Path of the Kensei Warrior (5.5e)

Monks of the Path of the Kensei Warrior train relentlessly with their weapons, to the point where the weapon becomes an extension of the body. Founded on a mastery of sword fighting, the tradition has expanded to include many different weapons.

A kensei sees a weapon in much the same way a calligrapher or painter regards a pen or brush. Whatever the weapon, the kensei views it as a tool used to express the beauty and precision of the martial arts. That such mastery makes a kensei a peerless warrior is but a side effect of intense devotion, practice, and study.

Level 3: Path of the Kensei Warrior

Quickened Attack. When you use Flurry of Blows, you can replace one of the Unarmed Strikes with a Attack of your Kensei weapons.

Weapon Mastery. Your training with weapons allows you to use the mastery properties of two kinds of Simple or Martial weapons of your choice. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can practice weapon drills and change one of those weapon choices.

Kensei Weapons

Choose two types of weapons to be your kensei weapons: one melee weapon and one ranged weapon. Each of these weapons can be any simple or martial weapon. You gain proficiency with these weapons if you don't already have it. The weapons you choose lose the Heavy property for you and are considered Monk weapons for you. When you reach 6th, 11th, and 17th level in this class, you can choose another type of weapon—either melee or ranged—to be a kensei weapon for you, following the criteria above.

Path of the Brush

You gain proficiency in calligrapher's supplies and painter's supplies.

Level 6: One with the Blade

Empowered Kensei Weapons. When you deal damage with a Kensei weapon, it can deal your choice of Force damage or its normal damage type.
Deft Strike. Once per turn when you hit a creature with a Kensei weapon and deal damage, you can expend 1 Focus Point to deal additional damage equal to one roll of your Martial Arts die.

Kensei Weapon - Level 6

Choose one additional weapon to be your kensei weapon.

Level 11: Weapon Discipline

Improved Quickened Attack. When you use Flurry of Blows, you can now replace up to two of the Unarmed Strikes with Attacks of your Kensei weapons.

Improved Critical. Your attack rolls with Kensei weapons can score a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20.

Kensei Weapon - Level 11

Choose one additional weapon to be your kensei weapon.

Level 17: Sword Saint

Unerring Accuracy. Once per turn, when you miss an attack roll with a Kensei weapon, you may reroll it, and you must use the new roll.

Superior Critical. Your attack rolls with Kensei weapons can now score a Critical Hit on a roll of 18–20 on the d20.

Kensei Weapon - Level 17

Choose one additional weapon to be your kensei weapon.