Classes, Subclasses & Builds
Class guides, build optimization, and subclass breakdowns for tabletop RPGs.
Class guides, build optimization, and subclass breakdowns for tabletop RPGs. This topic is part of our Character & NPC Hub — your comprehensive resource for character & npc.
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D&D Warlock: The Complete Class Guide (Patrons, Pacts & Builds)
The warlock is the most short-rest-friendly caster in 5e — two slots back per hour, an at-will damage cantrip that scales with feats, and three-class-features-in-one between Patron, Pact, and Invocations. Here's how to build one that actually rivals a wizard.
D&D Barbarian: The Complete Class Guide (Paths, Rage & Builds)
The barbarian is the toughest character in 5e — full stop. Resistant to nearly every common damage type, climbing in HP every level, and built around an ability that doubles weapon damage on multiple targets per turn.
D&D Fighter: The Complete Class Guide (Subclasses, Builds & Tactics)
The fighter is the most-played class in 5e because it works at every table — high damage, easy to play, brutally consistent. Here's how to build one that out-DPRs the rogue and out-tanks the paladin.
D&D Paladin: The Complete Class Guide (Oaths, Smites & Builds)
The paladin is the most-feared single-target damage dealer in 5e, a half-caster with auras that shred saving-throw effects, and a frontline tank that almost can't die. Here's how to build one — and what every new paladin gets wrong.
D&D Wizard: The Complete Class Guide (Schools, Spells & Builds)
The wizard is the deepest, most rewarding caster in 5e — and the easiest class to play badly. Here's how to build one that earns the "all-powerful arcanist" reputation instead of dying in the second fight.
D&D Cleric: The Complete Class Guide (Subclasses, Builds & Roleplay)
The cleric is the most underrated class at the table — a full-caster, a heavy-armor frontliner, and the only character who can talk to a god. Here's how to build one that's strong without being a heal-bot.
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