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Monk Weapons for Fifth Edition

Monk Weapons These specialized weapons reflect the training of a Monk. Each of these weapons requires intense study and practice to use effectively and as such they are neither Simple or Martial Weapons. At level 1 a Monk can choose one of these categories of weapon to become proficient in. The Monk also gains a special attack with that category of weapon detailed below. A Monk that is not proficient in a category of Monk Weapons may not use this special attack. Flexible weapons Flexible weapons can be used to make an Entangling Attack. Entangling Attack : A Large or smaller creature hit by a flexible weapon is restrained until it is freed. Entangling Attack has no effect on creatures that are formless, or creatures that are Huge or larger. A creature can use its action to make a DC (8 + Proficiency + user's Strength or Dexterity bonus, as used to make the Attack roll) Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success. Dealing slashing d...