It’s a good thing that you’re perfectly capable of defeating almost anyone in melee as a Barbarian.

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Although newer subclasses have come out, nothing seems to top the original.

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Wild Shape and the subclass Circle of the Moonhave gone through several changesin the 2024 Player’s Handbook.

They even have an ability that lets you regain hit points passively.

This is a paladin that can’t be beaten.

Dungeons & Dragons artwork of three bards, a human, a tiefling, and an elf.

However, nothing will beat the Swashbuckler subclass.

If you want to focus on ranged combat, the 2024 version of the Thief subclass is ideal.

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Firearm by Chris Seaman

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A Fierce Warrior by Denman Rooke

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Priest by Michael Broussard.

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A Druid by Jessica Fong.

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Fighter by Nestor Ossandon Leal.

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Warrior of the Elements by Katerina Ladon.

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A Devout Warrior by Michael Broussard

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A Wandering Warrior Imbued with Primal Magic by Chris Rallis

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A Dexterous Expert by Aurore Folny.

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