2014 Ruleset Dungeons and Dragons Subclasses in 2024: Sorcerers!
5The 2024 Player's Handbook is out for Dungeons and Dragons, and it's supposed to be backwards compatible! So how do the old Sorcerer subclasses stack up?
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Overview
The informational presentation on the design and evolution of the Sorcerer class in Dungeons & Dragons highlighted significant developments from the initial 2014 Player's Handbook through to the upcoming 2024 updates. Early subclasses like Draconic and Wild Magic were initially considered underwhelming but have since been buffed to enhance gameplay, with improvements including added bonus spells and revised mechanics such as the Draconic Resilience feature, which now ties AC to the Charisma modifier. The meeting also discussed the new subclasses introduced in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, such as Aberrant Mind and Clockwork, which added more options but received minor nerfs in the 2024 revision. Notably, the Divine Soul Sorcerer was unexpectedly omitted from the new handbook despite its versatility, and other subclasses like the Lunar Sorcerer emerged as powerful contenders with unique mechanics. Overall, the evolution reflects a systematic effort to improve subclass balance within the Sorcerer class, aiming to create a more engaging and versatile experience for players.
Notes
Sorcerer Subclass Design Evolution (00:00 - 08:31)
Thesis: Sorcerer subclass power level evolved throughout 5e
2014 Player's Handbook options (Draconic, Wild Magic) were underwhelming
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything options (Clockwork, Aberrant Mind) introduced bonus spells
2024 Player's Handbook updated subclasses and buffed base Sorcerer
Aberrant Mind Sorcerer: psychic-themed, bonus spells, minor nerfs from Tasha's version
Clockwork Sorcerer: order-themed, bonus spells, slightly nerfed from Tasha's version
Draconic and Wild Magic Sorcerers (08:32 - 17:31)
Draconic Sorcerer: buffed to match newer options, added bonus spells
Draconic Resilience improved: AC now based on Charisma modifier
Wild Magic Sorcerer: significantly improved, random effects now mostly positive
Wild Magic Surge triggered by rolling well, more player control
Divine Soul Sorcerer: versatile, access to Cleric spell list
Divine Soul not included in 2024 Player's Handbook, surprising omission
Lunar Sorcerer and Other Options (17:32 - 26:53)
Lunar Sorcerer: powerful, flexible, multiple spell lists based on moon phases
Shadow Sorcerer: darkness-themed, viable but not top-tier
Storm Sorcerer: weakest option, needs significant updates for 2024
Overall subclass balance improved in 2024 Player's Handbook
Most 2014 options buffed, Tasha's options slightly nerfed
Base Sorcerer improvements benefit all subclasses