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Returning 35 results for 'monks class 5e'.
Monk
 Classes Player’s Handbook
proficiency above, Explorer's Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of
power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler
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 Classes Basic Rules (2014)
. Whatever their discipline, monks are united in their ability to magically harness the energy that flows in their bodies. Whether channeled as a striking display of combat prowess or a subtler focus of
defensive ability and speed, this energy infuses all that a monk does. The Magic of Ki Monks make careful study of a magical energy that most monastic traditions call ki. This energy is an element of
Monk
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Monk The Way of the Long Death captures the cruel and sinister nature of monks devoted to the Mockery. In contrast, the Way of the Sun Soul is the perfect option for monks dedicated to the Silver Flame, especially those who also take levels in the paladin class.
Chapter 4: Character Feats
 compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
deadly expertise. Feats are a great way to represent a character’s honed skills or natural talent in a specific discipline. As with the 2024 5e rules, characters gain Origin feats when they select
backgrounds. General feats can be taken when a class feature or other rule allows a feat. Fighting Style feats add martial might to characters. And Epic Boons represent powerful achievements for characters
Monk
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Monk The Way of the Long Death captures the cruel and sinister nature of monks devoted to the Mockery. In contrast, the Way of the Sun Soul is the perfect option for monks dedicated to the Silver Flame, especially those who also take levels in the paladin class.
Chapter 3: Backgrounds
 compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
background that doesn’t meet the vision you have for your character, or if some game element of a character background is already provided by another aspect of your character, such as heritage or class, work
with your GM to find a suitable replacement that is of similar power but better defines who your character is. Backgrounds and Ability Scores The base 5e 2024 rules indicate that some of your ability
Monastic Orders
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
relieving the suffering of others. They tend to follow the Way of the Open Hand, as described in the Monastic Tradition class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Sun Souls The Sun Soul monks follow a
literally and spiritually. Its adherents most often follow the Way of Shadow, as described in the Monastic Tradition class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Hin Fist A halfling monastic order from
Monastic Orders
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
relieving the suffering of others. They tend to follow the Way of the Open Hand, as described in the Monastic Tradition class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Sun Souls The Sun Soul monks follow a
literally and spiritually. Its adherents most often follow the Way of Shadow, as described in the Monastic Tradition class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Hin Fist A halfling monastic order from
Part 1: Character Creation
 compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Part 1: Character Creation Josh Chia Character creation for a Grim Hollow campaign is similar to creating a character for any 5e-compatible game, but the dark fantasy style of Grim Hollow
offers several new player character options: a new class, subclasses, backgrounds, feats, equipment, and spells—as well as the unique Heritage System and Transformations. With the Heritage System, you
L2. Living Quarters
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
(area L5), but far enough away to provide Bak Mei with solitude he requires. L2a. Monk Quarters This room contains several narrow, hard bunks where the Immortal Lotus monks sleep. L2b. Private Quarters
made from small tree stumps. Monks take their meals in shifts. Bak Mei usually keeps to himself, rarely eating among his students. L2f. Garden Next to the living quarters is a well, north of which is
L2. Living Quarters
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
(area L5), but far enough away to provide Bak Mei with solitude he requires. L2a. Monk Quarters This room contains several narrow, hard bunks where the Immortal Lotus monks sleep. L2b. Private Quarters
made from small tree stumps. Monks take their meals in shifts. Bak Mei usually keeps to himself, rarely eating among his students. L2f. Garden Next to the living quarters is a well, north of which is
Heroes of the Dragon
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Heroes of the Dragon Sorcerers whose magic comes from a draconic origin, rangers with a drake companion, and monks who learn the ways of dragon masters are not the only adventurers whose skills
, spells, and class features can have their source in the power of dragons. A character of any class can have strong ties to dragon­kind. The Draconic Character Ties table provides ideas you might draw on
Heroes of the Dragon
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Heroes of the Dragon Sorcerers whose magic comes from a draconic origin, rangers with a drake companion, and monks who learn the ways of dragon masters are not the only adventurers whose skills
, spells, and class features can have their source in the power of dragons. A character of any class can have strong ties to dragon­kind. The Draconic Character Ties table provides ideas you might draw on
Githzerai
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Monk Medium humanoid (gith), lawful neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 13 (+1) WIS
surroundings, because the githzerai will it. Each monastery is overseen by monks that impose a strict schedule of chants, meals, martial arts training, and devotions according to their own philosophy. Behind
Kalashtar
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kalashtar The kalashtar have bonded with good-aligned quori spirits, which communicate with their hosts through dreams and visions. Descended from monks who offered their bodies as sanctuaries to
those quori escaping the evil of Dal Quor, the kalashtar now fight to herald in a new age of light and balance. Kalashtar Medium humanoid (kalashtar), any alignment Armor Class 12 Hit Points 16
Githzerai
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Monk Medium humanoid (gith), lawful neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 15 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 13 (+1) WIS
surroundings, because the githzerai will it. Each monastery is overseen by monks that impose a strict schedule of chants, meals, martial arts training, and devotions according to their own philosophy. Behind
Kalashtar
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kalashtar The kalashtar have bonded with good-aligned quori spirits, which communicate with their hosts through dreams and visions. Descended from monks who offered their bodies as sanctuaries to
those quori escaping the evil of Dal Quor, the kalashtar now fight to herald in a new age of light and balance. Kalashtar Medium humanoid (kalashtar), any alignment Armor Class 12 Hit Points 16
Martial Arts Adept
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Martial Arts Adept Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks who have extensive training in hand-to-hand combat. Some protect monasteries; others travel the world seeking enlightenment or new forms
of combat to master. A few become bodyguards, trading their combat prowess and loyalty for food and lodging. Martial Arts Adept Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 16 Hit
Martial Arts Adept
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
animation and reveal themselves to be monks of considerable capability. Martial Arts Adept Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 16 Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 40 ft. STR
Martial Arts Adept
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Martial Arts Adept Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks who have extensive training in hand-to-hand combat. Some protect monasteries; others travel the world seeking enlightenment or new forms
of combat to master. A few become bodyguards, trading their combat prowess and loyalty for food and lodging. Martial Arts Adept Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 16 Hit
Martial Arts Adept
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
animation and reveal themselves to be monks of considerable capability. Martial Arts Adept Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 16 Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 40 ft. STR
L1. Stele Forest
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
one of Bak Mei’s most senior students, Steel Crane, and four Immortal Lotus monks (see the accompanying stat blocks). They are on the lookout for trouble and spoiling for a fight. When the characters
, you’ll have to deal with me—Steel Crane!” As Steel Crane presses his attack, the monks use the steles for cover and leap between them to engage the characters in close-quarters combat. Red Key. Steel
L1. Stele Forest
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
one of Bak Mei’s most senior students, Steel Crane, and four Immortal Lotus monks (see the accompanying stat blocks). They are on the lookout for trouble and spoiling for a fight. When the characters
, you’ll have to deal with me—Steel Crane!” As Steel Crane presses his attack, the monks use the steles for cover and leap between them to engage the characters in close-quarters combat. Red Key. Steel
L4. Training Grounds
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the primary teaching tool employed by Bak Mei and his apprentices, leaving the students well acquainted with pain. Jade Tigress (see the accompanying stat block) and four Immortal Lotus monks (see
attacking tiger. Jade Tigress charges into battle with the monks. All of them are willing to die for Bak Mei and are determined to stop the characters from reaching the Jagged Sanctum. Red Key. Jade
L4. Training Grounds
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the primary teaching tool employed by Bak Mei and his apprentices, leaving the students well acquainted with pain. Jade Tigress (see the accompanying stat block) and four Immortal Lotus monks (see
attacking tiger. Jade Tigress charges into battle with the monks. All of them are willing to die for Bak Mei and are determined to stop the characters from reaching the Jagged Sanctum. Red Key. Jade
Martial Arts Adept
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Martial Arts Adept Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks with extensive training in hand-to-hand combat. Some protect monasteries; others travel the world seeking enlightenment or new forms of
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 40 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 17 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 11 (+0
Martial Arts Adept
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Martial Arts Adept Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks with extensive training in hand-to-hand combat. Some protect monasteries; others travel the world seeking enlightenment or new forms of
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 40 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 17 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 11 (+0
Prismari Student
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the Prismari Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are
Prismari Character Any class or subclass that wields elemental forces of cold, fire, lightning, and wind can be a good fit in Prismari. Druids and sorcerers are common in Prismari, and wizards who study the
Prismari Student
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the Prismari Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are
Prismari Character Any class or subclass that wields elemental forces of cold, fire, lightning, and wind can be a good fit in Prismari. Druids and sorcerers are common in Prismari, and wizards who study the
L5. Jagged Sanctum
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
his most trusted subordinates. Bak Mei is joined by four Immortal Lotus monks (see their stat block earlier in the adventure). To increase the difficulty of this encounter, add more monks who have just
Medium humanoid (human) Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 102 (12d8 + 48) Speed 40 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 18 (+4) INT 13 (+1
L5. Jagged Sanctum
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
his most trusted subordinates. Bak Mei is joined by four Immortal Lotus monks (see their stat block earlier in the adventure). To increase the difficulty of this encounter, add more monks who have just
Medium humanoid (human) Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 102 (12d8 + 48) Speed 40 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 18 (+4) INT 13 (+1
Neo-Noir Intrigue
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
villains, but there’s a lot of middle ground in between. Everyone Has Regrets. Player characters are remarkable people, but that doesn’t mean they’re perfect. 5E already encourages you to pick a flaw
child or a lover that you failed to keep. 10 You volunteered for mystical experiments. These may be responsible for your class abilities (sorcerer spellcasting, barbarian rage), but you don’t know if there will be side effects.
Neo-Noir Intrigue
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
villains, but there’s a lot of middle ground in between. Everyone Has Regrets. Player characters are remarkable people, but that doesn’t mean they’re perfect. 5E already encourages you to pick a flaw
child or a lover that you failed to keep. 10 You volunteered for mystical experiments. These may be responsible for your class abilities (sorcerer spellcasting, barbarian rage), but you don’t know if there will be side effects.
Build Your Group
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
professor merely to pass a course. Regardless, such characters might come from any class or background and could have skills gathered from experiences far outside the academic sphere. While there are
player character whose spells and training don’t include combat. A wizard whose spellbook is filled with utility-focused spells makes a fine Scholar, as might some clerics and monks. In any case, the
Build Your Group
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
professor merely to pass a course. Regardless, such characters might come from any class or background and could have skills gathered from experiences far outside the academic sphere. While there are
player character whose spells and training don’t include combat. A wizard whose spellbook is filled with utility-focused spells makes a fine Scholar, as might some clerics and monks. In any case, the