Unarmed strike

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Unarmed strike An unarmed strike is the default attack a character makes when not equipped with weapons. Unarmed strikes will provoke an attack of opportunity unless the character has the improved unarmed strike feat.

[edit] Weapon properties

Weight (lb)	0
Cost (gp)	0
Damage	1d2 (small creature) or 1d3 (medium creature)*
Critical	x2
Damage type	bludgeoning damage
Size	n/a
Proficiency	n/a

^* Unarmed damage for monks is special. See the monk article for details.

[edit] Notes

• Unarmed strike benefits from the weapon finesse feat.
• Unarmed strikes are traditionally favored by monks since many monk abilities only operate while fighting unarmed. In addition, monks get improved unarmed strike for free.
  • Monk abilities that are functional only when unarmed include stunning fist (which has improved effectiveness for monks) and the monk's increased unarmed damage (going up to 1d20 at level 20 for medium-sized monks).
  • Monk abilities that are functional only when unarmed or fighting with a kama include flurry of blows and the monk's unarmed base attack bonus.
• Some gloves may give an attack or damage bonus when unarmed.
• It is not possible to dual-wield fists, so a non-weapon item (e.g. a shield) may be held in the off-hand with no penalty to attacks.