Monks who grow up in monasteries trained in the Way of the Guardian learn from a very young age that their bodies are not only their weapon and tool, but also their shield. Not only can they deal damage to their enemies at a rapid speed, but they are also extremely capable of avoiding the attacks that target them and their allies. Monks like this tend to take the front line in battle, involving themselves in every battle on the battlefield possible to assist their allies. Some are known to be even better tanks than even the best of barbarians, or the most armored of fighters, all the while wearing no armor themselves.

Martial Guardian

At 3rd level, you have learned to harness your ki to protect yourself and your allies in combat. You are able to channel your ki to create magical barriers around yourself and others to avoid harm. You can use 1 ki point to cast Shield on yourself as a reaction. In addition, you can spend 1 ki point to cast Shield of Faith as a bonus action.

A Friend in Need

At 6th level, you have trained to assist others on the battlefield more efficiently. You are able to move around and hit enemies with quick speed. Whenever you successfully stun an enemy, you may use a reaction to move up to your speed and make a melee attack against another creature. This reaction can be taken even if the creature is not stunned on the last hit of your turn.

Protective Barrier

At 11th level, you have honed your ability to protect your allies nearby. Channeling your ki, you create a protective barrier against harm from an incoming attack targeting a creature within 5 feet of you. You can spend a number of ki points (maximum of 3) as a reaction to add a +2 bonus to their AC for each ki point you spend. This protective barrier lasts until the end of the attacking creature's turn. This reaction can be taken after the roll is made, but before any dealt is rolled. In addition, the target of the attack can use a reaction to make one weapon attack or to move up to half their speed without provoking attacks of opportunity.

Abjuration Field

At 17th level, you have become a beacon of protective energy. Once per long rest as an action, you can exude an aura of protective energy within a 30 foot radius, centered on you, which lasts for 1 minute.. Each ally your choose within 30 feet when you summon the barrier gains temporary hit points equal to your level, and a bonus to their AC equal to your Wisdom modifier.