Dungeons and Dragons Expands Playtest Options with Underdark Themed Subclasses and Species
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Wizards of the Coast has revealed a new Unearthed Arcana playtest for Dungeons and Dragons featuring three Underdark-themed subclasses and five new species.
Wizards of the Coast is rolling out a substantial new batch of character options for Dungeons and Dragons through its latest Unearthed Arcana playtest. Reported first by Game Rant, this update dives deep into the Underdark, introducing three new subclasses and five distinct species for players looking to expand their build variety in the 2024 revised fifth edition. The new additions include the Freedom Domain Cleric, the corpse-resurrecting Circle of Spores Druid, and the manipulation-heavy Faerzress Sorcerer.
On the species side, the update brings several fan-favorite monstrosities and subterranean dwellers directly to the character sheet. Players can now test out the light-generating Deep Imaskari or the arachnid fusion Drider alongside species that will immediately resonate with anyone who spent hundreds of hours in Baldur's Gate 3. These include the Mind Flayer-experimented Illithidkin, the fungal Myconids, and the zealous Kuo-Toa, which come equipped with a specialized take on the Find Familiar spell.
This playtest release arrives during a massive year for the tabletop giant, which has already rolled out rulebooks like Ravenloft: The Horrors Within and Arcana Unleashed alongside upcoming franchise crossovers with World of Warcraft and Star Wars. With single-player digital spinoffs like Warlock also on the horizon from Invoke Studios, Wizards of the Coast is clearly leaning into cross-media expansion. For players balancing tabletop sessions with digital RPGs, these new playtest rules offer plenty of fresh inspiration for upcoming campaigns.
Tags: Dungeons and Dragons, Tabletop RPG, Baldur's Gate 3, Wizards of the Coast
Original article: Game Rant