Can monks use finesse weapons?

Defensive Duelist requires wielding a finesse weapon, yet one of Monks’ abilities is to treat Monk weapons (including staves and unarmed strikes) as “having finesse” (in all but name: it allows monks to use Dex for attack and damage with all).

Can a monk use a rapier?

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.

Are fists finesse?

No, fists do not finesse, but given that the Martial Arts feature allows you to use your DEX or STR, much like a finesse weapon, you could probably bring it up as a valid point with your DM.

Does weapon finesse work with fists?

Yes, a monk and anyone can apply Weapon Finesse feat to unarmed strike.

Do monk fists count as finesse weapons?

Looking at the Monk’s martial arts feature, the RAW unarmed strikes and monk weapons can use Dex for attack and damage, just like finesse, but aren’t finesse.

Do fists count as simple weapons 5e?

No, they are not melee weapons.

What do you add to unarmed attacks?

Instead of using a weapon to make a melee weapon attack, you can use an unarmed strike: a punch, kick, head-butt, or similar forceful blow (none of which count as weapons). On a hit, an unarmed strike deals bludgeoning damage equal to 1 + your Strength modifier.

Does rage affect unarmed strike?

@mikemearls Why does my barbarian not get rage damage or reckless attacks when he punches someone? Unarmed strikes can be used for any melee weapon attack, as long as it doesn’t specify that it uses a weapon.

Can you use Dex for unarmed strikes?

You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes and monk weapons. If you make unarmed strike finesse for everybody, then their is no difference between their combat and a non-monk/martial artist.

Do you add Dex to flurry of blows 5e?

Yes. Whether as part of their normal bonus attack when unarmed or wielding a monk weapon or as part of a ‘flurry of blows’, monks apply their ability modifier (Strength or Dexterity) to their damage rolls.

Can I use an unarmed strike as a bonus action?

They can use unarmed stikes or weapon attacks for the attack action and can subsequently take an unarmed strike as a bonus action if they took the attack action. No. An Unarmed Strike is not a “light weapon”, so it can’t be Two Weapon Fighting.

Can you make an unarmed strike while holding a weapon?

Instead of using a weapon to make a melee weapon attack, you can use an unarmed strike: a punch, kick, head-butt, or similar forceful blow (none of which count as weapons). Even if holding the staff in two hands, the unarmed strike can take place as a bonus acttion.

How many attacks do monks get at level 1?

You only get one. Thus, it’s three attacks until 5th level and four after, if you use your ki, but two attacks until 5th level and three after if you don’t.