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At 3rd level, monk's use monk level in place of BAB for CMB. I'm wondering if this is supposed to apply to CMD, as well. I realize that it does not, RAW, but it is called "maneuver training" and CMD was added after the beta and this might just have been missed.
(Not looking for a house rule, etc., just hoping one of the J's would comment.)
The monk also gets to add his wisdom and AC bonus to CMD as well, and with a feat can change his CMD calculation like anyone else can (Defensive combat training).
I'm also wondering about this.
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Has this ever been addressed in a FAQ somewhere? I just came across the same question trying to troubleshoot some lists for PCgen.
As far as I know, it's never been addressed, and it's unlikely to be at this point. It's similar to how monks get full BAB when flurrying, but only 3/4 for attacks of opportunity.
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No, they do not get the bonus to CMD. They do get their Wis and dodge bonuses to CMD, and can take Defensive Maneuver Training like everyone else. Being a Str- and Dex-based cllas and getting Defensive Maneuver Training for free on top of Wis, dodge, (and the Dodge feat as a bonus monk feat) would probably be too much.
Just one more reason it was really silly not to just give Monks an actual full BAB in the first place.