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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Merlecory" data-source="post: 9487881" data-attributes="member: 7045536">I liked that the 2014 Artificer (2019 actually) had a subclass at level 5, allowing for subclasses to carry the class in different directions. Having a half caster that didn't get Extra Attack at level 5 is great for class mechanical diversity IMO, and not something I would expect WotC to do again. I wish that they had given Artificer at least one spell that was all their own, but maybe on a second try.That said:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Alchemist is weak. I think this subclass is occupying a "doctor" alchemist, and a "bombardier/poisoner/acid" alchemist. I think this subclass could be split in two.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Armorer looks like a slightly weaker alternate to the paladin and ranger. I do feel like, on paper, it is just at weaker Paladin though.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Artillerist is sorely lacking in Indirect fires, and seems better served by making the cannon a health beacon. I will admit, I am not sure how to solve that first problem in a way that makes sense in DnD. The health beacon might be better on the Armorer or Alchemist.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Battle Smith is a pet subclass, not really my thing.</li> </ul></blockquote>