This is a secluded monastic school that has closely studied the power and ferocity of ancient dragons. Although it’s origin is shrouded in mystery, the few masters of this martial arts style have been known to surpass all mortal limitations. Some say that they have even studied the elusive Sun and Night Dragon.

3rd - Scaled Fist Initiate

After several combat trials, intense rituals, and years of study at your monastery, you have become a Scaled Fist Initiate. Your skin has become more hardened and scale-like in appearance and you may have developed reptilian eyes or fangs after this first stage of training.

• Your AC increases by 1 when not wearing armor or using a shield.
• Gain resistance to one damage type from the following list: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Poison, or Radiant.
• You gain proficiency in the Survival, Perception, or Intimidation skill.
• You learn the Draconic language

Acid Resistance

You gain acid resistance.

Cold Resistance

You gain cold resistance

Fire Resistance

You gain fire resistance.

Lightning Resistance

You gain lightning resistance.

Necrotic Resistance

You gain necrotic resistance.

Poison Resistance

You gain poison resistance.

Radiant Resistance

You gain radiant resistance.

Initiate Skill

Gain proficiency in the Intimidation, Perception, or Survival skill.

Intimidation

You gain proficiency in Intimidation.

Perception

Gain proficiency in Perception.

Survival

You gain proficiency in Survival.

6th - Swift Scale

You’ve learned to use your quick reflexes and ki to make your scales more dense and resilient for incoming attacks. As a reaction when you would take damage, you may expend up to half your level in ki points to gain 10 temporary hp for each ki point spent. These hit points last until the start of your next turn.

11th - Apex Predator

Your training has led you to closely resemble the frightening creature known as the Dragon. Your scaled skin is now more apparent and steel like. You’ve also learned to harness the ki throughout your body for a heightened sense of awareness. When focused, you to emulate the Legendary creature at astonishing levels.

• Your Scaled Fist AC bonus raises from 1 to 2.
• You may expend 3 ki points(no action required) to gain advantage on attack rolls, Strength checks, and Dexterity checks for the next 10 minutes.
• If you expend 4 ki points instead, your monk weapon attacks and unarmed strikes deal an extra 1d6 damage (The damage type is the resistance chosen at 3rd level) and you also gain Blindsight with a range of 120ft for the next 10 minutes.

17th - Dragon Fist

You have completed your Scaled Fist training and have become a master of the style, a legendary Dragon Fist. Your scales now fully change in color resembling a Dragon type of your choice that reflects your new found immunity.

• You gain immunity to the damage type chosen at level 3.
• Your Scaled Fist AC bonus raises from 2 to 3.
• Draconic Breath - As an action, you may expend 6 ki points to breathe a 40ft cone of destruction, dealing 5 times your monk level in damage. (The damage type is the resistance chosen at 3rd level). Each creature in the cone must make a Dex Save(Acid, Fire, Lightning, or Radiant) or Con Save(Cold, Necrotic, or Poison) against your monk ability DC. On success, a creature takes half damage.
• When using Draconic Breath, you may expend extra ki points to increase its potency. Every 2 extra ki points extends the range by 10ft and the damage increases by 10.

Acid Immunity

You gain an immunity to acid damage.

Cold Immunity

You gain an immunity to cold damage.

Fire Immunity

You gain an immunity to fire damage.

Lightning Immunity

You gain an immunity to lightning damage.

Necrotic Immunity

You gain an immunity to necrotic damage.

Poison Immunity

You gain an immunity to poison damage.

Radiant Immunity

You gain an immunity to radiant damage