Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Open Hand Technique 5e: Open Hand Monk Feature

Open Hand Technique is a Open Hand Monk feature gained at level 3 in D&D 5e. Starting when you choose this tradition at 3rd level, you can manipulate your enemy's ki when you harness your own.



Open Hand Technique

Class: Monk
Subclass: Open Hand
Level: 3

Starting when you choose this tradition at 3rd level, you can manipulate your enemy's ki when you harness your own. Whenever you hit a creature with one of the attacks granted by your Flurry of Blows, you can impose one of the following effects on that target:

- It must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone.

- It must make a Strength saving throw. If it fails, you can push it up to 15 feet away from you.

- It can't take reactions until the end of your next turn.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does Open Hand Technique do in D&D 5e?

Starting when you choose this tradition at 3rd level, you can manipulate your enemy's ki when you harness your own.

What level do you get Open Hand Technique in D&D 5e?

You gain Open Hand Technique at level 3 as part of the Open Hand Monk progression.

Is Open Hand Technique a Monk feature in D&D 5e?

Yes. Open Hand Technique is part of the Open Hand subclass for the Monk in D&D 5e.

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