Epic Monk
(Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5 variant, p. 208)
The epic monk has achieved an inner tranquility that lesser characters can't even dream of. Her speed, power, grace and force of will are unmatched by mortal beings.
Requirements
20th level monk
Hit die
d8
Alignment
Any lawful.
Skill points
4 + Int
Class Features
AC Bonus (Ex): The monk's bonus to Armor Class when unarmored increases by +1 every five levels higher than 20th (+5 at 25th, +6 at 30th, and so on).
Unarmed Strike: The damage for a monk's unarmed strike does not increase after 16th level.
Stunning Attack: Use the monk's class level when determining the DC to resist this attack, as normal.
Unarmored Speed Bonus: The epic monk's speed when wearing no armor increases by 10 feet every three levels higher than 18th (+70 ft. at 21st, +80 ft. at 24th, and so on).
Ki Strike (Su): The monk's ki strike ability does not automatically increase with class level after 16th level.
Wholeness of Body (Su): The epic monk can cure up to twice her class level in hit points each day, as normal.
Abundant Step (Su): Use the monk's class level when determining the effective caster level of this ability, as normal.
Diamond Soul (Ex): The epic monk's spell resistance is equal to her class level +10, as normal.
Quivering Palm (Su): Use the monk's class level when determining the DC to resist this attack, as normal.
Empty Body (Su): Use the monk's class level when determining the duration of this effect, as normal.
Bonus Feats: The epic monk gains a bonus feat every five levels higher than 20th (25th, 30th, and so on).
Advancement
Level | Attack Bonus | Fort | Ref | Will | Special |
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21st | +1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | Unarmored Speed Bonus +70 ft. |
22nd | +1 | +1 | +1 | +1 | |
23rd | +2 | +1 | +1 | +1 | |
24th | +2 | +2 | +2 | +2 | Unarmored Speed Bonus +80 ft. |
25th | +3 | +2 | +2 | +2 | Bonus feat, AC Bonus +5 |
26th | +3 | +3 | +3 | +3 | |
27th | +4 | +3 | +3 | +3 | Unarmored Speed Bonus +90 ft. |
28th | +4 | +4 | +4 | +4 | |
29th | +5 | +4 | +4 | +4 | |
30th | +5 | +5 | +5 | +5 | Bonus feat, AC Bonus +6, Unarmored Speed Bonus +100 ft. |
Class skills
Skill name | Key ability | Trained only | Armor check penalty |
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Balance | DEX | ![]() |
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Climb | STR | ![]() |
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Concentration | CON | ![]() |
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Craft | INT | ![]() |
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Diplomacy | CHA | ![]() |
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Escape Artist | DEX | ![]() |
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Hide | DEX | ![]() |
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Jump | STR | ![]() |
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Knowledge (arcana) | INT | ![]() |
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Knowledge (religion) | INT | ![]() |
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Listen | WIS | ![]() |
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Move Silently | DEX | ![]() |
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Perform | CHA | ![]() |
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Profession | WIS | ![]() |
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Sense Motive | WIS | ![]() |
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Spot | WIS | ![]() |
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Swim | STR | ![]() |
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Tumble | DEX | ![]() |
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