Dungeons & Dragons 5e
ClassesAll twelve compared — and the forge on every one
Subclasses, spell lists and slots, features by level, and where the ability points actually go — then forge the character on the same page.
Two questions
Which Class Should I Play?
Answer either — or both — and twelve classes become two.
Pick a role or a casting style — the forge narrows twelve classes to your two.
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The Twelve
Every SRD class, each with its own subclasses, tables and forge.
Paladin
Holy warrior bound by an oath — smites, auras and the heaviest armour on the field.
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Wizard
The arcane scholar. The broadest spell list in the game, and no armour at all.
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Cleric
A god’s argument, in armour. Prepares from the entire divine list every morning.
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Bard
Inspiration, expertise, and eventually any spell in the game via Magical Secrets.
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Druid
Full nature caster with a second health bar — and a bear when talking stops working.
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Sorcerer
Magic as instinct, bent mid-cast with Metamagic. Few spells, enormous turns.
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Warlock
A bargain, short-rest slots always at max level, and a cantrip that never runs out.
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Ranger
The one who saw it first. Hunter’s Mark, Extra Attack and the best scouting in the game.
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Fighter
Every weapon, every armour, more attacks than anyone, and an extra action once a rest.
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Barbarian
A d12 and a very simple plan. Rage halves nearly everything the world throws at you.
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Rogue
Expertise, Cunning Action and Sneak Attack. You were never standing there anyway.
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Monk
No armour, no weapon, four attacks a turn — and one ki point that ends a boss’s turn.
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All 12 Classes Compared
Hit dice, primary abilities, saving throws and casting — the whole roster in one table.
| Class | Hit Die | Primary | Saves | Casting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paladin | d10 | Str & Cha | Wis & Cha | Half caster |
| Wizard | d6 | Int | Int & Wis | Full caster |
| Cleric | d8 | Wis | Wis & Cha | Full caster |
| Bard | d8 | Cha | Dex & Cha | Full caster |
| Druid | d8 | Wis | Int & Wis | Full caster |
| Sorcerer | d6 | Cha | Con & Cha | Full caster |
| Warlock | d8 | Cha | Wis & Cha | Pact magic |
| Ranger | d10 | Dex & Wis | Str & Dex | Half caster |
| Fighter | d10 | Str or Dex | Str & Con | — |
| Barbarian | d12 | Str | Str & Con | — |
| Rogue | d8 | Dex | Dex & Int | — |
| Monk | d8 | Dex & Wis | Str & Dex | — |
Counsel
Frequently Asked
How many classes are in D&D 5e?
The 5e SRD includes 12 classes: Paladin, Wizard, Cleric, Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Ranger, Fighter, Barbarian, Rogue, Monk. Each has its own guide here with subclasses, spell tables and a generator.
Which 5e classes are full spellcasters?
Wizard, Cleric, Bard, Druid, Sorcerer — they reach 9th-level spells. Paladin and Ranger are half-casters, and Warlock uses its own Pact Magic slots.
Which 5e classes don’t cast spells?
Fighter, Barbarian, Rogue, Monk — pure martials in the SRD. Their power comes from weapon attacks, manoeuvres and class features instead of spell slots.
What decides which class I should play?
Two questions cover most of it: the role you want in the party (tank, damage, healing, control) and how much magic you want to manage. The picker above narrows all twelve to your best two from those answers.
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Race, class, level — and a complete 5e character on the other side. Your first is free.
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