How to build Monkey D Luffy in Dungeons and Dragons (One Piece DnD)

Let's search for the One Piece as a long arm pirate named Monkey D Luffy in Dungeons and Dragons (D&D 5e)
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-CHAPTERS-
00:00 Intro, Race and Background
02:16 Starting Stats
03:00 Starting Class and Level 1
03:55 Leveling Up
04:32 Subclass for Even Longer Arms
06:50 Multiclass
09:10 Another Subclass
11:00 Bigger Body and Reach
12:30 Switching Classes
14:00 No Drowning
14:25 Stronger Punches
15:50 Hit Harder, Hit Faster, & Better Defense
17:00 Damage Output
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[@dndbuilds]

Pulling off some punches that stretch beyond belief, I think this is the best way to pull off Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece in Dungeons and Dragons

[@karelklos5483]

Maybe u didn’t know but Luffy also has the “voice of all things” so he can literally understand languages no one else can so the tongue of sun and moon is actually perfect

[@dndbuilds]

I totally didn't know that... THAT'S PERFECT!!!

[@ArrakisHeir88]

The voice of all things isn't that specifically a language, it's closer to the divine sense a paladin has, but we don't know what the specifics of it are so it's hard to say.

[@kylejohnson576]

Was just saying this lol 😆 Conquers, Observation, and Armament Haki just fell in place

[@anishshirodkar484]

Also, technically he can hear the voice of all things,not speak it

[@yamato9753]

​@@ArrakisHeir88 Divine sense is more something like Observation. It only let's you detect nearby entities. The voice of all things literally let's you hear voices like zunisha for example. That's perfect for toungue of Sun and moon.

[@anthonyducote5784]

Absorb Elements: he is immune to lightning because rubber but he is also immune to fire because of his fighting spirit!

[@TheHermesLP]

Really liked this one. There are some things that make me go "yeah, that doesn't sound like Luffy" but for the most part, I really liked it. I really liked the inclusions of Visage of the Astral Self: Word of the Spirit and Tongue of the Sun and Moon Manga Spoiler Those literally are one of Luffy's secret abilities, "Conqueror's Haki - Voice of All Things". Hasn't been explained yet as it has been developed further recently in the story, but Luffy can hold a conversation with every living thing and can broadcast his voice, sometimes telepathically, from far far away. He can also transmit a message to a specific person a long way away.

[@dndbuilds]

Yeah there's definitely so much One Piece content, that this was definitely a challenge to even know how much to try to throw into this build, but I'm glad you liked it!!!

[@Getsuei_Tsugikuni]

That’s not Conqueror’s Haki.

[@constantine9279]

Here’s a build idea: Katakuri. Would love to use him and understand how he would work in a session in battle

[@Getsuei_Tsugikuni]

It would probably be similar to this Luffy build.

[@dimiaraujo90]

Everybody who tried to do a Luffy build usually makes him a Monk, but honestly, following the way he fights, and his whole personality, for me he's probably a lot more of a Barbarian-Fighter bruiser-brawler type of guy (especiall when he uses that "idiot haki" against Enel), with some decent Charisma and Wisdom, and dumped Intelligence.

[@ivynbean]

yeah but flurry of blows is what defines luffy, the gum gum machine gun is his go to, also being mobile and doing haki punch explosion is basically open hand monk lvl9 ability

[@jabruzzese369963]

I understand why mechanically it was done, but dumping strength as Luffy just feels so wrong. Dude can push two buildings apart with no leverage, can split the clouds with his punches and can blow up islands with his fist.

[@Dinosox16]

Only thing I would have changed is Bear Totem barbarian instead of Druid. Luffy tanks a lot of damage and shrugs off anything when he’s pissed.

[@dndbuilds]

I can totally see that as another option, only issue is that I'd have to make sure I really put some points into strength, which would hurt my ability scores a little bit, because you need at least a 13 in strength in order to multi-class into barbarian.

[@dreaminGemini]

This was a fantastic build for Luffy! I would love to see the rest of the Stawhats built as well!!! Such a great video!

[@wizardofwhimzy3840]

I've always thought it would be cool to make luffy using way of the sun soul, and just flavor the ki blasts as punches with his stretch, and Searing sunburst works for 3rd Gear

[@Nortic111]

Perfect, I just started watching One Piece a few months ago!

[@dndbuilds]

I'm pretty happy with this build, so hopefully I do it justice

[@alexrobinet7576]

Rustage2 is doing a one piece dnd. Many things like absorb elements and ki empowered strikes and immunity to poison fit the world very well. The others already pointed out druidic language and tongue. But just know this is way better than you think. Including the term awakened for gear 5.

[@alexrobinet7576]

ki empowered strikes being ryou haki.

[@dndbuilds]

I was very cautious about mentioning Gear 5 because I know it can be a bit controversial... Lol

[@quinbast3763]

Been looking for a video like this!

[@dndbuilds]

Glad I could help!!!

[@mythogen624]

I just started watching one piece a little while ago and it's so good. I want to make a Luffy build video for starfinder but I still need to learn so much more lol

[@Skeleton_Archer]

Luffy’s ability scores look like this : 20 STR, 20 DEX, 20 CON, 7 INT, 10 WIS, 20 CHA

[@samhanson7632]

I am going to live this build!

[@dndbuilds]

I'm pretty happy with all the features I managed to include on this one, so hopefully it lives up to what I'm shooting for

[@keiferturner3960]

That is a solid build and would work for luffy

[@dndbuilds]

Thanks!!! I really liked this one, I'm happy how much it feels true to the character while still being a viable build

[@tobiaswedin]

To be fair, any Luffy based character should have a straight up minus on any sneaking skills lol. Although he should be able to get any npc or minor enemy on his side by befriending them so max out charisma, charm and anything of that sort.

[@jordywhitmer4793]

This was awesome. Perfect. Also I didn't even realize my Harengon monk was just Luffy lmao

[@dndbuilds]

I've never actually played as a Harengon, but they seem like they'd be a lot of fun

[@jordywhitmer4793]

Keeping the druid enlargement but making the base size a small creature makes a lot of sense to me for Luffy lol

[@CptZeldris]

You are a fcking genius. I love it. Nice build :).

[@dndbuilds]

Well that might be one of the most flattering compliments I've gotten in the comments, thanks!!!!

[@zamba136]

I went Bugbear Astral Self Monk 17 / Battle Master Fighter. Technically, Four Elements Monk is longer range, with Fist of the Fire Snake giving +10 reach. He does have the Cobra Gear 4 and the Fire Hawk techniques that this can sort of replicate. There is also being hit by a Demon Ichor attack that has a 5% chance of giving you 5ft more reach, and the Potion of Giant Size. I'd probably as the DM for a Custom Magic Item that gave me the Demon Ichor 5ft reach and allowed me to spend Ki to use Fist of the Fire Snake. There is also the fact that Gear 5 should probably be Freedom of Movement or Investature of Wind. Ring of Free Action would be a good one.

[@dndbuilds]

Yeah the reach would be greater, but I just couldn't lean into the casting with Four Elements, didn't feel right for the character, I also realized later that there's a tattoo you can get in DnD that extends range which I mentioned in my Kratos video, but it totally could have worked with Luffy.

[@zamba136]

@@dndbuilds i forgot about the Tattoo too. My end build for luffy did end up being Fighter 3, Four Elements Monk 6, Fire Genie Warlock 11. For best results, ask the DM for a custom spell list. Casting was a good representation for his gears and Haki.

[@Ichiryu000]

I like it.

[@zachattack7003]

Hey! Sorry! Well say i love this build! Also just in general to all your content! I try and watch your videos for ideas for my dnd characters! But like, if ya seen the recent one piece luffy has a new gear so, now I'm having a hard time to wondering how to implement that and all😅

[@aeb519]

I love this so much omgggg can you do Robin next??

[@Mario.1997]

The Thri-Kreen is definitely not accurate for Zorro but it's also the best way to get three sword style with their ability to attack with a light weapon for free.

[@dndbuilds]

That could be a way to go about it, and something I played with a bit in my Predator build, but I have a few ideas for how to pull off Zoro

[@cemiller]

I'd like to see how you'd build Luffy's brothers. I have been wanting an Ace build since i started watching dnd build vids.

[@Skeleton_Archer]

I would have preferred to see you build him with the intention of being an NPC so you can go for the closest possible accuracy to how he operates. Drop anything that doesn’t fit, and make the ability scores reflect the character rather than point buying them.

[@qvcybe]

i would have loved to see this with some home brew added in

[@shadownight3030]

Ohhh this a sooo cool concept I really like it Ö i wonder now how a Sanji build would look now though 😅

[@alexrobinet7576]

That would be a lot easier. Cook feat aasimar and trickery cleric till you get the one turn invisibility use the racial as diable jambe and then grab monk.

[@dndbuilds]

I like Alex's idea here, could be a cool way to play it

[@momowentboom]

@@dndbuilds because of germa, I'd say Sanji is in universe custom lineage. Ascendant dragon monk gives consistent diable jambe and the needed mobility. While the chef feat is good, taking battle master and cooks utensils would work too to have space for a different feat like mobile or tough.

[@lildraco9072]

how would you go about making yama enma Zoro's sword I have a one piece campaign going on right now and I'm not sure how to go about making the sword

[@willpatterson7531]

My luffy build is bugbear, astral self monk abjuration wizard and battle master fighter for lunging attack

[@soleilsenpai2426]

I'm still waiting to see someone make a build for Luffy with Oath of Conquest Paladin.

[@MegaPokefan97]

Here's a build Idea: Kevin from Ben 10. I'm curious how you'd handle his matter absorption

[@dndbuilds]

I had a few requests for Ben, but you're the first to request Kevin from Ben 10

[@-Offstar]

For anyone interested in building Luffy or Zoro I suggest checking out Tulok the Barbarian he made amazing Luffy and Zoro builds.

[@dndbuilds]

I have seen a couple of his videos and from what I have seen they are pretty solid

[@CommunistKangaroo]

Be honest, you took circle of spores to get rid of wildshape.

[@joaomachado4260]

Yeaaah... even if luffy had access to Locate Object spell I don't think he would use it

[@Mario.1997]

I would love to see a Roanoa Zorro

[@dndbuilds]

Definitely on my list!!

[@TigerW0lf]

I would have gone with Wildfire Druid for the fire themed attacks like Red Hawk or Red Roc

[@Jw87563]

I think going astral Monk 6/spore Druid 7-12/Monk 13-14/Rune knight 15-20 would be an interesting alternative build.

[@kalru]

Thorfinn from vinland saga is my vote!

[@CommunistKangaroo]

Enlarge is not a druid spell. Source: D&D Beyond

[@nathanswayne9381]

Can we see a one piece Brook build?

[@Jw87563]

Too bad Living Weapon monk isn't official. That +rune knight is basically Gear 3rd Luffy. Nice build, though. 👍

[@thepurpleguy36]

Think you could do Ichigo some time?

[@dndbuilds]

Absolutely!!! I know how I'm going to build him already (kind of) too, still working on the full build though

[@Mario.1997]

Honestly I would have gone with circle of Stars druid.

[@dndbuilds]

Curious, why would you have gone that route?

[@Mario.1997]

@@dndbuilds I thinking the dragon form would be bound man and the chalice as snake man.

[@BDSquirrel]

Step 1: Use Mutants & Materminds 3e Step 2: Come up with/figure out Devil Fruit rules Step 3: Figure out proper power level and build from there Step 4: Done

[@Supreme-AMVs]

I think you have to redo this video, because 5th gear wasn’t a thing when you made this video.

[@dndbuilds]

That was part of why I did it when I did it, because trying to figure out 5th gear was just so darn hard to pull off lol

[@Supreme-AMVs]

Would that be Tasha’s other worldly guise or a ninth level spell?@@dndbuilds

[@gleeposworld1908]

Also I have a suggestion Kirby

[@gleeposworld1908]

Never mind I just thought of Kirby in dnd

[@dndbuilds]

I was definitely planning him already lol

[@gleeposworld1908]

I was hopping for Kakashi but luffy is cool

[@dndbuilds]

Don't worry you won't have to wait long ;) lol there was SO MANY Kakashi requests, I'm already working on it lol

[@gleeposworld1908]

Yay

[@Xeroksha]

I wish I could see a Netero from Hunter X Hunter build. >_< Can never find one nor think it is possible, but would be absolutely awesome!

[@dndbuilds]

I really need to dive into some Hunter X Hunter, once I get aa bit more familiar, maybe I can bring that build

[@Xeroksha]

@@dndbuilds If you could make that work it would be absolutely epic! Since way their Nen, Ki of sorts, works it is definitely hard to mold into DnD. Some of the characters aren't hard, but some are just.... no idea how to even make work. XD

[@mr_meh9149]

How would someone like Kaido work?

[@dndbuilds]

He would probably need a bit of a deep dive, need some HEAVY strength, and definitely a Polymorph in there...

[@animeproblem1070]

@@dndbuilds kaido is basically a literal dragon that classed as a barbarian I don't know any player build that could honestly do it justice

[@projectcarnagex]

Do kakashi

[@dndbuilds]

Don't worry, he's coming very very soon

[@MsSharondenadel]

I haven't watched the full video yet, but i hope you gave him a terrible sense of direction.

[@benjaminusplus1]

Arms of the astral self sounds like a Nico Robin ability

[@monster900000]

What about gear 5?

[@dndbuilds]

Gear 5 is almost like turning into a god, and with so much controversy around how Gear 5 works. I thought it best to kind of leave that one out lol

[@burrito9327]

I did my own Luffy build, where I chose Star Druid, with the Starry Form being Gear 5, fitting both in aesthetic (Making you pure white and shiny) and in symbolism (Gear 5 comes from the Sun God Nika, the Sun is a Star, so it fits).

[@silk4710]

🥑

[@dndbuilds]

There's the Avocado loving commenter 😁

[@zemtov]

Where is the Roronoa Zoro build tho

[@dndbuilds]

Already recorded and coming out soon 😁

[@zemtov]

@@dndbuilds i need itttttt

[@vickofspiders]

First

[@dndbuilds]

I have no objections to you trying to dive in and grab that first comment every time lol

[@genesisyugioh9405]

Hey, i know this is an old vid, but for any future One Piece videos, PLEASE dont use interpolated footage. Especially since you have it in slow mo in the background, it, frankly, looks terrible. So many people ive seen use interpolated footage for One Piece videos, is that just the only footage people can find?