Monk subclass

Long Death

Harvest temporary 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 resist death through ki.

Long Death starts by changing the normal Monk play pattern through Touch of Death, giving the subclass its first clear mechanical identity.

Later features such as Hour of Reaping, Mastery of Death, Touch of the Long Death expand that identity at higher levels, so the subclass has a clearer role in combat, exploration, utility, or support.

A female Long Death Monk class portrait.

Touch of Death

3rd level

Gain temporary 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/ when you reduce a nearby creature to 0 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/.

Hour of Reaping

6th level

Use an action to frighten creatures that can see you.

Mastery of Death

11th level

Spend 1 ki to remain at 1 hit point instead of dropping to 0.

Touch of the Long Death

17th level

Spend ki after touching a creature to deal scaling 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 on a failed save.

FAQ

What is the Long Death subclass?

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

Read more: Long Death A stylized Monk class icon. D&D Portal - Long Death Monk subclass Harvest temporary hit points and resist death through ki. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/monk/long-death/

How does the Long Death subclass work?

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

What features does a Long Death get?

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

Is Long Death a good subclass?

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

How do you play a Long Death?

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