My worst video ever. (The Remastered Monk for Pathfinder 2e!)

Introduction

This tutorial covers the remastered Monk class in Pathfinder 2E, highlighting important changes and features that enhance gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the class, this guide will help you understand the Monk's abilities and how to utilize them effectively in your campaigns.

Chapter 1: Class Changes

Key Features of the Remastered Monk

• Fluidity: The Monk is characterized by its fast, mobile, and defensive playstyle. The ability to move fluidly on the battlefield is crucial.

• Flurry of Blows:

  • This ability allows the Monk to make two strikes with a single action, freeing up the action economy for additional maneuvers or movement.

• Stances:

  • Monks can now take stances with a new feature allowing them to dismiss a stance without having to enter another stance first.

• Critical Specialization Effect:

  • At 5th level, when strikes become expert, unarmed strikes in the brawling group gain a critical specialization effect. Upon a critical hit, the enemy must make a Fortitude save or become slowed (losing one action on their next turn).

Changes to Feats

• Monastic Weaponry Feat:

  • This feat has been buffed, allowing you to treat a variety of weapons as monk weapons, enhancing your versatility in combat.

• God Breaker Feat (Level 20):

  • This new feat allows you to grab a creature, throw it 20 feet into the air, and strike it multiple times while maintaining the grab—a powerful and thematic ability.

Practical Tips

• Focus on the Monastic Weaponry feat early on to maximize your versatility with weapons.
• Utilize the Flurry of Blows strategically to maintain pressure on enemies while managing your action economy effectively.

Chapter 2: Monk and Martial Artist Archetypes

Monk Archetype

• Core Features:

  • The archetype remains largely unchanged, providing access to powerful Monk feats and a bonus to speed.

• Nerf to Flurry of Blows:

  • The cooldown for Flurry of Blows has been increased to 1 to 4 rounds. This means careful planning is necessary to maximize its effectiveness during encounters.

Martial Artist Archetype

• Access to Stance Feats:

  • This archetype allows for earlier access to basic stance feats, making it a good choice for players focusing on unarmed combat.

• Key Abilities:

  • Follow-Up Strike: Avoids an increase in the multiple attack penalty if your last attempt missed.
  • Grievous Blow: Spend an extra action to deal additional damage.
  • Path of Iron: At level 14, you can make three melee strikes against different foes with a single action, although it incurs the standard multiple attack penalty.

Practical Advice

• If focusing on unarmed combat, consider the Martial Artist Archetype for earlier access to key abilities.
• Always plan your actions around the cooldown and usage of Flurry of Blows to maintain combat effectiveness.

Conclusion

The remastered Monk in Pathfinder 2E has seen some enhancements and adjustments that bolster its gameplay while maintaining its core identity. Key changes include critical specialization effects and updated feat mechanics. By understanding these features and planning your character’s actions wisely, you can maximize the Monk’s potential in your adventures. Consider exploring the Martial Artist archetype if you prefer a specific focus on unarmed combat, and remember to engage with the community for tips and strategies!