Oramac
2023-04-04, 09:19 AM
Background: I started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu about 2.5 years ago, and have absolutely loved it. But the 5e grappling rules are......limited. So I wanted to try to make something a little more flavorful without completely breaking the game. This is a first draft and is probably all kinds of dumb, but it was fun to write.
Also, it's flavor is written with my homebrew world in mind.
GMBinder Link (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-NRnG-EXIMVIEX3fyWSn)
The Way of Aen-shi
The martial art known as Aen-shi was developed by the elves of the Sakaran Empire. It is a graceful, flowing form of grappling designed to slow, restrain, and submit an opponent; even those much larger and stronger than the grappler herself.
The Gentle Art
Beginning at 3rd level, you've learned the basics of the art of Aen-shi. You may attempt to grapple creatures of any size, and when you attempt to grapple or shove a foe, you may use dexterity for your Athletics skill check, instead of strength.
In the Clinch
At 6th level, you're able to more easily capitalize on your opponent's mistakes. When you successfully grapple or shove a creature, you may throw it up to 10 ft in a direction of your choosing. When you throw a creature in this way, you may let it go, or move with it.
Submit Everyone
At 11th level, you understand how to cause damage with your grappling style. You may now attempt to grapple or shove a creature as a part of an unarmed attack, instead of replacing the attack.
Additionally, you may expend 3 ki to attempt to grapple a creature that is normally immune to the grappled condition.
Deep Understanding
At 17th level, you've reached the pinnacle of your training. You cannot suffer the grappled or prone conditions against your will, and creatures that you are grappling have disadvantage on the check to escape your grapple.
Additionally, when you hit with an unarmed strike against a creature you are grappling, you may expend 3 ki to silence the creature. The affected creature cannot cast spells requiring a verbal component until the beginning of your next turn.
Sidebar
> Playing the Way of Aen-shi
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> It may seem fantastical for someone of normal human size to grapple a huge giant or dragon. In such a case, the DM may determine that you grapple part of such a creature. For example, you might grapple the wing or wings of a dragon, preventing it from flying; or you may grapple the weapon arm of a storm giant, preventing attacks with that weapon.
>
> Work with your DM to come up with suitable situations and effects for your grappling and, above all, have fun!
Also, it's flavor is written with my homebrew world in mind.
GMBinder Link (https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-NRnG-EXIMVIEX3fyWSn)
The Way of Aen-shi
The martial art known as Aen-shi was developed by the elves of the Sakaran Empire. It is a graceful, flowing form of grappling designed to slow, restrain, and submit an opponent; even those much larger and stronger than the grappler herself.
The Gentle Art
Beginning at 3rd level, you've learned the basics of the art of Aen-shi. You may attempt to grapple creatures of any size, and when you attempt to grapple or shove a foe, you may use dexterity for your Athletics skill check, instead of strength.
In the Clinch
At 6th level, you're able to more easily capitalize on your opponent's mistakes. When you successfully grapple or shove a creature, you may throw it up to 10 ft in a direction of your choosing. When you throw a creature in this way, you may let it go, or move with it.
Submit Everyone
At 11th level, you understand how to cause damage with your grappling style. You may now attempt to grapple or shove a creature as a part of an unarmed attack, instead of replacing the attack.
Additionally, you may expend 3 ki to attempt to grapple a creature that is normally immune to the grappled condition.
Deep Understanding
At 17th level, you've reached the pinnacle of your training. You cannot suffer the grappled or prone conditions against your will, and creatures that you are grappling have disadvantage on the check to escape your grapple.
Additionally, when you hit with an unarmed strike against a creature you are grappling, you may expend 3 ki to silence the creature. The affected creature cannot cast spells requiring a verbal component until the beginning of your next turn.
Sidebar
> Playing the Way of Aen-shi
>
> It may seem fantastical for someone of normal human size to grapple a huge giant or dragon. In such a case, the DM may determine that you grapple part of such a creature. For example, you might grapple the wing or wings of a dragon, preventing it from flying; or you may grapple the weapon arm of a storm giant, preventing attacks with that weapon.
>
> Work with your DM to come up with suitable situations and effects for your grappling and, above all, have fun!