Hey, in an attempt to foster more discussion and to try and get this community growing, I am writing a discussion post to get ideas out. (While these conversations have happened elsewhere, we haven’t had them on Lemmy yet!)
As such what is your favorite DnD class? If possible, share any reasons why, and cool stories that help highlight your point.
Also as an added bonus I personally would love to hear about your favorite homebrew class. So if you got one feel free to share as well.
Monk. I have a long standing love for monks.
I haven’t played as a monk yet, but it looks so cool! I want to give it a try next time I’m a player.
I will always love a half caster … especially arcane tricker rogues. Spells and stealth - what’s not to love
My first ever 5E character was an Arcane Trickster, and it was such a fantastic character to play. Being able to mage hand with a high Sleight of Hand skill provides so much utility (as long as you have a flexible DM who is willing to improvise)
I’m the same way; I love characters that can cast spells but still rely on attacking when necessary.
I have been stuck in the DM role in the past few campaigns I’ve played, so I guess I enjoy that role 😅
I love playing an Artificer. It’s a crazy-flexible class with how different its sub-classes are. You can really fill any niche you want to with it, although my favorite is the Artillerist. Eldritch Canon go!
Very long time player here. Started with AD&D 1st edition in 1978.
For many years, I loved the Thief. 1st and 2nd edition because of their abilities and skills.
3 and 3.5ed it was the feats and skills a Rogue can use. Made a character that was absolutely devastating at range with a long bow.
Never actually played 4th. Was busy getting married and having two kids when it came out.
In 5e, I actually like the Paladin and Cleric. Currently playing a Fairy Peace Domain Cleric and he’s a lot of fun. Funny enough, I have yet to play a Rogue in 5e.
Mostly been trying different Cleric subclasses. Grave life etc.
So far grave has been my go to, but I’ve been itching to try war cleric soon…
Fighter. I know its vanilla. I just enjoy not having to deal with spell mechanics. Also I’m able to make my characters unique enough with role playing.
I love Bards. I like to play support but still have some offensive potential, so that works out well for me. Also my first character ever was a bard who’s dream was to be an accountant, so the class will always have a special place in my heart. Vicious mockery for life.
Bard without stereotypes. Because I love the roleplaying aspect of the game. And I can pretty much help my friends easily
Dwarf cleric, because I’m a tallish Atheist. Also you get to smite people.
Even though they can be a bit one dimensional, I love playing a barbarian. The ridiculous stuff you can get away with with a high strength is just too silly to pass up.
My bugbear barbarian’s push/pull/lift capacity is over 2000 lbs, his carry capacity is around 1200, and I didn’t even try to build him to do that.
It’s so fun.
Warlock. The built in flavor is amazing and allows easy roleplay options and background story tie ins even for new players and new GMs.
Also I enjoy Charisma based classes since it opens up social skills and I enjoy being the face role for the group.
Lastly the invocations allow for fun customization options. And some spell casting without being reliant on long rest is also cool.
wizard
i like having a bajillion spells and rituals
Agreed, I just love the versatility of a wizard. I always enjoy the spell prep before each adventure day trying to predict what we are likely to come up against and what spells would be useful to have.
I’m a sucker for gish characters, but also kind of bored with the 5e options. I tend to blend a martial and a caster. Right now I’m running shadow monk and blade singer, loving it so far.
I’m a big fan of sorcerers; it gives me a nice balance of having fun spells to use while not having to manage which ones I’ve “prepared.” My first character was a half elf draconic bloodline sorcerer, and I had a ton of fun playing him.
