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  • Let's Explore the Crafting Rules in the 2024 Player's Handbook!
    Jul 31, 2024 by Alex

    Take out your favorite set of tools and get ready to craft! Tools and the rules for crafting have been updated for the 2024 Player's Handbook. Learn all about them here!

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  • The Backgrounds and Origin Feats in the 2024 Player's Handbook
    Jul 25, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Every adventurer started somewhere! Click here to learn more about the changes to backgrounds in the 2024 Player's Handbook, including the new Origin feats!

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  • The 10 Species in the 2024 Player's Handbook
    Jul 20, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Each of the ten playable species featured in the 2024 core rules has been revisited and revamped. Get a look at the updates to the species found in the 2024 Player's Handbook.

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  • First Look: The 2024 Wild Magic Sorcery Sorcerer
    Jul 17, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Get ready to cause chaos with the Wild Magic Sorcerer from the 2024 Player's Handbook! Come take a look at how this subclass's signature abilities have been tweaked to ensure your spells erupt with even more unpredictable magic!

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  • 2024 Sorcerer vs. 2014 Sorcerer: What’s New
    Jul 12, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Channel the innate magic that runs through your veins in the new Sorcerer found in the 2024 Player's Handbook. Preview new and revised class features here, including four sorcerous subclasses!

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  • College of Dance Bard: Unleash Killer Choreography on Your Foes
    Jul 11, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Dance your enemies to death with the College of Dance, a new Bard subclass from the 2024 Player's Handbook. Get a sneak peek at the subclass here!

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  • 2024 Bard vs. 2014 Bard: What’s New
    Jul 11, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    The 2024 Player's Handbook brings quality of life improvements to Bardic Inspiration, Magical Secrets, and other features, as well as the new College of Dance subclass. Get the breakdown here!

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  • 2024 Cleric vs. 2014 Cleric: What’s New
    Jul 10, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Choose how you want to harness your divine powers with the new Cleric class in the 2024 Player's Handbook! Click here to learn more about class revisions, new features, and updated subclasses.

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  • Warrior of the Elements Monk: Bend the Elements to Your Will
    Jul 9, 2024 by Mike Bernier

    Turn your punches into elemental blasts with the Warrior of the Elements Monk found in the 2024 Player's Handbook.

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  • 2024 Monk vs. 2014 Monk: What’s New
    Jul 8, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    Come see how the 2024 Monk packs even more of a punch! With a completely reworked Focus Point feature and revised subclasses, these martial warriors channel their inner power like never before.

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  • 4 Key Changes to Spells in the 2024 Player's Handbook
    Jul 2, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Whether you divine, enchant, or evocate, there's something new for every type of caster in the 2024 Player's Handbook. Preview new spells and revisions to existing spells here!

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  • Preorder Bonuses for the 2024 Player's Handbook and More!
    Jun 28, 2024 by Michael Galvis

    The 2024 Player's Handbook arrives September 17, but you can immediately unlock digital preorder bonuses for your D&D Beyond account today! Learn about these preorder bonuses and others here!

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  • 2024 Warlock vs. 2014 Warlock: What’s New
    Jun 28, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    The 2024 Player's Handbook brings an assortment of eldritch improvements to the Warlock class! Click here to see how your pact powers got a boost and what new secrets have been unveiled to the Warlock subclasses!

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  • 2024 Ranger vs. 2014 Ranger: What’s New
    Jun 28, 2024 by Damen Cook

    The revised Ranger from the 2024 Player's Handbook makes greater use of their trademark spell Hunter's Mark, get spellcasting earlier, and a lot more. Get a first look here!

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  • 2024 Wizard vs. 2014 Wizard: What’s New
    Jun 27, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    The new version of the Wizard in the 2024 Player's Handbook brings flexible spellcasting to a new level! Make better use of your spellbook, swap spells more easily, and specialize in certain magic schools with revised subclasses!

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  • The 2024 Circle of the Moon Druid and Changes to Wild Shape
    Jun 26, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Unleash your inner beast with the updated version of Wild Shape in the 2024 Player's Handbook. Click here to learn more and to preview the Druid's wildest subclass, Circle of the Moon!

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  • 2024 Rogue vs. 2014 Rogue: What’s New
    Jun 24, 2024 by Michael Galvis

    Sneak, stab, and beguile with the 2024 Rogue! With Weapon Mastery, Cunning Strike, and a host of updated class and subclass features, your stealthy arsenal will be more lethal than ever!

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  • 2024 Barbarian vs. 2014 Barbarian: What’s New
    Jun 21, 2024 by Mike Bernier

    Want more tankiness, more Brutal Strikes, and more white-hot, furious Rage? Come check out the new version of the Barbarian in the 2024 Player's Handbook!

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  • 2024 Paladin vs. 2014 Paladin: What’s New
    Jun 20, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    The 2024 Player's Handbook gives your favorite radiant champion a glow-up! Learn what improvements and changes have been made to the Paladin, and get a sneak peek at the updated subclasses here!

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  • 2024 Fighter vs. 2014 Fighter: What’s New
    Jun 19, 2024 by Mike Bernier

    Fight with more strategy, versatility, and ferocity with the 2024 Player's Handbook version of the Fighter class! Learn what improvements and changes have been made, and get a sneak peek at the updated subclasses!

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