Barbarian: Path of the Possessed (WIP, Playtest)
Added 2024-06-24 23:19:08 +0000 UTCHey y'all!
I've been following the new PHB '24 content and getting excited for the rules updates. Seeing the love for barbarians inspired me to whip up a subclass! This is a first draft, so I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback!
I've had the idea for this subclass for some time. I love the concept of a barbarian-medium that is literally possessed by a spirit each time they rage. I think it could lead to some super fun RP, and it certainly gave me lots of ideas for mechanical shenanigans.
The name will need to change. There's already an awesome homebrew by the same name on Reddit by u/NotTheDreadPirate (though they went with a demonic theme rather than a ghostly one, so I think there's room for both). I think the name fits perfectly so I left it for this playtest, but I don't want to step on their toes. Do y'all have any suggestions for a new name?
I know it's been a while since our first foray into subclasses (Monk: Way of the Sunken Path), and I'd like to update that subclass at some point with consideration for the updated rules. It will also probably get a rename to more obviously evoke the elemental earth theme. I'm happy to see the new Warrior of Elements Monk getting an update, but I still think there's lots of fun to be had with 4 unique Monk subclasses (one for each element).
Anyways, I'll get back to work on other content for now. Thanks for reading!
-August
PS. Here's a great concept sketch that Tom whipped up!
