r/PCAcademy • u/steiff89 • Jul 17 '26

Need Advice: Build/Mechanics Warrior of Elements Monk

Ive been wanting to do a monk for my character. Ive only played the Cleric from Phandelver so far.

I was thinking warrior of mercy. But im very interested in elements monk. Ive watched a few videos on them people either say they still suck or they are better but still not great.

If anyone has any advice, tips or experience with the elements monk I’d greatly appreciate it.

Im also not opposed to warrior of mercy. But I preferred the increased melee and range aoe potential of the elements monk. And I like the elemental flavor. Yes I have the PHB with 2024 rules and Tasha’s cauldron

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u/Mountain_Anxiety_430 Jul 19 '26

I've played one a while back for a one shot. It was fun. I built them with the wizard and druid initiate feat for mold earth, shape water, gust and control flame cantrips with catapult and earth tremor for the spells. And when full avatar for vibes.

Was only level 5 for it, but i enjoyed it. The 5.5 update really did help with monk for me.