Epic Monk
(Epic Level Handbook variant, p. 12)
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.
Hit die
d8
Skill points
4 + Int
Class Features
Armor Class Bonus: The monk's bonus to Armor Class when unarmored increases by +1 every five levels after 20th (25th, 30th, and so on).
Unarmed Strike: the damage for a monk's unarmed strike does not increase after the 16th level.
Fast Movement: The epic monk's speed when wearing no armor increases by 10 feet at 21st level and every three levels thereafter (24th, 27th, 30th, and so on). The unarmored speed of Small and dwarven monks increases by 5 feet instead of 10 feet.
Wholeness of Body: The epic monk can cure up to twice her class level in hp points each day, as normal.
KI Strike: The monk's Ki strike ability does not automatically increase with class level after 16th level. However the monk cal select the epic feat Improved Ki Strike to increase the effective enhancement bonus of her unarmed strike.
Abundant step: Use the monk's class level when determining the effective caster level of this ability, as normal.
Diamond Soul: The epic monk's spell resistance is equal to her class level +10, as normal.
Quivering Palm: Use the monk's class level when determining the DC to resist this attack, as normal.
Empty Body: Use the monk's class level when determining the duration of this effect, as normal.
BonusFeats: The epic monk gains a bonus feat (selected from the list of epic monk feats) every five levels after 20th.
Epic Monk Bonus Feat List: Armor Skin, Blinding Speed, Damage Reduction, Energy Resistance (Acid / Cold / Electricity / Fire / Sonic), Epic Prowess, Epic Speed, Epic Toughness, Exceptional Deflection, Fast Healing, Improved Ki Strike, Improved Stunning Fist, Improved Spell Resistance, Infinite Deflection, Keen Strike, Legendary Climber, Legendary Wrestler, Reflect Arrows, Self Concealment, Shattering Strike, Vorpal Strike.
Advancement
| Monk Level | AC Bonus* | Unarmored Speed** | Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | +4 | 100 ft. (65 ft.) | |
| 22nd | +4 | 100 ft. (65 ft.) | |
| 23rd | +4 | 100 ft. (65 ft.) | |
| 24th | +4 | 110 ft. (70 ft.) | |
| 25th | +5 | 110 ft. (70 ft.) | Bonus feat |
| 26th | +5 | 110 ft. (70 ft.) | |
| 27th | +5 | 120 ft. (75 ft.) | |
| 28th | +5 | 120 ft. (75 ft.) | |
| 29th | +5 | 120 ft. (75 ft.) | |
| 30th | +6 | 130 ft. (80 ft.) | Bonus feat |
*This figure plus the monk's Wisdom modifier is added to the monk's Armor Class (if this figure plus the monk's Wisdom modifier is not a positive number, do not add it). The Armor Class bonus is 1/5 the monk's level.
**The number in parentheses indicates the speed of Small and Dwarven monk's.
Class skills
| Skill name | Key ability | Trained only | Armor check penalty |
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