Way of the Lightning Fist

Monks who follow the Way of the Lightning Fist are able to channel the power of lightning into their own bodies. They have the ability to use this power to increase their speed and augment their attacks with lightning, giving themselves an advantage over their opponents. This power may have been bestowed upon the monk as a boon from a god or could have originated from a happenstance encounter with elemental forces. 

For some, this power is a mixed blessing. Elemental lightning can be unpredictable and dangerous - as such, channeling this power could have consequences. Some monks may give in to the unpredictability and danger, using their power for personal gain. Others may value self-control and discipline - since, with great power comes great responsibility.

Lightning-Infused Arts

At 3rd level the power of lightning flows through you and augments your attacks. When you attack a creature with your flurry of blows technique you can perform one of the following actions. This must be chosen before any attack rolls.

• Quickened Jabs: You can increase the number of unarmed attacks to 3.
• Lightning Sting: If both unarmed attacks hit the creature must make constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of your next turn.
• Thunderous Strike: The damage type of your unarmed strikes become thunder damage. The creature must make a strength Saving throw or be pushed back 15ft.

Veil of the Storm

At 6th level the lightning within you grows ever stronger. As a bonus action you can cloak yourself in lightning for 1 min or until you dispel it gaining you enhanced speed and reflexes.

• You gain a number of hit points equal to your wisdom modifier + your dexterity modifier. 
• Your speed increases by 10 ft.
• You do not provoke opportunity attacks when leaving an enemy's reach.

You can spend 2 ki points to use Veil of the Storm again before a long rest. 

Redirect Lightning

At 11th level your connection to elemental lighting can serve to protect you and decimate your enemies. You gain resistance to lightning damage. You can also spend 4 Ki points as an action to cast Lightning Bolt.

Spirit of the Storm

At 17th level you have become one with the storm within. You gain an enhanced version of the Veil of the Storm. You have all the abilities listed from the original ability plus a few additional ones.

• Your unarmed strikes deal an additional 2d8 Lightning damage
• You have a flying speed of 30 ft
• If a creature hits you with a melee attack you can use a reaction to make an unarmed strike against it