Monk weapons

The monk weapons, or ki weapons are weapons that monks can wield and remain centered.

While centered, a monk generates ki from the use of most of these weapons, provided that the weapon causes damage to an animated (construct, living construct, undead or living) creature.

All monks are proficient in the use of handwraps as well as the following weapons:


 * kama
 * quarterstaff
 * shuriken

With the proper selection of feats or Prestige Enhancements, some monks can become proficient in other weapons as well.


 * longsword (requires Whirling Steel Strike feat)
 * shortsword (requires Ninja Spy PrE)
 * longbow and shortbow (requires Zen Archery feat)

Ranged weapons such as shurikens and bows do not generate ki when used in attacks, but the monk will remain centered and not lose ki, provided that the prerequisites for the weapon are met.