5e Monk Classes

Classes which are variants or mashups of the monk core class - Ki based or martial arts fighters.

Monk Variant Classes

Classes which are variants of the Monk class.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting
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
Aspect	A cosmic embodiment who fights to maintain a balance, heralding major events that reshape worlds.
B-Baller	Come on and Slam, and Welcome to the Jam!
B-Baller Variant	Come on and Slam, and Welcome to the Jam!
Brawler, 2nd Variant
Dayman	Dayman! Aaah! Fighter of the Nightman! Aaah!
Frost Demon (5e Race)	An all-out offensive class with powerful energy attacks, transformations, and telekinesis.
Hamon/Ripple User	Hamon/Ripple Users use The Ripple to hurt enemies and assist themselves.
Hardening	A quirk that hardens your skin to be super tough.
Ki Fighter, 2nd variant
Ki Fighter, Variant
Ki Fighter	Martial artists capable of harnessing their own life energy.
Ki Warrior
Kickboxer	A melee fighter who utilizes ever part of their body
Last Samurai	The last of your clan, what will you make of yourself?
Monk, 2nd Variant	A tweaked monk class
Nen User
Saiyan Fighter, 2nd Variant	Powerful warriors capable of surpassing their limits with powerful transformations.
Saiyan Fighter, Variant	Powerful warriors capable of surpassing their limits with powerful transformations.
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.
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.
Yellow Sun Kryptonian	A powerful being able to channel sun energy to perform amazing feats.

Monk Mashup Classes

Classes which are mashups partly inspired by the Monk class.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting
Air Bender, Variant	The Air Nomads are a peaceful civilization, but don’t underestimate them.
Air Bender	The Air Nomads are a peaceful civilization, but don’t underestimate them.
Alcoholic	An somewhat self-sustaining DPS with evenly distributed benefits and negatives.
Blacklight Virus	A genetically enhanced mutation which allows the user access to alter their genetic code for biological weapons.
Chosen, Variant	A creature that has been blessed by a god.
Draconic Guide	Powerful monks who were taught by dragons to use ki to become as powerful as the dragons themselves.
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.
Dragon Heir	Powerful monks who were taught by dragons to use ki to become as powerful as the dragons themselves.
Elemental Dancer	Dancers that release Elemental power through dancing	half
Flowing Blade	Slice Enemies to Pieces
Fullbringer	A human tainted with undead might from birth.
Heavyweight Boxer	Beefy brawlers who fight for fame and glory.
Luchador	Honor, Family, Tradition. That is the Way of the Luchador: the masked wrestlers of Hispanic origin.
Mystic Fist	Master of martial arts, wielder of the mystic power of chakra, and delver of the secrets of the multiverse.
Ninja	A highly trained professional warrior of espionage and guerrilla tactics.
Shade	A martial artist who draws their power from their dark inner strength and the Shadowfell.
Shinigami, Variant	A class based on the hit anime and manga series, Bleach.
Taoist Warrior	Spiritual warriors who find a balance between serenity and chaos in both war and magic.	half

Incomplete Monk Classes

Incomplete Classes which are variants of the Monk class or which are mashups inspired by the Monk class.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting
Absolver
Ancestral Blade
Ancient Soul, Speed Variant	Someone who uses speed and mobility to quickly move and do damage
Anime Girl, Variant	Parody of school animes. You are an annoying pest, trying to win the heart of your Senpai.
Apotheosis	Exceptionally skilled soldiers who excel in nearly any situation.	half
Arcane Blade Dancer	Dancers that use flying blades to great extent.
Battle Mage	As a battle mage, you gain the following class features.	full
Caped Crusader	A warrior on a path they designated. These warriors combine martial arts, stealth, and versatile equipment to take out their foes.
Child of the Darkness	you gain the following features.
Cultivator	A more caster-oriented variant of the monk inspired by Chinese mythology of gathering the energy from the souls of the dead through rite
Dancer, 3nd Variant	Elegant fighters and spell casters that defy gravity with leaps, jumps, and spins that prove that combat is just as much of a performance as any other.	half
Doragon no Senshi	A traveler chosen by celestial beings to become a warrior of dragons.
Dragon Blade, Variant	A swordmaster that fights with deadly grace, skill, and power
Dragon Slayer	Individuals who use lost magic that grants them the power of dragons.
Elemental Master	At level one, choose a subclass. This will determine which element you are connected to.
Elemental Samurai		half
Enthous	The world will break before me, like water one rock.
Fist of the North Pole
Frieza	Frieza's specialize in ki techniques and devious tactics to win their fights
Health Mage
Iai Swordsman	A swordsman capable of drawing their blade with incredible speed.
Information Mage		full
Kamen Rider Heisei	Are You Ready ¡Henshin!	full
Magi	The magi are hermits that infuse arcane energies into themselves, powering their bodies and achieving greater heights.	full
Martial Artist
Masked Warrior	Henshin!
Monk, Variant	A rebalanced form of the Monk class.
Monochromancer	Harness the forces of light and darkness to shift the battle in your favor.	full
Nindo	An expertly trained and dexterous warrior, that can utilise a variety of techniques.
Ninja, 2nd Variant	A ninja based on Naruto.
Ninja, Naruto	A ninja based on Naruto.
Ninja, Variant	An expertly trained and dexterous warrior that utilizes a variety of techniques	half
One Piece
Raider
Risen Shinobi	Many years ago, you served your master. Years later, you have been resurrected by the curse you carry. While part of your face and hair is now an ashen white, you feel only the need to find your master, or if necessary, a new one to serve.
Samurai, 2nd Variant
Sendo Monk	Warriors that use Ki in inventive new ways
Sheikah	Attack with a flurry of blows to deal maximum damage.
Slugslinger		half
Snake Charmer	Use soothing music to make snakes bend at your will. Summon snakes from pocket dimensions to aid you in battle.	full
Spirit Smith	Using the spirit of your enemies as material components for spells and items, improving both defense and offense, and much more!
Tattooist	A magical tattooed monk
The CardSlinger
The Silent (Slay the Spire Class)	A deadly group of hunters and huntresses from the foglands.
Vampire, Seraph 2nd Variant	Vampiric things

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