Monk subclass

Mercy

Use Hand of Healing and Hand of Harm with poison A stylized toxin icon representing poison damage. D&D Portal - Poison Damage type Poison is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/poison/ and restoration effects.

Mercy starts by changing the normal Monk play pattern through Implements of Mercy; Hand of Healing; Hand of Harm, giving the subclass its first clear mechanical identity.

Later features such as Physician’s Touch, Flurry of Healing and Harm, Hand of Ultimate Mercy expand that identity at higher levels, so the subclass has a clearer role in combat, exploration, utility, or support.

Implements of Mercy; Hand of Healing; Hand of Harm

3rd level

Gain medical and herbal training, spend ki to heal with an unarmed strike, or add necrotic A stylized decay icon representing necrotic damage. D&D Portal - Necrotic Damage type Necrotic is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/necrotic/ damage to a hit.

Physician’s Touch

6th level

Hand of Healing can end selected conditions, while Hand of Harm can impose poisoned A stylized condition icon representing poisoned. D&D Portal - Poisoned Condition Poisoned is a game condition that can affect what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/poisoned/.

Flurry of Healing and Harm

11th level

Replace Flurry of Blows attacks with free uses of Hand of Healing and use Hand of Harm once during the flurry without extra ki.

Hand of Ultimate Mercy

17th level

Spend ki to restore a recently dead creature to life with hit points A stylized blood drop icon representing hit points. D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/ and remove several conditions.

FAQ

What is the Mercy subclass?

Mercy is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

Read more: Mercy A stylized Monk class icon. D&D Portal - Mercy Monk subclass Use Hand of Healing and Hand of Harm with poison and restoration effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/monk/mercy/

How does the Mercy subclass work?

The Mercy subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

What features does a Mercy get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a Mercy and explains their effects.

Is Mercy a good subclass?

Whether Mercy is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

How do you play a Mercy?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.