Fighter Class Guide for D&D 5e 2024

Our complete guide to the Fighter Class in D&D 5e 2024.

TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Sponsor
01:42 - Fighter Build Guide
03:11 - Core Traits
05:33 - Weapon Mastery
07:03 - Fighting Style
07:20 - Second Wind
08:37 - Action Surge
09:44 - Extra Attack
11:50 - Ability Score Improvements
13:17 - Indomitable
14:24 - Ability Score Allocation
17:47 - Species
19:35 - Weapon Selection
22:15 - Feats & Fighting Styles
27:22 - Subclasses
32:46 - Roleplaying a Fighter
38:15 - Final Thoughts

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[EggoPop]

Fighter will always be my favorite. In a world filled with magic and mythical creatures I love the idea of the "John Everyman". Just a dude a sword against all odds. A true hero.

[adhunter]

Total side note, loving the PowerPoint presentation style of information. The blend between that and seeing you both talking was both refreshing and helpful for following along.

[Azrael]

Wizard: "you did it fighter. You defeated me... You truly are dungeon and dragon five"

[daanopdebeeck]

Wow dudes I'm impressed, this presentation is FAN-freaking-TASTIC!!! Also a genius move to focus a bit more on the background story of your character now that the 2024 PHB doesn't say anything about ideals, personality traits, bonds and flaws. These are videos made to last through the next 10 years so I will absolutely revisit them when I make my next character.

P.S.: for Fighter it's definitely going to be an Eldritch Knight.

[Cheddarcheesemonkey]

Dual-wielding champion is HUGE. With so many attacks, 19-20 crit, then heroic inspiration, and eventually an 18-20 hit, statistically, you'll crit almost every turn.

[slashercat]

I like the role play questions that you included. Great video. Excited for the rest of the series.

[mikecarson]

Yaaaayyy, so happy to see your first official class guide with the 2024 rules! Congratulations on your journey and success of these last years

[Cryodrake]

I love champion fighter now, i cant wait to play one.

[skullkrusher]

I remember watching the original version of these. You guys have come so far 😢

[stefanocassetta]

This is the most complete guide I ever seen. The format it's just Huge. Very nice job guys. 10/10 seriously. 👏👏👏😼 Saludos desde Argentina!

[hiromitailor]

Dungeon Dudes you have my gratitude. Before watching this video I was convinced that the archer play style was dead. The removal of features from SS and XBE, the loss of swift quiver for Bards, the seemingly inability to select a bow as your pact weapon, the Ranger's inclination towards dual wielding, it all made it seem like WotC buried all my archer fantasies. Your video points out that the Fighter can still very much work as an archer, maybe as the only viable class for it. Here's hoping we get a revised Arcane Archer in a future book.

[benkreutzer]

I love the structure of this video! Looking forward to all the other class guides!

[viniciusassis]

Shieldbearer dwarven fighter is the pinnacle of the class

[stratdaddy]

Fighters look so fun to play! Can’t wait to try one out at the table and see what my players come up with.

[arturohernandez]

I love the role play section! Videos like these usually focus on the mechanics, but this was a nice touch. 💚

[Surge-kkew]

I am currently playing a human pirate fighter with a trident and shield. I am a gladiator battle master that focuses on athletics and acrobatics along with all the charisma skills to get the performance fighter vibe of a gladiator. Its very fun

[CharlesUrban]

A dual-wielder Fighter can be a good archer as well. First, make sure you have 17 Dex to start. Buy two hand crossbows and then take the feats Dual Wielder, Crossbow Expert, and Sharpshooter (in that order). I believe that the changes to Crossbow Expert as well as the hand crossbows' Light property mean that by Level 8, not only will you have effective options for melee AND ranged opponents, you'll have 20 Dex on top of it. Very versatile.

[cellardoor]

Excellent guide! I love the roleplaying building questions.
You guys are literally the best DnD resource on youtube.

[joegkushner]

In terms of the Fighter and Roleplaying, if you can get it on sale, the old 2nd edition The Complete Fighter's Handbook is still useful in terms of providing archetypes and role playing notes.

[Onslaught]

Thanks for editing the video to include the text. I really appreciate it when you do this