Monks who follow the way of the Swift Step follow a philosophy based on the ability to move faster than the wind. Followers of this philosophy revere speed as their core ideology and build their martial styles - and even their lives - around it. One who follows the teachings of the way of the swift step will be the first to enter a fight, and often the last to leave it.

Unarmored Movement Improvement 1

As described by the first steps feature.

Unarmored Movement Improvement 2

As described by the First Step feature.

Unarmored Movement Improvement 3

As described by the First Step feature.

First Steps

Starting when you choose this tradition at 3rd level, you take the first steps towards attaining ultimate speed. You benefit from greater bonuses to movement speed from your unarmored movement feature.

This feature overwrites the unarmored movement bonuses in the following way:

1. Your 2nd level bonus increases to 15 ft.
2. At 6th level, your bonus increases to 25 ft.
3. At 10th level, your bonus increases to 35 ft.
4. At 14th level, your bonus increases to 45 ft.
5. At 18th level, your bonus increases to 60ft.

Hightened Reflexes

At 6th level, your mind becomes as fast as your step. You can add your wisdom modifier to your initiative.

Once per short or long rest, you can spend two Ki points to gain an additional reaction.

Speedster's Sacrifice

Beginning at 11th level, you can sacrifice your defenses to become faster.

Once per long rest, you can spend 6 Ki Points as a bonus action to cast the haste spell on yourself without requiring material components. For the duration of the spell, your AC is calculated without your dexterity modifier.

Terminal Velocity

At 17th level, you come very close to being the living embodiment of speed. You can no longer be surprised.

Additionally, you can spend 12 Ki points to perform an incredible feat of speed. As an action, you can either unleash an attack on any number of creatures within 60 ft of you, or a single attack on a creature which counts as an automatic critical hit.

Once you use this feature, you can no longer use it until you complete a long rest.