Elf Warrior of the Open Hand Monk Build Guide
Why Warrior of the Open Hand?
The Elf Warrior of the Open Hand Monk combines Elf's racial traits with the Warrior of the Open Hand's specialized features. As a Striker, this build excels in combat with a unique twist from the Warrior of the Open Hand archetype.
Key features include Open Hand Technique, Wholeness of Body, Fleet Step. With DEX and WIS as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Monk's core strengths.
Warrior of the Open Hand Features
Open Hand Technique
Level 3You can manipulate your enemy's body using your Unarmed Strikes. Whenever you hit a creature with an Unarmed Strike as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can spend 1 Focus Point to trigger one of the following effects on that creature: It must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or be Knocked Prone. It must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed 5 feet away from you. It can't take Reactions until the end of the next turn.
Wholeness of Body
Level 6As an action, you can spend Focus Points to restore hit points to yourself. The number of hit points you restore equals 4 × the number of Focus Points spent. You can't use this feature if you don't have Focus Points remaining.
Fleet Step
Level 11When you use your action to Dash, you gain the following benefits until the end of the turn: Your Speed increases by 10 feet, difficult terrain costs no extra movement, and you have Advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks.
Quivering Palm
Level 17You gain the ability to set vibrations in a creature's body. When you hit a creature with an Unarmed Strike, you can spend 3 Focus Points to set the vibrations in that creature. The vibrations last for a number of days equal to your Monk level. At any point during that duration, you can use an action to end the vibrations and require that creature to make a Constitution saving throw. If the creature fails the save, it takes 10d10 necrotic damage. If it succeeds, it takes half as much damage.
Recommended Ability Scores
Elf Traits That Benefit Warrior of the Open Hand Monk
Darkvision
Elf Darkvision helps Monks scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
Fey Ancestry
Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
Keen Senses
Free Perception proficiency is valuable for any Monk, especially in exploration.
Trance
Trance means shorter rests and the ability to keep watch more effectively.
Combat Effectiveness
| Level | HP | Melee DPR | Ranged DPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | 33 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Level 11 | 69 | 7.15 | 7.15 |
| Level 17 | 105 | 7.15 | 7.15 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ Warrior of the Open Hand grants Open Hand Technique at level 3
- ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
- ♦ Good armor class and initiative
Weaknesses
- ♦ Low Charisma limits social interactions
- ♦ Limited ranged and magical options without multiclassing
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