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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kalani" data-source="post: 6735707" data-attributes="member: 88085">This monk tradition was written by me, and was originally hosted on the (now defunct) D&D forum. Feedback and suggestions are welcome Way of the BushiMonks of the Way of the Bushi follow a tradition that blends martial arts, philosophy and armed combat into a seemless whole. These monks might be called Kensei, or Sohei, and they serve as frontline warriors on the battlefield.  Bonus ProficienciesStarting at 3rd level when you choose this tradition, you gain proficiency with the glaive, longbow, longsword, scimitar, shortbow, and with light armor. Flurry of BladesAt 3rd level, you retain the benefits of your Martial Arts feature while wearing light or medium armor that you are proficient with. In addition, you add the glaive, longsword and scimitar to your list of monk weapons for the purposes of your Martial Arts feature, and other class features. When using the glaive as a monk weapon however, it loses the heavy property for the purpose of resolving the effects of feats, spells, or abilities (but not for the purpose of determining whether you suffer disadvantage on attack rolls due to size). Finally, when you make one (or more) unarmed strikes as a bonus action granted by your Martial Arts or Flurry of Blows features, you may pay 1 additional Ki point to make the attack(s) with a monk weapon instead. Iaijutsu StrikeAt 6th level, you have learned how to strike unexpectedly, and with lethal force. You may make a feinting attack (as the Battle Master Fighter Maneuver) by paying 1 ki point. For the purpose of making this attack, you gain one superiority die, which is a d12. Once you have used this ability, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again. At 11th level, you can use this ability twice between rests. At 17th level, you can use it three times instead.  Improved Flurry of BladesAt 11th level, you no longer expend Ki points when using your Flurry of Blades to make an attack, or when using a reaction to prevent yourself from being disarmed. Frightful PresenceAt 17th level, you may spend 3 ki points to fill one enemy within 30 feet with mortal dread. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 8 + Wisdom Modifier + proficiency bonus) or be frightened for one minute. The target can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if you are within line of sight, ending the effect on itself on a success. If the creature succeeds on its saving throw, or the effect ends, that creature is immune to your Frightful Presence for 24 hours. This ability can target multiple creatures, although you must pay 2 ki points for each additional target, all of which must be within 60 feet. Once you have used this ability, you must finish a short or long rest before you can use it again.</blockquote>

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