D&D 5e Martial Fighting Styles: 2024 PHB vs 2014 PHB
With the release of the 2024 Player's Handbook just around the corner, how have things changed for our weapon using characters? Using information revealed so far, I compare 5 martial archetypes (dual wielding, sword and board, 2H melee, hand crossbows, and 2H ranged) between their 2024 and 2014 versions. Note: As a smaller content creator, I didn't get early access to the PHB.
Analysis was done from levels 1-8 for average DPR, against a target AC of 12+PB, for a 4 round combat. Assumed saving throw bonus for enemies was our PB. Our character was a generic subclass-less fighter, and I assumed we had a use of action surge available from level 2 and beyond.
By no means does this analysis declare what's best; rather what has the strongest foundation for us to build on.
Sources:
Weapon Masteries/class features (d4): • Every Class and Subclass Change for 2024: ...
Feats (Treantmonk):
Origin Feats: • 2024 Player's Handbook: All the Origin Fea...
Feats 1: • 2024 Player's Handbook: General Feats (1 o...
Feats 2: • 2024 Player's Handbook: General Feats (2 o...
Feats 3: • 2024 Player's Handbook: General Feats (3 o...
00:00 Intro and Agenda
01:33 What's Changed?
04:52 Comparison Format
07:11 Dual Wielding
12:17 Sword @officialenglandcricketBoard
14:42 2H Melee
20:00 Hand Crossbow
23:38 2H Ranged
26:50 Conclusions