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<blockquote data-quote="Sword of Spirit" data-source="post: 6818462" data-attributes="member: 6677017">I think that's a good description.I would bring up a couple of things that I think get under-emphasized. 1) The Way of the Open-Hand's Open Hand Technique is great for battlefield control/tactical positioning. The single point of ki you are spending for Flurry of Blows now gives you a chance to add up to 2 free turbo-shoves that turn. While Stunning Fist is often an improvement, Flurry of Blows can still be used with it or in lieu of it effectively depending on the situation. 2) Other than hit points, monks have incredible defenses. Not only will they end up proficient in all saves (including death saves), but they get immunity to poison (there is a lot of poison in 5e) and disease, and gain a way to break out of charmed and frightened. While they aren't tanks, they are versatile and virtually unstoppable (literally, given their abilities) tactical skirmishers.That said, if your group/player isn't much into playing a finesse/tactical/teamwork character, and everyone is optimizing for hit points and personal DPR, then you might find them a little weak for your needs, since they aren't the best for that playstyle. Even then though, a reasonably well-played monk should always be a fun contributor. An underwhelming monk is probably a result of operator error.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Sword of Spirit, post: 6818462, member: 6677017"] I think that's a good description. I would bring up a couple of things that I think get under-emphasized. 1) The Way of the Open-Hand's Open Hand Technique is great for battlefield control/tactical positioning. The single point of ki you are spending for Flurry of Blows now gives you a chance to add up to 2 free turbo-shoves that turn. While Stunning Fist is often an improvement, Flurry of Blows can still be used with it or in lieu of it effectively depending on the situation. 2) Other than hit points, monks have incredible defenses. Not only will they end up proficient in all saves (including death saves), but they get immunity to poison (there is a lot of poison in 5e) and disease, and gain a way to break out of charmed and frightened. While they aren't tanks, they are versatile and virtually unstoppable (literally, given their abilities) tactical skirmishers. That said, if your group/player isn't much into playing a finesse/tactical/teamwork character, and everyone is optimizing for hit points and personal DPR, then you might find them a little weak for your needs, since they aren't the best for that playstyle. Even then though, a reasonably well-played monk should always be a fun contributor. An underwhelming monk is probably a result of operator error. [/QUOTE]

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