Martial Arts specifies unarmed attack or monk weapon on the attack action, kensei weapons are monk weapons for the Way of the Kensei so they can use their longsword or longbow (or whatever chosen weapons) then make a flurry of blows or bonus action unarmed attack. But it does specify unarmed only.
Can monks use Glaives?
No, they cannot, for a lot of reasons. First, Glaives are a martial weapon; that invalidates it immediately. Glaives also have the Heavy weapon property which makes them ineligible to be a Monk weapon.
Can monks use rapiers?
For most monks, no. Default monk weapons are “shortswords and any simple melee weapons that don’t have the two-handed or heavy property.” Player’s Handbook, p. 149, rapiers are a martial melee weapon (not a simple melee weapon). So they do not qualify.
Can a monk use a rapier?
What kind of weapon is a polearm with reach?
Consider asking your GM to houserule the spear or quarterstaff to be considered a Polearm with reach. Traditionally, there was a wide range of long spears and staves utilized by monks (particularly in a defensive style) in Asia. If we’re looking for a Non-Heavy Reach weapon, let’s start with the Halberd.
What does a Kensei Monk do in way of the Kensei?
The Kensei Monk is in a weird spot. In older editions, the Kensei meant a monk who completely replaced unarmed attacks with weapons. Now, you meld weapons and unarmed attacks together, normally only swinging your dedicated weapon only once a round. While interesting in flavor, it leaves the monk subclass in a rough spot.
What’s the best way to use a Kensei?
Use Versatile to your advantage, and club away the early game. Agile Parry. If you make an unarmed strike as part of the Attack action on your turn and are holding a kensei weapon, you can use it to defend yourself if it is a melee weapon.
What does a Kensei do in Pokemon 5e?
5E’s Kensei is a defensive archetype that allows the monk to enter the ranged field without problem. By widening the monk’s options for using Monk weapons, the Kensei also hopes to increase the damage done… But somewhat fails to do so for reasons we’ll get into later.
