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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ottergame" data-source="post: 1639822" data-attributes="member: 9326"><p>Actually, you CAN make an off hand attack when unarmed as a monk.  The passage in question is worded in such a way that it makes it seem not possible, but this is addressed clearly in the FAQ.  You -can- make an unarmed off hand attack, while the passage in the PHB meant to say is that you can strike with any part of your body without is being counted as being offhand for your primary attacks.  IE, a swordsman who uses a sword in his left hand (If he is right handed) will only get 50% of his strength bonus to damage, even if its the only attack he makes in a round.  With a monk, a monk using primary attacks or a flurry doesn't suffer that.  He CAN still make an offhand attacks (at the normal penalties) and will only deal 50% damage on the off hand attacks.  Check the FAQ.</p></blockquote><p></p>