It also opens up some more modding possibilities by allowing for partial level editing.
Many of these subclasses were previously highly requested, and they come with unique new dialogue options and abilities.
This adds to the menacing presence of this subclass, giving you more roleplay opportunities for your Barbarian character.
With all the Necromancy Domain spells you get as you level up, this subclass grows strong quickly.
They may even rival the moon druid’s elemental myrmidons.
This is a good choice for a Lawful player of any sort.
The new 2025 playtests for this subclass also revealed the Oath spells gained from taking this route.
At Level 3, you gainCommandandCompelled Duel, which goes well with the Champion Challenge ability to taunt enemies.
Enfeebling Arrow
Deal additional necrotic damage and possibly inflict the Feeble condition on a target.
Beguiling Arrow
Deal additional psychic damage and possibly charm a target.
Banishing Arrow
Possibly banish a target to the Feywild.
Seeking Arrow
Deal additional force damage and possibly apply Faerie Fire spell effects to a target.
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Shadow Arrow
Deal additional psychic damage and possibly Blind a target.
Grasping Arrow
Deal additional poison damage and affect a target’s Movement Speed.
Eventually, all your ranged attacks become magical and overcome resistance, making you far more dangerous.
While this does make them lose Life of the Party, the extra damage could decide a fight.
8Swarmkeeper Ranger
Not The Bees!
Yet another fun subclass is the Swarmkeeper ranger.
While the Beastmaster can summon their animal companions, these Rangers can call forth swarms of them.
Flurry of Moths
Physic
Potentially blinds a target.
Legion of Bees
Piercing
Target has to make a Strength saving throw or be knocked back 15 feet.
The Swashbucklerhas additional bonuses to Initiative, making them faster than even other Rogue subclasses.
