Way of the Wu Jen

Rather than focus inward, some Monks attune themselves to the forces of nature. Known as Wu Jens, these primal sages augment their skills with the power of the five elements; Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and Wood. Through meditation, they can learn to channel their Ki into displays of elemental power.  

Disciple of the Elements

3rd-level Monk (Way of the Wu Jen) Feature   You learn ancient monastic arts that allow you to cast spells.   Cantrips. You learn two cantrips of your choice from the Wu Jen spell list at the end of this Tradition description. You learn one additional Wu Jen cantrip at 10th and 17th level.   Spell Slots. The Wu Jen Spellcasting table shows how many spell slots you have, and the level of those slots. All of your spell slots are the same level. To cast a Wu Jen spell of 1st-level or higher, you must expend a spell slot. You use the spell's casting time and other rules, but your body becomes the spellcasting focus for these spells, and you don't need to provide any material components. You regain all expended Wu Jen spell slots when you finish a short or long rest.   For example, at 7th level, you have two 2nd-level spell slots. To cast the 1st-level spell burning hands, you must spend one of these Wu Jen spell slots, and you cast it as a 2nd-level spell.   Ki Casting. You can draw upon your Ki to regain your elemental powers. As a bonus action on your turn, you can expend a number of Ki Points equal to 1 + your Slot Level to regain one of your expended Wu Jen spell slots.   Spells Known of 1st-Level and Higher. You learn two 1st-level spells of your choice from the Wu Jen spell list at the end of this Tradition. The Spells Known column of the Wu Jen Spellcasting table shows when you learn more Wu Jen spells. A spell you choose must be of a level no higher than what's shown in the table's Slot Level column for your level.   Whenever you gain a Monk level, you can choose one Wu Jen spell you know and replace it with another spell of your choice from the Wu Jen spell list, which must be of a level for which you have spell slots on the Wu Jen Spellcasting table.   Spellcasting Ability. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your Wu Jen spells, so you use your Wisdom whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability, when setting a saving throw DC, and when making a spell attack roll.

Fist of the Five Ways

6th-level Monk (Way of the Wu Jen) Feature   You can infuse your fists with the power of the five elements. Whenever you make an unarmed strike, you can choose for it to deal bludgeoning, cold, fire, poison, or thunder damage.   In addition, when you empower an unarmed strike in this way, your reach with that unarmed strike increases by 5 feet.   Finally, when you use your action to cast a Wu Jen spell, you can make one unarmed strike attack as a bonus action.  

Spiritual Flow

10th-level Monk (Way of the Wu Jen) Feature   You weave your martial arts with spiritual magic. When you cast a Wu Jen spell with a casting time of 1 action, you can expend 2 Ki Points to cast it as a bonus action instead.  

Master of the Elements

17th-level Monk (Way of the Wu Jen) Feature   As an action, you can draw all five elements into yourself to take on an Elemental Form, gaining the following benefits:  

You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed.

You resist bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

Critical hits against you become normal hits.

Opportunity attacks against you have disadvantage.

You can gain temporary hit points equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1) at the start of each of your turns.

Your Elemental Form lasts for 1 minute, but it ends early if you are incapacitated or use a bonus action to end it. Once you use this feature you must finish a long rest before you can use it again. When you have no uses remaining, you can expend 6 Ki Points to take on your Elemental Form again.  

Wu Jen Spellcasting

Monk Level	Spells Known	Spell Slots	Slot Level
3rd	2	1	1st
4th	2	1	1st
5th	3	1	1st
6th	3	1	1st
7th	4	2	2nd
8th	4	2	2nd
9th	5	2	2nd
10th	5	2	2nd
11th	5	2	2nd
12th	5	2	2nd
13th	6	2	3rd
14th	6	2	3rd
15th	6	2	3rd
16th	6	2	3rd
17th	7	2	3rd
18th	7	2	3rd
19th	7	2	4th
20th	7	2	4th

Wu Jen Spell List