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Monk of the Forgotten Fist
A disciple of long-dead martial techniques, the Monk of the Forgotten Fist uses archaic arts to wage war against those who have forgotten the true path to Martial Arts Mastery
Making a Monk of the Forgotten Fist
First and Foremost, the Monk of the Forgotten Fist is a melee combatant. Using powerful Dai Shin techniques, the Arcane Monk benefits most from a high Dexterity, Wisdom, and Constitution score. Strength is not as important to them as a normal monk, perhaps. But placing a mediocre ability score in strength may benefit them in the long run.
Abilities: Dexterity, Constitution, and Wisdom.
Races: Of the common races, humans are most likely to undertake the vows of the Monk of the Forgotten Fist, due to their ever adaptation to alternative ways of thinking.
Alignment: Although most Monks of the Forgotten Fist are of Lawful Alignment, They do not necessarily require it. One can find as much serenity in Chaos as they can in discipline.
Starting Gold: As Monk
Starting Age: Moderate
| Level | Base Attack Bonus |
Fort Save |
Ref Save |
Will Save |
Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +2 | +2 | Dai Shin, Monk AC Bonus |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +3 | +3 | Lesser Discipline |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +3 | +3 | Ki Empowerment (Skills) |
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +4 | +4 | Lesser Discipline, Ki Strike (Magic) |
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +4 | +4 | Lesser Enlightenment |
| 6th | +6/+1 | +5 | +5 | +5 | Lesser Discipline |
| 7th | +7/+2 | +5 | +5 | +5 | Epiphany 1/day |
| 8th | +8/+3 | +6 | +6 | +6 | Discipline |
| 9th | +9/+4 | +6 | +6 | +6 | Ki Empowerment (Body) |
| 10th | +10/+5 | +7 | +7 | +7 | Discipline, Enlightenment, Ki Strike (Lawful) |
| 11th | +11/+6/+1 | +7 | +7 | +7 | Epiphany 2/day |
| 12th | +12/+7/+2 | +8 | +8 | +8 | Discipline |
| 13th | +13/+8/+3 | +8 | +8 | +8 | Dai Shin Reversal |
| 14th | +14/+9/+4 | +9 | +9 | +9 | Greater Discipline |
| 15th | +15/+10/+5 | +9 | +9 | +9 | Greater Enlightenment, Epiphany 3/day |
| 16th | +16/+11/+6/+1 | +10 | +10 | +10 | Greater Discipline, Ki Strike (Adamantine) |
| 17th | +17/+12/+7/+2 | +10 | +10 | +10 | Greater Dai Shin Reversal |
| 18th | +18/+13/+8/+3 | +11 | +11 | +11 | Greater Discipline |
| 19th | +19/+14/+9/+4 | +11 | +11 | +11 | Greater Epiphany 3/day |
| 20th | +20/+15/+10/+5 | +12 | +12 | +12 | Perfect Enlightenment |
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Class Skills (4 + Int modifier per level; ×4 at 1st level) | |||||
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the Monk of the Forgotten Fist
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Monks of the Forgotten Fist are proficient with no weapons or armor. Any Monk of the Forgotten Fist who willingly uses a weapon to Attack someone loses all class abilities until they receive an atonement. When a Monk of the Forgotten Fist is unarmored and not encumbered, he gains a bonus to his AC equal to his Wisdom Bonus.
{{#anc: Dai Shin}} (Ex): While unarmored and unencumbered, the Monk of the Forgotten Fist gains a slam attack of 1d8. This slam attack counts as being a two handed weapon. The Monk of the Forgotten Fist adds his Wisdom bonus as a bonus to his attack and damage rolls when using his slam attack.
{{#anc: Monk AC Bonus}} (Ex): When a Monk of the Forgotten Fist is unarmored and unencumbered, he gains a bonus to his AC equal to his Wisdom Bonus. It also increases at 1 point every five levels, just like a normal monk
{{#anc:Lesser Discipline}}: At Levels 2, 4, and 6, a Monk of the Forgotten Fist may add one of the following abilities to his Class Ability List. (Evasion, Uncanny Dodge, Improved Trip, Improved Grapple, Improved Disarm.)
{{#anc:Ki Empowerment (Skills)}}: When Making a Jump, Tumble, Climb, Ride, or Move Silently Check, the Monk of the Forgotten Fist may use his Wisdom Modifier in place of the modifier. He may only do this if he is trained in the skill.
{{#anc: Ki Strike (Magic)}} (Ex): When a Monk of the Forgotten Fist uses his slam attack, treat it as being a magical weapon for the sake of bypassing damage reduction.
{{#anc: Lesser Enlightenment}}: At Level 5, a Monk of the Forgotten Fist chooses what sort of Martial Arts Mastery he will Undertake.
Physical: Increase Slam Atatck Damage to 1d10 at Level 5, 2d8 at Level 10, 3d8 At Level 15, and 4d8 At level 20.
Spiritual: Gain an At-Will Force Attack that deals 1d4/Class Level+Wis Mod damage, and can be used at a range of 30 ft. This is a Standard Action. (Fortitude Save for Half Damage)DC 10 + 1/2 Class Level + Wis Mod
{{#anc: Epiphany}} (Ex): Once per day, a Monk of the Enlightened Fist may have an Epiphany. While having an Epiphany, the Monk's Wisdom increases by 4. The duration of this ability is 5 + Wisdom Modifier (New Modifier) Rounds. They may use this 2/day at level 11, and 3/day at level 15.
{{#anc:Discipline}}: At Levels 8, 10, and 12, a Monk of the Forgotten Fist may add one of the following abilities to his Class Ability List. (Improved Evasion[Requires Evasion], Improved Uncanny Dodge[Requires Evasion], Intuitive Grace [Add Wis Mod as a bonus to all saves], Snap Kick, or 2 Abilities from "Lesser Disciplines")
{{#anc:Ki Empowerment (Body)}}: For Every 2 points of Wisdom Bonus a Monk of the Forgotten Fist has, he gains 1HP/Level.
{{#anc: Ki Strike (Lawful)}} (Ex): When a Monk of the Forgotten Fist uses his slam attack, treat it as being a Lawful-Aligned weapon for the sake of bypassing damage reduction.
{{#anc: Enlightenment}}: Depending on what the Monk chose at 5th level, he gains another ability.
Physical: Increase Natural Armor by 1 + Con Modifier (Minimum 1)
Spiritual: Gain SR 10 + Monk of the Forgotten Fist Level
{{#anc: Dai Shin Reversal}}: When attacking an opponent who is wielding Unarmed Attacks, Slam Attacks or Natural Attacks, you gain a +2 Bonus to Attack Rolls.
{{#anc: Greater Discipline}}: At Levels 14, 16, and 18, The Monk of the Forgotten Fist may choose one of the following abilities and add it to his class list. (Improved Critical (Slam Attack), Weakening Critical, Crippling Critical, Any feat that you meet the requirements for, Any two abilities from a previous list.)
{{#anc: Greater Enlightenment}}: Depending on what the Monk chose at 5th level, he gains another ability.
Physical: Ignore Points of DR/Hardness equal to Wisdom Modifier
Spiritual: Gain Lay on Hands as a Class Ability that uses Wisdom instead of Charisma.
{{#anc: Greater Dai Shin Reversal}}: When being attacked by someone using an Unarmed Attack, Natural Attack, or Slam Attack, you gain +2 AC vs. that attack.
{{#anc: Greater Epiphany}} (Ex): Epiphany Bonus to Wisdom increases to +8.
{{#anc: Perfect Enlightenment}}: Depending on what the Monk chose at 5th level, he gains another ability. In addition to that ability, he gains DR 15/Epic
Physical: +2 to All Saves, +1 HP/Level, +2 Str, Dex, or Con.
Spiritual: Spell Resistance increases to 15 + Class Level, Gain +2 Wis, Int, or Cha.
Playing a Monk of the Forgotten Fist
Religion: Although most Monks of the Forgotten Fist do not pay lip service to any deity, some may worship ancient or modern Gods of Secrets.
Other Classes: All classes treat Monks of the Forgotten Fists the way they would treat a normal monk. However, Monks of the Forgotten Fist hold a special animosity for Normal Monks, Arcane Monks, and Swordsages, believing that they have "Fallen from the True Path."
Combat: On the front lines,
Advancement: Some Monks of the Forgotten Fists take levels in Cleric to take advantage of their already impressive Wisdom Scores. Others take levels in Rogue to gain some stealthy abilities.
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