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{{ up to date | 2023-09-04 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->{{PageSeo
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| description = Way of the Open Hand is a subclass of Monk that can be picked at level 3.
| description = Way of the Open Hand is a subclass of Monk that can be picked at level 3.
| image = Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png
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{{SubclassQuote|quote=You specialise in unarmed combat, using your hands and control of ki to heal or inflict grievous hurt.|image=Class Monk Open Hand Badge Icon.png}}
'''{{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==
{{SubclassNote|Monk}}
[[File:Default Monk Armor Alt.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}}
===Level 3===
 
{{Level header|3}}
 
Gain unique, upgraded variants of {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}}.
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Topple}}
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Stagger}}
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Push}}
 
{{Level header|6}}
 
Gain three toggleable passives that improve your unarmed damage. Only one of these passives can be active at once.
{{Passive|Manifestation of Body}}
{{Passive|Manifestation of Mind}}
{{Passive|Manifestation of Soul}}
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
{{Spell action|Wholeness of Body}}
 
{{Level header|9}}
 
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Punch}}
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Punch (bonus action)}}
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Blast}}


See the [[Flurry of Blows]] page for additional details on the base ability.
{{Level header|11}}


*{{Icon|Flurry of Blows Topple Icon.png|25}}'''Flurry of Blows: Topple''': Punch twice in quick succession and possibly knock the target [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]].
{{Passive|Tranquillity}}
**{{IconLink|Prone Condition Icon.png|Prone (Condition)}}{{Duration|1}}
**{{Range|melee}}
**{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|per=Punch|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=6|count=1}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action|bonus}} + 1{{User:Tc/Ki}}}}
*{{Icon|Flurry of Blows Stagger Icon.png|25}}'''Flurry of Blows: Stagger''': Punch twice in quick succession and [[Stagger(Condition)|Stagger]] the target, making it unable to take reactions.
**{{Icon|Flurry of Blows Stagger Icon.png|25}}Open Hand Technique: Staggered(Condition){{Duration|1}}
**{{Range|melee}}
**{{SmallIcon|Attack_Roll_Icon.png}}[[Attack Roll]]
**Damage:{{DamageInfo|per=Punch|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=6|count=1}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action|bonus}} + 1{{User:Tc/Ki}}}}
*{{Icon|Flurry of Blows Push Icon.png|25}}'''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|per=Punch|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=6|count=1}}
{{InfoBlob|{{action|bonus}} + 1{{User:Tc/Ki}}}}


===Level 6===
==External links==  
*{{Icon|Manifestation of Body Icon.png|25}}'''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.
*{{FRWiki|Way of the Open Hand|long}}
*{{Icon|Manifestation of Mind Icon.png|25}}'''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.
*{{Icon|Manifestation of Soul Icon.png|25}}'''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.
*{{Icon|Wholeness of Body Icon.png|25}}'''Wholeness of Body''': Regain half your {{SmallIcon|Monk Ki Icon.png}}Ki points and enter a temporary state of Wholeness where you regain {{User:Tc/Ki}}s and have an extra{{Action|bonus}}.
** Restores {{DamageText|3 x Monk Level|Healing}}
** {{Icon|Wholeness of Body Icon.png|25}}Wholeness of Body(Condition): Affected entity has an extra{{Action|bonus}} and recovers 1{{User:Tc/Ki}} every turn.
** {{Duration|3}}
** {{Range|Self}}
** {{Action}}
** {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
===Level 9===
*{{Icon|Action KiResonation Punch.png|25}}'''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.
**{{Icon|Action KiResonation Punch.png|25}}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|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=8|count=1}}
**{{Action}}
*{{Icon|Action KiResonation Punch.png|25}}'''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.
**{{Icon|Action KiResonation Punch.png|25}}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|modifier=finesse|type=Bludgeoning|die=8|count=1}}
**{{Action|Bonus}}
*{{Icon|Action KiResonation Blast.png|25}}'''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===
*{{Icon|Tranquility Icon.png|25}}'''Tranquility:''' {{SmallIcon|Long_rest_icon.png}}[[Long Rest|Long Rests]] surround you with an aura of peace, granting you [[Sanctuary (Condition)|Sanctuary]].


{{User:Tc/MonkNavbox}}
{{MonkNavbox}}
[[Category:Subclasses]]

Latest revision as of 17:27, 20 February 2025

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.

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

Gain unique, upgraded variants of Flurry of Blows Flurry of Blows.

Flurry of Blows: Topple Flurry of Blows: Topple ( + )
Punch twice in quick succession and potentially knock the target Prone Prone.
Flurry of Blows: Stagger Flurry of Blows: Stagger ( + )
Punch twice in quick succession and Stagger Stagger the target, making it unable to take Reactions.
Flurry of Blows: Push Flurry of Blows: Push ( + )
Punch twice in quick succession and potentially push your target 5 m / 17 ft away.

Level 6

Gain three toggleable passives that improve your unarmed damage. Only one of these passives can be active at once.

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 hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesPsychic damage.
Manifestation of Soul Manifestation of Soul
Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesRadiant damage.
Wholeness of Body Wholeness of Body ()
Regain half your Ki Points and enter a temporary state of Wholeness Wholeness where you regain Ki Points and have an extra Bonus action. ( Recharge: Long rest.)

Level 9

Ki Resonation: Punch Ki Resonation: Punch ()
Hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate Resonate with yours.
Ki Resonation: Punch (bonus action) Ki Resonation: Punch (bonus action) ()
Hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate Resonate with yours.
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.

Level 11

Tranquillity Tranquillity
Long Rests surround you with an aura of peace, granting you Sanctuary Sanctuary permanently until you attack.

External links[edit | edit source]

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