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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the [[Monk#Level 3|subclasses]] of [[Monk]]. It can be chosen at level 3. These monks are more specialized in using unarmed attacks to strike their opponents down.
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the [[Monk#Level 3|subclasses]] of {{Class|Monk}}. It can be chosen at level 3. These monks are more specialized in using unarmed attacks to strike their opponents down.
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[[Category:Subclasses]]
==Subclass Features==
{{SubclassNote|Monk}}
===Level 3===
 
==== Open Hand Technique ====
''See the {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}} page for additional details on the base ability.''
 
* '''{{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Topple}}:''' Punch twice in quick succession and possibly knock the target {{Cond|Prone}}.
* '''{{SAI|Flurry of Blows: Stagger}}:''' 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}}:''' Punch twice in quick succession and possibly push the target {{Distance|m=5|ft=17}}.
 
===Level 6===
 
==== Manifestation of Mind, Body and Soul ====
Set of three toggleable passive features. Only one of the following can be active at any one time.
* '''{{SAI|Manifestation of Body}}:''' Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Necrotic}} damage.
 
* '''{{SAI|Manifestation of Mind}}:''' Your strikes interrupt the ki flow to your enemies' minds. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Psychic}} damage.


* '''{{SAI|Manifestation of Soul}}:''' Infuse your strikes with ki from outside your body. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4 + Wisdom Modifier|Radiant}} damage.
==Subclass features==
[[File:Default Monk Armor Alt.png|240px|right|Monk's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Monk}}


==== {{SAI|Wholeness of Body|w=40}} ====
{{Level header|3}}
* 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}}.
Gain unique, upgraded variants of {{SAI|Flurry of Blows}}.
* Restores {{DamageText|3 x Monk Level|Healing}}
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Topple}}
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Stagger}}
{{Spell action|Flurry of Blows: Push}}


===Level 9===
{{Level header|6}}
Gain three toggleable passives that improve your unarmed damage. Only one of these passives can be active at once.
{{Passive|Manifestation of Body}}
{{Passive|Manifestation of Mind}}
{{Passive|Manifestation of Soul}}
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{{Spell action|Wholeness of Body}}


==== Ki Resonation ====
{{Level header|9}}
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Punch}}
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Punch (bonus action)}}
{{Spell action|Ki Resonation: Blast}}


* '''{{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Action)|Ki Resonation: Punch}}:''' Use an {{action}} to hit a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate with yours. You can then make the ki explode with '''Ki Resonation: Blast'''.
{{Level header|11}}


* '''{{SAI|Ki Resonation: Punch (Bonus Action)}}:''' Use a {{action|bonus}} a creature with your bare fists, making the ki in its body Resonate with yours. You can then make the ki explode with '''Ki Resonation: Blast'''.
{{Passive|Tranquillity}}


* '''{{SAI|Ki Resonation: Blast}}:''' Detonate the ki of a creature Resonating with you, hitting the creature and anyone within 5m/17ft of it. The resulting explosion causes any  nearby creatures Resonating with you to also detonate. On {{SavingThrow|DEX}} targets still take half damage.
==External links==  
 
===Level 11===
 
==== {{SAI|Tranquility|w=40}} ====
* {{SmallIcon|Long_rest_icon.png}}[[Long Rest|Long Rests]] surround you with an aura of peace, granting you {{Cond|Sanctuary}}.
 
==External Links==  
*{{FRWiki|Way of the Open Hand|long}}
*{{FRWiki|Way of the Open Hand|long}}


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[[Category:Subclasses]]

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.

External links[edit | edit source]