Unarmed Strike (Monk)

Unarmed Strike is a Monk class action that allows the user to make an attack with their bare fists using a bonus action.

Description

Swiftly strike an enemy as a bonus action.

Properties

Cost

 Bonus Action

Damage

1d4 (1~4) + Finesse modifier ⁠Bludgeoning

Details

⁠Attack roll

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

How to learn

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Notes

•  Tavern Brawler adds your Strength modifier a second time giving 1 + Strength modifier + Strength modifier⁠⁠Bludgeoning damage total.
• Monk's  Martial Arts: Deft Strikes replaces the 1 base damage of Unarmed Strike with 1d4. This increases to 1d6 at Monk level 3 and 1d8 at Monk level 9.
• Monk's  Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks may replace the Strength damage scaling with the Dexterity modifier if it is higher. Note that the bonus damage from Tavern Brawler will always use the Strength modifier.
• Many buffs and abilities that specify "weapon" attacks, such as the Paladin's  Divine Smite, will not apply to unarmed strikes.
• For a comprehensive list of effects that interact with unarmed strikes, see List of features and items that interact with unarmed strikes.

Achievements

Fists of Fury

Kill a character with an Unarmed Strike.