Monk: Difference between revisions

* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}

** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}

* '''Key Ability Scores:'''

** {{Ability|Wisdom}} for improved Ki [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Armour Class]].  

** {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points.

** {{Ability|Dexterity}} for attack rolls and damage rolls of unarmed strikes and monk weapons, higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].

* '''Saving Throw Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Dexterity}}

* '''Equipment Proficiencies:'''

** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}

* '''Monk Weapon:''' Monk Weapons are melee weapons with which the Monk has [[Proficiency]], and which have neither the [[Weapons|two-handed]] nor [[Heavy (weapon property)|heavy]] properties. [[Weapons|Versatile]] weapons count as Monk Weapons even if they are wielded with both hands. Monks can use Dexterity for those weapons, even if they do not have the [[Finesse]] property. Some Monk abilities, such as {{SAI|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}, are limited to Monk Weapons.

* '''Skills with Proficiency''' ''(Choose 2):''

** [[History]], [[Insight]], [[Religion]], [[Acrobatics]], [[Stealth]], [[Athletics]]

* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Wisdom}}

* {{Recharge|Short Rest}}

* Monks do not cast spells using spell slots. Instead, they use a resource specific to Monk called {{R|ki}}s.  

** Monks can use {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki while [[Silenced]] due to {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}}Ki not requiring a verbal component.

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 2''' You can spend these points to fuel various Monk abilities. Replenishes on a [[Short Rest]] or [[Long Rest]]

==== Martial Arts ====

* '''{{SAI|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks}}:''' Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks scale with your [[Dexterity]] instead of your Strength if your Dexterity is higher.

* '''{{SAI|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}}:''' Attacks with Monk Weapons and unarmed attacks deal {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}} damage, unless their normal damage is higher.

* '''{{SAI|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}: ''' After making an attack with a Monk Weapon or while unarmed, you can make another unarmed attack as a {{Action|Bonus}}.

==== {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)|Unarmoured Defence|w=40}} ====

* Your reflexes are as effective as any armour. While not wearing armour, you add your [[Wisdom]] Modifier to your {{Armour Class}}. This feature does not combine with {{SAI|Mage Armour}}, nor the Barbarian version of {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)}}.

==== {{SAI|Flurry of Blows|w=40}} ====

* Using a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}}, punch twice in quick succession. Equivalent to two normal unarmed attacks.

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

==== {{SAI|Unarmoured Movement|w=40}} ====

* Your [[Movement Speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

==== {{SAI|Patient Defence|w=40}} ====

* When activated with a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}}, [[Attack Roll]]s against you have {{Disadvantage}}, and you have {{Advantage}} on {{SavingThrow|Dex}}.

==== Step of the Wind ====

* '''{{SAI|Step of the Wind: Dash}}:''' Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to double your [[Movement Speed]]. Jump no longer requires a bonus action.

* '''{{SAI|Step of the Wind: Disengage}}:''' Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to disengage. Jump no longer requires a bonus action.

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

* '''Martial Arts: Deft Strikes:''' Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d6|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d4) unless their normal damage is higher.

==== {{SAI|Deflect Missiles|w=40}} ====

* Use your {{action|reaction}} to reduce the damage from a ranged weapon attack by 1d10 + your [[Dexterity]] Modifier + your monk level. If the damage is reduced to 0, you can use a Ki Point to return the missile back to the sender.

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

==== {{SAI|Slow Fall|w=40}} ====

* When you fall, you can use your reaction to gain [[Resistance]] to Falling damage.

* '''Proficiency Bonus: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 6''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

==== Stunning Strike ====

* '''{{SAI|Stunning Strike (Melee)|w=40}}:''' Spend a {{R|ki}} to deal your Weapon Damage and possibly {{Cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target.

* '''{{SAI|Stunning Strike (Unarmed)|w=40}}:''' Spend a {{R|ki}} to deal your Unarmed Attack Damage and possibly {{Cond|Stunned|Stun}} the target.

==== {{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}} ====

* You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 7''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

==== {{SAI|Improved Unarmoured Movement|w=40}} ====

* Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by 4.5 m / 15 ft (previously 3 m / 10 ft) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

==== {{SAI|Ki-Empowered Strikes|w=40}} ====

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 8''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

==== {{SAI|Evasion|w=40}} ====

* Your agility lets you dodge out of the way of certain spells. When a spell or effect would deal half damage on a successful [[Dexterity]] [[Saving Throw]], it deals no damage if you succeed, and only half damage if you fail.

==== {{SAI|Stillness of Mind|w=40}} ====

* If you are {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}, you automatically cast '''Stillness of Mind''' to remove the condition.

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 9''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

* Choose a '''[[Feat]]'''.

* '''Proficiency Bonus: +4''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 10''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

* '''Martial Arts: Deft Strikes:''' Damage from attacks with Unarmed/Monk Weapons deal {{DamageText|1d8|Bludgeoning}} (previously 1d6) unless their normal damage is higher.

==== {{SAI|Advanced Unarmoured Movement|w=40}} ====

* [[Difficult Terrain]] doesn't slow you down and you can {{SAI|Jump}} an additional 6 m / 20 ft while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 11''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

* '''Improved Unarmoured Movement:''' Your [[Movement Speed|movement speed]] increases by 6 m / 20 ft (previously 4.5 m / 15 ft) while you are not wearing armour or using a shield.

==== {{SAI|Purity of Body|w=40}} ====

* You are [[Damage Types|Immune]] to {{DamageType|Poison}} damage and can't be {{Cond|Poisoned}} or affected by disease thanks to the purifying ki flowing through your meridians.

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 12''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

* '''{{R|ki|forceplural=yes}}: 13''' ''(You gain an additional Ki Point to fuel your monk techniques.)''

* Choose a '''[[Feat]]'''.