*Classes are the backbone of most characters granting the majority of their features and traits. Each class has its central identity which steers its strengths, weaknesses, and how it's flavored. In many situations subclasses grant additional control over how each class feels to play.* <br> #### Understanding Class Pages Your level in a given class dictates what features you gain from it as well as the strength of these features. Often this is indicated by a class feature table but each feature states at what level you gain it, and if it grows in power as you level up. At first level when you pick your starting class, you gain additional benefits. The hit points you gain are increased[^firsthitpoints] and you are granted additional proficiencies[^profs]. [^firsthitpoints]: As detailed under "Hit Points at 1st Level" [^profs]: As detailed under "Proficiencies" Many class pages will have additional sections beyond a list of features that detail other mechanics and options presented by the class. <br> #### Leveling Up Character progression is commonly measured by your level; the total number of levels you have in classes. This is used as a prerequisite in some places and referenced with a few rules such in how your [[Proficiency]] bonus is determined. When you level up you may put your new level into a class you have or look into **multiclassing**. If you increase your level in a class you simply check the check the features granted by that class to see if anything changes. You will generally gain hit points, hit dice, a new feature, or an improvement to an old feature. ###### Multiclassing Sometimes character branch out, picking up a levels in classes other than their starting class. All classes a character has are treated the same; tracking your level in each class to determine what features you gain and their strength. A character cannot have more unique classes than half their proficiency bonus plus 1. However, when you gain a new class instead of gaining all the proficiencies it lists, you instead pick one Skill and one Saving Throw offered by the class. Some abilities such as Spellcasting have unique rules about how to handle having multiple classes that grant it. A full list of these interactions can be found here. --- ## Classes *A list of available classes. Core then Expanded.* *Finished* [[Barbarian]] - A ferocious warrior fueled by primal rage, unleashing devastating attacks with raw strength and unmatched resilience. [[Bard]] - A versatile performer and master of manipulation, using enchanting music and captivating words to inspire allies and deceive enemies. - spell changes [[Cleric]] - A devout servant of a deity, bestowed with divine magic, offering healing, protection, and spiritual guidance to allies while smiting foes with righteous wrath. - spell changes [[Druid]] - A mystical shapeshifter, attuned to nature's magic, who can transform into animals and harness the elements to protect the balance of the natural world. - spell changes [[Fighter]] - A highly skilled and disciplined combatant, proficient with various weapons and armor, excelling in strategic warfare and relentless physical prowess. [[Monk]] - A disciplined martial artist, harnessing inner energy and precise combat techniques, capable of incredible acrobatics and spiritual enlightenment. [[Paladin]] - A sworn warrior, wielding divine magic and righteous might, devoted to upholding their oaths with unwavering determination. - spell changes [[Ranger]] - A skilled tracker and archer, deeply connected to the wilderness, utilizing their mastery of nature and survival instincts to protect both flora and fauna. - spell changes *Unfinished* [[Astrologer]] [[Rogue]] - *A cunning and stealthy rogue, specializing in deception and infiltration, adept at picking locks, disarming traps, and delivering lethal strikes from the shadows.* - Needs subclass work [[Sorcerer]] - *A born spellcaster with innate magical abilities, channeling arcane power through their bloodline to unleash destructive spells and bend reality to their will.* - [[Sorcerer Notes]] - Forming [[Warlock]] - *A pact-bound spellcaster, making deals with otherworldly entities for eldritch power, casting hexes and invoking dark magic to manipulate fate and crush enemies.* - Forming [[Wizard]] - *A scholarly practitioner of arcane arts, wielding a vast repertoire of spells, and delving into ancient tomes to unravel the secrets of the universe and shape reality itself.* - Needs subclass work %% *Expanded (Very unfinished)* [[Astrologer]] - *A celestial observer and interpreter of cosmic signs, harnessing the power of the stars and the planets to divine the future and influence fate.* - Heavy work in progress [[Artificer]] - *A master of magical inventions and constructs, melding science and magic to craft potent artifacts, imbuing them with extraordinary properties and enhancing their allies' capabilities.* - Forming ideas %% --- ## Prestige Classes Prestige classes are a special type of class that has fewer levels, offers a less rounded set of abilities, but aims to provide a very flavorful way for a character to specialize and branch out. Unlike regular classes they have prerequisites but in return grant all of their listed proficiencies regardless of when you take them. Some character might be able to take a prestige class as their first class, if this happens, the first regular class that character takes is treated as their starting class granting it's full list of proficiencies and at 1st level hit point boost. [[Apothecary]] - Missing some elements