Class (One)
Unofficial Description: Class describes a role that a Player Character assumes.
Primary Ability
Summary: One or more abilities the is a requirement to take on a particular class. In addition, if a player later chooses to multiclass (choose more than one class for their character), the primary abilites for both classes must be 13 or greater.[1]
Class Group
Classes are grouped by common features:
Class Groups [1] | ||
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Group | Classes | Characteristics |
Experts | Artificer, Bard, Ranger, Rogue | Classes that have the Expert feature. |
Mages | Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard | Classes who's primary focus is Arcane magic use. |
Priests | Cleric, Druid, Paladin | Classes that tap Divine or Primal magic. |
Warriors | Barbarian, Fighter, Monk | Combat focused classes. |
Creating a Member of the Class
Summary: This section of a class describes Hit Points, Proficiencies, Armor Training, as well as suggested Equipment. It also describes if a character gains any of these if it multiclasses.[1]
Class Features
Summary: Class features are special rules given to an individual classs.[1]
Subclasses
Summary: A subclass is a further specialization within a class (each subclass will be described in its own article).[1]
List of Classes
12 official and unofficial classes.
Class | Class Group | Summary | Features | Source |
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Barbarian | Warrior | Primal warrior | Strength, Constitution, Rage, Unarmored Defense, Weapon Mastery, Danger Sense, Reckless Attack, Subclass, Primal Knowledge, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Fast Movement, Feral Instinct, Instinctive Pounce, Brutal Strike, Relentless Rage, Persistent Rage, Indomitable Might, Primal Champion | "Varied", UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 8 |
Bard | Experts | This class uses music, words, and/or dance to invoke magic. | Dexterity, Charisma, Bardic Inspiration, Spellcasting, Expertise, Jack of All Trades, Bard Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Font of Inspiration, Countercharm, Expertise, Magical Secrets, Superior Inspiration, Words of Creation | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied" |
Cleric | Priests | This class taps into the power of the Outer Planes to perform magic. | Wisdom, Charisma, Divine Order, Spellcasting, Channel Divinity, Cleric Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Smite Undead, Blessed Strikes, Commune, Divine Intervention, Improved Blessed Strikes, Greater Divine Intervention | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied" |
Druid | Priests | This class taps into the Primal power of nature to perform magic. | Intelligence, Wisdom, Druidic, Primal Order, Spellcasting, Wild Companion, Wild Shape, Druid Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Wild Resurgence, Elemental Fury, Commune with Nature, Improved Elemental Fury, Beast Spells, Archdruid | "Varied", UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 8 |
Fighter | Warrior | Trained warrior | Strength, Constitution, Fighting Style, Second Wind, Weapon Mastery, Action Surge, Tactical Mind, Fighter Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Tactical Shift, Indomitable, Master of Armaments, Two Extra Attacks, Studied Attacks, Three Extra Attacks | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 7, "Varied" |
Monk | Warriors | This class utilizes discipline and training to become a living weapon. | Strength, Dexterity, Martial Arts, Unarmored Defense, Monk's Discipline, Unarmored Movement, Uncanny Metabolism, Deflect Attacks, Monk Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall, Extra Attack, Stunning Strike, Empowered Strikes, Evasion, Acrobatic Movement, Heightened Discipline, Self-Restoration, Deflect Energy, Disciplined Survivor, Perfect Discipline, Superior Defense, Body and Mind | "Varied", UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 8 |
Paladin | Priests | Paladins are holy warriors tapping into Divine power. | Wisdom, Charisma, Lay on Hands, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery, Fighting Style, Paladin's Smite, Channel Divinity, Paladin Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Faithful Steed, Aura of Protection, Abjure Foes, Aura of Courage, Radiant Strikes, Restoring Touch, Aura Expansion | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied" |
Ranger | Experts | Rangers are specialist in wilderness exploration and survival; guardians of nature | Strength, Dexterity, Deft Explorer, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery, Favored Enemy, Fighting Style, Ranger Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Roving, Conjure Barrage, Deft Explorer Improvement, Tireless, Nature's Veil, Conjure Volley, Feral Senses, Foe Slayer | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied" |
Rogue | Experts | This class uses specializes in skills, damage evasion, and sneak attacks. | Dexterity, Intelligence, Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves' Cant, Weapon Mastery, Cunning Action, Rogue Subclass, Steady Aim, Ability Score Improvement, Cunning Strike, Uncanny Dodge, Expertise, Evasion, Reliable Talent, Devious Strikes, Slippery Mind, Elusive, Stroke of Luck | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied" |
Sorcerer | Mage | These mages draw on the magic within themselves | Constitution, Charisma, Innate Sorcery, Spellcasting, Font of Magic, Metamagic, Sorcerer Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Sorcerous Restoration, Sorcery Incarnate, Arcane Apotheosis | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 7, "Varied" |
Warlock | Mage | Warlocks draw power from pacts and bargains with powerful entities. | Wisdom, Charisma, Pact Boon, Spellcasting, Eldritch Invoctations, Warlock Subclass, Feat, Contact Patron, Hex Master, Epic Boon | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 5, "Varied" |
Wizard | Mage | These mages tap the power of the universe through study of the magical arts. | Intelligence, Wisdom, Spellcasting, Wizard's Spellbook, Academic, Arcane Recovery, Wizard Subclass, Feat, Memorize Spell, Modify Spell, Create Spell, Spell Mastery, Signature Spells, Epic Boon | UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 5, "Varied" |
Sources and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 summarized from — Jeremy Crawford, with Christopher Perkins, Ray Winninger (29 September 2022). UA 2022 Expert Classes. (Dungeons and Dragons One D&D) Wizards of the Coast. © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause).
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