What's your favorite fantasy RPG class?

[Bloodeyes]

Assuming a relatively balanced game, what's your favorite class to play in a fantasy RPG and why? I just used the DnD core classes for the poll, as I'm really talking about fantasy d20 systems here but if your favorite isn't a core class just say.

I like to play clerics myself, particularly of the necromantic variety. I like clerics because I think in a world of magic and miracles it's a little lame to not have any powers yourself, but I hate the idea of not actually being able to fight physically at all as with most arcane classes. I go necromancer because I like playing sinister (but not evil) characters, so usually some variant of neutral alignment but worshipping an evil deity. Paladins are pretty fun too, as they fit the bill as being something more than just a regular mortal but still able to fight pretty well but I'd say I like Clerics a bit better because of their flexibility from both a mechanical and RP POV.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

alchemist/grenadier

 

[Catacombs]

I've played a fighter, pally, ranger, and mage, and the mage is my favorite. There's a lot I can do in and out of combat.

 

[Bester]

Fantasy postulates the existence of magic. If you love fantasy, then why would you not be a mage? That's the core of the whole thing. If you want to be a fighter, you can just join an MMA club and be a fighter here and now. What you can't do is cast spells.

 

[InD_ImaginE]

There is something about punching people in the face in a world where mages can nuke you and warriors have magical swords that is so satisfying. Monk all the way when they are available.

 

[acer palmatum]

Fighter. I like to keep it simple and smash evil faces in- with a mailed fist.

 

[Nano]

Sorcerers. They're innate casters, not losers like the wizards who read dusty old tomes all day.

 

[deuxhero]

If Warlock gets there, Artificer should be there too.

 

[Butter]

Fantasy postulates the existence of magic. If you love fantasy, then why would you not be a mage? That's the core of the whole thing. If you want to be a fighter, you can just join an MMA club and be a fighter here and now. What you can't do is cast spells.

I can't be a bard either. I tried.

 

[Bester]

Fantasy postulates the existence of magic. If you love fantasy, then why would you not be a mage? That's the core of the whole thing. If you want to be a fighter, you can just join an MMA club and be a fighter here and now. What you can't do is cast spells.

I can't be a bard either. I tried.

Why not? It just takes 10+ years of hard work.

 

[Shitty Kitty]

3.x: Barbarian. If full Barbarian, leap attack/pounce. If allowed to multiclass/dip/PrC, unarmed/natural attack for RIP AND TEAR.

 

[Bester]

3.x: Barbarian. If full Barbarian, leap attack/pounce. If allowed to multiclass/dip/PrC, unarmed/natural attack for RIP AND TEAR.

It's not just about combat, it's about the lifestyle as well. Good luck shitting in the woods your whole life.

 

[Generic-Giant-Spider]

Rogue with Paladin a close second.

 

[krilcebre]

I always preferred a Fighter class, there's something about using physical weapons and knocking heads left and right in a world filled with magic and magic users that's really satisfying.

 

[Storyfag]

Perhaps you fancy a bit of necromancy? Definitely of the wizard variety, clerics are meh.

 

[GentlemanCthulhu]

Perhaps you fancy a bit of necromancy? Definitely of the wizard variety, clerics are meh.

Came here to post 'necromancer'. Was not disappointed.

 

[Van-d-all]

Lawful evil cleric always. RP value plus spontaneous conversion to inflict wounds with some necromancy sprinkled over.

 

[luj1]

1. Druid
2. Rogue
3. Fighter

 

[V_K]

In the DnD system, Druid - shapeshift, summon beasts, talk to trees and reshape terrain. Plain fun.
Otherwise, a properly implemented psionicist - it's immensely satisfying to watch crazed enemies massacre each other while you're levitating above them cloaked with invisibility.

 

[Piotrovitz]

Rogues seem pretty fun, assuming they are DPS/glass cannon type, like in, say, PoE.
Micromanaging/positioning those is shitload of fun.

 

[Iluvcheezcake]

Sorceror, Necromancer, Warlock.

 

[fantadomat]

 

[Shitty Kitty]

3.x: Barbarian. If full Barbarian, leap attack/pounce. If allowed to multiclass/dip/PrC, unarmed/natural attack for RIP AND TEAR.

It's not just about combat, it's about the lifestyle as well. Good luck shitting in the woods your whole life.

Ha! Little wizard not know what leaves to use for wipe. Little wizard scared of shitting in woods. Barbarian deliberately shits in front of as many creatures as possible, and rolls Intimidate while doing it.

 

[NJClaw]

It always - ALWAYS - depends on the game.

Baldur's Gate (1 & 2): Fighter, there's no way I'm playing anything else
Icewind Dale 1: Fighter, Mage as close second, Bard as third
Icewind Dale 2: Sorcerer, Druid as close second, Cleric as third
Kingmaker: Paladin, Druid as close second
PoE (1 & 2): Druid

 

[Falksi]

From a practical perspective, it totally depends on the game and what's most fun to play. In Baldur's Gate I enjoyed being a steath based ranger, in Dragon Age a DW rogue & mage, in Divinity 2:Eco Draconis a Battlemage etc.

I voted Ranger, because generally I enjoy ranged combat, the affinity with nature, and animal companions. But it really is easy to answer which classes I don't enjoy.