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:

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:

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:

Spell list

Level 3 spells

Level 6 spells

Level 11 spells

External links

Way of the Four Elements on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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v t e Monk
Subclasses	Way of the Drunken Master Way of the Four Elements Way of the Open Hand Way of Shadow
Ki-Fueled abilities	Flurry of Blows Topple Stagger Push Patient Defence Shadow Arts Hide Pass Without Trace Darkness Darkvision Silence Shadow Strike Shadow Strike: Unarmed Step of the Wind Dash Disengage Stunning Strike Melee Unarmed
Other class features	Advanced Unarmoured Movement Cloak of Shadows Extra Attack Evasion Harmony of Fire and Water Improved Elemental Casting Ki Resonation Punch Punch (bonus action) Ki Resonation: Blast Ki-Empowered Strikes Manifestation of Body Manifestation of Mind Manifestation of Soul Martial Arts Dextrous Attacks Deft Strikes Bonus Unarmed Strike Purity of Body Shadow Step Slow Fall Stillness of Mind Wholeness of Body Tranquillity Unarmoured Movement Unarmoured Defence

Way of the Four Elements

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