5e Monk Classes

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Monk classes tend to use ki or have a martial artist theme.

Monk Classes[edit]

Classes based on the monk archetype.
Name Summary Spellcasting Hit Die
Aegis Paladin A Paladin of the Harvest Gods 10
Airbender Airbending Monk 8
Ancestral Bear King A unarmed combatant who fights for glory and gold. 12
Arcane Blade Dancer A magical warrior who can sense the weave and move with it, dancing with its invisible flow. 10
Aspect A cosmic embodiment who fights to maintain a balance, heralding major events that reshape worlds. 8
Assaulter A a summary goes here A 8
Battle Hedgehog A warrior who uses their spiky armor to protect themselves and hurt their foes. 10
Blade Parior others are unrivaled by your speed and power 8
Bladedancer 10
Boxer A unarmed combatant who fights for glory and gold. 10
Brother Superior A mostly-traditional monk, but as it SHOULD be, encompassing the Six Deviant Disciplines (tweaks detailed on Discussion page). 8
Buddhist Monk A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 10
Capoeirista A warrior-dancer born of resistance, the Capoeirista weaves rebellion and rhythm into a deadly art, striking with the spirit of freedom in every step. 8
Cultivator A graceful magic-user that uses the dead's souls to harvest powers that they use for spells and effects. They have great mastery over small numbers of spells. 6
Cybernetic Ninja Cybernetic Ninjas blend high-tech enhancements and martial prowess to dominate the battlefield with speed and precision. Masters of agility and deflection, they move like shadows and strike like lightning. 8
Draconic Descendant, 2nd Variant Those whose ancestry can be traced back directly to the dragons, similar to sorcerers, but unlike sorcerers who use their ancestry for magic the Draconic Descendant uses it for strength. Warriors whose skin is as hard as armor and who's teeth are as sharp as daggers. 8
Dragon Blade A swordmaster that fights with deadly grace, skill, and power 10
Dragon Slayer, Fairy Tail Variant Individuals who use lost magic that grants them the power of dragons. 12
Earthbender Earthbending Monk 8
Elemental Monk
Flame Dancer Flame Dancers are pyromaniacs that release the flame within through dancing. half 10
Hojosa 2d Variant A class revolved around the character 'Ilpyo Park' from God of Highschool 12
Hojosa Alternate A class revolved around the character 'Ilpyo Park' from God of Highschool 10
Kickboxer A melee fighter who utilizes ever part of their body 10
Kirai Monk The Kirai Monks are an order of monks who have opened their minds to the weave. A Kirai monk is bound only to the pursuit of enlightenment, which they refer to as Cosmic Awareness. 8
Mantra Warrior You are the son of a race that is naturally adapted to control the natural energy that all living beings possess, in your culture it is called Mantra, but some may know it as Ki/Chi 8
Martial Artist Warriors who seek to master the art of combat. 10
Masked Assassin 8
Masked Assassin, Variant 8
Monk, 3rd Variant A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 8
Monk, 5th Variant A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 8
Monk, 6th Variant A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 8
Monk, 7th Variant A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 8
Monk, Bone Wizard Variant Coming from monasteries, monks are masters of martial arts combat and meditators with the ki living forces. 10
Monk, Regenerating Ki variant A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 8
Monk, Simple Variant An unarmed martial artists capable of weaving a mysterious energy known as Ki into their strikes to perform spectacular feats. 8
Monk, TDM Variant A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 8
Monk, Treantmonk Variant Coming from monasteries, monks are masters of martial arts combat and meditators with the ki living forces. 10
Monk, Variant A martial artist who uses the mystical force of ki to enhance their natural fighting abilities. 8
Monkey King, Variant 3 A class based on the character Jin Mori from God of highschool 10
Night Stalker A Stealthy Warrior Who Moves Through The Underside Of The City. 8
Primordial Flow Monk Spiritual Warriors who can manipulate the flow of life energy in unique ways. 10
Skateboarder based on tony hawk !!! 8
Soul Fighter A soulful warrior who embraces a dangerous path, channeling elemental energy and the strength of their soul to excel in combat, using their fists as lethal weapons 10
Swordfighter A martial melee class that uses stances and successive attacks to build combo points to unleash stronger and stronger attacks. 8
Tattooist A tattoo artist capable of infusing magic in the tattoo designs. 8
The Fallen Monk A Fallen Monk on the path of retribution, deciding on whether to seek vengeance or forgive his enemies. 12
Ur Khul Ranger Hunters, Trackers and Guardians from the ancient school of Ur Khul Nathorvín Etrío ed Kareptirah 8
Viz-Jaq'taar Assassin Coming from monasteries established by the Vizjerei Clan of Mages, these monks are masters of martial arts and shadow disciplines with the Chi living forces. 8
Wanderer, Variant A Wandering swordsman who has learned to manipulate Ki into their fighting style. 10
Waterbender Water Bending Monk 10
Wolf's Fury A unarmed combatant who fights for glory and gold. 12
Wrestler Whether through brute strength or incredible skill, the wrestler is a charismatic melee fighter adept at dishing out pain, soaking up punishment, and controlling the flow of battle. 10
Wrestler, Variant Whether through brute strength or incredible skill, the wrestler is a charismatic melee fighter adept at dishing out pain, soaking up punishment, and controlling the flow of battle. 12
Xenokai Fighter An unarmed fighter that uses intense training, focus, and mediation to empower themselves beyond their usual limits in combat. This is a variant of the Monk class, and meant to work with conventional monk subclasses. 8
Yellow Sun Kryptonian, Variant A powerful being able to channel sun energy to perform amazing feats. 12
Zoomer Zoomers are people who use their speed to make quick and deadly strikes. 8
User talk:ZWyldDestroyer As a Mystic Eye you gain the following class features. 8

Monk Mashup Classes[edit]

Mashup classes with multiple themes, one of which is the monk archetype.
Name Summary Spellcasting Hit Die
Alcoholic An somewhat self-sustaining DPS with evenly distributed benefits and negatives. 10
Anti-Mage Anti-mages are warriors created trough magical rituals that turns their bodies into batteries of arcane potential, absorbing magic hurled at them to be used as a fuel to hunt spellcasters. 12
Avatar of War, 2nd Variant 12
Barebones A man set on showing the world how far he can go with only his body and some quick wits. 12
Blademaster A warrior specialized in using blades on melee combats. 10
Chosen A creature that has been blessed by a god. 8
Chosen, rebalanced A creature that has been blessed by a god. 8
Devil User Rebalanced A rebalance of the original Devil User class, based on the manga series Chainsaw Man. 12
Draconic Guide Powerful monks who were taught by dragons to use ki to become as powerful as the dragons themselves. 8
Draconic Pugilist Those who have been blessed by Draconic powers through a variety of means other than bloodline. A warrior with skin as tough as plate mail and talons as sharp as the deadliest blade. This class requires any non-Dragonborn race. 8
Dragon Heir Powerful monks who were taught by dragons to use ki to become as powerful as the dragons themselves. 8
Elemental Samurai Noble and disciplined warriors, devoted to their clans, who draw powers and techniques from the elements common on the regions their clans are located. Combatants specialized in using the environment and elements found on those environments to crush their enemies. 8
Fairy Tail Dragon Slayer Individuals who use lost magic that grants them the power of dragons. 10
Fearless Guardian Warriors that face danger head-on to conquer fear itself. As their resolve strengthens, they become unbreakable walls that control the battlefield. 8
Fist Dealer A powerful unarmed brawler, who strives for power trough whatever means necessary 10
Fistmancer full 8
Fistmancer Variant full 8
Flowing Blade Slice Enemies to Pieces 10
Force-User, Variant 10
Free Spirit An individual who seeks freedom of body, mind and spirit, cultivating ki energy through liberty and joy. 8
Furry Clad in cursed fursuits, these savage warriors are animals in their minds and abilities. 10
God Saiyan A powerful saiyan choose by the god 10
Gri-Gri Mystic (Wokan) A primitive casting class, able to learn casting spells through sacrifice, spellbooks or scrolls, or by being taught. full 10
Guarded Fighter A commoner not quite adept at fighting, accompanied by their skilled fighter of a guard. 6
Heavyweight Boxer Beefy brawlers who fight for fame and glory. 12
Hitokiri A swordsman sent out by an important or powerful figure for the express purpose of assassinating others. 10
Hitokiri, Variant A swordsman sent out by an important or powerful figure for the express purpose of assassinating others. 10
Iai Swordsman A swordsman capable of drawing their blade with incredible speed. 10
Infector 1d12
Kensei A swordsman who’s skill in the sword is unmatched bolstering themselves with ki. 10
Lifedrinker Creatures of mystique and unholy wonder that move in the night and feed on unsuspecting victims. 10
Logger As a Logger you gain the following class features. 8
Luchador Honor, Family, Tradition. That is the Way of the Luchador: the masked wrestlers of Hispanic origin. 12
Mystic Fist Master of martial arts, wielder of the mystic power of chakra, and delver of the secrets of the multiverse. 8
Ninja A highly trained professional warrior of espionage and guerrilla tactics. 8
Paragon Vessels don’t cast spells in the traditional sense, but channel strange, persistent powers—balancing control, utility, and eerie resilience. 8
Pit Fighter, Soulbeast Variant A person fighting for perhaps glory at victory, plenty of money to be won or were pressed into participating into Illegal Pit Fights 12
Possessed A creature destined to have a monster reside within itself. 6
Senshi A disciplined warrior, devoted to a path and master in the art of combat. 10
Shade A martial artist who draws their power from their dark inner strength and the Shadowfell. 8
Shieldbruiser 10
Supreme Healer Supreme healer is a healer who sacrifices himself for others. full 12
Supreme Healer, Variant Supreme healer is a healer who sacrifices himself for others. full 6
Taoist Warrior Spiritual warriors who find a balance between serenity and chaos in both war and magic. half 10
Tempest One with the unique ability to control the elements of a storm through techniques, bolstering their fighting abilities. 8
The Red Dragon Emperor 12
Timeskip 8
Trapped Dragon Dragons cursed to appear in humanoid form, these mighty warriors retain some of their draconic visage and use it against foes. 12
Vain An entertaining soul, one who exists as a unique competitor whose swagger will guide them further. 10

Monk Classes Based on Existing Fiction[edit]

Monk classes which are based on characters or archetypes from other works of fiction.
Name Summary Spellcasting Hit Die
25th Baam Wave Controller Wave Controller is a Position where one helps their allies in battles by attacking the enemy or by aiding the team using Shinsu. Out of all the five ordinary Positions, Wave Controller is the rarest to be chosen for. full 8
Air Bender The Air Nomads are a peaceful civilization, but don’t underestimate them. 8
AntMan 1d8
Avatar (Last Airbender) 8
Bearer of Calamities 10
Blacklight Mutator Once a normal creature, exposed to an aberration/cursed virus you are more than just the creature, you are an infected hybrid. 10
Blacklight Virus A genetically enhanced mutation which allows the user access to alter their genetic code for biological weapons. 10
Caped Crusader A warrior on a path they designated. These warriors combine martial arts, stealth, and versatile equipment to take out their foes. 8
Demon Blood You were a human that was Cursed By the blood of a demon 12
Dragon Slayer Individuals who use lost magic that grants them the power of dragons. 10
Dragon Slayer, Fairy Tail Individuals who use lost magic that grants them the power of dragons. 10
Espada (JJ Nerf) 10
Frost Demon An all-out offensive class with powerful energy attacks, transformations, and telekinesis. 12
Fullbringer A human tainted with undead might from birth. 12
Hamon/Ripple User Hamon/Ripple Users use The Ripple to hurt enemies and assist themselves. 8
Hardening A quirk that hardens your skin to be super tough. 12
Hojosa A class revolved around the character 'Ilpyo Park' from God of Highschool 10
Hollow Evil spirits who want nothing beyond just eating souls and grow stronger 12
Hollow, Variant Evil spirits who want nothing beyond just eating souls and grow stronger 12
Homunculus An effectively immortal being created with the most forbidden science. 8
Ki Fighter Martial artists capable of harnessing their own life energy. 8
Ki Fighter, 2nd variant 8
Ki Fighter, Variant 8
Ki Warrior 8
Kiwami Heat Kiwami Heat focuses on fighting with unarmed strikes but handled weapons are welcomed. 8
Mandalorian A group of people native to the planet Mandalore, and wear special armor made of a substance called Beskar. 10
Maverick Hunter A buster-wielding agent dedicated to the destruction of gone-maverick reploids. 8
Mobian Devil You want to hit hard and boost your allies. 8
Mobian Explorer 8
Mobian Speedster 8
Muzan Demon You were a human that was turned into a demon by Muzan. 12
Mystic Eyes User Bend the fundamental forces of the universe to your will with nothing but your eyes. 8
Nen User People who learned how to use the aura inside them as a weapon. 8
Nen User, Variant People who learned how to use the aura inside them as a weapon. 8
Overdrive User 10
Red Dragon Emperor 12
Saiyan Fighter, 2nd Variant Powerful warriors capable of surpassing their limits with powerful transformations. 8
Saiyan Fighter, 4th Variant Powerful warriors capable of surpassing their limits with powerful transformations. 8
Saiyan Fighter, Variant Powerful warriors capable of surpassing their limits with powerful transformations. 8
Shinigami A class based on the hit anime and manga series, Bleach. 10
Soul Reaper 10
Soul Reaper, Variant A being made out of spiritual energy made to purify evil souls and protect the world of the living. 10
Spirit Walker, 2nd Variant 10
The Monkey King A class based on the character Jin Mori from God of highschool 8
The Scout Scout from Tf2 10
Tokyo Ghoul A mutated monster that just wants to live. 10
Tokyo Ghoul, Variant A mutated monster that just wants to live. 10
UltraKiller You are a machine built for one singular purpose HIGH OCTANE DEATH your lows will be the deepest pits of despair, but your highs will be so tall not even the heavens can reach. 4
Warframe Moving quickly around the battlefield, the Warframes strike with both their weapons and the own powers. 8
White Dragon Emperor 12
Yellow Sun Kryptonian A powerful being able to channel sun energy to perform amazing feats. 12

Monk April Fools Classes[edit]

Monk classes with a more comedic twist.
Name Summary Spellcasting Hit Die
B-Baller Come on and Slam, and Welcome to the Jam! 8
B-Baller Variant Come on and Slam, and Welcome to the Jam! 8
Dayman Dayman! Aaah! Fighter of the Nightman! Aaah! 8
Kid Adventurer A child-like adventurer capable of fighting against magical entities with only a sword 10

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