Monk (Dungeons & Dragons)

Monk
Dungeons & Dragons character class
Previous name
Mystic (basic edition)
Publication history
First appearanceSupplement II – Blackmoor
Editions (standard class)1st, 3rd, v3.5, 4th, 5th
Editions (alternate class)Original, Basic, 2nd
Source books
  • Blackmoor (Original);
  • Master Set (Basic);
  • Player's Handbook (1st, 3rd, 5th);
  • Faiths & Avatars (2nd);
  • Player's Handbook 3 (4th)
Grouping
1E base classnone
2E groupPriest
4E powersourcePsionic
4E roleStriker

The monk (also mystic) is a playable character class in most editions of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. A D&D monk is a fantasy martial artist, specializing in unarmed combat.