Way of the Four Elements

You focus your ki to bend the elements to your will, using them as an extension of your own body.

You focus your ki to bend the elements to your will, using them as an extension of your own body.

Way of the Four Elements is one of the subclasses of monk. These monks are more specialized in using their 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. Way of the Four Elements "spells" are not true Spells, though they are called that in-game. They trigger Unarmed Strike, can be cast while  Silenced, do not consume spell slots, and cannot be  Counterspelled. They also do not trigger  Mage Slayer: Attack Caster^{[Needs Verification]}.

Subclass features

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

Level 3

Disciple of the Elements

• You can use ki to power magical spells that harnesses the elements.
• The DC for any of these spells is equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier. Equipment that increases your Spell Save DC also boosts your Saving Throw DC.
• These spells also trigger Unarmed Strike.

Choose 3:

•  Blade of Rime
•  Chill of the Mountain
•  Fangs of the Fire Snake
•  Fist of Four Thunders
•  Fist of Unbroken Air
•  Rush of the Gale Spirits
•  Shaping of the Ice
•  Sphere of Elemental Balance
•  Sweeping Cinder Strike
•  Touch of the Storm
•  Water Whip

 Harmony of Fire and Water

• While not in combat, regain half your Ki Point (rounded down). Restores on long rest.

Level 6

• Select 1 spell from the Spell List:

•  Clench of the North Wind 
•  Embrace of the Inferno
•  Gong of the Summit

Level 9

• Select 1 spell from the Spell List
•  Improved Elemental Casting:
  •  Fist of Four Thunders damage increases to 3d8Thunder (from 2d8)
  •  Fist of Unbroken Air damage increases to 4d10Bludgeoning (from 3d10)
  •  Sweeping Cinder Strike damage increases to 4d6Fire (from 3d6)
  •  Touch of the Storm damage increases to 2d10Lightning (from 1d10)
  •  Water Whip damage increases to 4d10Bludgeoning (from 3d10)
  •  Clench of the North Wind can hold an additional creature.
  •  Embrace of the Inferno fires an additional ray.
  •  Gong of the Summit damage increases to 4d8Thunder (from 3d8)

Level 11

• Select 1 spell from the Spell List.

• New Spells:

•  Flames of the Phoenix
•  Mist Stance 
•  Ride the Wind 

Spell list

Level 3 spells

•  Blade of Rime
•  Chill of the Mountain
•  Fangs of the Fire Snake
•  Fist of Four Thunders
•  Fist of Unbroken Air
•  Rush of the Gale Spirits
•  Shaping of the Ice
•  Sphere of Elemental Balance
•  Sweeping Cinder Strike
•  Touch of the Storm
•  Water Whip

Level 6 spells

•  Clench of the North Wind 
•  Embrace of the Inferno
•  Gong of the Summit

Level 11 spells

•  Flames of the Phoenix
•  Mist Stance 
•  Ride the Wind 

External links

• Way of the Four Elements on the Forgotten Realms Wiki