"The target's game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality." [...] "The creature is limited in the actions it can perform by the nature of its new form, and it can't speak, cast spells, or take any other action that requires hands or speech."
I would say no, the beast form doesn't have the ability to channel Ki. It doesn't have any monk levels.
if a wizard polymorphs a monk can the monk still use Ki?
say if the monk was morphed into an ape could it use flurry of blows?
"The target's game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality." [...] "The creature is limited in the actions it can perform by the nature of its new form, and it can't speak, cast spells, or take any other action that requires hands or speech."
I would say no, the beast form doesn't have the ability to channel Ki. It doesn't have any monk levels.
Birgit | Shifter | Sorcerer | Dragonlords
Shayone | Hobgoblin | Sorcerer | Netherdeep