The Path of Gun fu

In the heart of the countryside, a lone warrior, shrouded in black robes, concealed himself amidst the swaying grass. His presence remained hidden, clutching a unique weapon crafted from a robust bamboo stalk—a Blunderbuss ready to unleash its fury. With vigilant eyes, he observed a small group of mercenaries advancing toward his vulnerable village.

Seizing the perfect moment, the warrior erupted from the shadows, propelled by unwavering resolve. The Blunderbuss roared, and in the blink of an eye, two men fell to the ground, their aggression silenced. Like a phantom, he swiftly closed the distance upon the remaining three, whose swords were but a futile defense against his honed skills.

The warrior dispatched his foes with masterful precision and lightning-quick strikes, rendering them lifeless before they could draw their blades. The air crackled with the energy of his unwavering determination, each stroke a testament to his unfathomable strength and steadfast loyalty to protect his people.

As the dust settled and the echoes of battle subsided, the Samurai stood tall amidst the fallen adversaries. His deeds are a solemn ode to the timeless code of the warrior. In the face of adversity, his unwavering spirit, unyielding skill, and his bamboo-crafted firearm had ensured the survival of his cherished village—a testament to the indomitable spirit of the black-robed Monk.

The Gun Fu master is a relentless combatant who harnesses an indomitable spirit and wields the deadly art of firearm combat. The Gun Fu practitioner stands unwavering with unparalleled determination, presenting adversaries with a stark ultimatum: surrender or face the swift barrage of attacks.

The Way of Gun Fu

The Gun Fu master is a relentless combatant who harnesses an indomitable spirit and wields the deadly art of firearm combat. The Gun Fu practitioner stands unwavering with unparalleled determination, presenting adversaries with a stark ultimatum: surrender or face the swift barrage of attacks.

When you choose this tradition at 3rd level, your special martial arts training leads you to master certain weapons. This path also includes training and discipline, granting the user proficiency in a tool. You gain the following benefits:

Choose two types of firearms to be your Gun fu weapons: Each of these weapons must be approved by your DM. Upon adopting this tradition, you acquire proficiency in the designated weapons. The selected firearm varieties become your Gun Fu weapons, categorized as monk weapons tailored explicitly to your mastery. At 6th, 11th, and 17th levels, you may select an additional firearm for close-quarters combat or long-range engagements as your Gun Fu weapon. The criteria outlined previously govern the selection process, ensuring consistency in your weapon choices.

Yan Jing Shot: You become a paragon of precision, infusing your Gun Fu weapon attacks with unprecedented accuracy. On your turn, as a bonus action, you can add a 1d4 to any d20 attack roll made with a Gun Fu weapon. This benefit lasts until the end of your turn.

Agile Strike: If you attack with your Gun fu weapon, as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can make an unarmed strike as a bonus action.

Pursuit of Mental Mastery: You gain proficiency with your choice of Tinker's Tools or Weaver's tools

Teppo Technique

At 6th level, you extend your ki into your Gun fu weapons, granting you the following benefits.

• Magic Weapons: Your attacks with your Gun fu weapons count as magical to overcome resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage.
• Dragon Fire: You learn to channel the power of your Ki into a raging fire. As a bonus action, you can expend a Martial Arts Die to deal fire damage with your Gun fu weapon equal to the roll of your Martial Arts Damage.

The Art of War

At 11th level, your expertise expands, allowing you to augment your weapons with the infusion of ki energy. Additionally, a newfound approach to channeling your ferocious flurry of blows manifests. During your turn, when executing an unarmed strike as part of your attack action, you can spend 3 Ki points to make a fury of blows attack with your Gun Fu weapon.

Designated Marksman

At 17th level, mastery of Gun fu grants you extraordinary mastery of firearms.

When you take the attack action on your first turn in combat with a Gun fu weapon, you can make an additional attack as part of the attack action. Any attack roll you make with a Gun fu weapon against a target is a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20.