Frankie1969
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IMO, the latest UA is maybe 1 for 3 on smart subclass choices, but it aims in a useful direction. Many classes from previous editions translate effectively as 5E subclasses. For psionics, I would go with:
Psion, base class - providing the core power list for a psionic focused splatbook, maybe with some of the stuff from the Mystic that isn't broken.
Barbarian, Path of the Wilder - an easy fit.
Cleric, Ardent Domain - do we use 3E mantles or 4E mantles?
Fighter, Psychic Warrior Archetype - The UA version might not be exactly right, but it's a workable starting point.
Monk, Way of the Soulknife - obviously Monk, not Rogue.
Paladin, Oath of the Battlemind - replace Lay on Hands with Battlemind's Demand. Strikes become Smite spells, and of course Mind Spike is a bonus spell known.
Ranger, Soulbow Archetype - even though WotC probably would skip over Ranger.
Rogue, Lurk Archetype - another easy fit
And then there's:
Wizard, School of Psionics - if people want, sure why not.
Warlock, Great Old One Patron is already psionic.
Sorcerer, Illithid Bloodline - or maybe Aboleth
Druid, Circle of the Su-Monster - yeah, I'm running low on psi points.
Bard, College of Emo - empathic effects.
Psion, base class - providing the core power list for a psionic focused splatbook, maybe with some of the stuff from the Mystic that isn't broken.
Barbarian, Path of the Wilder - an easy fit.
Cleric, Ardent Domain - do we use 3E mantles or 4E mantles?
Fighter, Psychic Warrior Archetype - The UA version might not be exactly right, but it's a workable starting point.
Monk, Way of the Soulknife - obviously Monk, not Rogue.
Paladin, Oath of the Battlemind - replace Lay on Hands with Battlemind's Demand. Strikes become Smite spells, and of course Mind Spike is a bonus spell known.
Ranger, Soulbow Archetype - even though WotC probably would skip over Ranger.
Rogue, Lurk Archetype - another easy fit
And then there's:
Wizard, School of Psionics - if people want, sure why not.
Warlock, Great Old One Patron is already psionic.
Sorcerer, Illithid Bloodline - or maybe Aboleth
Druid, Circle of the Su-Monster - yeah, I'm running low on psi points.
Bard, College of Emo - empathic effects.
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