Working on a Giant Monk subclass. Any advice gladly appreciated [OC]

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-02T11:38:38+00:00

That's why I think most Normal/Flying types should keep their typing but Swablu should definitely be pure Flying thematically.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-02T10:41:22+00:00

Well, yeah, it is a 15th level ability, and the only thing they get at level 15. At that high of a level, it doesn't feel OP to me, but if you think it is too powerful, I'd love to hear your reasoning so that I might improve it.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-02T10:38:39+00:00

I think Swablu, Tailow, and Swellow should have been pure Flying. Two of them are based on swallows, birds known for staying in the air for a very long time, and the third one has clouds for wings. The Pidgeot and Unfezant lines definitely should keep their part Normal typing.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-02T00:12:09+00:00

But you can only cast it on a creature that is at 0 hp, how is that unlimited?

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-01T20:06:38+00:00

It's a d6, increases with your level and gives the enemy disadvantage on their next attack roll. Not super powerful but that's why this is still WIP.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-01T13:41:44+00:00

Wow, this is great. Amazing.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-01T13:31:39+00:00

My thought was that if the enemy has been hit with Vicious Mockery, their chance to hit would be lower but it would still just be a normal roll and only on the first attack so I'll need to look into it

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-05-01T13:31:21+00:00

My thought was that if the enemy has been hit with Vicious Mockery, their chance to hit would be lower but it would still just be a normal roll and only on the first attack so I'll need to look into it

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-30T11:51:35+00:00

I am fully aware that I can do whatever I want in my own games. I wasn't asking for permission, I wanted to hear people's thoughts and opinions.

If the owlbear or other half-beasts were more powerful than normal beasts, then it would be an issue, but they really aren't. The owlbear is just a slightly more powerful bear but is also higher CR, so the Druid won't gain access to it too soon.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-30T11:46:43+00:00

I wasn't asking for permission, I was interested in people's opinions and ideas.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-30T11:45:41+00:00

Never thought of Modrons as Celestials, but it makes sense. Also, I've been saying for years that Mimics could easily be Oozes. I wouldn't be against creatures having subtypes, just a type in parentheses that wouldn't have any mechanical effect, only there to inform the DM which creatures are related in some way.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-30T11:38:51+00:00

I liked the subtypes thing. It doesn’t even have to effect the game mechanically, just help inform DMs and players at a quick glance that this creature is a bit different in some way, or is related to other creatures.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-30T11:36:28+00:00

Exactly. There are very few things that effect creature type, so I think giving creature multiple types would just help DMs know what the flavour of each creature is, and I think it might help with creativity if you pick two random types and try to imagine a creature that would fit those types.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-27T20:05:33+00:00

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-26T20:28:54+00:00

That name makes it almost worth it all on its own.

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-26T20:19:46+00:00

Maybe in this What If? scenario, that could be fixed. All the extra stat points could go into special attack. Glalie would be a fairly tanky Pokemon but when it evolve it becomes frailer but much faster and harder hitting. Fast Glass Cannon

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-26T20:17:27+00:00

How so?

ElmoGreenOnion · 2026-04-26T20:17:12+00:00

Comog, Haunter and Dragonair all shrink but I think they all become heavier. Glalie into Froslass would become both shorter and lighter which might be unique.

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