Monks of the Way of the Spirit Guardian taking teachings from the four guardians, The Onyx Tortoise, The Ivory Panther , The Cobalt Wyrm & The Crimson Phoenix this monk can focus their Ki into the primary aspects of the Guardians.

Aspect of the Guardian

Starting when you choose this tradition at 3rd level, you take on the Aspect of a guardian spirit. As a bonus action you spent 2 Ki and you bring forth one of the aspects of a Spirit Guardian. The Spirit lasts for 10 minutes. You can spend 1 Ki point to change your spirit.

• Onyx Tortoise – When you have the Aspect of the Tortoise you gain resistance to Bludgeoning, Piecing & slashing Damage.

• Ivory Panther– When you choose this aspect, you gain a pounce ability. In this aspect if you move 20ft straight towards a creature then hit them with an unarmed attack it must make a Strength Saving throw or be knocked prone against a medium or smaller targer. If the creature is knocked prone you can make an additional attack.

• Cobolt Wyrm– When you choose this aspect, When the monk makes an unarmed attack against a large or smaller target, if the attack hits the target becomes grappled and becomes restrained. The target can make a Strength or Dexterity check at the end of their turn to get out of the grapple.

• Crimson Phoenix – When you choose this aspect, You gain the regenerative abilities of the Phoenix. The Monk regains hit points at the start of their turn equal to the PB if they at least have 1 hit point.

Manifest Guardian

At 6 level the monk can manifest one of the Spirit Guardians. The Monk spending 3 Ki points and cast the spell clairvoyance without using a spell slot or material components. The invisible sensor takes the form of one of the Guardians of the monk’s choice. 

Improved Apsect

Beginning at 11th level, your Aspects Improve you gain the benefits of Aspect of the Guardian as well as the following. To bring forth the improved aspect you must spend 4 Ki. It now costs 2 Ki to change aspect.

• Onyx Tortoise– When you choose this aspect, you skin becomes as hard as the Onyx Tortoise Shell you gain +2 AC.
• Ivory Panther–When you choose this aspect, your speed is increased by 10ft and you gain advantage on your first pounce attack per turn.
• Cobolt Wyrm– When you choose this aspect, when you have a creature grappled you can throw the creature 30ft as part of the grapple as you infuse the target with Ki. The Target take 2 Martial Arts die of damage when landing.
• Crimson Phoenix– When you choose this aspect, you manifest the wings of the Phoenix allies within 10ft of you also benefit from your regenerative abilities at the start of their turn. The hit points the Monk and their allies within the area is equal to the Monks PB + Wisdom modifier.

Avatar of the Guardians

At 17 level you are able to bring forth the full aspect of the guardians. At the cost of 6 ki you gain the previous benefits as well as the following. You must spend 3 ki to change aspect.

• Onyx Tortoise– When you choose this aspect, you gain immunity to Bludgeoning, Piercing & Slashing damage.
• Ivory Panther–When you choose this aspect, your pounce ability now affects creatures of Large size or smaller. If the creature is knocked down you can make 2 free unarmed attacks.
• Cobolt Wyrm– When you choose this aspect, your grapple attack now affects creatures of Huge size or smaller. Whilst grappled the creature has disadvantage on their saving throw to get out of the grapple.
• Crimson Phoenix– When you choose this aspect, The regenerative abilities have increase to 2x PB + wisdom modifier. You also gain resistance to fire damage.