Monastic Tradition: Way of Flying Steel

This monk subclass is based off of some of the great gun wielding heroes in action films/tv shows.  Specifically movies like Hardboiled, Equilibrium, and TV shows like Cowboy Bebop.  While most D&D worlds don't have guns, we do have hand crossbows that can be used for dual wielding awesomeness.

I know what you are thinking, why would a monk wield two crossbows/guns?  Firstly, if you have seen any of the movies or shows I linked above you would know that the mixture of gun-play and martial arts is just plain awesome.  Secondly, the game world might be perfect for a monk who uses more modern weaponry.  I could see this type of character working very well in a da vinci or steam punk style world.   Lastly, why not?


Way of Flying Steel

3rd Level Way of Flying Steel:
Your study of hand crossbows* and light crossbows* allow you to fire them faster and in closer quarters than others.

You gain proficiency with hand crossbows and light crossbows.  These are counted as monk weapons.

When you use Flurry of Blows, you may use your crossbows to make ranged attacks instead of unarmed attacks.

You ignore the loading quality for hand crossbows, in addition while wielding a hand crossbow or light crossbow attacking a creature within 5 feet of you doesn't impose disadvantage.  Lastly, when you use the Attack action and attack with a one handed weapon, you can use your bonus action to attack with a loaded hand crossbow you are holding.

6th Level Improved Deflect Missiles:
You have developed a kata that allows you to avoid incoming ranged attacks with ease.

The die used for Deflect Missiles increases to a d12.  In addition, if the damage is reduced to zero and you are holding a hand crossbow or a light crossbow you may spend 2 ki points to roll 10 feet in any direction and make a ranged attack with a crossbow as part of the same reaction. This movement does not provoke opportunity attacks.

11th Level One Thousand Stings:
You can spend 4 ki points to cast Conjure Barrage.

17th Level Rain of Bolts:
You can spend 6 ki points to cast Conjure Volley.


*If your world does feature firearms, then you can swap out the weapon proficiencies for handguns and rifles or shotguns.