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'''Monk''' is a {{5e24lc|Class}} in 5th edition (2024).

{{5e24 Core Class Traits
|class=Monk
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|refs=<ref name="24fr">{{Cite Pub|2024 D&D Free Rules}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="phb5e24">{{Cite Pub|Player's Handbook (5e24)|pages=100-107}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref>
|primeAbility={{5e24|Dexterity}} or {{5e24|Wisdom}}
|hitdie=8
|saves={{5e24|Strength}} and {{5e24|Dexterity}}
|skills={{5e24|Acrobatics}}, {{5e24|Athletics}}, {{5e24|History}}, {{5e24|Insight}}, {{5e24|Religion}}, or {{5e24|Stealth}}
|skillnum=2
|weaponprof={{5e24|Simple Weapon|Simple}}s and {{5e24|Martial Weapon}}s that have the {{5e24|Light Weapon|Light}} property
|tooltype={{5e24|Artisan's Tools}} or {{5e24|Musical Instrument}}
|toolnum=1
|armorprof=None
|startequipment=''Choose A, or B:'' (A) {{5e24|Spear}}, 5 {{5e24|Dagger}}s, {{5e24|Artisan's Tools}} or {{5e24|Musical Instrument}} chosen for the tool proficiency above, {{5e24|Explorer's Pack}}, and 11 {{5e24|GP}}; or (B) 50 GP
|featurelist=Martial Arts, Unarmored Defense, Monk's Focus, Unarmored Movement, Uncanny Metabolism, Deflect Attacks, Monk Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall, Extra Attack, Stunning Strike, Empowered Strike, Evasion, Acrobatic Movement, Heightened Focus, Self-Restoration, Deflect Energy, Disciplined Survivor, Perfect Focus, Superior Defense, Epic Boon, Body and Mind
}}

'''Unofficial Description:''' Monks use rigorous training of body and mind to empower their abilities.

==Becoming a Monk==
===As a Level 1 Character===
* Gain all the traits in the {{iplink|Core Monk Traits}} table.
* Gain the Monk’s level 1 features, which are listed in the {{5e24|Monk Features}} table.
===As a Multiclass Fighter===
* Gain the Hit Point Die trait from the Core Monk Traits table.
* Gain the Monk’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Monk Features table. 

==Monk Features==
{{5e24 Class Features
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|classname=Monk
|sorttext=
|extraa=Martial Arts
|extrab=Focus Points
|extrac=Unarmored Movement
|feature1={{iplink|Martial Arts}}, {{iplink|Unarmored Defense}}
|extra1a=1d6 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra1b= &mdash; <!-- focus points -->
|extra1c= &mdash; <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature2={{iplink|Monk's Focus}}, {{iplink|Unarmored Movement}}, {{iplink|Uncanny Metabolism}}
|extra2a=1d6 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra2b=2 <!-- focus points -->
|extra2c= +10 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature3={{iplink|Deflect Attacks}}, {{iplink|Monk Subclass}}
|extra3a=1d6 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra3b=3 <!-- focus points -->
|extra3c= +10 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature4={{iplink|Ability Score Increase}}, {{iplink|Slow Fall}}
|extra4a=1d6 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra4b=3 <!-- focus points -->
|extra4c= +10 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature5={{iplink|Extra Attack}}, {{iplink|Stunning Strike}}
|extra5a=1d8 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra5b=5 <!-- focus points -->
|extra5c= +10 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature6={{iplink|Empowered Strikes}}, Subclass feature
|extra6a=1d8 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra6b=6 <!-- focus points -->
|extra6c= +15 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature7={{iplink|Evasion}}
|extra7a=1d8 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra7b=7 <!-- focus points -->
|extra7c= +15 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature8=Ability Score Improvement
|extra8a=1d8 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra8b=8 <!-- focus points -->
|extra8c= +15 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature9={{iplink|Acrobatic Movement}}
|extra9a=1d8 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra9b=9 <!-- focus points -->
|extra9c= +15 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature10={{iplink|Heightened Focus}}, {{iplink|Self-Restoration}}
|extra10a=1d8 <!-- martial arts -->
|extra10b=10 <!-- focus points -->
|extra10c= +20 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature11=Subclass feature
|extra11a=1d10<!-- martial arts -->
|extra11b=11 <!-- focus points -->
|extra11c= +20 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature12=Ability Score Improvement
|extra12a=1d10<!-- martial arts -->
|extra12b=12 <!-- focus points -->
|extra12c= +20 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature13={{iplink|Deflect Energy}}
|extra13a=1d10<!-- martial arts -->
|extra13b=13 <!-- focus points -->
|extra13c= +20 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature14={{iplink|Disciplined Survivor}}
|extra14a=1d10<!-- martial arts -->
|extra14b=14 <!-- focus points -->
|extra14c= +25 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature15={{iplink|Perfect Focus}}
|extra15a=1d10<!-- martial arts -->
|extra15b=15 <!-- focus points -->
|extra15c= +25 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature16=Ability Score Improvement
|extra16a=1d10<!-- martial arts -->
|extra16b=16 <!-- focus points -->
|extra16c= +25 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature17=Subclass Feature
|extra17a=1d12<!-- martial arts -->
|extra17b=17 <!-- focus points -->
|extra17c= +25 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature18={{iplink|Superior Defense}}
|extra18a=1d12<!-- martial arts -->
|extra18b=18 <!-- focus points -->
|extra18c= +30 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature19={{iplink|Epic Boon}}
|extra19a=1d12<!-- martial arts -->
|extra19b=19 <!-- focus points -->
|extra19c= +30 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
|feature20={{iplink|Body and Mind}}
|extra20a=1d12<!-- martial arts -->
|extra20b=19 <!-- focus points -->
|extra20c= +30 ft. <!--unarmored movement-->
}}

===Martial Arts===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Your training empowers attacks using {{5e24|Unarmed Strike}} and {{anchor|Monk Weapon}}s (defined as follows:)
* {{5e24|Simple Weapon|Simple}} {{5e24|Melee Weapon}}s
* {{5e24|Martial Weapon|Martial}} Melee weapons that have the {{5e24|Light Weapon|Light}} property

You gain the following benefits if you meet the following conditions:
* Unarmed or only wielding Monk weapons
* Not wearing {{5e24|Armor}} or wielding a {{5e24|Shield}}

'''{{anchor|Bonus Unarmed Strike}}.''' Use a {{5e24|Bonus Action}} to make an Unarmed Strike.

'''{{anchor|Martial Arts Die}}.''' Can use the Martial Arts Die (see Monk Class Features table) in place of the damage normally inflected by your Unarmed Strike or Monk weapons.

'''{{anchor|Dexterous Attacks}}.''' You can use your {{5e24|Dexterity}} {{5e24|Ability Modifier|modifier}} in place of your {{5e24|Strength}} modifier for {{5e24lc|Attack Roll}}s, {{5e24lc|Damage Roll}}s, and Unarmed Strike {{5e24lc|Save}} {{5e24|DC}}.

===Unarmored Defense===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Your base {{5e24|Armor Class}} = 10 + {{5e24|Dexterity}} modifier + {{5e24|Wisdom Modifier}} if not wearing armor or wielding a Shield.

===Monk's Focus===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span>
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Your training gives your {{anchor|Focus Point}}s (see Monk Features table). Expended Focus Points are recovered after a {{5e24 Rest}}. Focus Points can empower certain monk abilities. If the monk ability allows the target to attempt a {{5e24lc|Saving Throw}}, the DC = 8 + Wisdom modifier + {{5e24|Proficiency Bonus}}.

'''{{anchor|Flurry of Blows}}.''' Use a Bonus Action and 1 Focus Point to make 2 Unarmed Strikes.

'''{{anchor|Patient Defense}}.''' Use a Bonus Action to {{5e24|Disengage}}; or also use a Focus Point to also {{5e24|Dodge}}.

'''{{anchor|Step of the Wind}}.''' Use a Bonus Action to {{5e24|Dash}}; or also use a Focus Point to also double your {{5e24|Jump}} distance for this {{5e24|Turn}}.

===Unarmored Movement===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' If not wearing armor or wielding a Shield, your {{5e24|Speed}} increases by the distance shown on the Monk Features table. 

===Uncanny Metabolism===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Once per Long Rest, when you roll {{5e24|Initiative}}, you can regain all expended Focus Points and a number of {{5e24|Hit Point}}s.

===Defect Attacks===
''3rdlevel''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' When you are hit with an {{5e24lc|Attack Roll}} dealing {{5e24|Bludgeoning}}, {{5e24|Piercing}}, or {{5e24|Slashing}} damage, you can use a {{5e24|Reaction}} to reduce the damage. 

If you reduce the damage to 0, you can use a Focus Point to attack a {{5e24lc|Creature}} with some limitations (Dexterity save to negate).

===Monk Subclass===
''3rd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Your training specializes to obtain a Monk subclass..

====List of Monk Subclasses====
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{{5e24 Subclass List|Monk}}
</div>

===Ability Score Improvement===
''4th, 8th, 12th, 16th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain a {{5e24|Feat}} for which you qualify (including the {{5e24|Ability Score Improvement}} feat).

===Slow Fall===
''4th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Use a Reaction to reduce fall damage.

===Extra Attack===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Your {{5e24|Attack}} {{5e24lc|Action}} allows you to make two attacks on your {{5e24lc|Turn}}.

===Stunning Strike===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Once per turn when you hit with an Unarmed Strike or Monk weapon, can use 1 Focus Point to cause the target to attempt a {{5e24|Constitution}} save or it gains the {{5e24|Stunned}} condition; even if it succeeds on the save its Speed is {{5e24|Half}} and attacks against it have {{5e24|Advantage}}.

===Empowered Strikes===
''6th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Your Unarmed Strikes can do {{5e24|Force}} damage.

===Evasion===
''7th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' If you must Make a Dexterity save for half damage, you take no damage if you save or half damage if you fail the save. You can't use this if {{5e24|Incapacitated}}.

===Acrobatic Movement===
''9th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Can move on vertical surfaces or on liquids without falling (can't be wearing armor or wield a shield).

===Heightened Focus===
''10th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' {{iplink|Monk's Focus}} abilities gain additional functionality. 

'''Flurry of Blows.''' 3 Unarmed Strikes instead of 2.

'''Patient Defense.''' Gain {{5e24|Temporary Hit Point}}s.

'''Step of the Wind.''' Can take a willing creature with you ({{5e24|Large}} or smaller) without them provoking {{5e24|Opportunity Attack}}s.

===Self-Restoration===
''10th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Once on your turn you can remove the Charmed, Frightened, or {{5e24|Poisoned}} condition from yourself. You don't gain {{5e24|Exhaustion}} from skipping food and drink.

===Deflect Energy===
''13th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' {{iplink|Deflect Attacks}} now works against all {{5e24lc|Damage Type}}s.

===Disciplined Survivor===
''14th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain proficiency in all saving throws. Also can use 1 Focus Point to reroll a failed saving throw.

===Perfect Focus===
''15th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' If you roll Initiative and don't use {{iplink|Uncanny Metabolism}}, regain Focus Points to a maximum of 4.

===Superior Defense===
''18th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Use 3 Focus Points to gain Resistance to all damage except Force for 1 {{5e24|Minute}} or become Incapacitated.

===Epic Boon===
''19th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain a feat that you qualify for (including {{5e24|Epic Boon}} feats).

===Body and Mind===
''20th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Dexterity and Wisdom increase by 4 (max. 25).

==Sources and Notes==
<references />
[[Category:5e24 Monks]]
[[Category:5e24 Classes]]
[[Category:5x Classes]]
[[Category:DnD Classes]]
[[Category:DnD Clerics]]
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Ability	Dexterity or Wisdom +
Armor Type	None +
Author	2024FR + and PHB5e24 +
Canon	true +
Equipment	Choose A, or B: (A) [[Spear (5e24)\|Spe … Choose A, or B: (A) Spear, 5 Daggers, Artisan's Tools or Musical Instrument chosen for the tool proficiency above, Explorer's Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP k]], and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP +
Features	Martial Arts +, Unarmored Defense +, Monk's Focus +, Unarmored Movement +, Uncanny Metabolism +, Deflect Attacks +, Monk Subclass +, Ability Score Improvement +, Slow Fall +, Extra Attack +, Stunning Strike +, Empowered Strike +, Evasion +, Acrobatic Movement +, Heightened Focus +, Self-Restoration +, Deflect Energy +, Disciplined Survivor +, Perfect Focus +, Superior Defense +, Epic Boon + and Body and Mind +
Hit Die	d8 +
Length	20 +
Name	Monk +
Publication	2024FR + and PHB5e24 +
Save	Strength and Dexterity +
Skills	Acrobatics +, Athletics +, History +, Insight +, Religion + and or Stealth +
SortText	Monk (5e24) 5e24 +
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Tools	Artisan's Tools or Musical Instrument +
Weapon	Simples and Martial Weapons that have the Light property +