* [[Monk|Monk's]] {{SAI|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}} replaces the '''1''' base damage of '''Unarmed Strike''' with '''1d4'''. This increases to '''1d6''' at Monk level 3 and '''1d8''' at Monk level 9.
* [[Monk|Monk's]] {{SAI|Martial Arts: Deft Strikes}} replaces the '''1''' base damage of '''Unarmed Strike''' with '''1d4'''. This increases to '''1d6''' at Monk level 3 and '''1d8''' at Monk level 9.
* Monk's {{SAI|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks}} may replace the Strength damage scaling with the Dexterity modifier if it is higher. Note that the bonus damage from '''Tavern Brawler''' will always use the Strength modifier.
* Monk's {{SAI|Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks}} may replace the Strength damage scaling with the Dexterity modifier if it is higher. Note that the bonus damage from '''Tavern Brawler''' will always use the Strength modifier.
* Most buffs and abilities that specify "weapon" attacks, such as the [[Paladin|Paladin's]] {{SAI|Divine Smite}} and the [[Barbarian|Barbarian's]] {{SAI|Rage}} bonus damage will not apply to unarmed strikes.
*Many buffs and abilities that specify "weapon" attacks, such as the [[Paladin|Paladin's]] {{SAI|Divine Smite}}, will not apply to unarmed strikes.
Monk'sMartial Arts: Deft Strikes replaces the 1 base damage of Unarmed Strike with 1d4. This increases to 1d6 at Monk level 3 and 1d8 at Monk level 9.
Monk's Martial Arts: Dextrous Attacks may replace the Strength damage scaling with the Dexterity modifier if it is higher. Note that the bonus damage from Tavern Brawler will always use the Strength modifier.
Many buffs and abilities that specify "weapon" attacks, such as the Paladin'sDivine Smite, will not apply to unarmed strikes.
Action
Bludgeoning 
Attack roll
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
adds your Strength modifier a second time giving 1 + Strength modifier + Strength modifier
replaces the 1 base damage of Unarmed Strike with 1d4. This increases to 1d6 at Monk level 3 and 1d8 at Monk level 9.
may replace the Strength damage scaling with the Dexterity modifier if it is higher. Note that the bonus damage from Tavern Brawler will always use the Strength modifier.
, will not apply to unarmed strikes.