Stunning Strike (Unarmed)
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1d8 (1~8) + Strength or Dexterity modifier 
Bludgeoning damage
Stunned
Stunning Strike redirects here. For the armed version, see Stunning Strike (Melee).
Stunning Strike (Melee) is a Monk weapon action. It allows a monk to possibly 
Stun a target with an unarmed strike.
Description
Spend a 
Ki Point to deal normal unarmed damage and possibly Stun the target.
Properties
- Cost:
-
Action - Cost on hit:
- Ki Point
- Damage:
-
1d6 (1~6) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Bludgeoning damage - Details:
-
Attack roll -
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft -
CON Save
At Higher Levels
Damage at Monk level 9: 1d8 (1~8) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Bludgeoning damage Condition: Stunned
Stunned 
Duration: 1 turn
Weapon action DC Constitution saving throw
- Cannot move or take Actions,
Bonus actions, or 
Reactions. - Affected creature automatically fails Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
- Removed by Freedom of Movement.
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 5: Monk
Notes
- The Saving throw for this attack is rolled against the attacker's weapon action DC given by:
- Weapon action DC = 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Strength or Dexterity modifier
- The DC in the tooltip incorrectly shows the Spellcasting DC which is determined by the Wisdom modifier instead.