Way of the Open Hand
- Kind
- Subclass
- Hit points at level 1
- 8 + Constitution modifier
- Hit die
- d8
- Primary ability
- Dexterity
You specialise in unarmed combat, using your hands and your control of ki to heal or inflict grievous hurt.
Level progression
What this subclass adds at each Monk level, from the game's progression table: what you get, what you choose.
- Level 3Gains 3 spells
Flurry of Blows: Topple, Flurry of Blows: Stagger, Flurry of Blows: Push
Replaces Flurry of Blows
- Level 6Manifestation of Body
Your hands sap the ki from your enemies' bodies. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom modifier Necrotic damage.
+1d4 + Wisdom modifier Necrotic damage with unarmed attacks (under a condition)
Manifestation of MindYour strikes interrupt the ki flow to your enemies' minds. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom modifier Psychic damage.
+1d4 + Wisdom modifier Psychic damage with unarmed attacks (under a condition)
Manifestation of SoulInfuse your strikes with ki from outside your body. Your unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d4 + Wisdom modifier Radiant damage.
+1d4 + Wisdom modifier Radiant damage with unarmed attacks (under a condition)
Gains a spell - Level 9
- Level 11Tranquillity
Long Rests surround you with an aura of peace, granting you Sanctuary.