Not sure if anyone else watches Above the Table on YouTube but they've just dropped a video with lots of news on what's upcoming this year including new Eberron books (I think most of us guessed this after the Artificer UA) and more details on the Forgotten Realms books, the dragon adventures books and other bits. Obviously take it with a pinch of salt until it's officially announced but the stuff they mention about Forgotten Realms subclasses is playing Live on Youtube as I type this so at least some of it is accurate. Video HERE
Christian Hoffer also reported on them over on Enworld. Press embargos are likely lifting so more outlets will be talking about it as the week goes on, probably.
Like you said, all of this is stuff we announced last year with the exception of the Eberron book, which again, many of you predicted when we did the Artificer UA :D
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I can't stop thinking about that mystery book for October. I am hoping for something like a "Van Ritchen's Guide to the Undead" in the same vein as Fizban's and Bigby's. That would be a good place to put the Necromancer subclass JC had talked about that never made it into the PHB. Or maybe an update of Ravenloft the way they are updating Eberron and Forgotten Realms?
Also I like the idea that there might be a 5th Artificer Subclass in the Eberron book thanks to the preview art showing 4 easily identifiable artificers and 1 unknown.
Also I like the idea that there might be a 5th Artificer Subclass in the Eberron book thanks to the preview art showing 4 easily identifiable artificers and 1 unknown.
So from left to right, Battle Smith, Alchemist, Armorer, ???, and Artillerist. My gut says that our mystery figure doesn't look like an artificer and looks more like an inquisitive or some kind of academic. But that'd be really odd in a lineup of artificer subclasses. The only detail of note is the object in their right hand that could be a pocket watch or some kind of medallion.
I've gotta say I really love this art, especially the Armorer and Artillerist.
Yeah the arts really cool, it does reenforce the "artificers are steampunk" I know a lot of people complain about but it's Eberron and that's fitting for the setting. It hadn't actually occurred to me there's five figures for four classes before but now I'm intrigued. It'll be odd if they play test 4 existing subclasses and not the totally new one but I do love a surprise
And speaking of surprises for the extra mystery book I'm hoping for a full campaign since apart from the new starter set that's the big thing we're missing this year but failing that I love the idea of getting an updated Ravenloft guide and love a bit of spooky.
I suppose it’s possible that it’s supposed to be the Armorer standing next to their armor.
Maybe, but the armour seems to show someone in it and that person seems to be substantially taller than the person next to it...so while I wouldn't rule it out, I'm not sure it's intended to be that.
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Yeah the arts really cool, it does reenforce the "artificers are steampunk" I know a lot of people complain about but it's Eberron and that's fitting for the setting. It hadn't actually occurred to me there's five figures for four classes before but now I'm intrigued. It'll be odd if they play test 4 existing subclasses and not the totally new one but I do love a surprise
And speaking of surprises for the extra mystery book I'm hoping for a full campaign since apart from the new starter set that's the big thing we're missing this year but failing that I love the idea of getting an updated Ravenloft guide and love a bit of spooky.
Just saw an article where JC confirmed that there won't be a full campaign this year.
Edit 2: I am sorry for those that wanted a Campaign, but it does make me even more excited to find out what it is. Unless it's a cookbook or something.
Edit 3: Sorry that link was some how the wrong one this whole time lol
Yeah the arts really cool, it does reenforce the "artificers are steampunk" I know a lot of people complain about but it's Eberron and that's fitting for the setting. It hadn't actually occurred to me there's five figures for four classes before but now I'm intrigued. It'll be odd if they play test 4 existing subclasses and not the totally new one but I do love a surprise
And speaking of surprises for the extra mystery book I'm hoping for a full campaign since apart from the new starter set that's the big thing we're missing this year but failing that I love the idea of getting an updated Ravenloft guide and love a bit of spooky.
Just saw an article where JC confirmed that there won't be a full campaign this year.
Edit 2: I am sorry for those that wanted a Campaign, but it does make me even more excited to find out what it is. Unless it's a cookbook or something.
It would be both crushing and hilarious if we all got our anticipation up and it turned out to be a cook book
Also I like the idea that there might be a 5th Artificer Subclass in the Eberron book thanks to the preview art showing 4 easily identifiable artificers and 1 unknown.
So from left to right, Battle Smith, Alchemist, Armorer, ???, and Artillerist. My gut says that our mystery figure doesn't look like an artificer and looks more like an inquisitive or some kind of academic. But that'd be really odd in a lineup of artificer subclasses. The only detail of note is the object in their right hand that could be a pocket watch or some kind of medallion.
I've gotta say I really love this art, especially the Armorer and Artillerist.
Between the bowtie and pocket watch plus him looking kinda British to me, I'm going to guess a time-based artificer based on some concepts from Doctor Who. I'll put 3gp up that there's some kind of sonic screwdriver he can use/make.
Also I like the idea that there might be a 5th Artificer Subclass in the Eberron book thanks to the preview art showing 4 easily identifiable artificers and 1 unknown.
So from left to right, Battle Smith, Alchemist, Armorer, ???, and Artillerist. My gut says that our mystery figure doesn't look like an artificer and looks more like an inquisitive or some kind of academic. But that'd be really odd in a lineup of artificer subclasses. The only detail of note is the object in their right hand that could be a pocket watch or some kind of medallion.
I've gotta say I really love this art, especially the Armorer and Artillerist.
Between the bowtie and pocket watch plus him looking kinda British to me, I'm going to guess a time-based artificer based on some concepts from Doctor Who. I'll put 3gp up that there's some kind of sonic screwdriver he can use/make.
Last two must be other subclasses, I mean the Artillerist wish he had a weapon like that. I put 3Gp on Maverick and Forge Adept.
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Also I like the idea that there might be a 5th Artificer Subclass in the Eberron book thanks to the preview art showing 4 easily identifiable artificers and 1 unknown.
So from left to right, Battle Smith, Alchemist, Armorer, ???, and Artillerist. My gut says that our mystery figure doesn't look like an artificer and looks more like an inquisitive or some kind of academic. But that'd be really odd in a lineup of artificer subclasses. The only detail of note is the object in their right hand that could be a pocket watch or some kind of medallion.
I've gotta say I really love this art, especially the Armorer and Artillerist.
Between the bowtie and pocket watch plus him looking kinda British to me, I'm going to guess a time-based artificer based on some concepts from Doctor Who. I'll put 3gp up that there's some kind of sonic screwdriver he can use/make.
Last two must be other subclasses, I mean the Artillerist wish he had a weapon like that. I put 3Gp on Maverick and Forge Adept.
I'm 99% sure the last one is an artillerist. I very, very much doubt they're options from Exploring Eberron.
Not sure if anyone else watches Above the Table on YouTube but they've just dropped a video with lots of news on what's upcoming this year including new Eberron books (I think most of us guessed this after the Artificer UA) and more details on the Forgotten Realms books, the dragon adventures books and other bits. Obviously take it with a pinch of salt until it's officially announced but the stuff they mention about Forgotten Realms subclasses is playing Live on Youtube as I type this so at least some of it is accurate. Video HERE
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Like you said, all of this is stuff we announced last year with the exception of the Eberron book, which again, many of you predicted when we did the Artificer UA :D
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I can't stop thinking about that mystery book for October. I am hoping for something like a "Van Ritchen's Guide to the Undead" in the same vein as Fizban's and Bigby's. That would be a good place to put the Necromancer subclass JC had talked about that never made it into the PHB. Or maybe an update of Ravenloft the way they are updating Eberron and Forgotten Realms?
Also I like the idea that there might be a 5th Artificer Subclass in the Eberron book thanks to the preview art showing 4 easily identifiable artificers and 1 unknown.
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So from left to right, Battle Smith, Alchemist, Armorer, ???, and Artillerist. My gut says that our mystery figure doesn't look like an artificer and looks more like an inquisitive or some kind of academic. But that'd be really odd in a lineup of artificer subclasses. The only detail of note is the object in their right hand that could be a pocket watch or some kind of medallion.
I've gotta say I really love this art, especially the Armorer and Artillerist.
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I suppose it’s possible that it’s supposed to be the Armorer standing next to their armor.
Yeah the arts really cool, it does reenforce the "artificers are steampunk" I know a lot of people complain about but it's Eberron and that's fitting for the setting. It hadn't actually occurred to me there's five figures for four classes before but now I'm intrigued. It'll be odd if they play test 4 existing subclasses and not the totally new one but I do love a surprise
And speaking of surprises for the extra mystery book I'm hoping for a full campaign since apart from the new starter set that's the big thing we're missing this year but failing that I love the idea of getting an updated Ravenloft guide and love a bit of spooky.
No, this is currently available 3rd party/partnered content. I was asking for a list of release dates for upcoming content that they teased last year.
I think the 4th guy is Doctor Who.
Maybe, but the armour seems to show someone in it and that person seems to be substantially taller than the person next to it...so while I wouldn't rule it out, I'm not sure it's intended to be that.
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Just saw an article where JC confirmed that there won't be a full campaign this year.
Edit 1: why-dungeons-dragons-isnt-putting-out-a-campaign-book-in-2025
Edit 2: I am sorry for those that wanted a Campaign, but it does make me even more excited to find out what it is. Unless it's a cookbook or something.
Edit 3: Sorry that link was some how the wrong one this whole time lol
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It would be both crushing and hilarious if we all got our anticipation up and it turned out to be a cook book
Between the bowtie and pocket watch plus him looking kinda British to me, I'm going to guess a time-based artificer based on some concepts from Doctor Who. I'll put 3gp up that there's some kind of sonic screwdriver he can use/make.
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Last two must be other subclasses, I mean the Artillerist wish he had a weapon like that. I put 3Gp on Maverick and Forge Adept.
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I'm 99% sure the last one is an artillerist. I very, very much doubt they're options from Exploring Eberron.
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Maybe it is a subclass focused into investigation, style CSI.