D&D 5e class changes: Difference between revisions

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*Both [[Step of the Wind]] options allow jumping without using a bonus action.
*Both [[Step of the Wind]] options allow jumping without using a bonus action.
*Return attacks made using [[Deflect Missiles]] count as unarmed strikes.
*Return attacks made using [[Deflect Missiles]] count as unarmed strikes.
**This means that they benefit from the effects of a variety of items, such as [[Thunderpalm Strikers]] or [[Gauntlet of the Tyrant]], which improve all unarmed attacks.
*[[Slow Fall]] grants resistance to falling damage, rather than reducing fall damage by 5 times the class level.
*[[Slow Fall]] grants resistance to falling damage, rather than reducing fall damage by 5 times the class level.
*[[Stillness of Mind]] is used automatically to end the Charmed or Frightened conditions; it does not require the use of an action.
*[[Stillness of Mind]] is used automatically to end the Charmed or Frightened conditions; it does not require the use of an action.
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{{see also|Way of the Open Hand}}
{{see also|Way of the Open Hand}}
*The [[Flurry of Blows: Push]] option pushes an affected creature 5 m / 17 ft rather than just 15 ft.
*The [[Flurry of Blows: Push]] option pushes an affected creature 5 m / 17 ft rather than just 15 ft.
*A new set of passive features is acquired at level 6: [[Manifestation of Body]], [[Manifestation of Mind]], and [[Manifestation of Soul]]. These cause unarmed strikes to deal extra necrotic, psychic, or radiant damage respectively; only one can be active at a time.
*A new set of passive features is acquired at level 6: [[Manifestation of Body]], [[Manifestation of Mind]], and [[Manifestation of Soul]]. These cause unarmed strikes to deal extra necrotic, psychic, or radiant damage respectively; only one can be active at a time. The extra damage for each is equal to 1d4 plus the Monk's Wisdom modifier.
*[[Wholeness of Body]] now causes half of the Monk's ki points to be restored, and puts a condition on them for 3 turns that restores 1 ki point each turn and grants an additional bonus action each turn (allowing, for instance, two uses of Flurry of Blows per turn).
*[[Wholeness of Body]] now causes half of the Monk's ki points to be restored, and puts a condition on them for 3 turns that restores 1 ki point each turn and grants an additional bonus action each turn (allowing, for instance, two uses of Flurry of Blows per turn).
*[[Ki Resonation: Punch (Action)|Ki Resonation]] is a new level 9 feature that imposes the Resonating condition on a creature, allowing the Monk to later detonate it to cause an explosion.
*[[Ki Resonation: Punch (Action)|Ki Resonation]] is a new level 9 feature that imposes the Resonating condition on a creature, allowing the Monk to later detonate it to cause an explosion.
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**[[Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace]] lasts until the next long rest rather than 1 hour.
**[[Shadow Arts: Pass Without Trace]] lasts until the next long rest rather than 1 hour.
**[[Shadow Arts: Darkvision]] grants 40 ft of Darkvision instead of 60 ft (in keeping with the general changes to Darkvision mechanics throughout the game).
**[[Shadow Arts: Darkvision]] grants 40 ft of Darkvision instead of 60 ft (in keeping with the general changes to Darkvision mechanics throughout the game).
*[[Cloak of Shadows]] is acquired at level 5 instead of level 11.
*[[Cloak of Shadows]] is acquired at level 5 instead of level 11.
*[[Shadow Strike]] is a new level 11 feature that allows a hidden Monk to teleport to an enemy's position and immediately make melee attack that deals psychic damage and prevents the target from making opportunity attacks that turn.
**This is the only Monk subclass granting a feature at level 5.
*[[Shadow Strike]] is a new level 11 feature that allows a hidden Monk to teleport to an enemy's position and immediately make melee attack that deals extra psychic damage and prevents the target from making opportunity attacks that turn. This costs 3 Ki points.


== Paladin ==
== Paladin ==
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