Fizban's Treasury of Dragons is a new Dungeons & Dragons book that is adding two new subclasses to the game: the Way of the Ascendant Dragon for the Monk, and the Drakewarden for the Ranger. These will allow the classes to tap into magical abilities that will let them emulate the strength of the mighty dragons that soar the skies of the D&D campaign worlds.
Dragons are one of the most iconic aspects of D&D, seeing as they're one-half of the title, the release of Fizban's Treasury makes some significant changes to the dragonborn race and other gameplay aspects. Dragons present some of the most dangerous combat encounters in the game, as they can easily pull off a TPK. The strength of a dragon is such that players would want to tap into it for themselves. The dragonborn race has some of the abilities of their larger cousins, while spellcasters have come up with all kinds of magical effects that can replicate draconic abilities, such as flight, or a dragon's fiery breath.
The new Fizban's Treasury of Dragons sourcebook for D&D includes all kinds of information regarding dragons. There are also new Dungeons & Dragons subclasses for 5e that will allow Monks and Rangers to wield draconic powers for themselves.
D&D: Way Of The Ascendant Dragon Monks Can Tap Into Draconic Powers
Monk players can choose the Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monastic Tradition at level three thanks to Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. This style of combat is believed to have been created by Bahamut himself while traveling the Prime Material Plane in the guise of a mortal. These Monks have the ability to tap into the primal magical energy of dragons and unleash it on their foes. At level three, they gain the Dragon Disciple ability, which gives them Draconic Presence (use their reaction to reroll a Charisma Intimidation or Persuasion check once per long rest), Draconic Strike (imbue their unarmed attack with acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison damage), and Tongue of the Dragons (they learn Draconic or one other language). They also gain Breath of the Dragon at level three, which is a breath attack that allows them to inflict two rolls of the Martial Arts damage die, as well as elemental damage.
At 6th level, this monk subclass for Dungeons & Dragons gains the Wings Unfurled ability, which grants them flying speed equal to their walking speed while using the Step of the Wind ability. At 11th level, they gain Aspect of the Wyrm, which allows them to create an aura that radiates 10ft from their body. This aura can either force enemies to make a will save against being frightened, or grant an ally within range resistance to acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison damage, At 17th level, they gain Ascendant Aspect, which grants them Augment Breath (spend ki points to alter/strengthen their breath attack), Blindsight (grants 10ft of blindsight), and Explosive Fury (allows Aspect of the Wyrm to deal elemental damage to enemies within its range.)
Drakewarden Rangers Are The Dragon-Type Pokémon Trainers Of D&D
The Beast Master Ranger might be the worst subclass in the D&D Player's Handbook. Luckily, players can leave the Beast Master behind, and go for the Drakewareden instead with Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. The Drakewarden subclass can summon a draconic companion, using their primal connection to magic. At 3rd level, the Drakewarden gains the thaumaturgy cantrip and the Draconic (or one replacement) language. The Drakewarden also gains the Drake Companion, which is a small dragon spirit that can be summoned once per long rest (or by burning a level one spell slot). The drake can aid the Drakewarden in combat, so long as the Drakewarden uses their bonus action to order it to act.
At 7th level, the Drakewarden gains the Bond of Fang and Scale in Dungeons & Dragons, which increases the drake's size to medium, a bonus 1d6 to its damage, and gives them a flying speed. The Drakewardan gains resistance equal to the chosen element of the drake and can ride the drake like a mount, but it cannot fly. At 11th level, the Drakewardwn gains Drake's Breath, which is a powerful breath weapon attack. At 15th level, they gain Perfected Bond, which transforms the drake into a large creature, allowing it to act as a flying mount. The drake's bite attack also becomes stronger, and the Drakewarden can temporarily grant resistance to specific types to damage to themselves or to their drake.
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons is available now.