The Thirteen Classes

Class Guides

Not tier lists. Field notes from Your Helpful DM on what each class feels like to play, who it fits, and how the quiz tends to land you there.

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Martial

Steel, fury, and unwavering front lines

3 classes

Fighter

The one who shows up and does not stop.

Reliable damage · Extra attacks · Battle tactics

Barbarian

Hits things harder when angry.

Rage · Resistance · Reckless fury

Monk

Discipline, speed, and hitting things exactly as many times as the rules allow.

Ki points · Stunning Strike · Bonus action economy

Arcane

Spells, secrets, and eldritch bargains

3 classes

Wizard

The one who already knew this was going to happen.

Spellbook · Rituals · Prepared casting

Sorcerer

Born with it. Still figuring out what that means.

Metamagic · Innate power · Flexible slots

Warlock

Made a deal. The terms were acceptable.

Pact magic · Invocations · Short-rest recovery

Divine

Oaths, miracles, and sacred purpose

2 classes

Paladin

The oath-bound warrior who hits things and also heals people.

Divine Smite · Auras · Lay on Hands

Cleric

Keeping everyone alive is the whole job.

Channel Divinity · Healing · Domain spells

Primal

Wild shape, wilderness, and natural wrath

2 classes

Ranger

Never lost. Never surprised. Never without options.

Favored terrain · Hunter's Mark · Exploration

Druid

The forest is a weapon and I know how to use it.

Wild Shape · Nature magic · Elemental control

Skill

Stealth, charm, and always having a plan B

3 classes

Artificer

The one with a solution for everything, mostly mechanical.

Infusions · Tool expertise · Magical gadgets

Rogue

Never where you expect. Always where it hurts.

Sneak Attack · Cunning Action · Expert skills

Bard

Makes everyone better just by being in the room.

Bardic Inspiration · Jack of All Trades · Full casting