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The monk (also mystic) is a playable character class in most editions of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. [1] A D&D monk is a fantasy martial artist , specializing in unarmed combat.
D&D Beyond (DDB) is the official digital toolset and game companion for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition. [1] [2] DDB hosts online versions of the official Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition books, including rulebooks, adventures, and other supplements; it also provides digital tools like a character builder and digital character sheet, monster and spell listings that can be sorted and filtered ...
Up until 1987, a number of games inspired by Dungeons & Dragons had appeared, such as the Wizardry and Ultima series, but these were not licensed from TSR. TSR considered making their own video games and passed on the idea, and instead announced in 1987 that it was looking for a game development partner to make officially-licensed games.
Oriental Adventures also introduced a new game mechanic to Dungeons & Dragons; it was the first official supplement to include rules for non-weapon proficiencies. [6] Every character is expected to possess proficiencies in the noncombat arts with skills such as calligraphy, etiquette, animal handling, iaijutsu (fast draw), and bowyer. [3]
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, game mechanics and dice rolls determine much of what happens. These mechanics include: Ability scores, the most basic statistics of a character, which influence all other statistics; Armor class, how well-protected a character is against physical attack
The Player's Handbook (spelled Players Handbook in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D)) is the name given to one of the core rulebooks in every edition of the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). It does not contain the complete set of rules for the game, and only includes rules for use by players of the game.
In tabletop games and video games, a character class is an occupation, profession, or role assigned to a game character to highlight and differentiate their capabilities and specializations. [ 1 ] In role-playing games (RPGs), character classes aggregate several abilities and aptitudes , and may also detail aspects of background and social ...
Blackmoor, the second supplement to the original Dungeons & Dragons rules, is known for its introduction of rules for underwater adventures and hit location, and the addition of the monk and assassin character classes. [1] [2] Dave Arneson named the booklet after his original role-playing campaign world, Blackmoor. [3]