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{{Level header|3}}
{{Level header|3}}
 
Gain unique, upgraded variants of {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}}.
{{Hatnote|See the {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}} page for additional details on the base ability.}}
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Topple}}
 
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Stagger}}
; Flurry of Blows
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Push}}
:; {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Topple|w=40}}
:: Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and possibly knock the target {{Cond|Prone}}.
 
:; {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Stagger|w=40}}
:: Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and {{Cond|Open Hand Technique: Staggered|Stagger}} the target, making it unable to take reactions.
 
:; {{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Push|w=40}}
:: Use a {{action|bonus}} and a {{R|ki}} to punch twice in quick succession and possibly push the target {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}}.


{{Level header|6}}
{{Level header|6}}
 
Gain three toggleable passives that improve your unarmed damage. Only one of these passives can be active at once.
; Manifestation of Mind, Body and Soul
{{Passive|Manifestation of Body}}
 
{{Passive|Manifestation of Mind}}
:; {{Pass|Manifestation of Body|w=40}}
{{Passive|Manifestation of Soul}}
:: Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Necrotic}} damage.
 
:; {{Pass|Manifestation of Mind|w=40}}
:: Your strikes interrupt the ki flow to your enemies' minds. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Psychic}} damage.
 
:; {{Pass|Manifestation of Soul|w=40}}
:: Infuse your strikes with ki from outside your body. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Radiant}} damage.
 
: You can only have one of the above three toggleable features active at any time.
 
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{{Spell action|Wholeness of Body}}
; {{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}}
: Regain half your {{R|Ki}} and enter a temporary state of Wholeness where you regain 1 {{R|Ki|1}} per turn and have an extra {{Action|bonus}}.
: Restores {{DamageText|3 x Monk Level|Healing}}


{{Level header|9}}
{{Level header|9}}
 
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Punch}}
; {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch|w=40}}
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Punch (bonus action)}}
: Use an {{action}} to hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body {{Cond|Resonating Ki|Resonate}} with yours. You can then make the ki explode with '''Ki Resonation: Blast'''.
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Blast}}
 
; {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)|w=40}}
: Use a {{action|bonus}} to hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body {{Cond|Resonating Ki|Resonate}} with yours. You can then make the ki explode with '''Ki Resonation: Blast'''.
 
; {{SAI|Ki Resonation: Blast|w=40}}
: Detonate the ki of a creature {{Cond|Resonating Ki|Resonating}} with you, hitting the creature and anyone within {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}} of it. The resulting explosion causes any nearby creatures Resonating with you to also detonate.
: On a successful {{SavingThrow|DEX}}, targets still take half damage.


{{Level header|11}}
{{Level header|11}}


; {{Pass|Tranquility|w=40}}
{{Passive|Tranquillity}}
: {{SmallIcon|Long_rest_icon.png}}[[Long Rest|Long Rests]] surround you with an aura of peace, granting you {{Cond|Sanctuary}}.


==External links==  
==External links==  

Latest revision as of 23:42, 27 January 2025

Way of the Open Hand is one of the subclasses of Monk. It can be chosen at level 3. These monks are more specialized in using unarmed attacks to strike their opponents down.

Subclass features[edit | edit source]

Monk's default armour
This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Monk, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

Gain unique, upgraded variants of Flurry of Blows Flurry of Blows.

Flurry of Blows: Topple Flurry of Blows: Topple (+ )
Punch twice in quick succession and potentially knock the target Prone Prone.
Flurry of Blows: Stagger Flurry of Blows: Stagger (+ )
Punch twice in quick succession and Stagger Stagger the target, making it unable to take Reactions.
Flurry of Blows: Push Flurry of Blows: Push (+ )
Punch twice in quick succession and potentially push your target 5 m / 17 ft away.

Level 6

Gain three toggleable passives that improve your unarmed damage. Only one of these passives can be active at once.

Manifestation of Body Manifestation of Body
Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesNecrotic damage.
Manifestation of Mind Manifestation of Mind
Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesPsychic damage.
Manifestation of Soul Manifestation of Soul
Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom ModifierDamage TypesRadiant damage.
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Wholeness of Body Wholeness of Body ()
Regain half your Ki Points and enter a temporary state of Wholeness Wholeness where you regain Ki Points and have an extra Bonus action. ( Recharge: Long rest.)

Level 9

Ki Resonation: Punch Ki Resonation: Punch ()
Hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate Resonate with yours.
Ki Resonation: Punch (bonus action) Ki Resonation: Punch (bonus action) ()
Hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate Resonate with yours.
Ki Resonation: Blast Ki Resonation: Blast ()
Detonate the ki of a creature Resonating Resonating with you, hitting the creature and anyone within 5 m / 17 ft of it.

Level 11

Tranquillity Tranquillity
Long Rests surround you with an aura of peace, granting you Sanctuary Sanctuary permanently until you attack.

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