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Monk Weapon Proficiencies
  Monks are difficult to discuss.  They were originally created under the PH rules for play in the standard AD&D occidental world; then they were largely revamped under the OA for the oriental realm--but several items (especially proficiencies) were overlooked; the best solution to this is to treat those items under the original rules.  However, referees may differ in whether the monk equips under oriental or occidental rules--or may give the player character the option of choosing.  Note that under oriental rules, the large variety of martial arts weapons are available; only the bo stick (quarter staff), jo stick, and spear are useful as martial arts weapons on the occidental lists.

  The list of weapons useable by Monks is given, along with an indication of whether each is available under oriental or occidental equipment:

Weapon Occidental Oriental
Aklys X
Atlatl with Javelin X
Hand or Throwing Ax X X
Boku-toh X
Bo Stick X X
Caltrop/Tetsu-bishi X X
Chain X
Chijiriki X
Chu-ko-nu X
Club X X
Hand Crossbow X
Heavy Crossbow X X
Light Crossbow X X
Dagger X X
Daikyu X
Fang X
Garrotte X
Gunsen X
Halberd X
Javelin X X
Jitte X
Jo Stick X X
Kama X
Kau Sin Ke X
Kiseru X
Knife X
Kusari-gama X
Lajatang X
Lasso X X
Naginata X
Nunchaku X
Parang X
Sai X
Sang Kauw X
Sap X
Scimitar X
Shakujo-yari X
Shikomi-zue X
Siangkam X
Spear X X
Quarter Staff X X
Falchion Sword X
Tetsubo X
Three-piece Rod X
Trident X
Tui-fa (Ton-fa) X
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