So ...
Any proficient weapon counts as Monk weapon ...
That seems a bit weird, doesnt it?
That means monks can now make use of Great Weapon Master.
Seems very, very strong to me, especially in combination with stunning and a large number of attacks, even on the low levels.
I am against this tbh haha
I suppose this brings the # of builds that actually make use of Human's Polearm Proficiency to 2.
- Human Pact of the Blade Warlocks can now use polearms instead of just simple weapons. (I still think that Blade Warlocks should gain proficiency in their pact weapon, no matter its type)
- Human Monks getting Polearm Proficiency allows them to use weapons strictly better than normal monk weapons. They'll gain a die size of damage, reach, and access to GWM. This should combine well with the Sentinel feat, but half of Polearm Master is redundant with Monk's Martial Arts.
I have thought about it more and I am fine with it after all.
I thought (because I am stupid), that it would mean you can make 5 attacks with GWM at level 5, using your dexterity, but that is not what you can actually do, since the last two attacks are made with your fist.
This still is very strong, and a big buff (and even more classes are now very samey with the GWM power attack), but it is not much stronger than what a fighter can do. You have more consistent damage, they have action surge
