Way Of The Monkey King

The Way of the Monkey King is a flamboyant tradition of impossible movement, deceptive bravado, and overwhelming bursts of martial power. Its disciples fight with staffs, improvised weapons, acrobatic kicks, and supernatural confidence. They vault across battlefields, split their presence into distracting afterimages, and turn an enemy's strength against them. The tradition rewards bold positioning and theatrical risk-taking: the more surrounded and outmatched the monk appears, the more dangerous they become.

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Hit Die

d8 Hit Die; use the Monk class's Hit Point rules.

Subclass of Monk

Way Of The Monkey King

Fight like a storm, laugh like a rebel, and never let the sky decide where you land.

SystemD&D 5E (2024)

RoleMobile striker, battlefield disruptor, evasive skirmisher

Hit Died8 Hit Die; use the Monk class's Hit Point rules.

ResourceFocus Points, using the Monk class's Focus Point progression and recovery rules.

Primary AbilitiesDexterity & Wisdom

SavesUses the Monk's Unarmored Defense and the Monk class's saving throw proficiencies. Subclass defenses emphasize Dexterity saving throws, movement, and reaction-based repositioning.

SystemD&D 5E (2024)

The Way Of The Monkey King

Spellcasting & Powers

None; this is a martial subclass powered by Focus Points, movement, and supernatural physical technique.

Multiclassing

A character multiclassing into this subclass must meet the Monk's multiclassing prerequisites. The subclass grants no additional proficiencies beyond its features. Its abilities rely heavily on Dexterity, Wisdom, Monk weapons, Unarmed Strikes, and Focus Points.

Proficiencies

Quarterstaff proficiency if you lack it; otherwise no additional proficiencies. Training emphasizes acrobatics, staff combat, misdirection, controlled falls, and fighting while surrounded.

Skill Options

Acrobatics
Athletics
Deception
Performance
Sleight of Hand

Training & Initiation

A student begins by carrying a staff through a demanding pilgrimage without using roads, doors, or direct routes. After learning to fall safely, move without hesitation, and turn embarrassment into misdirection, the student faces a senior practitioner in a nonlethal duel across difficult terrain. Initiates are accepted when they can protect another person while maintaining their own freedom of movement.

Societal Perception

Ordinary people often see Monkey King monks as entertaining heroes, troublesome pranksters, or dangerous rebels depending on who holds power locally. Authorities distrust them because their style makes prisons, walls, and formal ranks seem temporary.

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