Every Class In Minecraft’s Dungeons & Dragons DLC

screenrant.com:

is the latest in a list of major crossovers, and the new DLC brings a variety of iconic elements from the tabletop roleplaying game with it. Improving equipment, fighting monsters, and journeying through dangerous caves have long been a major part of, making some core gameplay tenets of feel like natural additions. The DLC doubles down on elements of roleplaying progression and channels them into classic tabletop avenues, with the inclusion of four classes particularly serving to set it apart from the typical experience.

Over the nearly 50 years of its existence, the landscape of classes in has shifted heavily. Although the fifth edition of the game features 12 classes in the, the first edition started with only three, now outdone by the implementation. The new DLC also features classic monsters like beholders and mind flayers and iconic locations like Candlekeep and Icewind Dale, making it a potential treat for anyone wanting to see blocky takes on iconic elements. In a time when is thriving, the DLC nicely fleshes out the sphere of the best video games.

Related: Minecraft DnD DLC — Release Info, Classes, Monsters, & Gameplay Details

Barbarians are the most straightforward tank option in, a core premise that the DLC translates. Paladins also make for excellent tanks, and fighters and druids can be easily built around the idea, but all of them can feature certain complications that take the focus away from running into the fray and swinging hard. Barbarians are traditionally driven by rage, with the ability to go into a frenzy that can make their foes quake on the battlefield. It's not uncommon for them to be a bit slow on the uptake, as the Intelligence stat doesn't play into any of their abilities.

Barbarians are