D&D (2024) The 2024 Core D&D Rulebooks Are Coming In May

There's been a lot of diviseness in the fanbase about the scope of changes, but the new art style makes me hope that they correct the biggest problem with 5e...

...and update what 5e Halflings look like.

shudder



Happy with May, earlier than expected. And looking good.

The art looks incredible.

Guess I need to get my current campaign moving so we can start the Vecna campaign with the new PHB on May 22!

Parmandur said:

Nope. Hoard of the Dragon Queen came out 8/19/2024, same time as the PHB.

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Blasted time travelers, always coming back in time to confuse things!

Maxperson said:

Blasted time travelers, always coming back in time to confuse things!

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Whoops, 2014.

Well I guess they need a new art order for the Fighter soon, they might have had a commissioned piece for the Brawler...

Champion fighter subclass page was shared... it's objectively better/more powerful than 2014 PHB version getting fighting style earlier & ability to give itself advantage & finally bounces back better with death saves. Writing it down...

"A Champion focuses on the development of martial prowess in a relentless pursuit of victory. Champions combine rigorous training with physical excellence to deal devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor.

Level 3: Improved Critical​

Your attack rolls with weapons and Unarmed Strikes can score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20.

Level 3: Remarkable Athlete​

Thanks to your athleticism, you have Advantage on Initiative rolls and Strength (Athletics) checks.
In addition, when you make a running long jump, the distance you can cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Strength modifier.

Level 7: Additional Fighting Style​

You gain another Fighting Style feat of your choice.

Level 10: Heroic Warrior​

The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Advantage whenever you start your turn without it.

Level 15: Superior Critical​

Your attack rolls with weapons and Unarmed Strikes can now score a critical hit on a roll of 18-20.

Level 18: Survivor​

You attain the pinnacle of resilience in battle, gaining these benefits:

Defy Death: You have Advantage on death saving throws. Moreover, when you roll 18-20 on a death save, you gain the benefit of rolling a 20 on a death save.

Heroic Rally: At the start of each of your turns, you regain Hit Points equal to 5 + your Constitution modifier if you have no more than half of your hit points remaining. You don't gain this benefit if you have 0 Hit Points."

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Champion fighter subclass page was shared...

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I dig that art a lot. She looks sick.

I was stuck at work so I didn't have time to post, but I want to say - I don't believe this thread's title.

In fact, I don't think ANY of the core books will be out May 21, 2024. VECNA, sure. PHB maybe (but I doubt it). DMG and MM, definitely not!

We'll see, but I expect to be proven right in this case.

FitzTheRuke said:

In fact, I don't think ANY of the core books will be out May 21, 2024. VECNA, sure. PHB maybe (but I doubt it). DMG and MM, definitely not!

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I'm just speculating but it's possible that the core books have been in the works for some time before they were announced, and the playtests began in regard to organization, layout and artwork. I could be wrong and only time will tell.