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<blockquote data-quote="akr71" data-source="post: 8639429" data-attributes="member: 6801213">I like it. In a previous campaign of mine, the monk found a magical ring that increased Ki by their Wisdom modifier. It required attunement, so there was a cost associated with the buff.Alternatively, you could remove the Ki cost from some abilities and make it a 'Proficiency Bonus times per [long or short] rest' like so many other class design mechanics seem to be moving to. Stunning Strike would probably be at the top of my list here.Number 5 is definitely interesting and could make for diverse types of martial arts characters.Having studied karate for a number of years, I feel like the monk is missing some sort of Reaction for a temporary AC boost. Deflecting and blocking blows is such a key part of most martial arts. I know patient defense and unarmored defense are supposed to mimic this, but it is lackluster and at the table doesn't really capture the 'quick reflexes' feel. Maybe rework patient defense to spend 1 Ki as a reaction and increase your AC by your Martial Arts die until the end of your next turn?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="akr71, post: 8639429, member: 6801213"] I like it. In a previous campaign of mine, the monk found a magical ring that increased Ki by their Wisdom modifier. It required attunement, so there was a cost associated with the buff. Alternatively, you could remove the Ki cost from some abilities and make it a 'Proficiency Bonus times per [long or short] rest' like so many other class design mechanics seem to be moving to. Stunning Strike would probably be at the top of my list here. Number 5 is definitely interesting and could make for diverse types of martial arts characters. Having studied karate for a number of years, I feel like the monk is missing some sort of Reaction for a temporary AC boost. Deflecting and blocking blows is such a key part of most martial arts. I know patient defense and unarmored defense are supposed to mimic this, but it is lackluster and at the table doesn't really capture the 'quick reflexes' feel. Maybe rework patient defense to spend 1 Ki as a reaction and increase your AC by your Martial Arts die until the end of your next turn? [/QUOTE]

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