thecasualoblivion
First Post
1. Between having Con as a secondary ability and the use of Heavy Shields, Essentials Clerics are tanks. Their powers are even geared towards an aggressive in your face style of of play.
2. The Knight's Defender punishment mechanic is an opportunity action, so unlike PHB Fighters the Knight can punish every adjacent enemy in their aura.
3. Assuming max Dexterity, the Slayer is a surprisingly effective archer.
4. A Thief can use Sneak's Trick to hide behind allies and consistently get combat advantage for sneak attack with ranged attacks.
5. Pacifist Wizard is go.
2. The Knight's Defender punishment mechanic is an opportunity action, so unlike PHB Fighters the Knight can punish every adjacent enemy in their aura.
3. Assuming max Dexterity, the Slayer is a surprisingly effective archer.
4. A Thief can use Sneak's Trick to hide behind allies and consistently get combat advantage for sneak attack with ranged attacks.
5. Pacifist Wizard is go.