Flurry of blows simply allows the Monk to perform more than one unarmed strike with an Attack action on their turn. (Martial Arts allows the Monk to make one unarmed strike as a bonus action without spending the ki point for Flurry of Blows.)
How many times can a monk use Flurry of Blows?
When you use your Flurry of Blows, you can make up to three additional attacks with it (up to a total of five Flurry of Blows attacks), provided that each Flurry of Blows attack targets a different creature this turn.”
When can I use Flurry of Blows?
3 Answers. Here the timing is specified: “Immediately after you take the Attack action”. You must take the attack action which means, in practice, that you must make an attack using the Attack action (which you can substitute a trip or grapple etc. for) and then you can use your Flurry of Blows.
Can you split flurry of blows?
3 Answers. No, Flurry of Blows is not limited to one target, but they must all be in reach without moving. Two facts rule this issue: Normally, multiple attacks from the same action can be targeted however the attacker wants.
How does the Drunken Master help the monk?
The Drunken Master is a defensive powerhouse, giving the Monk a suite of tools that keep it alive in the early and mid games; when the Monk is the most likely to die. That means the Drunken Master offers next to no offense, and instead relies on Flurry of Blows to keep it’s damage even comparable to other subclasses.
Can a monk spend more than one Ki point per turn?
The SRD states: “You can take only one bonus action on your turn, so you must choose which bonus action to use when you have more than one available.” You are allowed to spend more than one Ki point per turn (maybe for Stunning Strike or something similar), but the above limit applies regardless of how many you spend.
When do you get flurry of blows in monk?
At 17th level, you gain the ability to make an overwhelming number of attacks against a group of enemies. When you use your Flurry of Blows, you can make up to three additional attacks with it (up to a total of five Flurry of Blows attacks), provided that each Flurry of Blows attack targets a different creature this turn.
What can you do at Level 5 in way of the Drunken Master?
At the start of your turn, you can attack and Flurry, throwing up to 4 unarmed attacks at level 5. Then, you can zip across the battlefield to your next target before your opponent can even blink. Do remember that this does nothing if you use a movement action before you attack; you need to move to provoke an attack of opportunity, after all.
