There are many casting classes to choose from in Dungeons & Dragons. Here’s a look at all of them, ranked.
In the base version of Dungeons and Dragons 5e, there are six casting classes: the Bard, the Cleric, the Druid, the Sorcerer, the Warlock, and the Wizard. In Eberron: Rising, a seventh major D&D casting class was introduced: the Artificer, and others are available through expanded versions and as separate DLC, especially on D&D Beyond.
All casting classes are not made equally, though. Some, like the Warlock and Druid, were made to be versatile, while the Sorcerer and Wizard can lash out huge amounts of damage at the cost of little to no defense. While they might all seem similar on the surface, the playstyle of the D&D spellcaster classes feels completely different.
Updated July 15, 2023 by Erik Petrovich: Dungeons and Dragons players looking to try out a new D&D spellcaster class are in luck: of the many classes in the game, most have access to some kind of spellcasting ability. However, not all DnD spellcaster classes are made the same – some of these DnD magic classes are complex without offering extra damage to those who can master their subtleties, while others, like the Wizard, are easy and effective for new and old players alike. Be sure to spend some time pondering and looking over the options for each D&D spellcaster class carefully before committing to one for your next campaign – but in the interest of time, players can also review the basic strengths and weaknesses of each spellcaster below, too. 8 Blood Hunter, From The Critical Role Podcast
The Blood Hunter class is unique to Dungeons and Dragons’ online service D&D Beyond. It comes from a special rulebook tied to the well-known Critical Role Dungeons and Dragons podcast, and plays as a sort of mix between a spellcaster and a melee fighter.
Partially based on Witchers from The Witcher franchise, Blood Hunters use spells in combat and alter their bodies through dark rituals to enhance their senses, combat prowess, or other traits. They are a very fun and involved class to play, but only being available through D&D Beyond limits how easily players can access the class.
Strengths of the Blood Hunter Class
Weaknesses of the Blood Hunter Class
7 Sorcerer
The powers of a Sorcerer have been described by some fans as being as if a person discovered that they have magical abilities, rather than studied them. According to RPGbot, a well-respected Dungeons and Dragons guide maker, the sorcerer is powerful «because they own a few good tools» rather than a variety of less powerful spells.
