D&D Class5e Core Class
Monk
The monk seeks mastery of body and mind through discipline. Training body, spirit, and focus, monks channel inner life energy to perform feats beyond normal limits. They are calm, precise, and utterly self-controlled; their body is a weapon, their mind a fortress.
Core Traits
- Intense self-discipline
- Body and mind as one
- Supernatural speed and grace
- Inner peace and focus
Famous Archetypes
A wandering master who fights with bare hands
A temple guardian trained since childhood
A fighter whose strikes move faster than thought
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