Classes
A character class is a paradigm that a player chooses for their character which determines a unique set of abilities, skills, and powers, such as martial skills, spellcasting, or healing. There are many classes to choose from, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some timeless examples of classes include fighters, rogues, wizards, and clerics, among others. The class that a player chooses will significantly impact their character's role in a party of adventurers.
| Class | Hit Die | Saving Throw Proficiencies | Spellcasting Ability | Armor & Weapon Proficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Barbarian
|
d12 | STR, CON | — | Light armor, medium armor, shields; Simple weapons, martial weapons |
|
Bard
|
d8 | DEX, CHA | Charisma | Light armor; Simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords |
|
Cleric
|
d8 | WIS, CHA | Wisdom | Light armor, medium armor, shields; Simple weapons |
|
Druid
|
d8 | INT, WIS | Wisdom | Light armor, medium armor, shields (druids will not wear armor or use shields made of metal); Clubs, daggers, darts, javelins, maces, quarterstaffs, scimitars, sickles, slings, spears |
|
Fighter
|
d10 | STR, CON | — | All armor, shields; Simple weapons, martial weapons |
|
Monk
|
d8 | STR, DEX | — | None; Simple weapons, shortswords |
|
Paladin
|
d10 | WIS, CHA | Charisma | All armor, shields; Simple weapons, martial weapons |
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Ranger
|
d10 | STR, DEX | Wisdom | Light armor, medium armor, shields; Simple weapons, martial weapons |
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Rogue
|
d8 | DEX, INT | — | Light armor; Simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords |
|
Sorcerer
|
d6 | CON, CHA | Charisma | None; Daggers, darts, light crossbows, quarterstaffs, slings |
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Warlock
|
d8 | WIS, CHA | Charisma | Light armor; Simple weapons |
|
Wizard
|
d6 | INT, WIS | Intelligence | None; Daggers, darts, light crossbows, quarterstaffs, slings |
Subclasses
A subclass is a chosen specialization within a character class. For example, a spellcaster might specialize in a school of magic and a martial character might focus on archery over melee combat.