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A character class is a fundamental part of the identity and nature of characters in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. A character's capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses are largely defined by their class; choosing a class is one of the first steps a player takes to create a Dungeons & Dragons player character. [ 1]
Presents information for characters from levels 26 thought 36. It introduces the mystic class (similar to the modern monk class), adds spells, adds to the available range of attack ranks that are meant for demihuman characters, and provides rules for weapons mastery. Included a 32-page Master Player's Book and a 64-page Master DM's Book. TSR 1021
Sorcerer (. Dungeons & Dragons. ) The sorcerer is a playable character class in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. A sorcerer is weak in melee combat, but a master of arcane magic, generally the most powerful form of D&D magic. Sorcerers' magical ability is innate rather than studied or bargained.
Publication history. First appearance. Men & Magic. Editions. All. (as a standard class) All. The wizard, formerly known as the magic-user or mage, is one of the standard character class in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. [ 1] A wizard uses arcane magic, and is considered less effective in melee combat than other classes.
The cleric was one of the standard character classes available in the original Player's Handbook. [8] The cleric was presented as one of the five core classes. [9]: 145 The cleric's hit dice improved to a d8, clerics could now cast one spell as 1st level characters, and the wisdom score now provided clerics with a spell bonus whereas a low wisdom score imposed a chance of spell failure.
OD&D, BD&D. The paladin is one of the standard playable character classes in most editions of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. [ 1] The paladin is a holy knight, crusading in the name of good and order, and is a divine spellcaster. From 1st through 3rd edition, paladins were required to maintain the Lawful Good alignment.
The bard is a standard playable character class in many editions of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. [ 1] The bard class is versatile, capable of combat and of magic ( divine magic in earlier editions, arcane magic in later editions). Bards use their artistic talents to induce magical effects. [ 2]
The fighter is one of the standard playable character classes in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. [ 1] A fighter is a versatile, weapons-oriented warrior who fights using skill, strategy and tactics. Fighter is a generic and broad class; individual fighters have diverse backgrounds and different styles.