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UA 2022 Expert Classes

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Unofficial Description: Class describes a role that a Player Character assumes.

Primary Ability

Summary: One or more abilities the is a requirement to take on a particular class. In addition, if a player later chooses to multiclass (choose more than one class for their character), the primary abilites for both classes must be 13 or greater.

Class Group

Classes are grouped by common features:

Class Groups
Group	Classes	Characteristics
Experts	Artificer, Bard, Ranger, Rogue	Classes that have the Expert feature.
Mages	Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard	Classes who's primary focus is Arcane magic use.
Priests	Cleric, Druid, Paladin	Classes that tap Divine or Primal magic.
Warriors	Barbarian, Fighter, Monk	Combat focused classes.

Creating a Member of the Class

Summary: This section of a class describes Hit Points, Proficiencies, Armor Training, as well as suggested Equipment. It also describes if a character gains any of these if it multiclasses.

Class Features

Summary: Class features are special rules given to an individual classs.

Subclasses

Summary: A subclass is a further specialization within a class (each subclass will be described in its own article).

List of Classes

12 official and unofficial classes.

Class	Class Group	Summary	Features	Source
Barbarian	Warrior	Primal warrior	Strength, Constitution, Rage, Unarmored Defense, Weapon Mastery, Danger Sense, Reckless Attack, Subclass, Primal Knowledge, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Fast Movement, Feral Instinct, Instinctive Pounce, Brutal Strike, Relentless Rage, Persistent Rage, Indomitable Might, Primal Champion	"Varied", UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 8
Bard	Experts	This class uses music, words, and/or dance to invoke magic.	Dexterity, Charisma, Bardic Inspiration, Spellcasting, Expertise, Jack of All Trades, Bard Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Font of Inspiration, Countercharm, Expertise, Magical Secrets, Superior Inspiration, Words of Creation	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied"
Cleric	Priests	This class taps into the power of the Outer Planes to perform magic.	Wisdom, Charisma, Divine Order, Spellcasting, Channel Divinity, Cleric Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Smite Undead, Blessed Strikes, Commune, Divine Intervention, Improved Blessed Strikes, Greater Divine Intervention	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied"
Druid	Priests	This class taps into the Primal power of nature to perform magic.	Intelligence, Wisdom, Druidic, Primal Order, Spellcasting, Wild Companion, Wild Shape, Druid Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Wild Resurgence, Elemental Fury, Commune with Nature, Improved Elemental Fury, Beast Spells, Archdruid	"Varied", UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 8
Fighter	Warrior	Trained warrior	Strength, Constitution, Fighting Style, Second Wind, Weapon Mastery, Action Surge, Tactical Mind, Fighter Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Tactical Shift, Indomitable, Master of Armaments, Two Extra Attacks, Studied Attacks, Three Extra Attacks	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 7, "Varied"
Monk	Warriors	This class utilizes discipline and training to become a living weapon.	Strength, Dexterity, Martial Arts, Unarmored Defense, Monk's Discipline, Unarmored Movement, Uncanny Metabolism, Deflect Attacks, Monk Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Slow Fall, Extra Attack, Stunning Strike, Empowered Strikes, Evasion, Acrobatic Movement, Heightened Discipline, Self-Restoration, Deflect Energy, Disciplined Survivor, Perfect Discipline, Superior Defense, Body and Mind	"Varied", UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 8
Paladin	Priests	Paladins are holy warriors tapping into Divine power.	Wisdom, Charisma, Lay on Hands, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery, Fighting Style, Paladin's Smite, Channel Divinity, Paladin Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Faithful Steed, Aura of Protection, Abjure Foes, Aura of Courage, Radiant Strikes, Restoring Touch, Aura Expansion	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied"
Ranger	Experts	Rangers are specialist in wilderness exploration and survival; guardians of nature	Strength, Dexterity, Deft Explorer, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery, Favored Enemy, Fighting Style, Ranger Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Roving, Conjure Barrage, Deft Explorer Improvement, Tireless, Nature's Veil, Conjure Volley, Feral Senses, Foe Slayer	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied"
Rogue	Experts	This class uses specializes in skills, damage evasion, and sneak attacks.	Dexterity, Intelligence, Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves' Cant, Weapon Mastery, Cunning Action, Rogue Subclass, Steady Aim, Ability Score Improvement, Cunning Strike, Uncanny Dodge, Expertise, Evasion, Reliable Talent, Devious Strikes, Slippery Mind, Elusive, Stroke of Luck	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 6, "Varied"
Sorcerer	Mage	These mages draw on the magic within themselves	Constitution, Charisma, Innate Sorcery, Spellcasting, Font of Magic, Metamagic, Sorcerer Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Sorcerous Restoration, Sorcery Incarnate, Arcane Apotheosis	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 7, "Varied"
Warlock	Mage	Warlocks draw power from pacts and bargains with powerful entities.	Wisdom, Charisma, Pact Boon, Spellcasting, Eldritch Invoctations, Warlock Subclass, Feat, Contact Patron, Hex Master, Epic Boon	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 5, "Varied"
Wizard	Mage	These mages tap the power of the universe through study of the magical arts.	Intelligence, Wisdom, Spellcasting, Wizard's Spellbook, Academic, Arcane Recovery, Wizard Subclass, Feat, Memorize Spell, Modify Spell, Create Spell, Spell Mastery, Signature Spells, Epic Boon	UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 5, "Varied"

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