Gnome Warrior of the Elements Monk Build Guide
Why Warrior of the Elements?
The Gnome Warrior of the Elements Monk combines Gnome's racial traits with the Warrior of the Elements's specialized features. As a Blaster, this build excels in combat with a unique twist from the Warrior of the Elements archetype.
Key features include Elemental Attunement, Manipulate Elements, Elemental Burst. With DEX and WIS as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Monk's core strengths.
Warrior of the Elements Features
Elemental Attunement
Level 3When you finish a Short or Long Rest, you gain a benefit based on an element you choose. Until your next rest, you have Resistance against a damage type associated with that element: Air (Lightning), Earth (Acid), Fire (Fire), Water (Cold). In addition, when you start a turn in that element's associated terrain, you gain a temporary hit point if you don't already have one.
Manipulate Elements
Level 3You can use an action and spend 1 Focus Point to cause nonmagical flames, nonmagical fog, nonmagical mist, or nonmagical wind to move in a 30-foot Emanation from you in a direction you choose. You can't use this ability to harm creatures. You can create effects such as snuffing out a torch, fogging up an area, or pushing a small loose object. Alternatively, you can spend 2 Focus Points and take an action to cast Meld into Stone, Water Breathing, or Wind Walk as if you had cast it using a 5th-rank spell slot.
Elemental Burst
Level 6When you finish a Short or Long Rest, you gain a benefit based on an element you choose. Until your next rest, you gain a +2 bonus to one of the following options of your choice: AC, damage rolls, or saving throws.
Stride of the Elements
Level 11When you take a Short or Long Rest, you can gain a benefit based on an element you choose. Until your next rest, you gain a Climbing or Swimming speed equal to your Speed. You can also stand on nonmagical difficult terrain created by the chosen element (such as nonmagical rain, snow, or sand) without spending extra movement.
Elemental Epitome
Level 17When you finish a Short or Long Rest, you gain a benefit based on an element you choose. Until your next rest, you have Advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects. In addition, when you land a hit on a creature using an Unarmed Strike or weapon attack, that creature takes extra damage of the element's type (the damage type is listed in the Elemental Attunement feature). The extra damage equals one roll of your Martial Arts die.
Recommended Ability Scores
Gnome Traits That Benefit Warrior of the Elements Monk
Darkvision
Gnome Darkvision helps Monks scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
Gnomish Cunning
Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
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 Elements grants Elemental Attunement 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
- ♦ Small size limits heavy weapon usage
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