With dedicated training, a Way of the Unspoken Word monk gains precise control of their body and how they are perceived by those around them. They learn how to make Ki an extension of their physical presence, with techniques teaching them to manipulate the arts of Persuasion, Deception, Performance, or Intimidation to their needs.

Body Language

Your training has given you focused control over your mannerisms, and how they are perceived by those around you. Starting at 3rd level, any time you make a Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion check, you may choose to add your Wisdom modifier to the roll, rather than Charisma.

Proficiency: Insight

Your awareness of your own body language extends to others. At 3rd level, gain proficiency in Insight ability checks. If you already have proficiency in Insight, you may choose another Wisdom-based proficiency to gain.

Proficiency: Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion

Your control over your body language allows you to focus on a particular social interaction to excel in. At 3rd level, you choose a new proficiency to gain between Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion.

Proficiency: Deception

Proficiency in Deception

Proficiency: Intimidation

Proficiency in Intimidation

Proficiency: Performance

Proficiency in Performance

Proficiency: Persuasion

Proficiency in Persuasion

Show of Ki

Ki energy flows through your communication, giving you greater control over your interactions.

Starting at 6th level, you gain 2 new Reactions:

1. You can spend 1 Ki point to add your Martial Arts die to a Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion check
2. You can spend 1 Ki point to add your Martial Arts die to a Charisma saving throw

You may choose to add this die after making the initial roll, but before learning whether or not the check has succeeded.

Presence of Spirit I

Your command over your presence and its infusion with Ki extends beyond your physical body. At 6th level, you may choose one of the following spells:

• Animal Friendship
• Command
• Charm Person
• Silent Image

At 11th level of Monk, you may also choose one of the following spells (in addition to the previously-available spell list):

• Calm Emotions
• Suggestion
• Fear
• Hypnotic Pattern

And finally, at 17th level of Monk, you may choose one of the following spells (in addition to the previously-available spell list):

• Compulsion
• Dominate Person

As an Action, spend 2 Ki points per spell level to cast the chosen spell. Spells cannot be cast at higher levels than their base level.

Any spells require physical touch to perform on the target, but do not require Verbal or Material components.

If relevant, the spell save DC is equivalent to your Ki save DC (8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier).

Presence of Spirit: Animal Friendship

You have the ability to cast Animal Friendship at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Charm Person

You have the ability to cast Charm Person at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Command

You have the ability to cast Command at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Silent Image

You have the ability to cast Silent Image at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit II

Your command over your presence and its infusion with Ki continues to grow. At 11th level, you may also choose one of the following spells (in addition to the previously-available spell list):

• Calm Emotions
• Suggestion
• Fear
• Hypnotic Pattern

As an Action, spend 2 Ki points per spell level to cast the chosen spell. Spells cannot be cast at higher levels than their base level.

Any spells require physical touch to perform on the target, but do not require Verbal or Material components.

If relevant, the spell save DC is equivalent to your Ki save DC (8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier).

Presence of Spirit: Animal Friendship

You have the ability to cast the spell Animal Friendship at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Calm Emotions

You have the ability to cast the spell Calm Emotions at 2nd level, at the cost of 4 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Charm Person

You have the ability to cast Charm person at 2nd level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Command

You have the ability to cast the spell Command at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Fear

You have the ability to cast the spell Fear at 3rd level, at the cost of 6 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Hypnotic Pattern

You have the ability to cast the spell Hypnotic Pattern at 3rd level, at the cost of 6 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Silent Image

You have the ability to cast the spell Silent Image at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Suggestion

You have the ability to cast the spell Suggestion at 2nd level, at the cost of 4 Ki points.

Own the Room

Your mastery of body language allows you to command the room when you enter.

At 17th level, choose one skill from Deception, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion. Any time you make a check of this type, make it with advantage. This advantage only applies if you are not Grappled, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, or Stunned.

Own the Room: Deception

You gain advantage on all Deception ability checks. This advantage only applies if you are not Grappled, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, or Stunned.

Own the Room: Intimidation

You gain advantage on all Intimidation ability checks. This advantage only applies if you are not Grappled, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, or Stunned.

Own the Room: Performance

You gain advantage on all Performance ability checks. This advantage only applies if you are not Grappled, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, or Stunned.

Own the Room: Persuasion

You gain advantage on all Persuasion ability checks. This advantage only applies if you are not Grappled, Incapacitated, Paralyzed, or Stunned.

Presence of Spirit III

Your command over your presence and its infusion with Ki allows you to effortlessly manipulate those around you. At 17th level, you may also choose one of the following spells (in addition to the previously-available spell list):

• Compulsion
• Dominate Person

As an Action, spend 2 Ki points per spell level to cast the chosen spell. Spells cannot be cast at higher levels than their base level.

Any spells require physical touch to perform on the target, but do not require Verbal or Material components.

If relevant, the spell save DC is equivalent to your Ki save DC (8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier).

Presence of Spirit: Animal Friendship

You have the ability to cast the spell Animal Friendship at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Calm Emotions

You have the ability to cast the spell Calm Emotions at 2nd level, at the cost of 4 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Charm Person

You have the ability to cast the spell Charm Person at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Command

You have the ability the spell Command at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Compulsion

You have the ability to cast the spell Compulsion at 4th level, at the cost of 8 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Dominate Person

You have the ability to cast the spell Dominate Person at 5th level, at the cost of 10 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Fear

You have the ability to cast the spell Fear at 3rd level, at the cost of 6 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Hypnotic Pattern

You have the ability to cast the spell Hypnotic Pattern at 3rd level, at the cost of 6 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Silent Image

You have the ability to cast Silent Image at 1st level, at the cost of 2 Ki points.

Presence of Spirit: Suggestion

You have the ability to cast the spell Suggestion at 2nd level, at the cost of 4 Ki points.