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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 | '''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. | ||
==Subclass features== | ==Subclass features== | ||
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* You can use ki to power magical spells that harnesses 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. | * 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 [[ | * 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 cannot be {{SAI|Counterspell|Counterspelled}}. | |||
** They can be used while {{Cond|Silenced}}. | |||
** They can be used while {{Cond|Rage|Raging}}. | |||
** They do not benefit from features that apply only to spells. Examples include: | |||
*** {{SAI|Spell Sniper}} | |||
*** {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic}} | |||
*** Any form of [[Metamagic]] | |||
** They do not benefit from items that apply only to spells. Examples include: | |||
*** {{RarityItem|Necklace of Elemental Augmentation}} | |||
*** {{RarityItem|Ring of Elemental Infusion}} | |||
*** {{RarityItem|Boots of Elemental Momentum}} | |||
*** {{RarityItem|Vivacious Cloak}} | |||
*** {{RarityItem|Hat of the Sharp Caster}} | |||
'''Choose 3''': | '''Choose 3''': | ||