D&D 5E Updated Xanathar Guide Info

[gyor]

Here are my guesses.

Barbarian: Storm Herald, Ancestoral Guardian
Bard: College of Blades, College of Satire, College of Whispers
Cleric: Protection Domain, Grave Domain, Forge Domain (Arcana Domain from the SCAG)
Druid: Circle of Dreams, Circle of the Sheppard
Fighter: Cavalier, Arcane Archer
Monk: Path of the Drunken Master, Path of the Kensai
Paladin: Oath of Conquest, Oath of Redemption (small chance they refluff the Oath of Treachery as an Oath of Liberation)
Ranger: Deep Stalker, Horizon Walker, Primordial Guardian
Rogue: Inquisitive, Scout, (Swashbuckler from the SCAG)
Sorceror: Favoured Soul, Stone, Sea, Phoenix (Storm Sorceror from the SCAG)
Warlock: Celestial Patron, Hexblade Patron, (Undying from the SCAG)
Wizard: Theurge or Warmage

That is 28 new subclasses, over 25 new subclasses, but under 30 new subclasses, plus what I believe are the 4 most popular setting/race agnostic subclasses from the SCAG.

32 diverse subclasses should make people very happy.

I wisg it was more then just the racial feats, the weapon and skill feats would have been nice, especially for Fighters and Rogues.

 

[gyor]

I wonder if there will be an intro adventure....

No, Tomb of Anniliation is the AP, not Xanther's Guide to Everything.

 

[CapnZapp]

I wisg it was more then just the racial feats, the weapon and skill feats would have been nice, especially for Fighters and Rogues.

Well, I believe the racial feats got significantly better feedback while at least some weapon feats got ripped apart here at ENWorld. So it's not surprising to me the racial feats made the cut while the others didn't.

Fighters (and martials in general) already have the best selection of feats.

You're right about Rogues though - there really is no excellent damage increasing feat for a single-attack martial like the Rogue. A feat that increases sneak attack damage die would be an excellent way for players interested in combat to boost their rogues.

 

[Charles Rampant]

The Racial feats also allow players who want to go in heavy on the theme of their race to do so in game. A Tiefling one that grants more hellish powers, a Lizardfolk feat that grants more survivaly/regeneration powers, and suchlike. I've no idea now what the feats in UA were like, though I did have a Dragonborn player who was megakeen on taking wings, which I felt was a rather odd change at level 19.

 

[CapnZapp]

The Racial feats also allow players who want to go in heavy on the theme of their race to do so in game. A Tiefling one that grants more hellish powers, a Lizardfolk feat that grants more survivaly/regeneration powers, and suchlike. I've no idea now what the feats in UA were like, though I did have a Dragonborn player who was megakeen on taking wings, which I felt was a rather odd change at level 19.

I allow any player character to use up their level 4 ASI/feat already at 1st level to pick a racial feat.

This is because many racial feats make sense as having been with the character already from the beginning.

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[darjr]

No, Tomb of Anniliation is the AP, not Xanther's Guide to Everything.

There was one for Volo's Guide to Monsters.

 

[chunkosauruswrex]

Here are my guesses.

Barbarian: Zealot, Storm Herald, Ancestoral Guardian
Bard: College of Blades, College of Satire
Cleric: Protection Domain, Grave Domain, Forge Domain (Arcana Domain from the SCAG)
Druid: Circle of Dreams, Circle of the Sheppard
Fighter: Cavalier, Monster Hunter
Monk: Path of the Drunken Master, Path of the Kensai
Paladin: Oath of Conquest, Oath of Tranquility
Ranger: Deep Stalker, Horizon Walker, Primordial Guardian
Rogue: Inquisitive, Scout, (Swashbuckler from the SCAG)
Sorceror: Favoured Soul, Stone, Sea, Phoenix (Storm Sorceror from the SCAG)
Warlock: Celestial Patron, Hexblade Patron, (Undying from the SCAG)
Wizard: Theurge

That is 28 new subclasses, over 25 new subclasses, but under 30 new subclasses, plus what I believe are the 4 most popular setting/race agnostic subclasses from the SCAG.

32 diverse subclasses should make people very happy.

I wisg it was more then just the racial feats, the weapon and skill feats would have been nice, especially for Fighters and Rogues.

The College of Satire I seriously doubt. That bard college was not good. I would guess whispers or glamour before that.

Also I wouldn't be surprised to see the Raven Queen warlock patron. I'm willing to bet that one of the sorcerer options you listed doesn't make it. I doubt we get all 3 Ranger classes I bet the Deep Stalker gets cut.

Other than that I agree

 

[Kobold Stew]

I'd expect Arcane Archer for the Fighter before Monster Hunter.

i'd like to see the Mariner Fighting Style too, but I'm not expecting it.

 

[Sacrosanct]

I'd expect Arcane Archer for the Fighter before Monster Hunter.

i'd like to see the Mariner Fighting Style too, but I'm not expecting it.

I actually liked the arcane archer. One of the few I did. However, I wonder if it might be a bit too OP. Never got a chance to play it and see how it was in actual play.

 

[Kobold Stew]

Nor me -- but it's one of the classes they've taken two kicks at, and I think they'll all be in.