Animal Crossing and Dungeons and Dragons surprisingly feel like they go hand in hand with each other. With one game, players get to make tons of friends with villagers who have unique interests and hobbies; with the other, players get to go on fantastic adventures with their buds while creatively expressing themselves through their characters and choices. With this in mind, finding out which villagers would belong to the differing classes in D&D can help players create a dream team of their favorite Animal Crossing villagers for their next campaign.
In D&D, players create characters who fall into differing classes. While specific campaigns can have their own unique classes such as artificer and blood hunter, there are some core classes that tend to make their way in almost any D&D game, such as bard, druid, and paladin, to name a few. Each of these classes comes with a general background as well as a combat style that matches said background; for instance, warlocks gain their powers from outer deities and use magic while rangers are trained woodsmen who tend to be handy with a bow.
When organizing Animal Crossing villagers into D&D classes, one has to consider their personalities and interests in addition to how they might fight. This can be difficult, as Animal Crossing: New Horizons' cozy vibes make the game feel as if it is impossible to imagine any of the villagers in combat. Nevertheless, some of the game's characters make perfect examples for D&D classes.
K.K. Slider & Marshal Could Be A Pair Of D&D Bards
Bards in D&D must believe in the power of song and the spoken word; more than that, they must believe in this power so much that they can create magic out of it. In the world of Animal Crossing, there is no more obvious fit for this role than K.K. Slider. The legendary dog is the songster that has provided players and their villagers with the music they have come to love; he is the troubadour who has left everyone spellbound by his tunes. In D&D, bards typically create magic from artistic expression so as to enhance not only themselves but their teams. K.K. Slider's musical output alone confirms that he possesses magical abilities in Animal Crossing: New Horizons already.
But when it comes to actual villagers, another excellent pick for a bard would be Marshal. The cream-colored squirrel has a love for music as shown by the piano in his home. More so, he has also proven himself to be quite the charmer. Bards in D&D wield the power of charisma, a trait that comes as no surprise with their mastery of the spoken word and song. Marshal has been one of the most beloved Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers since the game came out, so he has proven himself as an excellent example of a bard.
When it comes to Animal Crossing: New Horizons' musical video game bards, their alignments slightly alter. As wayward journeymen, bards in D&D are usually of a chaotic nature but are nevertheless oriented toward what is considered morally good. K.K. Slider fits this mold perfectly: his persona and location are an ever-changing mess as he explores new genres and tours the world, but he always tries to do what is right by his fans. Marshal on the other hand is bent a little more toward chaotic neutral, as his smug personality can make his presentation a little more selfish.
Who Else But Knox Is A D&D Paladin In New Horizons?
The paladins of D&D are modeled after the chivalric knights of old. They not only fight against evil but also take an oath to stand against whatever darkness attempts to engulf the world. This can make certain D&D paladins come across as self-righteous. However, with abilities like strength and charisma, paladins can usually get people on board with their missions, in a way inspiring teammates similarly to bards.
The clear example of a paladin class in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Knox. The rooster is clad in the precise attire needed as knight fighting for a just cause. The only problem Knox runs into as a Paladin is his low charisma. Knox is an oddball in the Animal Crossing series, what with his bell-shaped helmet and coffin-filled house. Despite this strangeness, Knox's dedication to his oath and mission - whatever those may be - make him the perfect paladin.
Rodeo Is Animal Crossing's Resident Dungeons & Dragons Warlock
Rodeo the bull is a picture perfect example of what a warlock class would look like in Animal Crossing. The warlocks of D&D's fifth edition are a class of magic-wielders who gain their powers from mysterious, often extraterrestrial beings. Rodeo not only dresses like a mage with his college gown, but he has a telescope in his home and a fascination with the night sky. This suggests that Rodeo could indeed not only be a magic-user but one who derives his power from beings beyond the Milky Way Galaxy.
More facets of Rodeo's design also reveal what kind of warlock he would be in D&D. Rodeo's red eyes, dark fur, and horns give him a demonic appearance that is rare to find in the Animal Crossing series. This could give the kind, lazy villager a surprising neutral or even lawful evil alignment and make his character in a D&D campaign suspicious throughout.
Bella Is Animal Crossing's Sleeper Pick For A Barbarian Class
Characters with the barbarian class in D&D are typically strong of heart; they must be ruled by the passion of their rage so as to overwhelm enemies with their fury. This blends perfectly with the class's emphasis on physical attack, as their anger can directly fuel their blows. With these attributes in mind, one would imagine the barbarian class to be limited to large beings who can inundate enemies with the power of their bodies.
However, might can come in small packages, and Bella is a prime example of this. The peppy mouse is one of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' scariest looking villagers, peering at others with a fierce intensity in her eyes and excitement in her face. Her metal design further leans into the traits of the barbarian class, as one can imagine her getting pumped by listening to hard rock before lunging into battle.
Limberg Is Animal Crossing's Overlooked D&D Druid
Limberg may be one of the most hated Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers, but he still makes for a wonderful druid. In D&D, druids are magic users who specialize in nature-based spells. Consequently, druids must be at one with the natural world so as to optimize their use of its powers. Limberg does precisely this with his home. Rather than having comfortable furniture or items for hobbies, Limberg's home is made to look like a wooded glen, showing the value he places in the natural world. Moreover, Limberg looks like the typically imagined druid; his disheveled appearance and five-o'clock shadow make him look like he's lived apart from the niceties of modern life for quite some time.
Tom Nook Would Be A Rogue In Dungeons & Dragons
Manipulative, Machiavellian, thieving: These are words that encapsulate Dungeons & Dragons' powerful rogue class. Rogues use their cunning, amoral approach to situations to get the upper hand on others. This means they will steal, backstab, and deceive rather than deal with conflict in a more straightforward and honorable way. Though Animal Crossing is meant to be a fun escape from rogues in the real world, one particular character still fulfills the archetype: Tom Nook. Many fans of the series have come to recognize that Tom Nook is Animal Crossing: New Horizons' true villain. He tricks people into going on a vacation only to then dupe them into buying property from him and building a community so that he can then repeat the process, all the while demanding payments.
There's perhaps nothing as rogueish as deceiving others in this way to steal their hard earned Bells, but just as rogues can be part of one's team in D&D, so can Tom Nook and his extensive Animal Crossing payroll. Yes, he can definitely have his villainous moments, but he is ultimately on the side of players, using his wits to benefit not just himself but also those he considers friends. The list of potential Animal Crossing villagers as Dungeons & Dragons classes is endless. Walt could be a monk, Phoebe a sorcerer, and Tia a cleric, but more important than sharing attributes between their characters, both games emphasize the importance and fun that can be had in friendship.