Dungeons & Dragons: Every Fighter Subclass, Ranked

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Fighters in Dungeons & Dragons become representatives of the warrior archetype. They are hardy, protective, and good with the sword. Despite their lack of flashy spells, a Fighter in D&D has a whole swath of unique features that make them just as deadly as a stealthy Rogue or a powerful Wizard. At the right hands, a Fighter can outmaneuver an entire platoon and leave them wide open for the party to attack.

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Newcomers to the Fighter Class shouldn't treat them as typical mercenaries with swords, though. Thanks to Martial Archetypes from various sources, Fighters can diversify their combat knowledge to accommodate a myriad of situations. And unfortunately for other Fighters, some Martial Archetypes do offer more flexibility to players.

Updated May 5, 2022, by Rhenn Taguiam: Of all of the Classes in D&D 5e, it’s the Fighter that is perhaps the most versatile — both in terms of its skill set and its potential to fit into any kind of lore. After all, anyone with enough combat training can become a Fighter, which makes them an easy fit for new settings and books such as Critical Role’s Critical Role: Call Of Netherdeep, which was released in conjunction with the hit series’ third campaign. While the book offers a new setting and new approaches for players with regards to NPCs, monsters, and even creating rival NPCs, players who want to make Fighters might want to prepare themselves for tougher battles if they choose the right Subclass for their builds.

The Sharpshooter specializes in ranged combat. Compared to their companions that excel in melee, the Sharpshooter is the ever-reliable eagle-eyed fighter. If they manage to keep their distance, they can incapacitate their foes from a