Way of the Sword (5e Subclass)
Way of the Sword[edit]
Monastic Tradition
Some monks turn themselves to the study of a specific weapon, instead of focusing solely on their bodies, in their pursuits of martial perfection. Monks who follow the way of the sword, also called sword masters, perfect the technique of swords, reaching supernatural levels. They use their ki to enhance their agility, reflexes and precision, being able to strike and deflect strikes with equal mastery. These monks can use special martial techniques that resemble magic, by combining ki channeling and martial ability.
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| Sword Master by Wisnu Tan |
- Art of the Sword
At 3rd level, you begin your path to become a sword master. You gain proficiency with the scimitar, rapier and longsword, and these are considered monk weapons for you.
In addition, you can replicate the effects of certain spells while wielding those swords. The spell doesn't require any components, but you must be wielding a sword you are proficient with in order to cast those spells. These spells are considered magical effects, but aren't considered spells. If the spell have the range of touch, you can only cast it with a range of self.
You can use this feature to cast spells a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, being unable to do so again until you finish a long rest. You can spend a number of ki points equal to the level of the spell to cast the following spells at the levels shown bellow:
| Monk Level | Spells |
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| 3rd | zephyr strike, shield |
| 6th | magic weapon, conjure barrage |
| 11th | haste, staggering smite |
| 17th | steel wind strike, tenser's transformation |
- Perfect Cut
Starting at 3rd level, at the start of your turn when you are wielding a sword, you can spend 1 ki point to attempt a perfect cut. All attacks made with swords until the end of your turn have Advantage. In addition, the first attack that hits cause additional damage equal to a roll of your martial arts die. This increases to two rolls of your martial arts die at 11th level, and three rolls at 17th level.
- Masterful Technique
Starting at 6th level, on your first turn of combat, you can use your Perfect Cut without spending a ki point, if you take the Attack action while wielding a sword.
- Agile Strikes
When you reach the 11th level, you can trade precision for fluid strikes. Once per turn, when you have advantage on an attack roll made with a sword, you can forgo that advantage to, instead, attack twice.
In addition, you no longer need to spend ki to cast your Art of the Sword spells of 3rd-level or lower. However, they still spend uses of your Art of the Sword feature.
- Sword Mastery
At 17th level, you reach the peak of your sword technique. As an action, you can choose any number of spells from your Art of the Sword feature, whose levels combined equal half your monk level. You can cast them at once, using an Action. If multiple spells cast in that manner require Concentration, they don't when you cast them in this manner. This doesn't count against your maximum of uses of your Art of the Sword feature.
Once you use this feature, you can't do it again until you finish a long rest.
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