In Dungeons & Dragons there are many classes – but which one is actually the best? This question sparked a heated discussion in the MeinMMO editorial team. Therefore, here are our favorite classes for you and why we believe everyone should play them.
One day, we in the MeinMMO editorial team asked ourselves which class we would choose if we could only play one class in Dungeons & Dragons for the rest of our lives. A discussion arose that would do credit to any tavern brawl, and so the idea came: Each favorite class has its justification and arguments in its favor.
Therefore, here comes our list of our declarations of love and the persuasion skills that might convince you to give our favorite classes a chance. Or maybe you share the opinion of our editors and authors?
Feel free to share your experiences, tales, and opinions in the comments and participate in our survey to give your favorite classes a place with us. Because they deserve it!
Our recommendations are mainly based on the newer editions and can also be played in Baldur’s Gate 3, so feel free to let us convince you. A small exception is Benedict’s opinion at the end, as it mainly refers to the Paladin of older rule generations and the state of the games Baldur’s Gate 1+2.
And now have fun with our list, our personal anecdotes, and arguments! Starting with Community Manager Mary and her devious favorite class.
Rogue
Community Manager Mary loves the risk with the Rogue: If DnD players can excel at one thing, it’s being mean and dastardly. And with which class is that better achieved than with the Rogue? The backstabbers from all areas of the Forgotten Realms are ideally suited to not play fair, but rather let everyone else rush ahead.
Especially to then show up in combat, unleash a sneak attack for maximum damage, only to hide behind the next caster buddy.
I love Rogues because they embody the principle of high risk-high reward. Either the dice favor me, and I am cooler than Ezio Auditore from Assassin’s Creed, or I mess up big time even without rolling a Nat 1 and have to watch how I rescue my delicate rear in light leather armor from the mess.
Speaking of rescue: I can do that well as a Rogue too! Just for myself, but that’s enough. For everything else, there are Paladins, Fighters, and Barbarians.
Continues on page 2 with Alex’s favorite class: the nature-connected and versatile Druid.
