Monks of the Way of Mystical Erudition augment their meditation and martial arts training with an intense study of the arcane arts. They focus on divination and transmutation, to aid them in understanding their opponents and perfecting themselves.

 

Arcane Insight

Starting when you choose this Way at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in the Arcana skill. Additionally, you can spend one ki point to double your proficiency bonus in the Arcana skill for 1 minute.

 

Spellcasting

Your spellcasting uses the same game mechanics as the Arcane Trickster's Spellcasting ability, with the following exceptions:

• Spell list: You choose your spells from the Sorcerer spell list, instead of the Wizard spell list.
• Cantrips: You know the true strike cantrip, instead of the mage hand cantrip.
• Expanded spell list: The spells you learn at 8th, 14th, and 20th level can come from any class' spell list, as well as any school of magic.

True Strike Savant

Starting at third level, you have supernatural foreknowledge of your opponent's actions. When you cast the true strike cantrip, you can cast it as a bonus action. Additionally, as long as the spell is active, attacks against you from your chosen target have disadvantage.

 

Arcane Disruption

At 6th level, you gain the ability to interrupt the flow of magic around you. You can spend 4 ki points to cast counterspell or dispel magic.

 

Flexible Casting

At 11th level, the boundaries between ki and magic start to blur. You gain the ability to transform ki points into spell slots, and vice versa. As a bonus action on your turn, you can transform one unexpended spell slot into a number of ki points equal to its level, or turn a number of ki points into a single spell slot. The cost of a spell slot of a given level is shown in the Creating Spell Slots table. You cannot create more ki points or spell slots than would normally be allowed by your level.

Creating Spell Slots:

• 1st level: 3 ki points
• 2nd level: 5 ki points
• 3rd level: 8 ki points
• 4th level: 12 ki points

Ultimate Esoterica

At 17th level, you unlock the highest arcane secrets of your order. Choose one spell of 5th or 6th level, and one spell of 7th or 8th level, from any class' spell list. You can cast each of these spells once, and regain the ability to do so after completing a long rest. These spells do not count against the number of spells you know.