I'd love a video or article on multi-classing. I have a character that is level 2 rogue, level 2 druid, and wants to go level 1 monk upon reaching 5th level. The first two classes were easily explained, but now our group is getting into a great philosophical discussion around can I suddenly go into monk 1 or not. Or do I need to hold off and work with DM to weave it into story. A lot of additional discussion around the role ability scores (nature vs nurture) play into it. If I have high dex and wisdom does it make me naturally inclined to easily pick up monk? Or do I need to be sent off to a monetary even though everyone was just awarded level 5?
Is level one of anything just beginning the journey? Or are we masters already and hence need extensive training? How does this work along the spectrum of classes (ie fighters seem like the easiest to multi-class into but going warlock seems like a more difficult journey, or not at all if you're trying for a sorcerer?)
Although my example is specific, I'd love to hear thoughts around why the multiclass mechanic is the way it is in 5e and the intention behind it. I remember (going a long way back), one could not play certain classes if you were a certain race. And in other editions it was quite painful to multi-class. Philosophically what is position around multi-classing in 5e?
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The first two classes were easily explained, but now our group is getting into a great philosophical discussion around can I suddenly go into monk 1 or not. Or do I need to hold off and work with DM to weave it into story.
Totally up to your DM, just like it's up to them whether you suddenly level up immediately after a fight or whether you level up after a rest or some downtime training.
A lot of additional discussion around the role ability scores (nature vs nurture) play into it. If I have high dex and wisdom does it make me naturally inclined to easily pick up monk? Or do I need to be sent off to a monetary even though everyone was just awarded level 5?
The multiclassing rules address this:
Without the full training that a beginning character receives, you must be a quick study in your new class, having a natural aptitude that is reflected by higher-than-average ability scores.
How does this work along the spectrum of classes (ie fighters seem like the easiest to multi-class into but going warlock seems like a more difficult journey, or not at all if you're trying for a sorcerer?)
Again, this is really up to your group. Your DM might say you need to go on a quest, find a patron, and do a favor for it, or they might just say "Ok, you have one Warlock level now." You might even decide you're not really a warlock but you need certain warlock spells or class features for a character concept you had in mind and that's fine too.
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Hi,
I'd love a video or article on multi-classing. I have a character that is level 2 rogue, level 2 druid, and wants to go level 1 monk upon reaching 5th level. The first two classes were easily explained, but now our group is getting into a great philosophical discussion around can I suddenly go into monk 1 or not. Or do I need to hold off and work with DM to weave it into story. A lot of additional discussion around the role ability scores (nature vs nurture) play into it. If I have high dex and wisdom does it make me naturally inclined to easily pick up monk? Or do I need to be sent off to a monetary even though everyone was just awarded level 5?
Is level one of anything just beginning the journey? Or are we masters already and hence need extensive training? How does this work along the spectrum of classes (ie fighters seem like the easiest to multi-class into but going warlock seems like a more difficult journey, or not at all if you're trying for a sorcerer?)
Although my example is specific, I'd love to hear thoughts around why the multiclass mechanic is the way it is in 5e and the intention behind it. I remember (going a long way back), one could not play certain classes if you were a certain race. And in other editions it was quite painful to multi-class. Philosophically what is position around multi-classing in 5e?
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Not quite a video, but close enough.
Totally up to your DM, just like it's up to them whether you suddenly level up immediately after a fight or whether you level up after a rest or some downtime training.
The multiclassing rules address this:
Again, this is really up to your group. Your DM might say you need to go on a quest, find a patron, and do a favor for it, or they might just say "Ok, you have one Warlock level now." You might even decide you're not really a warlock but you need certain warlock spells or class features for a character concept you had in mind and that's fine too.
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