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<blockquote data-quote="Cap'n Kobold" data-source="post: 7262569" data-attributes="member: 6802951">I'd say simply being an elf doesn't bypass the Monk Weapon restrictions. Proficiency is different to whether a weapon counts as a Monk weapon. An Elf Monk who wants to wield a longsword in one or both hands should look at the kensei archetype when it comes out: its pretty much what it is for.Or go with DemoMonkey's suggestion: allow them to describe using whatever they want, but use standardised stats for it.&nbsp;The 5e D&amp;D longsword categoryin the weapons table covers pretty much any cutting sword bigger than a shortsword but smaller than a dedicated two-handed sword. Arming swords, dao, bastard swords, katana,&nbsp; falchions, messer, spatha, etc. Doesn't have to be western.&nbsp;A D&amp;D Monk is someone who uses internalised magic to boost their physical and combat capabilities. Once you accept that it is a fantasy trope, you no longer have to restrict them to eastern vs western concepts. The kensai is pretty much designed as a monk that can use more martial weapons, and would fit a historical longsword- (greatsword) wielding judicial duellist for example better than a fighter would.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Cap'n Kobold, post: 7262569, member: 6802951"] I'd say simply being an elf doesn't bypass the Monk Weapon restrictions. Proficiency is different to whether a weapon counts as a Monk weapon. An Elf Monk who wants to wield a longsword in one or both hands should look at the kensei archetype when it comes out: its pretty much what it is for. Or go with DemoMonkey's suggestion: allow them to describe using whatever they want, but use standardised stats for it. The 5e D&D longsword categoryin the weapons table covers pretty much any cutting sword bigger than a shortsword but smaller than a dedicated two-handed sword. Arming swords, dao, bastard swords, katana, falchions, messer, spatha, etc. Doesn't have to be western. A D&D Monk is someone who uses internalised magic to boost their physical and combat capabilities. Once you accept that it is a fantasy trope, you no longer have to restrict them to eastern vs western concepts. The kensai is pretty much designed as a monk that can use more martial weapons, and would fit a historical longsword- (greatsword) wielding judicial duellist for example better than a fighter would. [/QUOTE]

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