, granting you {{Cond|Sanctuary}}.
{{Level header|9}}


==External Links==  
; {{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}}
 
; {{Pass|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}}
*{{FRWiki|Way of the Open Hand|long}}


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[[Category:Subclasses]]

Latest revision as of 19:41, 1 August 2024

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[edit | edit source]

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
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
Long Rests surround you with an aura of peace, granting you Sanctuary Sanctuary.

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