First 5E player's guide for the setting.
November 1st
2025
"Part of our re-imagining of these core books was also wanting to return to D&D's most popular setting--the Forgotten Realms."
The Forgotten Realms Guide is the first player's guide other than the setting in 5th edition. This will be two books, one for Dungeon Masters, one for players.
New player options, new subclasses, new feats, new backgrounds, new spells, new kinds of spells, factions like the Harpers or the Red Wizards of Thay.
The Forgotten Realms Player's Guide will feature new backgrounds, feats, and 8 new subclasses. The 8 new subclasses were revealed today as part of an Unearthed Arcana. Instead of rehashing existing subclasses, at least some of the subclasses are inspired by different parts of the Forgotten Realms. For example, the bard subclass is inspired by the Moonshae Isles, while the genie-themed paladin is focused on Calimsham.
The eight subclasses are:
The Forgotten Realms Guide is the first player's guide other than the setting in 5th edition. This will be two books, one for Dungeon Masters, one for players.
New player options, new subclasses, new feats, new backgrounds, new spells, new kinds of spells, factions like the Harpers or the Red Wizards of Thay.
The Forgotten Realms Player Guide contains everything players and Dungeon Masters need to play in this beloved D&D setting. It contains a setting overview for new and returning players, as well as the following player options:
- Subclasses
- Feats
- Backgrounds
- Spells and a new type of spell
- Key information on factions such as the Harpers and Zhentarim and how to join them
The Forgotten Realms Player's Guide will feature new backgrounds, feats, and 8 new subclasses. The 8 new subclasses were revealed today as part of an Unearthed Arcana. Instead of rehashing existing subclasses, at least some of the subclasses are inspired by different parts of the Forgotten Realms. For example, the bard subclass is inspired by the Moonshae Isles, while the genie-themed paladin is focused on Calimsham.
The eight subclasses are:
- College Of The Moon (Bard)
- Knowledge Domain (Cleric)
- Purple Dragon Knight (Fighter)
- Oath Of The Noble Genies (Paladin)
- Winter Walker (Ranger)
- Scion Of The Three (Rogue)
- Spellfire Sorcery (Sorcerer)
- Bladesinger (Wizard)
