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Monk

Non-caster

SRD 5.2.1

Martial Arts bonus strikes, fast — focus-fuelled flurries, deflected blows, a body that heals itself

Hit died8
CasterNon-caster
Speed30 ft
ArmorNone
ShieldNo
SavesSTR, DEX
WeaponsSimple, Martial (Light)
Skills2

Features

Lv 1

Martial Arts

Monk weapons and fists strike with DEX and the Martial Arts die; an unarmed strike as a bonus action

Lv 1

Unarmored Defense

Base AC = 10 + DEX + wis modifier (shield still stacks)

Lv 2

Monk's Focus

A well of inner power: focus points equal to your monk level, back each battle — fuel for Flurry, Patient Defense, Step of the Wind, and Stunning Strike

Lv 2

Flurry of Blows

Bonus action, 1 focus: TWO unarmed strikes against a foe in reach

Lv 2

Patient Defense

Bonus action, 1 focus: Dodge — attacks against you have disadvantage until your next turn

Lv 2

Step of the Wind

Bonus action, 1 focus: Dash AND Disengage in one breath

Lv 2

Uncanny Metabolism

Once per battle (free): regain every focus point and heal a Martial Arts die + your level

Lv 3

Deflect Attacks

Reaction (automatic): an attack that hits you with bludgeoning, piercing or slashing damage is blunted by 1d10 + DEX + level

Lv 4

Slow Fall

Reaction (automatic): a fall's damage is reduced by 5 × level

Lv 5

Stunning Strike

Once per turn a hit with a monk weapon or an unarmed strike spends 1 focus: CON save or the target is STUNNED until your next round (spent automatically)

Lv 6

Empowered Strikes

Your unarmed strikes count as magical

Lv 7

Evasion

DEX saves for half damage: a success takes NOTHING, even a failure takes half

Lv 10

Heightened Focus

Flurry of Blows is three strikes; Patient Defense grants two Martial Arts dice of temp HP

Lv 10

Self-Restoration

At the end of your turn you shake off being charmed, frightened or poisoned

Martial
Skirmisher
Striker

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