@JeremyECrawford Does an enlarged monk get 1d4 extra dmg on unarmed attacks? It says weapon attack. but larger fists should hurt more right?
— The Ward (@TheWardVG) September 14, 2016
Being larger than Medium doesn't change a monk's Martial Arts dice. #DnD https://t.co/pL6C9vdhjW
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 15, 2016
@jaa0109 @TheWardVGNote: That’s an official rules… Ruling.
Jeremy, would you allow it as a DM in your game, though?
As DM, I wouldn't rule differently. A monk's martial arts are about masterful use of the body, not brute strength.— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 15, 2016
@jaa0109 @JeremyECrawfordBut there ARE cases where you go against strict RAW, correct? That’s what I was trying to get at.specific rules such as martial arts in the monk section overwrites general rules.
— The Ward (@TheWardVG) September 15, 2016
@TheWardVG @jaa0109 Check out my new answer about the spell itself.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 15, 2016
@jaa0109 @TheWardVG Turns out the original question was about the enlarge spell, nor enlarging a monk in general. New answer coming.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 15, 2016
@JeremyECrawford My question was regarding the enlarge spell effects additional damage, not the attacks damage die itself
— The Ward (@TheWardVG) September 15, 2016
Enlarge/reduce spell can enlarge your weapon with you. RAW: doesn't work on unarmed strikes. RAI: I'd allow it. #DnD https://t.co/9HVhEfgqzk
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 15, 2016
So a spell that give you advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. Has no bearing on martial arts if your using Dexterity; but, if you use Strength to attack with your monk or any race with a natural weapon then you should get the extra die. I would rule that while being larger wouldn’t improve your technique it could definitely help in implementation of it.
I think the underlying problem because unarmed strikes are not considered weapon attacks even though one is literally weaponizing their body by intent to inflict damage with their body. If I need to be enlightened as to what is to strong to not allow the monk but turn around and give to the Barbarians, Bards, Warlocks, Paladins, Rangers and especially the Fighters.