Monk, Unchained Archetypes

Adamant Disciple

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Known for their unparalleled control over their body and physiological responses, the monks called adamant disciples undergo intense training to be as resilient as possible. Adaman

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Beastsoul Monk

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Those who walk the path of the beastsoul channel their affinity to the wilds or their long forgotten heritages, taking forms with which to display their training, discipline, and m

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Disciple of Chaos

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

While many seek to cultivate their inner powers through consistent regimens, strict codes, and structured meditation; others use more turbulent means unleashing their inner energie

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Drifting Lotus

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

The nomadic order of the drifting lotus master the mystic arts of space and teleportation, incorporating them into an elegant fighting style. Class Skills A drifting lotus adds Kno

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Erudite Soul

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Erudite souls are monks who focus their monastic training on critical thinking. Although more astute and critical of the world than their fellow monks, erudite souls still hold the

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Master of Many Stances

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

While many monks dedicate their lives to mastery over a single school of combat, masters of many stances branch out into multiple disciplines in order to remain flexible and throw

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Monkmentum

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

“Speed. I am speed.” - Mantras of Speed, VI Monkmentum Training (Ex) At 3rd level, the monkmentum gains the Athletics sphere as a bonus talent and must select either the (leap) or

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Shadow Boxer

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Alignment Any Class Skills The shadow boxer loses Knowledge (religion) (Int) as a class skill and gains Knowledge (planes) (Int) and Bluff (Cha) as class skills. Shadow Boxing (Su)

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Steelsoul Monk

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Most monks train to be quick on their feet, with maneuverability and speed being the main part of a monks fighting style. However, the steelsoul monk instead trains his body to be

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Street Fighter

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

While some street fighters do attain mystic enlightenment and unlock spiritual abilities, most dedicate themselves to more physical, less cerebral or spiritual pursuits. These warr

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Sundering Hand

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

The Sundering Hand school has old roots in dwarven philosophy. Originally an obscure sect of dwarven ascetics, their philosophy has spread to other peoples, calling for simplicity

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The Stupor Monk

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Source: Spheres Apocrypha: Dipsomania Alignment A stupor monk may be of any alignment. Armor and Weapon Proficiencies Stupor monks are proficient with simple weapons as well as lig

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Tranquil Soul

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Most training that monks undergo already temper the mind and body to incredible lengths, managing to instill both incredible strength and calm into an individual. There are some mo

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Yamabushi

ArchetypeMonk Unchained

Alignment Any neutral Casting At first level a yamabushi may combine spheres and talents to create magical effects. A yamabushi is considered a Low-Caster. (Note: All casters gain

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