D&D 5e Character Build Guides

Optimized build guides for every race and class combination in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Each guide includes recommended ability scores, synergy analysis, combat effectiveness data, and a direct link to build the character.

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All Builds

120 race × class combinations

Subclass Builds

480 race × class × subclass guides

Class Guides

12 classes with subclass breakdowns

Class Comparisons

66 head-to-head class matchups

Class Guides

Barbarian d12 · STR Bard d8 · CHA Cleric d8 · WIS Druid d8 · WIS Fighter d10 · STR or DEX Monk d8 · DEX and WIS Paladin d10 · STR and CHA Ranger d10 · DEX and WIS Rogue d8 · DEX Sorcerer d6 · CHA Warlock d8 · CHA Wizard d6 · INT

Class Comparisons

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Fighter vs Paladin Rogue vs Ranger Sorcerer vs Wizard Bard vs Warlock Cleric vs Druid Barbarian vs Fighter Monk vs Rogue Cleric vs Paladin Druid vs Ranger Bard vs Sorcerer

Featured Subclass Builds

Tiefling Fiend Warlock Blaster Elf Evoker Wizard Blaster Dwarf Devotion Paladin Defender Halfling Thief Rogue Striker Orc Berserker Barbarian Striker Gnome Illusionist Wizard Controller Aasimar Life Cleric Support Elf Gloom Stalker Ranger Striker Dragonborn Vengeance Paladin Striker Human Battle Master Fighter Controller Goliath Zealot Barbarian Striker Tiefling Draconic Sorcerer Blaster

Popular Builds

Aasimar Paladin 10/10 Defender Dragonborn Paladin 10/10 Defender Goliath Barbarian 10/10 Striker Dragonborn Barbarian 9/10 Striker Dragonborn Fighter 9/10 Striker Dwarf Barbarian 9/10 Striker Halfling Rogue 9/10 Striker Aasimar Cleric 8/10 Support Dwarf Fighter 8/10 Striker Dwarf Paladin 8/10 Defender Elf Wizard 8/10 Controller Gnome Wizard 8/10 Controller