D&D 5e Class Guides
All 12 character classes with hit dice, primary abilities, and subclass breakdowns.
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Barbarian
Hit Die d12
Primary STR
Role Striker
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Medium
Bard
Hit Die d8
Primary CHA
Role Support
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Hard
Cleric
Hit Die d8
Primary WIS
Role Support
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Medium
Ranger
Hit Die d10
Primary DEX and WIS
Role Striker
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Medium
Druid
Hit Die d8
Primary WIS
Role Controller
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Hard
Fighter
Hit Die d10
Primary STR or DEX
Role Striker
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Easy
Warlock
Hit Die d8
Primary CHA
Role Blaster
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Hard
Rogue
Hit Die d8
Primary DEX
Role Striker
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Easy
Monk
Hit Die d8
Primary DEX and WIS
Role Striker
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Hard
Paladin
Hit Die d10
Primary STR and CHA
Role Defender
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Medium
Sorcerer
Hit Die d6
Primary CHA
Role Blaster
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Hard
Wizard
Hit Die d6
Primary INT
Role Controller
Subclasses 4
Difficulty Medium