Way of the Four Elements

You focus your ki to bend the elements to your will, using them as an extension of your own body.

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 Silenced, do not consume spell slots, and cannot be Counterspelled. They also do not trigger Mage Slayer: Attack Caster^{[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:

Harmony of Fire and Water

While not in combat, regain half your Ki Point (rounded down). Restores on long rest.

Level 6

Select 1 spell from the Spell List:

Level 9

Select 1 spell from the Spell List
Improved Elemental Casting:
- Fist of Four Thunders damage increases to 3d8Thunder (from 2d8)
- Fist of Unbroken Air damage increases to 4d10Bludgeoning (from 3d10)
- Sweeping Cinder Strike damage increases to 4d6Fire (from 3d6)
- Touch of the Storm damage increases to 2d10Lightning (from 1d10)
- Water Whip damage increases to 4d10Bludgeoning (from 3d10)
- Clench of the North Wind can hold an additional creature.
- Embrace of the Inferno fires an additional ray.
- Gong of the Summit damage increases to 4d8Thunder (from 3d8)

Level 11

Select 1 spell from the Spell List.

New Spells:

Spell list

Name	Level	Ki Points	Damage	Effect
Blade of Rime	3	2	1d10 (1~10) Piercing + 2d6 (2~12) Cold	Creates an ice surface on impact
Chill of the Mountain	3		1d10 (1~10) Cold	Reduces the target's movement speed by 3 m / 10 ft.
Fangs of the Fire Snake	3		Normal Unarmed DamageBludgeoning + 1d10 (1~10) Fire	Your next melee attacks this turn deal an additional 1d4Fire damage.
Fist of Four Thunders	3	2	2d8 (2~16) Thunder	Pushes away all creatures and objects on a failed Strength saving throw
Fist of Unbroken Air	3	2	3d10 (3~30) Bludgeoning	Push the target back 6 m / 20 ft and knock it Prone.
Rush of the Gale Spirits	3	2	-	Summon a strong wind that clears all clouds and pushes creatures back 5 m / 17 ft, forcing them Off Balance.
Shaping of the Ice	3		-	Create a climbable ice cube.
Sphere of Elemental Balance	3	2	3d8Thunder or 2d8 Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning or Poison	-
Sweeping Cinder Strike	3	2	3d6 (3~18) Fire	-
Touch of the Storm	3		1d10 (1~10) Lightning	The target cannot use reactions.
Water Whip	3	2	3d10 (3~30) Bludgeoning	Possibly pulls a target Range: 9 m / 30 ft toward you or knocks it Prone.
Clench of the North Wind	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.
Embrace of the Inferno	6	3	2d6 (2~12) Fire per ray	-
Gong of the Summit	6	3	3d8 (3~24) Thunder	-
Flames of the Phoenix	11	4	8d6 (8~48) Fire	-
Mist Stance	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.
Ride the Wind	11	4	-	Gain the ability to Fly.

External links

Way of the Four Elements on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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