When you Choose this tradition at 3rd level, your special martial arts training leads you to master the use of certain weapons. This path also includes instruction in the deft strikes of Calligraphy or painting. You gain the following benefits-
KENSEI WEAPONS: Choose 2 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 that lacks heavy or special properties. The longbow is also a valid choice. You gain proficiency with these weapons if you don’t already. Weapons chosen are considered monk weapons. Many of this tradition’s features work only with your kensei weapons.
AGILE PARRY: If you make an unarmed strike as part of the attack action on your turn and are holding a kensei weapon, you can use it to defend yourself if it is a melee weapon. You gain +2 bonus to AC until the start of your next turn, while the weapon is in your hand and you aren’t incapacitated.
KENSEI SHOT: You can use a bonus action on your turn to make your ranged attacks with a kensei weapon more deadly. When you do so, any target you hit with a ranged attack using a kensei weapon takes an extra 1d4 damage of the weapon’s type. You retain this benefit until the end of your current turn.
WAY OF THE BRUSH: You gain proficiency with your choice of calligrapher’s supplies or painter’s supplies.
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