There are a lot of fun subclasses to play as a monk. These often have - at least according to the lore - different motivations, training methods, monk weapons, and unarmed strike techniques that make them dangerous foes.  There are a couple of monks that stick out for me in terms of getting a fun campaign: • Kensei Monk - These monks are the epitome of training with weapons. So much so that they are almost never seen without, and it feels as if their weapon of choice is just another part of their body. The Monks that follow the way of the Kensei have the power to wield a Kensei weapon. You can choose 2 weapons to become your Kensei weapon. This has to be one melee weapon and one raging one.  • Shadow Monk - Another option you have is to follow the way of the Shadow. These monks put major importance on the power of stealth. These are also called ninja monks by a lot of players. They have a whole lot of interesting abilities. They have the Shadow Arts, the Shadow Step, the Cloak of Shadows and finally they get Opportunist.  • Windwalker Monk - These monks follow the Way of the Windwalker, and I consider this a true example of saving the best for last! In my opinion these are the most fun kind of subclass you can pick for your monk. They are known for their powerful unarmed strike that can deal a lot of damage to creators and NPC´s. They also have some of the coolest names for their features. How can you not love a Monk that has features named Fists of Fury, Stance of the Ferocious Tiger and Rising Sun Strike. If you want to feel the essence of being a monk in DnD, then playing as a Winkwalker Monk is going to be a great time for you.