The Way of Thunder and Lightning Class for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Fifth Edition (5e)

Base Class: Monk

Monks of the Way of Thunder and Lightning harness the primal forces of nature, channeling crackling lightning and resounding thunder into their martial arts. These monks strike like lightning, swift and precise, and their power reverberates with thunderous force, overwhelming their foes.

To Become one with Thunder and Lightning, one must complete the Storm's Trials

The Storm's Trials

Initiates of the monastery must undergo the "Storm’s Trials," a series of grueling challenges designed to test their physical resilience, mental focus, and spiritual harmony:

1. The Lightning Path: Initiates must ascend the storm-laden peak barefoot during an active thunderstorm, dodging lightning strikes while remaining attuned to the storm’s rhythm.

2. The Thunder’s Voice: They must meditate within the Echoing Cavern, a chamber deep within the mountain where thunder reverberates endlessly. Only those who can calm their minds amidst the cacophony can proceed.

3. The Eye of the Storm: Finally, they must balance atop the Stormspire, the monastery’s highest pinnacle, and demonstrate their mastery of storm-based ki techniques under the watchful eyes of the elders.

Thunderstrike and Lightning Reflexes

3rd-Level Way of Thunder and Lightning Feature

When you choose this tradition at 3rd level, you gain the following abilities:

Thunderstrike: When you hit a creature with an unarmed strike, you can spend 1 ki point to deal an additional 1d8 thunder damage. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier) or be pushed back 10 feet.

Lightning Reflexes: Your body moves with the swiftness of a storm. You gain a bonus to your initiative rolls equal to your Wisdom modifier, and your movement speed increases by 10 feet.

Storm Step

6th-Level Way of Thunder and Lightning Feature

Storm Step: You can become one with the storm to travel instantly. As a bonus action, you can spend 2 ki points to teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space you can see. When you appear, a crack of thunder erupts at your destination. Each creature within 10 feet of you must make a Constitution saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier) or take thunder damage equal to your monk level and be deafened until the end of your next turn.

Additionally, your unarmed strikes now deal lightning or thunder damage instead of bludgeoning damage if you choose.

Thunderous Flow

11th-Level Way of Thunder and Lightning Feature

Thunderous Flow: Your attacks become an unrelenting storm. Once per turn, when you take the Attack action, you can make an additional unarmed strike.

When you use Flurry of Blows, you can replace one of the unarmed strikes with a Thunderous Blow. Spend 2 ki points to deal an additional 3d6 thunder damage and knock the target prone if it fails a Strength saving throw.

Tempest Ascendant

17th-Level Way of Thunder and Lightning Feature

You embody the raw power of a storm. You gain the following benefits:

Lightning Strike: When you hit a creature with an unarmed strike, you can spend 3 ki points to call down a bolt of lightning. The target and each creature within 5 feet of it must make a Dexterity saving throw or take 6d10 lightning damage, or half as much on a success.

Storm Aura: As an action, you can spend 4 ki points to activate an aura of thunder and lightning for 1 minute. Each creature of your choice within 10 feet of you takes 2d6 lightning or thunder damage (your choice) at the start of your turn. Additionally, the aura makes the area difficult terrain for enemies.

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