Dungeons and Dragonshas released the next set of playtest material forOne D&D, this time covering the Cleric class and several new species. This is the third set of playtest materialDungeons and Dragonshas released for its evergreen evolution of5th Edition.
This new Unearthed Arcana is titled “The Cleric and Revised Species.” In addition to the new version of the Cleric and revamps of the Ardling, Dragonborn, and Goliath species, several rules andspells from5th Editionreceived facelifts as well.
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The biggest block of changes for the newOne D&DUnearthed Arcana came with the Cleric class overhaul. Like theExpert classes from the previousOne D&DUA, the progression of the Cleric class was drastically changed. Players will find their Cleric Subclass won’t be unlocked until third level but will get all the features from it by level 14. The class’ Channel Divinity feature works differently, and the new Holy Order feature gives them the ability to specialize in combat, skills, or spellcraft. Like previousOne D&DUAs,Dungeons and Dragonsgame design architect Jeremy Crawford released several videos breaking down the new content.
Perhaps the mostimportant change in the newOne D&DUnearthed Arcanais the removal of the term “race.” Historically, “race” has been used inDungeons and Dragonsto describe what type of creature a player’s character is. Moving forward,Dungeons and Dragonswill be using less-problematic terminology. This UA fielded the term “species,” butDungeons and Dragonsis open to feedback on what diction to use.
Players are already eagerly diving into the newOne D&Dplaytest material, combing over its details and trying them in their own games. With each update,Dungeons and Dragonsis growing and adaptingthe system, applying player feedback as it goes. Players are enjoying being able to help shape the new system, along with having their voices heard.
Of course, any newDungeons and Dragonscontent is going to cause as much panic as it will excitement. From whatDungeons and Dragonshas shown in its Unearthed Arcana forOne D&D, classes players have used for the last ten years may play quite differently now, with some abilities changing and others being replaced altogether. Players should verify to remember theOne D&Dplaytest material is not finalized–and to give their feedback toWizards of the Coastwhen it opens surveys for “The Cleric and Revised Species” Unearthed Arcana on December 21.
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