Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana Adds Horror-Themed Subclasses
Dungeons & Dragons has released a new Unearthed Arcana playtest featuring eight horror-themed subclasses, including two brand-new additions and six revised fan favorites. This playtest gives players a chance to explore darker archetypes and offer feedback before official release.
New subclasses include the **Reanimator Artificer**, which creates and modifies a grotesque companion, and the **Hollow Warden Ranger**, a cryptid-like hunter who uses nature-based horror to control the battlefield. These are joined by updated versions of the **College of Spirits Bard**, **Grave Cleric**, **Phantom Rogue**, **Shadow Sorcerer**, and both the **Undead** and **Hexblade Warlocks**, each receiving mechanical improvements and thematic enhancements.
This horror-themed Unearthed Arcana hints at a possible spooky-themed release later this year, with a new book expected in October. The playtest is available now, and player feedback will be collected starting May 13.
**List of Subclasses in the New Unearthed Arcana:**
* Artificer – Reanimator (New)
* Bard – College of Spirits
* Cleric – Grave Domain
* Ranger – Hollow Warden (New)
* Rogue – Phantom
* Sorcerer – Shadow Sorcery
* Warlock – Hexblade Patron
* Warlock – Undead Patron
Fans can download the document now and prepare to shape the future of these subclasses when surveys open next week.
