Tiefling Warrior of the Open Hand Monk Build Guide
Combining infernal resilience with peerless martial arts, the Tiefling Warrior of the Open Hand controls the battlefield while shrugging off fiery retaliation.
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Why Warrior of the Open Hand?
The Warrior of the Open Hand is the ultimate martial artist, focusing on controlling the flow of combat. As a Monk, you rely on high Dexterity for your physical attacks and Wisdom to power your special techniques. Adding the Tiefling species to this mix provides an excellent layer of defense. Your Fiendish Legacy grants you natural resistance to fire damage, which is incredibly useful for a frontline striker who needs to stay in the thick of the fight without getting burnt.
At level 3, you unlock Open Hand Technique, which enhances your Flurry of Blows. Whenever you unleash this rapid-fire attack, you can trip enemies, push them away, or stop them from taking reactions. Because Monks are typically "strikers" with lower hit points than heavily armored fighters, these control options are vital for your survival.
Additionally, your Tiefling Darkvision allows you to scout ahead in pitch-black dungeons. You can confidently initiate combat from the shadows, knocking foes off-balance before they even realize you are there, and use your superior mobility to dictate the terms of engagement.
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.
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Tiefling Traits That Benefit Warrior of the Open Hand Monk
Fiendish Legacy
Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Monk alive longer in combat.
Darkvision
Tiefling Darkvision helps Monks scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
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 |
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ Warrior of the Open Hand grants Open Hand Technique at level 3
- ♦ Strong species-class synergy enhances core abilities
- ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
- ♦ Good armor class and initiative
- ♦ Built-in damage resistance improves survivability
Weaknesses
- ♦ Low Charisma limits social interactions
- ♦ Limited ranged and magical options without multiclassing
Pro Tips
Use Darkvision to ambush foes in the dark, then immediately trigger Open Hand Technique to knock them prone for easy group attacks.
Leverage your Fiendish Legacy fire resistance to safely engage fiery monsters, keeping them locked down while your vulnerable allies stay safe.
Pair Fleet Step at level 11 with your high Dexterity to dash across the battlefield and peel enemies off your spellcaster allies.
When low on health, combine your Wholeness of Body self-healing with a defensive retreat to get back into the fight without wasting potions.
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