D&D (2024) Classes: What changes do you predict?

[Aldarc]

Based upon what we have seen and heard so far about One D&D, what class and subclass changes do you expect or predict for the One D&D playtest?

Note: Not what you want to be changed, but what you predict will be changed.

 

[Stalker0]

I think we can expect changes to the monk, sorcerer, and ranger....as I think those are consistently the classes with the lowest polling. 4 elements monk is probably the number 1 subclass for a redesign.

the barbarian may get some higher level ability adjustments but I think its core is rock solid, one of the best designed classes. However, they will probably adjust the berserker subclass, and may try to balance the other totem warrior modes with bear a bit more.

 

[Minigiant]

Overall I predict 3 things.

1. Short rest classes will be given options to nova for short adventuring day games
   1. Based on how WOTC is changing rule based on how some groups play vs the RAW (see autosuccess nat20), WOTC will likely add or change features to adjust short rest classes to short adventuring days.
   2. This is what I see for the fighter, monk, and possibly warlock of having new ways to recharge themselves X/day.
2. HD will be giving new class base uses
   1. There is a theme in the first UA off making things they give you usable and not a forgotten bit wasting page space.
   2. This is likely how the recharging will function. Burn HD for ki points, Action Surge, etc
3. Class and subclass features that missed playtesting in 2012-2013 that were deemed weak will be changed
   1. AKA the monk, ranger, sorcerer, and possibly barbarian.

 

[delericho]

My two main predictions are that short rest powers will be change to "Prof Bonus per Long Rest", and that Wizards will get a much-needed power boost.

 

[UngeheuerLich]

Extra attack will be worded differently:

During your turn, you can take an extra action which you can only use to take the attack action.

This makes it so much more easy to work with dragon breath, multiclass and will allow a fighter to be so much more versatile in combat. Especially when he has 4 actions at level 20.
Maybe the fighter will also be allowed to do more shiny things with their third action, like dodge or dash.

 

[UngeheuerLich]

My two main predictions are that short rest powers will be change to "Prof Bonus per Long Rest", and that Wizards will get a much-needed power boost.

Oh yes. The wizard is right at the bottom of the pit...

 

[Aldarc]

My two main predictions are that short rest powers will be change to "Prof Bonus per Long Rest", and that Wizards will get a much-needed power boost.

Wait. Are you serious?

 

[delericho]

Wait. Are you serious?

About Wizards getting a boost? Yes. About it being "much-needed"? No.

 

[John R Davis]

If things are getting more simple and conforming to a system the warlock could go

 

[MarkB]

With the new rules on Inspiration, some integration of the mechanic into class features, both for obtaining and spending it.

Possibly more availability of feats to go along with the revision of those.