This document provides subclass options for the barbarian, monk, paladin, and warlock.
Here are some quick summaries of each Monk subclass, which will give a bit of insight to the theme, generalized game mechanics, and the likely play style to expect. You give them Welcome to /r/DnDHomebrew! share. Meanwhile, the other "spellcaster" of the monk subclasses, the Four Elements, generally uses the half-caster hierarchy (5th level spells at 17th level, f.ex.) Here are some quick summaries of each Monk subclass, which will give a bit of insight to the theme, generalized game mechanics, and the likely play style to expect. This is my first homebrew subclass and would love some feedback, ideas, or critiques.It is said that there is a shining oasis in the center of a vast desert. Shadow. D&D 5E has many sub-classes to choose from, spanning several core books. Those who have discovered the oasis have yet to draw a map to its exact whereabouts, as many accounts claim the oasis, along with its people, vanished in a hallucinatory wave of heat.You can control the refracted light in the air to create illusions. Way of the Shadow sets one type of precedent: you get access to four different spells at once, all at 2nd level, as a 3rd level monk, which is on par with full casters, and you only need to spend 2 ki to activate them. While you do this, all attack rolls have disadvantage against you for 1 minute, or until you lose concentration. However, all four are, for the most part, utilitarian, and it doesn't go beyond that, as having full-caster spells on a short-rest schedule is within the warlock's territory and you have to be kinda careful with how much you give to that. Also unlike a wizard’s familiar, it can die for real.
As an action, you can spend:3 ki points to cast Blink or Major Image with no material components.At 7th level you are granted two additional options:5 ki points to cast Dimension Door or Greater Invisibility.One curse, including the target’s attunement to a cursed magic itemAny reduction to one of the target’s ability scores7 ki + 1,000gp gem-encrusted bowl to cast Heroes’ FeastHere's the issue though. Level 37 in D&D and gaming, with a background in writing, art, and storytellingDisciplines dedicated to martial arts have philosophical foundations which are manifested in physical form; how you treat your body and the body of others ought to be done with deliberate intention and careful thought. … A kensei sees a weapon much in the same way a calligrapher or a painter regards a pen or brush. This Is Playtest Material . Posted by 4 years ago. Open Hand.
52 comments. So now that we have 5 options I wanted to gage the community on which of the 5 monk subclasses is the best overall. Please read the rules before posting.Press J to jump to the feed. Those lucky enough to catch a glimpse are likely to see the monks who use it as the center of their traditions. Use this subreddit to: Share your D&D Homebrews, Help others with their homebrews, Get help on your homebrew, Discuss concepts for homebrews. A student of philosophy and psychology, he always wants to dig deeper into the meaning and motivation of story and the story teller. At 3rd level, you can use a bonus action to spend 2 Ki points to activate an illusory shimmer that shifts your body in and out of sight. Understanding this can take a life time – which is precisely why some people give up all their possessions to dedicate their lives to an order!But you’re just playing a game, and just want to get a peak into what these traditions are supposed to represent.D&D 5E has many sub-classes to choose from, spanning several core books.
RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: All 7 Official Monk Subclasses, Ranked. We can help you join them in sweet marriage fit for a king. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts This thread is archived. It’s important to practice, as much as possible, so that you can react quickly in tense situations, but to react in accordance to your philosohical discpline.Monastic traditions are more than kicks, punches, catching arrows, and looking cool, but trying to interpret and understand the full depths of these traditions.
This list isn’t the way you are expected to play the subclass, but our own interpretation of what the subclass archetype is trying to be. If he’s bugging you to debate and discuss, it’s because he genuinely wants to know what you think, and learn from a new perspective. So if you were to stray beyond solely utility spells, and wanted to constantly give more as you level, it'd probably be safer to go with the half-caster hierarchy. What you've given is not only an approximation of You've got a really neat idea here, but the features literally amount to just giving the monk a plate of spells.