As my action, I vote for fighter. Then I Action Surge and vote for fighter again!
3 weeks ago | 699
Fighter fits the role of "soldier" the best for me. When I think "warrior", I think barbarian.
3 weeks ago | 298
Depends what you mean by "best". If you mean the best fitting lore/theme/fluff as a warrior, then it's definitely Fighter or potentially Barbarian depending on the exact archetype you're trying to replicate and whether you're happy to reskin class abilities. E.g. with minimal effort you can refluff Barbarian's "Rage" ability as something like "Battle focus" and say the heightened defense and offense come from years of rigorous training. If you instead mean best as in "strongest class" then the answer, as usual, is Paladin.
3 weeks ago | 50
In 2014, fighter. In 2024, probably also fighter, but Monk is the single most improved class in 24 rules, so honorable mention.
4 weeks ago | 99
Real OGs remember when Ranger was a warrior. And it was the best warrior...
3 weeks ago | 9
I love Paladins. I can be a tank and do high DPS, I can also heal allies and buff allies nearby, and CHA spell casting modifier means better social interactions on top of stronger spells
3 weeks ago | 11
Paladin - hits hard with a dose of smite Barbarian- hits rrrreeeeeaaallll frickin hard Fighter - hits, hits, catches breath hits again Monk - hits, hits,hits,hits,hits and hits
3 weeks ago | 4
Let’s be honest, when a barb half’s or quarters damage and sends double back the table goes crazy 🔥
3 weeks ago | 41
It may not be the right answer but barb is my favourite for rp and gameplay
3 weeks ago | 1
Monk is my favorite, but I honestly feel like they have way too much potential to be confined to the motif of “warrior”. Thus, I cast my vote for the Fighter :)
4 weeks ago | 27
The Paladin with Haste cast on him looking at his unused spell slots :
4 weeks ago | 53
Everyone: "The fighter!" The Paladin: "Bold of you to say within SMITING DISTANCE!"
3 weeks ago | 1
In terms of combat ability, definitely the fighter. In terms of overall power, probably the paladin
4 weeks ago | 48
There’s a reason so many classes take dips into fighter, they want to add a little bit of “warrior toughness” to their character in battle. You dont hear of people taking a 1-2 level monk dip.
3 weeks ago | 1
Paladin's aura of protection buffs every single one of his saving throws and his teammates saving throws INCLUDING death saves. Add to that their amazing healing capabilities, probably the highest AC in the party, good damage output... Id say a Paladin is more useful to have overall. Fighters can attack a lot, but a good crit on a Paladin can match the damage with all the smites and they support the party simultaniously.
3 weeks ago | 4
For me, because I like being able to do things other than just smush in combat, the paladin provides a chance to have some social skills, some good support magic, useful on demand healing, and can nova dps with good dice rolls.
3 weeks ago | 21
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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,293