D&D (2024) Upcoming One D&D: Unearthed Arcana 'Expert' Classes (Bard, Ranger, Rogue)

WotC has posted a video describing the upcoming Unearthed Arcana playtest document which will feature three of the core character classes, each with a single subclass. This document is the second in a series of Unearthed Arcana articles that present material designed for the next version of the Player's Handbook. The material here uses the rules in the 2014 Player's Handbook, except where...

WotC has posted a video describing the upcoming Unearthed Arcana playtest document which will feature three of the core character classes, each with a single subclass.


This document is the second in a series of Unearthed Arcana articles that present material designed for the next version of the Player's Handbook. The material here uses the rules in the

2014 Player's Handbook, except where noted. Providing feedback on this document is one way you can help shape the next generation of D&D!

Inside you'll find the following content:

Expert Classes. Three Classes appear in this document, each one a member of the Expert Group: the Bard, the Ranger, and the Rogue. Each Class appears with one Subclass. More Subclasses will appear in Unearthed Arcana in the months ahead.

Feats. Feats follow the Class descriptions, particularly feats available to the classes in this document.

Spell Lists. Three Spell lists-the Arcane, Divine, and Primal lists-are featured here. The Ranger uses the Primal list, and the Bard potentially uses all three, thanks to the Magical Secrets feature.

Rules Glossary. In this document, any term in the body text that is underlined appears in a glossary at the end. The glossary defines game terms that have been clarified or redefined for this playtest or that don't appear in the 2014 Player's Handbook.


 

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Zaukrie

New Publisher
Also, I really hate this syntax:

Dexterity Check (Stealth)

Why not just say Stealth check? I really hate this so much. So very much. It is clunky and unnecessarily complex.
 

Vael

Legend
Moving Bardic Inspiration to a reaction is a net good, I think. I'm currently playing a Bard and I'm only 3rd level and the number of times I've "wasted" an Inspiration giving it to a PC that never needs it is significant. Waiting until level 7 to get short rest refresh sucks, but I'll gladly take that I can better manage my useage.
 

Zaukrie

New Publisher
Funny....at least two of those feats are things I have in my Leaders and Lackeys (masters and minions) PDF I keep meaning to sell someday...
 

Sacrosanct

Legend
Any idea why a Ranger is an expert, and not a warrior?
Probably because that's where it should have always been, thematically. Their primary purpose was the exploration pillar, with combat being second to that. So I have no issues with making them experts if you have a rule that all experts get expertise. I think rangers should get expertise to fit with the theme.
 

Zaukrie

New Publisher
Did I miss countercharm for the bard? If it comes back, it needs to be a reaction! It was terrible as is (has anyone ever used it?)
 


Zaukrie

New Publisher
Probably because that's where it should have always been, thematically. Their primary purpose was the exploration pillar, with combat being second to that. So I have no issues with making them experts if you have a rule that all experts get expertise. I think rangers should get expertise to fit with the theme.
Fair, then they better take up what Level Up did and make exploration actually part of the game more. But, when I read the Ranger as is, it sure sounds like a warrior......
 



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