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'''Way of the Four Elements''' is one of the [[Monk#Level%203|subclasses]] of [[Monk|monk]]. These monks are more specialized in using their {{SmallIcon|Monk_Ki_Icon.png}} Ki to channel the elements to influence the battlefield. Rather than focusing on physical techniques that the other Monk subclasses focus on, Way of the Four Elements focuses on abilities that mimic [[Wizard]] spells, turning monks into a hybrid spellcaster.

 

[[File:Default Monk Armor.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}}

{{Level header|3}}

==== Disciple of the Elements ====

* You can use ki to power magical spells that harness the elements.

* These spells also trigger {{SAI|Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike}}.

* While called spells, these Disciple of the Elements abilities are not classified as true [[Spells]] and will not interact with features or equipment that only work with proper spells.

** They do not benefit from items that apply only to spells. Examples include:

'''Choose 3''':

*{{SAI|Blade of Rime}}

*{{SAI|Chill of the Mountain}}

*{{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake}}

*{{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}}

*{{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air}}

*{{SAI|Rush of the Gale Spirits}}

*{{SAI|Shaping of the Ice}}

*{{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance}}

*{{SAI|Sweeping Cinder Strike}}

*{{SAI|Touch of the Storm}}

*{{SAI|Water Whip}}

 

* While not in combat, regain half your {{R|ki}} (rounded down). Restores on long rest.

 

 

*Select 1 spell from the [[Way of the Four Elements#Spell list|spell list]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

* {{SAI|Clench of the North Wind}} can hold an additional creature.

* {{SAI|Gong of the Summit}} damage increases to {{DamageText|4d8|Thunder}} ''(from 3d8)''

 

 

 

* {{SAI|Flames of the Phoenix}}

* {{SAI|Mist Stance|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Ride the Wind|c=16}}

==Spell list==

{| class=wikitable

! style="width: 240px;" scope="col" | Name

! scope="col" | Level

! scope="col" | Cost

! scope="col" | Ki Points

! scope="col" | Damage

! scope="row" | {{SAI|Blade of Rime|w=40}}

| style="text-align: center" | 3

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}

:+ {{DamageInfo|2d6|Cold}}

! scope="row" | {{SAI|Chill of the Mountain|w=40}}

| Reduces the target's movement speed by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}}.

! scope="row" | {{SAI|Fangs of the Fire Snake|w=40}}

| style="text-align: center" | 3

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|1|icononly=yes}}

| {{InfoBlob|{{DamageText|Normal Unarmed Damage|Bludgeoning}}}}

:+ {{DamageInfo|1d10|Fire}}

| Your next melee attacks this turn deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4|Fire}} damage.

! scope="row" | {{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders|w=40}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}

! scope="row" | {{SAI|Fist of Unbroken Air|w=40}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}

| Summon a strong wind that clears all clouds and pushes creatures back {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}}, forcing them {{Cond|Off Balance}}.

! scope="row" | {{SAI|Shaping of the Ice|w=40}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|1|icononly=yes}}

! scope="row" | {{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance|w=40}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|action|icononly=yes}}

| style="text-align: center" | {{R|ki|2|icononly=yes}}

| {{DamageText|3d8|Thunder}} or '''2d8''' {{DamageType|Acid}}, {{DamageType|Cold}}, {{DamageType|Fire}}, {{DamageType|Lightning}} or {{DamageType|Poison}}

 

| Gain the ability to {{Cond|Flight|Fly}}.