It has been confirmed, it's a basic gameplay mechanic. https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/rules-answers-january-2016 The wording of monk's unarmored defense presents it as an option for calculating your AC just like mage armor does. It would need to be worded as just a bonus equal to your _____ modifier.
Thank you. Disappointing, but it is what it is.
Would the other suggestion, Shield of Faith work, since it just says +2 to AC, or would that count as using a shield?
Thank you. Disappointing, but it is what it is.
Would the other suggestion, Shield of Faith work, since it just says +2 to AC, or would that count as using a shield?