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Monk v1.1

Added 2022-06-15 03:05:49 +0000 UTC

Here's the PDF for the Monk v1.1

Thanks to everyone for the great comments! Here's a changelog.

v1.1 changes

-Hit Die increased to d10. Takes pressure off CON; Monk is already very MAD.

-Flurry of Blows reworded for clarity.

-Focused Aim reworded as “attack roll” so it now works with 5FDP.

-Paralyzing Punch now has a 1 minute duration.

-Patient Defense (Dodge) cost increased to 2 ki.

-“Get Down, Mr. President!” renamed to Friendly Friar. This placeholder name was the inspiration for the mechanic, but I’ve finally come up with something less anachronistic.

-Deflect Ray removed the critical fumble mechanic: “If you roll a 1, the spell attack strikes the nearest ally within your line of sight.” While this was rare enough to be funny, every table won’t find it amusing. Could cause arguments in terms of who the monk/DM chooses to be the recipient. Also, I hate fumble mechanics.

-Combat Roll reworded to clarify that the triggering attack must be made against you, and the reaction causes the attack to miss.

-Full Body Force is a new level 5 feature that allows you to add STR and DEX to your unarmed attack and damage rolls. Extra Attack was removed in v1.0 so the ki-powered attack system could run off Flurry of Blows. This new feature adds power back to the class, helps Monk fist keep up with allies who have magic weapons, and doesn’t confuse the Flurry system by changing the math at level 5. Further testing required.

-Sling removed as monk weapon. It was listed in error.