D&D Classes Flashcards

Overview of DnD Classes

• A DnD class defines a character's profession and abilities, influencing gameplay.
• There are 12 base classes, including fighter, rogue, and wizard.

Bard

• Bards are versatile spellcasters celebrated for musical talent.
• Primarily a support role, they can inspire or misinform using various means beyond music.

Fighter

• Recognized for combat proficiency, fighters possess high hit points (HP) and damage output.
• Often perceived as straightforward but represent a strong choice for players.

Cleric

• Clerics serve as holy spellcasters, channeling divine power to combat foes or resurrect fallen allies.
• They often emulate deities connected to different aspects such as life or death.

Paladin

• Paladins blend the attributes of fighters and clerics, representing a powerful DnD class.
• They adhere to a strict moral code that varies per individual, often linked to their deity.

Class Customization

• Players are not required to stick rigidly to a class's thematic rules; customization is encouraged.
• For example, a cleric may not need to be a traditional religious figure.

Rogue

• Rogues are characterized as cunning and skilled individuals, excelling in stealth and precision.
• Often aligned with lawlessness, rogues can also embody roles such as detectives.

Wizard

• Wizards are the quintessential spellcasters, gaining magical abilities through study and practice.
• They hold access to the widest range of spells but have lower hit points compared to other classes.

Ranger

• Rangers focus on hunting and tracking, paralleling fighters in combat abilities.
• Despite being perceived as underpowered, they can be enjoyable and strategic to play.

Warlock

• Warlocks forge pacts with powerful entities from other realms, gaining unique spellcasting abilities.
• Their magic is distinctive to how they channel their powers through these deals.

Druid

• Druids are deeply connected to nature, harnessing elemental forces and achieving balance.
• They possess shape-shifting abilities, allowing transformation into any known animal.

Sorcerer

• Sorcerers are innate spellcasters, often rivaling wizards in magical potency.
• Their powers derive from bloodlines, which can resurface across generations, influencing their abilities.

Monk

• Monks achieve mastery over body and spirit through rigorous training.
• Skilled in unarmed combat, they can also wield certain weapons, transcending basic physical needs at higher levels.

Barbarian

• Barbarians focus on high damage output in short bursts and possess the highest hit points among classes.
• They are traditionally known for their ability to enter a state of rage for enhanced capabilities.