Threw together some of the most common weapons that monks would gain prof in (depending in subclass):  Not perfect, but there you go

Way of Fist (all weapons have finesse property)
(Name, Cost, Damage, Weight, Properties)
Kama, 2 gp, 1d6 piercing, 2 lb, light
Nunchaku, 3 gp, 1d6 bludgeoning, 2 lb, by using two-handed, PC gains a bonus action to attack
Sai, 5gp, 1d4 piercing, 1 lb, +1 AC vs weapon attacks, light
Jo, 2 gp, 1d4 bludgeoning, 2 lb, versatile (1d6)
Tonfa, 2 gp, 1d4 bludgeoning, 2 lb, light
Kau-sin-ke, 5 gp, 1d6 bludgeoning, 5 lb
Three section staff, 5 gp, 1d8 bludgeoning, 4 lb, two-handed
Sang-kauw, 10 gp, 1d8 piercing, 4 lb, two-handed, bonus action: extra attack
Lajatang, 10gp, 1d8 piercing or slashing, 4 lb, two-handed, bonus action: extra attack


Way of Shadow (all weapons have finesse property)
Kumade, 2 gp, 1d4 piercing, 2 lb, light
Nekode, 5 gp, 1d4 piercing, 1 lb, light, prof in climbing (or double prof if already prof)
Tessen (war fan), 2 gp, 1d4 bludgeoning, 1 lb, light
Ninja-to, 10 gp, 1d6 slashing, 2 lb, light, versatile (1d8)
Kawanaga, 5 gp, 1d4 piercing, 1 lb, two-handed, +2 grapple
Kusari-gama, 8 gp, 1d6 piercing or bludgeoning, 4 lb, light, two-handed, bonus action: extra attack
Kyoketsu-shoge, 5 gp, 1d4 piercing, 3 lb, two-handed, prof in climbing (or double prof if already prof)
Shikomi-zue, 5 gp, 1d6 piercing or bludgeoning, 3 lb, thrown (range 20/60), versatile (1d8)
Shuriken, 1 gp, 1d4 piercing, 1 lb, light, thrown (range 20/60)

As I've noted elsewhere, I liked 5e way more than I expected.

I really like the idea of playing a [strike]ninja[/strike] Shadow Monk, far more than I could have possibly foreseen.

And in a flight of fancy that would shame me a week ago, I am perversely attracted to the idea of playing a gnome [strike]ninja[/strike] Shadow Monk.



Thanks for the post. Will take it to the game table, if someone deigns to run it (my hands are full at the moment).

Yeah, the monk class is really cool in 5E. You can play a classic Ninja, a classic Kung Fu drifter, or a video game elemental blast guy.

Quote from: The Butcher;781554I really like the idea of playing a [strike]ninja[/strike] Shadow Monk, far more than I could have possibly foreseen.
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You and me both brother.  My second fav PC of all time was a 1e ninja/bushi.  I think I can replicate him pretty well with the Way of the Shadow monk with a street urchin background.

Either way, I'm dying to play one.  Alas, Sept 13th can't get here quick enough (the next time I will be playing where I'm not the DM).

Quote from: Larsdangly;781557Yeah, the monk class is really cool in 5E. You can play a classic Ninja, a classic Kung Fu drifter, or a video game elemental blast guy.

I always thought they were going after the "Ang" monk (Avatar Last Airbender)

Hmm, Noble Ninja Gnomes... along with the alliteration, there's a zany game in there.

Quote from: Sacrosanct;781559I always thought they were going after the "Ang" monk (Avatar Last Airbender)

Yeah that's what first came to my mind. Pretty cool!

Quote from: Sacrosanct;781559I always thought they were going after the "Ang" monk (Avatar Last Airbender)

That's what I meant. I should have written 'comic book/fantasy movie/video game/super-duper-magic monk'. Clearly, I have a loose grasp of what that's all about...

Gnome Gninja. :cool:

Meteor Hammer is the MA weapon I use most oft for my rare monk characters. Or a very styalized Sang-Kauw.

Quote from: Omega;781649Gnome Gninja. :cool:

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Gary Gnu the Gnome Gninja




please someone else get that reference please

Sai should be bludgeoning, you know. They're blunt. Otherwise, neato.

Quote from: Sacrosanct;781652Gary Gnu the Gnome Gninja




please someone else get that reference please

I Think I did

And yeah looks like 5e monks rock!

Quote from: Sacrosanct;781652Gary Gnu the Gnome Gninja

please someone else get that reference please

Would the woodpecker count as a piercing weapon? :cool:

Quote from: LibraryLass;781753Sai should be bludgeoning, you know. They're blunt. Otherwise, neato.

Yeah, you're right.  And I knew that.  But I've always liked my sai stabby dammit!

I think its because one of my favorite comics was Ninja Elite back in the day, and they were all pointy.

Quote from: Sacrosanct;781870Yeah, you're right.  And I knew that.  But I've always liked my sai stabby dammit!

I think its because one of my favorite comics was Ninja Elite back in the day, and they were all pointy.

Well they may be blunt but they will still punch a hole in you. I'd say thats piercing. Its still a slender taperd piece of metal used for thrusting (and catching) Hell, a sling bullet is blunt. But it will put a hole in you.

Function is the key.