On tabletop I play a Way of the Astral Self Monk with defensive duelist. I thought I’d try that in the game and switched Astarion to open hand Monk. I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong but it never seems to activate.

  • @uid0gid0OP
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    27 days ago

    I don’t want to be a contrarian, but I can’t find anything in the PHB that says you can’t wield a weapon. Unarmed strikes don’t even need to be made with your hands. Is it a sage advice that I’m unaware of or something?

    • Björn Tantau
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      427 days ago

      They are talking about BG3. There you cannot make a regular unarmed strike while holding a weapon.

      There are many significant differences in the rules between BG3 and 5e.

      • @uid0gid0OP
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        227 days ago

        I’m realizing this more as I play the game. Shield Master not allowing you to shove people prone is one that really annoyed me.