D&D 5E Xanathar's Guide to Everything: What subclasses made the cut?

[Grant James Austin]

AND the D&D beyond youtube stream did circle of dreams. The channel says they will be doing 1 a day so might get confirmation of something tomorrow.

 

[plisnithus8]

"The *heavily* implied classes out there so far, either by reference of intention of by featuring in other places that have also featured eventually Canon materials like the Grung are"

What material are you refering to.

Probably the surrogate characters if ToA AL, but it has been confirmed XGtE win’t have new races.

 

[BenHomer]

Probably the surrogate characters if ToA AL, but it has been confirmed XGtE win’t have new races.

The Grung was a player race for Stream of Anihilation, *long* before any word of player Grung ever hit the aether.
As was the Storm Herald Barbarian.

 

[plisnithus8]

The Grung was a player race for Stream of Anihilation, *long* before any word of player Grung ever hit the aether.
As was the Storm Herald Barbarian.

I know Storm Herald came out in a 2016 UA (I played minotaur one for s bit).
I saw the grung played on Stream of Annihilation but never saw where one was statted up for non-stream players, unless you count the ToA surrogate.

 

[Ketser]

Today's subclass is the College of Glamour for Bards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INKIOBaVB-g

Considering that the Blade College also appeared in the revised subclasses UA, then it seems bard is going to be Blade and Glamour.

 

[AmerginLiath]

I hope that there’s a Pig Farmer subclass! That was my favorite D&D Miniature and it’s a piece of the game’s lore that needs to return!

 

[gyor]

AND the D&D beyond youtube stream did circle of dreams. The channel says they will be doing 1 a day so might get confirmation of something tomorrow.

Its clear now they meant once a weekday, weekends don't count.

 

[Undrhil]

Is the first post of this thread going to be updated to indicate subclasses which are being unveiled, and possibly link to the YouTube videos as they come out?

 

[Morrus]

Is the first post of this thread going to be updated to indicate subclasses which are being unveiled, and possibly link to the YouTube videos as they come out?

Just check the front page of the site. Each is covered in detail, along with transcripts.

 

[Uchawi]

Not just you. I don't like when pretty much any ability score can be used to replace what another one does, depending on your class. It makes every class feel the same. A high CHA that gives the same bonuses to attack and damage as a high DEX or STR? What, do you sweet talk the opponent into just standing there while you take your time to deliver a more effective blow? What next? "My class allows me to use strength to help decipher these ancient writings."

IMO, each ability should have core things it helps with, and they aren't all overlapping. You want to be good with weapons in combat? Then use strength and dexterity. Otherwise why bother have stats in the first place? Just name them "primary" and "secondary" stat if they don't have any real functional difference in game play.

A charisma bonus to hit can reflect confidence in your own ability, but regardless, it does not fit well with 5E. I would be more hesitant with ability modifiers surpassing skill or level, where a caster to hit with a weapon could far exceed a fighter.