The Upcoming Beta v3 Includes Three Returning Classes

The Upcoming Beta v3 Includes Three Returning Classes
Cliffs of the Upper Colorado River, Wyoming Territory by Thomas Moran - Public Domain

It's been a long time coming, but three favorite classes are returning for the Dungeon World 2 Beta v3!

The Druid is a disciple of nature who communes with the spirits and transforms into animals. With Shapeshift they can change into a beast, gaining strengths and adaptations but also grappling with their new form's instincts. Their Paths are:

  • The Animist, who can casts spells by entreating natural spirits
  • The Stargazer, who is connected to the celestial bodies—and the futures they foretell
  • The Wildheart, who befriends wild animals and calls on them for aid 

We've polished this version of The Druid since the Final Alpha, but its overall direction is largely unchanged. The other two Classes below have received larger changes.

The Paladin is a champion of good who is empowered by virtuous oaths. With Oaths of Conviction they have several benefits, but upholding them while adventuring may prove especially difficult. Their Paths are:

  • The Inquisitor, who hunts down and destroys evil with extreme prejudice
  • The Paragon, who leads their allies as an inspirational example
  • The Questing Knight, who embarks on great tasks, as ordered by their liege

The Ranger is a seasoned hunter and traveler who works closely with a tamed beast. Cooperating with their Animal Companion can grant powerful benefits, but may risk their misbehavior or harm. Their Paths are:

  • The Beastmaster, who works even more closely with their animal companion to train it in special techniques
  • The Deadeye, who wields ranged weapons with unparalleled speed and accuracy
  • The Scout, who familiarizes themselves with the landscape and leverages its features

In addition to the three classes, we also have an item and equipment list being added to the Campaign Mode chapter, plus several small polishing tweaks. Just like the last Beta, new text will be highlighted in red.

Releasing October 9th!

As usual, this release will come with new versions of the full document, reference PDFs, and an updated online character keeper.

What's Next

As we get ever nearer to our crowdfunding campaign (date coming soon), we intend to deep dive into a new part of DW2 each week. What makes DW2 special, what mechanics and Moves highlight that, and why we designed them the way that we did.

Stay tuned,

- Spencer & Helena

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