Way of Astral Ascension

Monks who follow the Way of Astral Ascension are masters of manifestation. Through incredible discipline and focus they are able to use thier ki to manifest parts of their true astral self. While a novice monk may only be able to manifest portions of the power of their full astral self, a master of this art can ascend to the full power of this form. While the powers of the astral form are incredibly, the focus required to maintain this form requires the monks full concentration. 

Novice of Astral Ascension

3rd-level Novice of Astral Ascension feature

As a bonus action, you can spend 1 ki points to ascend a tier higher in your astral form for 10 minutes. Each time you take an instance of damage in your astral form, you must succeed on a CON saving throw or descend a tier of your astral form. You descend all tiers of your astral form if you are incapacitated or die.

Your mastery of ki allows you to ascend up to the Novice tier of your astral self. In the Novice tier, you manifest two spectral arms which hover near your body and you gain the following benefits:

• You can use your Wisdom modifier in place of your Strength modifier when making Strength checks and Strength saving throws.
• You can use the spectral arms to make a number of unarmed strikes per attack equal to half your total manifested arms. 
• When you make an unarmed strike with the arms on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal.
• The unarmed strikes you make with the arms can use your Wisdom modifier in place of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls, and their damage type is force.

Acolyte of Astral Ascension

6th-level Way of Astral Ascension feature

Your mastery of ki allows you to ascend up to the Acolyte tier of your astral self. In the Acolyte tier, you manifest an astral visage around your head and two additional spectral arms which hover near your body (4 total). You maintain the benefits of the Novice tier and gain the following benefits:

Astral Sight. You can see normally in darkness, both magical and nonmagical, to a distance of 120 feet.

Resolve of the Spirit. As a reaction you may spend 2 ki points to gain advantage on CON savings throws until the end of your next turn.

Adept of Astral Ascension

11th-level Way of Astral Ascension feature

Your mastery of ki allows you to ascend up to the Adept tier of your astral self. In the Adept tier you manifest the body of your astral self as a suit of armor and two additional spectral arms which hover near your body (6 total). You maintain the benefits of the Novice and Acolyte tiers, while gaining the following benefits:

Deflect Energy. When you take acid, cold, fire, force, lightning, or thunder damage, you can use your reaction to deflect it. When you do so, the damage you take is reduced by 1d10 + your Wisdom modifier (minimum reduction of 1).

Astral Defense. You gain a +1 bonus to armor class for each spectral arm that is currently manifested in your astral self.  

Master of Astral Ascension

17th-level Way of Astral Ascension feature

 Your mastery of ki allows you to ascend up to the Master tier of your astral self, unleashing the full power of your astral form. In the Master tier, you begin to levitate and manifest two additional spectral arms which hover near your body (8 total). You maintain the benefits of the Novice, Acolyte, and Warrior tiers; while gaining the following benefits:

Ascended Form. You gain a flying speed equal to your movement speed.

Masterful Manifestation. As a bonus action, you can spend 5 ki points to ascend to the Master tier of your astral self. You may use this ability once per long rest.