The Artificer is the newest class to be introduced inDungeons & Dragonsand has been quite popular since its debut.

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At the lowest is the alchemist.

Even having the option to perhaps store spells in a potion could be great.

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Image credit (from left to right): Gnome Alchemist by Egil Thompson / Artillerist Artificer Art via Wizards of the Coast / Kenku Artificer by Dave Greco

The closest the subclass gets to this is with the Experimental Elixir feature at 3rd level.

The Guardian is there for melee combat, giving a unique melee attack and decent defense.

Overall the Armorer isn’t worth it compared to the other two subclasses coming up.

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Gnome Alchemist by Egil Thompson

It all begins with its exemplary spell list.

It should also be noted that it does force damage, a key in that is rarely ever resisted.

All in all, the Artillerist comes close as the best subclass for the Artificer.

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It is a master of combat, focusing equally on offense and defense while balancing them nearly perfectly.

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Artillerist Artificer Art via Wizards of the Coast

A Kenku tinkers away at a piece of equipment in a laboratory.

Kenku Artificer by Dave Greco

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