Who Will You Play in D&D’s New World of Warcraft and Star Wars Sets? CNET Answers
Wizards of the Coast announced new adventures coming from big franchises. CNET’s top TTRPG nerds weigh in.
The D&D team showcased a range of products for the World of Warcraft set, including a 265-page sourcebook, an adventure called Icecrown Citadel for character levels 16-20, a map pack, miniature packs, and a dungeon master's screen featuring iconic characters from the MMORPG. These items will be available for preorder, with a full release on November 17.
The new set allows players to embody over a dozen species, including new ones like Dracthyr, Earthen, and Pandaren. There are also nine subclasses in the sourcebook, with six being brand new, such as the Death Knight, Demon Hunter, and Shadow Priest. Stat blocks for famous World of Warcraft characters, including Arthas Menethil, Jaina Proudmoore, Anduin Lothar, Thrall, and Sylvanas, are provided.
For CNET's editors, the opportunity to play as a troll shaman in the Barrens of Kalimdor, an Alliance Frost Mage Void Elf, or a shifty Shadow Priest Vulpera is particularly enticing. The high-level adventure featuring the Lich King is also a major draw, though they hope the book will offer more diverse campaign options, like a political intrigue campaign set in Kul Tiras.
Despite the lack of information about the upcoming Star Wars set, fans are eagerly awaiting its release, imagining the possibilities of exploring the Star Wars universe through the D&D system.
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