Monk

A martial artist who channels inner energy called ki into supernatural combat techniques.

Hit Die: d8 Primary Ability: Dexterity and Wisdom Saving Throw Proficiencies: Strength, Dexterity Armor Proficiencies: None Weapon Proficiencies: Simple weapons, shortswords

Key 1st-Level Features:

• Unarmored Defense: AC equals 10 + Dexterity modifier + Wisdom modifier while not wearing armor and not using a shield.
• Martial Arts: Unarmed strikes and monk weapons use Dexterity or Strength for attack and damage. Unarmed strike damage scales with level (1d4 at levels 1-4, 1d6 at 5-10, 1d8 at 11-16, 1d10 at 17-20). When you attack with an unarmed strike or monk weapon as part of the Attack action, you can make one unarmed strike as a bonus action.
• Ki (level 2): Gain a pool of ki points (equal to Monk level) to fuel special abilities.

Subclass (Monastic Tradition): Chosen at level 3.

• Martial Arts
• Unarmored Defense