Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Classes

All 12 classes available in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

Last reviewed July 27, 2026

Choose from 12 different classes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.

Classes at a glance

Class	Hit Die	Primary Ability	Saving Throws	Summary
Barbarian A fierce warrior driven by primal rage, gaining incredible strength and resilience in battle.	d12	Strength	Strength, Constitution	A fierce warrior driven by primal rage, gaining incredible strength and resilience in battle.
Bard A versatile performer and spellcaster who weaves magic through music, words, and art.	d8	Charisma	Dexterity, Charisma	A versatile performer and spellcaster who weaves magic through music, words, and art.
Cleric A divine spellcaster who channels the power of a deity to heal, protect, and smite.	d8	Wisdom	Wisdom, Charisma	A divine spellcaster who channels the power of a deity to heal, protect, and smite.
Druid A nature spellcaster who draws on the divine essence of nature to cast spells and take animal forms.	d8	Wisdom	Intelligence, Wisdom	A nature spellcaster who draws on the divine essence of nature to cast spells and take animal forms.
Fighter A master of martial combat, skilled with a variety of weapons and armor.	d10	Strength or Dexterity	Strength, Constitution	A master of martial combat, skilled with a variety of weapons and armor.
Monk A martial artist who harnesses ki energy for supernatural speed, resilience, and unarmed strikes.	d8	Dexterity and Wisdom	Strength, Dexterity	A martial artist who harnesses ki energy for supernatural speed, resilience, and unarmed strikes.
Paladin A holy warrior bound by a sacred oath, combining martial prowess with divine magic.	d10	Strength and Charisma	Wisdom, Charisma	A holy warrior bound by a sacred oath, combining martial prowess with divine magic.
Ranger A skilled tracker and hunter who uses nature magic and martial skill to protect the wilds.	d10	Dexterity and Wisdom	Strength, Dexterity	A skilled tracker and hunter who uses nature magic and martial skill to protect the wilds.
Rogue A cunning expert in stealth, deception, and precision strikes who relies on skill over brute force.	d8	Dexterity	Dexterity, Intelligence	A cunning expert in stealth, deception, and precision strikes who relies on skill over brute force.
Sorcerer An innate spellcaster whose magic flows from a powerful bloodline or cosmic event.	d6	Charisma	Constitution, Charisma	An innate spellcaster whose magic flows from a powerful bloodline or cosmic event.
Warlock A spellcaster who draws power from a pact with an otherworldly patron.	d8	Charisma	Wisdom, Charisma	A spellcaster who draws power from a pact with an otherworldly patron.
Wizard A scholarly spellcaster who studies arcane magic, learning spells from a spellbook.	d6	Intelligence	Intelligence, Wisdom	A scholarly spellcaster who studies arcane magic, learning spells from a spellbook.

12 classes

B

Barbarian

A fierce warrior driven by primal rage, gaining incredible strength and resilience in battle.

Bard

A versatile performer and spellcaster who weaves magic through music, words, and art.

C

Cleric

A divine spellcaster who channels the power of a deity to heal, protect, and smite.

D

Druid

A nature spellcaster who draws on the divine essence of nature to cast spells and take animal forms.

F

Fighter

A master of martial combat, skilled with a variety of weapons and armor.

M

Monk

A martial artist who harnesses ki energy for supernatural speed, resilience, and unarmed strikes.

P

Paladin

A holy warrior bound by a sacred oath, combining martial prowess with divine magic.

R

Ranger

A skilled tracker and hunter who uses nature magic and martial skill to protect the wilds.

Rogue

A cunning expert in stealth, deception, and precision strikes who relies on skill over brute force.

S

Sorcerer

An innate spellcaster whose magic flows from a powerful bloodline or cosmic event.

W

Warlock

A spellcaster who draws power from a pact with an otherworldly patron.

Wizard

A scholarly spellcaster who studies arcane magic, learning spells from a spellbook.

Overview

All 12 classes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, with what each one gives your character. Open any class for its full rules, tips, and FAQ.

All classes

barbarian - A fierce warrior driven by primal rage, gaining incredible strength and resilience in battle.

bard - A versatile performer and spellcaster who weaves magic through music, words, and art.

cleric - A divine spellcaster who channels the power of a deity to heal, protect, and smite.

druid - A nature spellcaster who draws on the divine essence of nature to cast spells and take animal forms.

fighter - A master of martial combat, skilled with a variety of weapons and armor.

monk - A martial artist who harnesses ki energy for supernatural speed, resilience, and unarmed strikes.

paladin - A holy warrior bound by a sacred oath, combining martial prowess with divine magic.

ranger - A skilled tracker and hunter who uses nature magic and martial skill to protect the wilds.

rogue - A cunning expert in stealth, deception, and precision strikes who relies on skill over brute force.

sorcerer - An innate spellcaster whose magic flows from a powerful bloodline or cosmic event.

warlock - A spellcaster who draws power from a pact with an otherworldly patron.

wizard - A scholarly spellcaster who studies arcane magic, learning spells from a spellbook.