Have we seen only one controller?

[Fifth Element]

Between stuff already released and playtest/preview stuff, we've seen at least 3 classes for each role by my count (see below), except for the controller. Have we still only seen the one controller class?

Controller (Arcane) - Wizard

Defender (Arcane) - Swordmage
Defender (Divine) - Paladin
Defender (Martial) - Fighter

Leader (Arcane) - Artificer
Leader (Arcane) - Bard
Leader (Divine) - Cleric
Leader (Martial) - Warlord

Striker (Arcane) - Warlock
Striker (Martial) - Ranger
Striker (Martial) - Rogue
Striker (Primal) - Barbarian

 

[malraux]

Leader (Arcane) - Bard

Arguably, the bard comes reasonably close to being a controller. IIRC, he really does straddle the line between the two.

 

[Shroomy]

Yep, we've only seen one true controller, the wizard, though I would argue that all of the arcane classes have some sort of controller element, especially the bard and artificer.

That said, WotC, I really, really, really want to see the Sorcerer (confirmed as a controller, I believe) or Druid (speculation is leaning towards being a controller, but I'm far from 100% convinced). Pretty please...with sugar on top!

 

[Rechan]

Arguably, the bard comes reasonably close to being a controller. IIRC, he really does straddle the line between the two.

Not really, IMHO. He does a little more sliding than the Warlord. Sliding your friends doesn't qualify as a controller, IMO.

The artificer, with his enemy debuffs and area affects, are far closer to a Controller.

 

[Voadam]

Goodman Games put out a druid controller

RPGNow.com - Goodman Games - Forgotten Heroes: Fang, Fist, and Song

I think the druid is even their preview class.

I don't know the breakdown by role for the five classes in Expeditious Retreat's Advanced Player's Guide though I suspect the spellbinder is one.

RPGNow.com - Expeditious Retreat Press - Advanced Player's Guide

 

[Rechan]

One Bad Egg did put out a playtest for The Witch Doctor, a controller.

 

[thecasualoblivion]

Yep, we've only seen one true controller, the wizard, though I would argue that all of the arcane classes have some sort of controller element, especially the bard and artificer.

That said, WotC, I really, really, really want to see the Sorcerer (confirmed as a controller, I believe) or Druid (speculation is leaning towards being a controller, but I'm far from 100% convinced). Pretty please...with sugar on top!

There is also speculation that there will be two Divine classes in the PHB II, one of which may be a controller that might be called the Theurge.

A robe wearing Priest who calls down the wrath of the heavens. How can you not print that class?

 

[Mouseferatu]

I don't know the breakdown by role for the five classes in Expeditious Retreat's Advanced Player's Guide though I suspect the spellbinder is one.

RPGNow.com - Expeditious Retreat Press - Advanced Player's Guide

Nature priest and spellbinder are controllers, martial artist is a striker, troubadour is a leader, savage warrior is a defender.

 

[thecasualoblivion]

Nature priest and spellbinder are controllers, martial artist is a striker, troubadour is a leader, savage warrior is a defender.

I'd also like to complement the Nature Priest for innovative mechanics. The summons with sustain minor for another attack(and possible Blind/Prone/whatever) is an interesting alternative for save or die style effects in 4E.

 

[Charwoman Gene]

PH 1 was the Striker Book. Shorting Controllers, Defenders get an extra in the FRCS.

PH 2 will be the Controller Book. Shorting Defenders, Leaders get an extra in the Eberron CS.

Leaders:
Arcane-Bard - confirmed - public
Primal-Shaman - all but confirmed

Strikers:
Primal-Barbarian - confirmed - public
Divine-Inquisitor speculative

Defender:
Primal-Warden speculative - this is the shapeshift druid

Controllers
Arcane-Sorcerer all but confirmed
Divine-Theurge speculative
Primal-Druid all but confirmed


speculative PH 3 will be the Defender Book. Shorting Leaders, Strikers get an extra in the Dark Sun CS.

speculative PH 4 will be the Leader Book. Shorting Strikers, controllers get an extra in the Dragonlance CS.