New playtest rules from Wizards of the Coast featuring updated subclasses and abilities!
Including the Necromancer subclass perfect for Unpickled!
📥 Download Full PDFThis Unearthed Arcana document presents six revised subclasses designed for playtesting. These are experimental options that may become official in future D&D books. Players can use these in our campaign with DM approval!
Note: These are playtest materials. Power levels may change before official release. Always check with your DM before using Unearthed Arcana content in the campaign!
Command the powers of death and undeath. Manipulate life force, animate the dead, and transform vital energy into magical power. This subclass explores the cosmic forces of life, death, and undeath.
Weave magic into your arrows to produce supernatural effects. Blend elven archery techniques with magical aptitude for devastating ranged attacks.
Use arcane power imbued in magic tattoos. Gain tattoos as you grow in martial prowess, reshaping them to access physical and magical effects.
Step across space and call creatures from thin air. Treat distance and matter as flexible guidelines rather than physical laws.
Cloud or captivate minds with enchanting magic. Use mind-altering abilities to encourage peace or pursue selfish ends.
Transform energy and matter itself. The world is not fixed but eminently mutable— become a smith at reality's forge.
If you're interested in any of these subclasses for your character, talk to your DM! These are playtest materials, which means they're designed to be tested in actual games. Your feedback helps shape the future of D&D.
The Necromancer subclass in this document has been significantly updated with new features that enhance your undead mastery. The new Harvest Undead ability and Death's Master explosive necrotic bursts could add exciting new tactical options to your necromancy toolkit!
Remember: Work with your DM to integrate new subclass features smoothly. Some abilities might need adjustment for campaign balance, and that's perfectly normal for playtest content!
Unearthed Arcana (UA) is Wizards of the Coast's public playtest program. These articles present experimental game mechanics that may eventually become official. Players test them in their games and provide feedback through surveys. The best ideas are refined and published in official D&D books.
Playtest options may be more or less powerful than official content. This is intentional! Wizards adjusts the power level based on playtesting feedback before final publication.