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You get strong ranged attacks for a normally melee-oriented class and you achieve unparalleled battlefield control.
Read on to learn how to master these four (but actually three) elements.
Monks can begin their journey on the Way of the Four Elements starting at level three.
Additionally,you might’t up-cast these Disciplinesas true spellcasters, meaningthey lose efficacy as you level up.
Some of these Elemental Disciplines are just plain bad.
All three Disciplines provide aranged attack, something the core monk lacks.
Both provide armor class thanks to Unarmored Defense.
Monks aren’t the most durable of classes.
you might get the skills associated with these ability scores from other characters.
You’ve got nothing to decide until level three when you embark on the Way of the Four Elements.
Fangs of the Fire Snakeis likely to be yourbread-and-butter Discipline.
Water WhipandFist of the Unbroken Airare essentially the same.
Fist of Unbroken Air pushes your opponent, while Water Whip pulls.
You’re never going to feel like you have enough ki points.
Be sure to take frequent short rests.
At level four,increase your Dexterity to 18.
What’s better than the update you don’t know?
Below we have thepotential races ranked best to worst.
It’s enough to make up for the movement speed penalty compared to other races.
Tiefling
Fire resistance and Darkvision are both good.
Half-Elf
Half-elves give up Perception for armor proficiency.
For a class that doesn’t use armor, it’s not a good trade.
Dwarf
Dwarves all provide poison resistance, which monks receive innately at level nine.
Dragonborn
An elemental resistance and a breath attack are fine, but you might do better.
Githyanki
All the weapon and armor proficiencies are wasted, leaving Astral Knowledge and Githyanki Psionics.
Not bad, but not the best fit for the class.
Halfling
Brave is useless after you receive Calmness of Mind, and poison resistance becomes obsolete later too.
Learn the locations of all nine High Security Vault keys and what happens when you get all of them.
Amulet Of Misty Step
Cast Misty Step once per short rest.
Ring of Color Spray
Cast Color Spray at level one once per short rest.
Boots
Ring #2
Boots of Genial Striding
You are unimpeded by difficult terrain.
Crusher’s Ring
Increase movement speed by 3m/10ft.
It’s time to master being a Battle Master.
Cast Detect Thoughts as a level two spell once per short rest.
Cloak of Displacement
Enemies have disadvantage on attacks until you take damage.
Use reaction to make an unarmed strike against any attacker that misses.
Sentient Amulet
Cast Shatter at third level once per long rest.
Restore an amount of ki points equal to your martial arts die once ver long rest.
Gloves of Soul Catching
Add 1d10 force damage to unarmed attacks.
+2 Constitution (max 20).
Ring of Protection
+1 to AC and saving throws.
Boots of Uninhibited Kushigo
Add your Wisdom modifier to your unarmed strikes.
Ring of Regeneration
Regain 1d4 hit points per turn during combat.
Cacophany
1d8 bludgeoning + 1d4 thunder damage.
Thunderous Smite cast at level one once per short rest.
Darkfire Shortbow
1d6 + 2 piercing damage.
Resistance to fire and cold damage.
Cast Haste at level 3 once per long rest.
Sentient Amuletwill help you recoup those ki points.
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