Elemental Disciplines

Elemental Disciplines are a set of class actions available to the Way of the Four Elements Monk at Level 3. They are powerful spell-like abilities that use  Ki Point, a resource that recovers on a Short Rest or Long Rest.

Save DC

• The DC for any of these spells = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
• Equipment that increases your Spell Save DC also boosts your Saving Throw DC.

List of Elemental Disciplines

Name	Level	Cost	Ki Points	Damage	Effect
Blade of Rime	3		2	1d10 (1~10) Piercing + 2d6 (2~12) Cold	Creates an ice surface on impact
Chill of the Mountain	3			1d10 (1~10) Cold	Reduces the target's movement speed by 3 m / 10 ft.
Fangs of the Fire Snake	3			Normal Unarmed DamageBludgeoning + 1d10 (1~10) Fire	Your next melee attacks this turn deal an additional 1d4Fire damage.
Fist of Four Thunders	3		2	2d8 (2~16) Thunder	Pushes away all creatures and objects on a failed Strength saving throw
Fist of Unbroken Air	3		2	3d10 (3~30) Bludgeoning	Push the target back 6 m / 20 ft and knock it  Prone.
Rush of the Gale Spirits	3		2	-	Summon a strong wind that clears all clouds and pushes creatures back 5 m / 17 ft, forcing them  Off Balance.
Shaping of the Ice	3			-	Create a climbable ice cube.
Sphere of Elemental Balance	3		2	3d8Thunder or 2d8 Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning or Poison	-
Sweeping Cinder Strike	3		2	3d6 (3~18) Fire	-
Touch of the Storm	3			1d10 (1~10) Lightning	The target cannot use reactions.
Water Whip	3		2	3d10 (3~30) Bludgeoning	Possibly pulls a target  Range: 9 m / 30 ft toward you or knocks it  Prone.
Clench of the North Wind	6		3	-	Hold a humanoid enemy still. They can't move, act or react. Attacks from within 3 m / 10 ft are always critical hits.
Embrace of the Inferno	6		3	2d6 (2~12) Fire per ray	-
Gong of the Summit	6		3	3d8 (3~24) Thunder	-
Flames of the Phoenix	11		4	8d6 (8~48) Fire	-
Mist Stance	11		4	-	Transform into a tiny gas cloud. It can't fall, and fits through small openings. It is very hard to damage. The cloud has Advantage on Constitution, Dexterity, and Strength Saving throws.
Ride the Wind	11		4	-	Gain the ability to  Fly.

Notes

• These spells also trigger  Martial Arts: Bonus Unarmed Strike.
• While called spells, these Disciple of the Elements abilities are not classified as true Spells and will not interact with features or equipment that only work with proper spells.
  • They cannot be  Counterspelled.
  • They can be used while  Silenced.
  • They can be used while  Raging.
  • They do not benefit from features that apply only to spells. Examples include:
    •  Spell Sniper
    •  Tempestuous Magic
    • Any form of Metamagic
  • They do not benefit from items that apply only to spells. Examples include:
    • Necklace of Elemental Augmentation
    • Ring of Elemental Infusion
    • Boots of Elemental Momentum
    • Vivacious Cloak
    • Hat of the Sharp Caster