Class:Monk

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Class: Monk

The monk pursues personal perfection through action as well as contemplation. They excel at unarmed and unarmored combat, and channel a subtle energy, called ki, which allows her to perform amazing feats.

Has an extremely active combat style and builds up ki to power her abilities in combat.
Proficient with club, crossbows, dagger, handaxe, kama, quarterstaff, and shuriken, but prefers kama, quarterstaff, shuriken, and unarmed combat to maximize the ues of her special monk abilities
Can wear no armor or shields without losing class abilities, but gains Wisdom bonuses to Armor Class when unarmored.
Cannot inherently cast spells or use wands

Recommended Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Wisdom

The monk functions best as an opportunistic combatant, using her speed to get into and out of combat quickly rather than engaging in prolonged melees. She makes an excellent scout, and through her choices of enhancements, can help fill a variety of party roles.

Hit Die:	D8
Path(s):	The Path of Shadow, Two-headed Heron, The Path of Light


1	+0	2	2	2
2	+1	3	3	3
3	+2	3	3	3
4	+3	4	4	4
5	+3	4	4	4
6	+4	5	5	5
7	+5	5	5	5
8	+6 / +1	6	6	6
9	+6 / +1	6	6	6
10	+7 / +2	7	7	7
11	+8 / +3	7	7	7
12	+9 / +4	8	8	8
13	+9 / +4	8	8	8
14	+10 / +5	9	9	9
15	+11 / +6 / +1	9	9	9
16	+12 / +7 / +2	10	10	10


	Balance	Allows you to recover your balance when knocked down.
	Concentration	Allows you a chance to continue casting a spell when you would normally be interrupted.
	Diplomacy	Allows you to negotiate more effectively with certain NPCs and to encourage monsters to find targets other than yourself.
	Hide	Allows you to sneak past monsters, avoiding their sight.
	Jump	Allows you to jump higher.
	Listen	Allows you to hear enemies that are trying to move silently as well as subtle noises which others may not hear.
	Move Silently	Allows you to sneak past monsters, avoiding their hearing.
	Spot	Allows you to notice hidden doors, traps, and objects nearby, and to spot enemies that are trying to hide. A passive skill.
	Swim	Allows you to swim faster and for a longer period of time underwater.
	Tumble	Allows you to tumble and roll away from attacking enemies.

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1	Attack	Your basic attack. When activated, you will continue attacking until your target is defeated.
1	Burning Hands	A cone of searing flame shoots forth, damaging targets in the area of the flames for 1d4 damage per caster level (max 5d4). A successful Reflex save (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom Modifier) reduces the damage by half.
1	Defensive Fighting	While using Defensive Fighting mode, you trade attack bonus for a small AC bonus. Casting a spell ends this mode.
1	Exotic Weapon Proficiency	You do not suffer an attack penalty for exotic weapons.
1	Finishing Moves	Through careful use of their abilities, monks can unlock special finishing moves to perform amazing effects. This button changes into various finishing moves as they become available.
1	Flurry of Blows	While centered (unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding monk weapons), you get an increase to your attack bonus, and more of your attacks will successfully strike your opponent as a result. This attack bonus increase starts at 1 (at level 1) and increases by 1 for every four additional monk levels.
1	Heroic Durability	Increases your maximum hit points by 20.
1	Martial Weapon Proficiency	You do not suffer an attack penalty for martial weapons.
1	Simple Weapon Proficiency	You do not suffer an attack penalty for simple weapons.
1	Sneak	Uses your Move Silently and Hide in Shadows skills to stealth through dungeons.
1	Sunder	Using this attack, you may reduce the target's Armor Class by 4 for a short time. Some creatures may be immune to the sunder effect. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 10 + Str mod)
1	The Gathering Storm	Winds gather about your enemy, decreasing your opponent's chance to land attacks. A successful Fortitude save ends this effect. (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom mod)
1	The Raging Sea	Like a swimmer fighting against the raging sea, your enemy finds it difficult to act with speed. This attack slows your enemies attacks. A successful Fortitude save ends this effect. (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom mod)
1	The Trembling Earth	The force of the earth is behind your attacks, increasing your critical threat multiplier for this attack by 2 and partially bewildering your foe, preventing them from casting spells. A successful Fortitude save ends this effect. (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom mod)
1	Trip	Using this attack, you may trip the target, rendering it prone. Some creatures may be immune to this effect. A successful Balance check negates this effect. (DC 10 + Str mod)
1	Unarmed Strike	While centered (unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding monk weapons), your fists and feet are lethal weapons.



2	Evasion	When you make a successful Reflex save to avoid damage, you suffer no damage instead of half damage.
2	Meditation	Your enlightenment allows you to regenerate ki at a faster rate.



3	Aligning the Heavens	Activate this finisher to cleanse the local area of anything that might make spellcasting difficult, reducing the spell point costs of all nearby allies by a small amount for a short period of time.
3	Dance of Clouds	Activate this finisher to wrap all nearby allies in the stuff of clouds for a short period of time, granting them 20% concealment.
3	Falling Star Strike	You have studied esoteric nerve strikes. You can make an attack that has a chance of blinding your opponent. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom mod) The target receives periodic saves to attempt to break free of this effect.
3	Freezing the Lifeblood	Your attacks can paralyze humanoid opponents. You strike at pressure points, paralyzing them and rendering them helpless for a short period of time. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom mod) The target receives periodic saves to attempt to break free of this effect.
3	Grasp the Earth Dragon	Activate this finisher to fill all nearby allies with the strength of the earth, granting them immunity to daze, stun, and sleep for a short period of time.
3	Healing Ki I	Activate this finisher to heal all nearby allies for 2d4 points of positive energy.
3	Karmic Strike	You have learned to strike at the moment your opponent is most vulnerable - the same moment your opponent strikes you. This attack is guaranteed to produce critical threat, but you are left helpless for a few moments - the next strike on you for three seconds will also be a critical.
3	Pain Touch	Your attacks can twist the ki in a living creature. Your strike disrupts the harmony within your opponent, rending them nauseated. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom mod) The target receives periodic saves to attempt to break free of this effect.
3	Still Mind	Your training and meditation improve your resistance to mind-affecting attacks, granting you a +2 bonus on saving throws against enchantments.
3	Touch of Despair	You strike your opponent down with a terrible curse, halving all positive energy healing done to the target. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom mod) The target receives periodic saves to attempt to break free of this effect.
3	Walk of the Sun	Activate this finisher to heighten the fire burning within the hearts of your allies, granting them bonuses to hit, skill checks, and saves for a short period of time.



4	Ki Strike: Magic	All of your unarmed melee attacks are empowered with ki and are considered magical for damage reduction purposes.
4	Slow Fall	Your focus allows you to bend nature around you to make gravity have less effect. This is an active feat, and can be turned off should you desire normal gravity to affect you.
4	Unarmed Strike	While centered (unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding monk weapons), your fists and feet are lethal weapons.



5	AC Bonus	Your training improves your armor class, so long as you remain centered. (Unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding ki weapons.)
5	Purity Of Body	You have gained control over your body's immune system and are now unaffected by all diseases.



6		Slow Fall	Your focus allows you to bend nature around you to make gravity have less effect. This is an active feat, and can be turned off should you desire normal gravity to affect you.



7		Wholeness of Body	Your enlightenment allows you to heal your own wounds.



8	Slow Fall	Your focus allows you to bend nature around you to make gravity have less effect. This is an active feat, and can be turned off should you desire normal gravity to affect you.
8	Unarmed Strike	While centered (unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding monk weapons), your fists and feet are lethal weapons.



9		Improved Evasion	When you fail a Reflex save to avoid damage, you suffer only half damage.



10	AC Bonus	Your training improves your armor class, so long as you remain centered. (Unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding ki weapons.)
10	Ki Strike: Lawful	All of your unarmed melee attacks are empowered with ki and are considered lawful for damage reduction purposes.
10	Slow Fall	Your focus allows you to bend nature around you to make gravity have less effect. This is an active feat, and can be turned off should you desire normal gravity to affect you.



11		Diamond Body	You have firm control over your metabolism and are now immune to poison.



12	Abundant Step	You are able to leap through the air to bring the fight to your enemies or traverse chasms that make normal adventurers balk.
12	Slow Fall	Your focus allows you to bend nature around you to make gravity have less effect. This is an active feat, and can be turned off should you desire normal gravity to affect you.
12	Unarmed Strike	While centered (unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding monk weapons), your fists and feet are lethal weapons.



13		Diamond Soul	You gain spell resistance equal to your monk level + 10, protecting you from non-damaging spells.



14		Slow Fall	Your focus allows you to bend nature around you to make gravity have less effect. This is an active feat, and can be turned off should you desire normal gravity to affect you.



15	AC Bonus	Your training improves your armor class, so long as you remain centered. (Unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding ki weapons.)
15	Quivering Palm	The monk delivers a fatal attack by sending waves of vibrations through the target.



16	Ki Strike: Adamantine	All of your unarmed melee attacks are empowered with ki and are considered adamantine for damage reduction purposes.
16	Slow Fall	Your focus allows you to bend nature around you to make gravity have less effect. This is an active feat, and can be turned off should you desire normal gravity to affect you.
16	Unarmed Strike	While centered (unarmored, unencumbered, and wielding monk weapons), your fists and feet are lethal weapons.

Monks may select one additional feat at levels 1, 2, 3, and 6 from the list below.

	Combat Expertise	While using Combat Expertise mode, you trade up to 5 of your attack bonus for the same amount of extra AC. Casting a spell ends this mode. (not available at level 3)
	Deflect Arrows	Once every few seconds, you are able to block some projectiles that would otherwise hit you. (not available at level 3)
	Diehard	You automatically stabilize when incapacitated. (not available at level 3)
	Discipline	You are difficult to distract with spell or blow. You receive a +1 to Will saves and a +2 bonus on Concentration checks. (not available at level 3)
	Dodge	Grants you a +1 bonus to your Armor Class that stacks with all other bonuses to AC. This will appear as a feat bonus on your character sheet. (not available at level 3)
	Great Fortitude	Grants you a +2 bonus on your Fortitude saves. (not available at level 3)
	Improved Sunder	Using this attack, you may reduce the target's Armor Class by 5 for a longer time. Some creatures may be immune to the sunder effect. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 14 + Str mod) (not available at level 3)
	Improved Trip	Using this attack, you may trip the target, rendering it prone for a longer time. Some creatures may be immune to this effect. A successful Balance check negates this effect. (DC 14 + Str mod) (not available at level 3)
	Iron Will	Grants you a +2 bonus on your Will saves. (not available at level 3)
	Lightning Reflexes	Grants you a +2 bonus on your Reflex saves. (not available at level 3)
	Mobility	Adds a +4 bonus to Armor Class while tumbling. (not available at level 3)
	Philosophy: Path of Harmonious Balance	You have chosen to follow the path of light. You seek to be at harmony with the world, and your training will reflect your philosophy. (not available at levels 1, and 2)
	Philosophy: Path of Inevitable Dominion	You have chosen to follow the path of darkness. You seek to dominate the world, and your training will reflect your philosophy. (not available at levels 1, and 2)
	Power Attack	While using Power Attack mode, you trade up to 5 of your attack bonus for that much extra damage on melee attacks. While using a two-handed weapon, you gain double the bonus to damage. (not available at level 3)
	Precision	While using Precision mode, you trade half of your damage for a +4 bonus to your attack rolls. (not available at level 3)
	Resilience	While using Resilience mode, you trade attack bonus and half of your damage for a bonus to saves. Casting a spell ends this mode. (not available at level 3)
	Stunning Fist	A swift unarmed attack to vulnerable areas that cause your target to be stunned for a short period of time. (not available at level 3)
	Toughness	Increases your hit points by +3 at first level, and 1 additional hit point for each additional level. (not available at level 3)
	Weapon Finesse	You use your Dexterity bonus instead of Strength bonus to determine bonus to attack with certain weapons. (not available at level 3)

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Disciple of Breezes

The wind is untouchable, and you have taken your first steps on the path to understanding what it is to be a leaf on the wind. Requires Dexterity 12.

AP Cost:	1

Disciple of Candles

The sun burns with an eternal fire, and you have taken your first steps on the path to understanding that power and intensity. Requires Strength 12.

AP Cost:	1

Disciple of Pebbles

The mountain is eternal, and you have taken your first steps on the path to understanding the unyielding resilience of stone. Requires Constitution 12.

AP Cost:	1

Disciple of Puddles

The sea is teeming with life in motion, and you have taken your first steps on the path to understanding the way of the sea. Requires Wisdom 12.

AP Cost:	1

Monk Balance I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Balance skill.

AP Cost:	1

Monk Concentration I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Concentration skill.

AP Cost:	1

Monk Jump I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Jump skill.

AP Cost:	1

Monk Spot I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Spot skill.

AP Cost:	1

Monk Tumble I

Grants a +1 bonus to your Tumble skill.

AP Cost:	1

Monk Wisdom I

Grants a +1 increase to your Wisdom score.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	2

Void Strike

Your studies do not consist only of the elemental paths. You have learned to make attacks backed by pure ki energy. Activate this ability to make an attack with 1d4 additional force damage.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Way of the Clever Monkey I

Like a monkey, no trap in the world can catch you. You gain +1 to your haggle skill and all saves against traps, as well as energy resistance 2. You may only study one animal path.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Way of the Elegant Crane I

Like a crane, you strike with precision and elegance. You gain +1 to your Diplomacy skill, and generate 1 additional Ki on critical hits. Your training has left you more fragile than normal, however, and have a -1 penalty to Fortitude saves. You may only study one animal path.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Way of the Faithful Hound I

Like a hound, you are ever vigilant and at home amidst the pack. You gain +1 to your Listen skill and a +2 bonus to hit flanked opponents. You may only study one animal path.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Way of the Patient Tortoise I

Like a tortoise, you are calm at heart and worries wash over you. You gain +1 to your Concentration skill and 5 additional hit points. You may only study one animal path.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Way of the Tenacious Badger I

Like a badger, you are most dangerous when grievously injured. You gain +1 to your Intimidate skill, and whenever you are below 15% health, you automatically regenerate Ki. Your patience has suffered however, and you generate Ki slower when meditating. You may only study one animal path.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	3

Fists of Darkness

You channel negative energy into your attack, dealing 2d6 additional damage against living creatures, and the rendering the target shaken. (A successful DC 10 + Monk Level + Wisdom Mod Will save negate the shaken effect.)

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	7
Requires All of:	Philosophy: Path of Inevitable Dominion

Fists of Light

You channel positive energy into your attack, dealing 2d6 additional damage against undead, and applies a healing shield to your target which heals your allies that strike your target.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	7
Requires All of:	Philosophy: Path of Harmonious Balance

Lifting the Veil

Your meditations allow you to clear the vision of an ally. This mirrors the effects of a Remove Blindness spell.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	6
Requires All of:	Disciple of Breezes Philosophy: Path of Harmonious Balance

Monk Improved Recovery I

The benefit you receive from healing spells is increased by 10%.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	6

Monk Balance II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Balance skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Monk Balance I

Monk Concentration II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Concentration skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Monk Concentration I

Monk Jump II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Jump skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Monk Jump I

Monk Spot II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Spot skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Monk Spot I

Monk Tumble II

Grants an additional +1 bonus to your Tumble skill, bringing the total increase to 2.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Monk Tumble I

The Receptive Earth

Your meditations allow you to purify an ally of infection. This mirrors the effects of a Remove Disease spell.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	10
Requires All of:	Disciple of Pebbles Philosophy: Path of Harmonious Balance

Restoring the Balance

Your meditations allow you to restore the harmony of an ally, dispelling hostile energies twisting your target's ki. This mirrors the effects of a Remove Curse spell.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	14
Requires All of:	Disciple of Candles Philosophy: Path of Harmonious Balance

Way of the Clever Monkey II

Like a monkey, no trap in the world can catch you. You gain +2 to your haggle skill and all saves against traps, as well as energy resistance 4.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	14
Requires All of:	Way of the Clever Monkey I

Way of the Elegant Crane II

Like a crane, you strike with precision and elegance. You gain +2 to your Diplomacy skill, and generate 2 additional Ki on critical hits. Your training has left you more fragile than normal, however, and have a -2 penalty to Fortitude saves.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	14
Requires All of:	Way of the Elegant Crane I

Way of the Faithful Hound II

Like a hound, you are ever vigilant and at home amidst the pack. You gain +2 to your Listen skill and a +3 bonus to hit flanked opponents.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	14
Requires All of:	Way of the Faithful Hound I

Way of the Patient Tortoise II

Like a tortoise, you are calm at heart and worries wash over you. You gain +2 to your Concentration skill and 10 additional hit points.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	14
Requires All of:	Way of the Patient Tortoise I

Way of the Tenacious Badger II

Like a badger, you are most dangerous when grievously injured. You gain +2 to your Intimidate skill, and whenever you are below 20% health, you automatically regenerate Ki. Your patience has suffered however, and you generate Ki slower when meditating.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	14
Requires All of:	Way of the Tenacious Badger I

Adept of Flame

The sun burns with an eternal fire, and you continue on the path to understanding that intensity. Requires Strength 14.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Disciple of Candles

Adept of Rain

The sea is always in motion, and you continue on the path to understanding the way of the sea. Requires Wisdom 14.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Disciple of Puddles

Adept of Rock

The mountain is eternal, and you continue on the path to understanding the way of stone. Requires Constitution 14.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Disciple of Pebbles

Adept of Wind

The wind is untouchable, and you continue on the path to understanding what it is to be like the wind. Requires Dexterity 14.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Disciple of Breezes

Difficulty at the Beginning

Your meditations allow you to fill an ally with cleansing energy. This mirrors the effects of a Lesser Restoration spell.

AP Cost:	2
AP Spent:	18
Requires All of:	Disciple of Puddles Philosophy: Path of Harmonious Balance

Eagle Claw Attack

Your attacks can shatter objects. You strike at weak points in your opponent's armor or hide, reducing their armor class by 4 for a short period of time. A successful Fortitude save negates this effect. (DC 10 + Half Monk Level + Wisdom mod) The target receives periodic saves to attempt to break free of this effect.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	19
Requires All of:	Adept of Flame

Fists of Iron

You have imbued your attacks with extra force. Performs a melee attack with +1 critical multiplier.

AP Cost:	1
AP Spent:	19
Requires All of:	Adept of Rock