Does the 10ft of Movement from the Mobile Feat Stack with a Monk’s Unarmored Movement in DD 5E?
Does the 10ft of Movement from the Mobile Feat Stack with a Monk’s Unarmored Movement in DD 5E?
Yes, the 10 feet of movement from the Mobile Feat does stack with a monk's unarmored movement in Dungeons Dragons 5th Edition. This synergy can significantly enhance a character's mobility, making them a formidable opponent or a nimble explorer.
How It Works
The Mobile feat grants an additional 10 feet of movement speed. A monk's unarmored movement increases their base movement speed by 10 feet at 2nd level and this bonus increases with higher levels—15 feet at 10th level and 20 feet at 18th level.
If a monk has both the Mobile feat and unarmored movement, the bonuses add together. For example, if a monk's base movement speed is 30 feet:
With the Mobile feat: 30 feet 10 feet 40 feet.
So, the total movement speed for a 2nd-level monk with the Mobile feat would be 40 feet. As the monk levels up, the unarmored movement bonus continues to increase, stacking with the Mobile feat.
Explanation
Starting at 2nd level: Your speed increases by 10 feet while you are not wearing armor or wielding a shield. This bonus increases when you reach certain levels as shown in the Monk table:
- 9th level: gain the ability to move along vertical surfaces and across liquids without falling during the move.
Source: Monk on DND Beyond
Mobile Feat: You gain the following benefits:
- Your speed increases by 10 feet.
- When you use the Dash action, difficult terrain doesn't cost extra movement on that turn.
- When you make a melee attack against a creature, you don't provoke opportunity attacks from that creature for the rest of the turn, whether you hit or not.
At least 2nd level in monk is a requirement for the unarmored movement, and the Mobile feat can come from either a variant human or from selecting a feat at monk 4. There is no reason to believe these increases to a character's speed are mutually exclusive, as they serve different gameplay purposes and significantly enhance mobility.
Therefore, a monk character with both the Mobile feat and unarmored movement can run rings around other characters, providing a substantial competitive edge.
For a detailed rundown of Dungeons Dragons 5th Edition rules and features, be sure to visit DND Beyond.