''Player's Handbook II'' is the title of a third edition ''Dungeons & Dragons'' supplement. It is a handbook of rules and guidelines for the ''
Dungeons & Dragons
''Dungeons & Dragons'' (commonly abbreviated as ''D&D'' or ''DnD'') is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) originally created and designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The game was first published in 1974 by TSR (company)#Tactical ...
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role-playing game
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. As the name implies, the book is a supplement to the edition's ''
Player's Handbook''. It introduces supplemental rules, new spells and new
classes.
Contents
''Player's Handbook II'' contains four new classes, along with new spells, feats, and new role-playing options.
Chapter two introduces four new base classes:
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Beguiler - A
rogue-like spell-caster who specializes in illusions and enchantments.
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Dragon Shaman - A relatively well-rounded character who gains spell-like abilities similar to a dragon.
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Duskblade - An
elven-based hybrid of the
fighter and
wizard, although it is available to any race.
*
Knight
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Lawful fighters who use
bard
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-like
charisma
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to draw threatening opponents away from party members and onto himself, like the
tank
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in many
MMORPGs
In addition to these new classes, many rules are included for existing character classes. These include expanded rules and options for many classes, new
feats, more spells, and different roleplaying options for characters. Other sections contain information about the adventuring group, teamwork benefits, and affiliations. Finally, the last chapter contains information about modifying an existing character.
Publication history
May 2006 saw the release of the ''Player's Handbook II'', designed to follow up the standard ''Player's Handbook''. This book was designed by
David Noonan. Cover art is by
Dan Scott, with interior art by
Steve Belledin,
Steve Ellis,
Emily Fiegenschuh,
Carl Frank,
Ralph Horsley,
David Hudnut,
Michael Komarck,
Howard Lyon,
Mike May,
Jim Nelson,
Lucio Parillo,
Eric Polak,
Steve Prescott,
Mike Schley,
Ron Spencer,
Franz Vohwinkel, and
Eva Widermann. Its cover pays homage to the 1st edition ''Player's Handbook''.
[D&D Alumni: A Look Back at Player's Handbooks](_blank)
Retrieved November 23, 2008.
Reception
The reviewer from ''
Pyramid
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'' felt that the publication of this book suggests that players "can use quite a bit" of information for playing ''D&D''.
Pyramid, Steve Jackson Games
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References
External links
Wizards.com
Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks
Role-playing game supplements introduced in 2006
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