The Soulbound: D&DClass (5e)
The soulbound is a wildly ambitious new class for 5th Edition that allows for unprecedented customization. Soulbound are individuals who've come into contact with a cursed artifact that's merged with them¸ irrevocably altering their physiology and psyche to form a new entity that's not altogether humanoid. When creating a soulbound¸ the player picks two different subtypes that relate to a) the nature and origin of their cursed artifact¸ and b) its type and function when manifested for use in combat. Each of these two key decisions has a massive impact on the starting features of a soulbound and its progression throughout the game. Moreover¸ when creating a soulbound¸ the player has unparalleled opportunity to invoke their own creativity and define for themselves the feel and flavor of how their cursed artifact manifests.
This iteration of the soulbound¸ Version 1.0¸ provides 5 Artifact Origins and 5 Artifact Types‐allowing for 25 vastly different permutations of the class from a mechanical standpoint¸ whilst also allowing for unlimited roleplaying opportunities.
We've worked extremely hard on making the soulbound the best that it can be. However¸ there's always room for improvement and this goes doubly for class and player options in general¸ where unexpected synergies and exploits are always possible. If you notice anything about the soulbound that you feel was unintentional¸ has been overlooked¸ relates to balancing¸ or affects your enjoyment of the class - please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at feedback@deepdark-designs.co.uk¸ or else leave a comment here¸ and we'll get back to you ASAP.
Also¸ if you like the class and want to see more from us¸ please do let us know via the comments and post a review of it for others too.
Also¸ have you checked out our other original 5th Edition class¸ the Slayer?