Editing Variant Class (section)

== 4E ==
As mentioned above, all the variant classes for 4th Edition weren't using the AEDU system that most classes up until that point were using. Being the creation of ''Essentials'', which tried to simplify the creation and play process for 4E, but to...less than stellar results.

*'''[[Blackguard]]''' - Variant [[Paladin]] with powers drawn from vices.
*'''[[Berserker]]''' - Variant [[Barbarian]] focused on a striking anyone who gets too close.
*'''[[Binder]]''' - Variant [[Warlock]] with less curses. Loses out on a lot of the perks that Warlocks got from books like Arcane Power.
*'''[[Bladesinger]]''' - Variant [[Wizard]] who casts spells through a sword. Loses out on a lot of the supplementary spells from stuff like Arcane Power.
*'''[[Cavalier]]''' - Variant [[Paladin]] that's focused more on offense at the cost of healing potential.
*'''[[Elementalist]]''' - Variant [[Sorcerer]] powered by the elements.
*'''[[Executioner]]''' - Variant Assassin who exchanges dailies for crafting poisons and sacrifices encounter powers for a lone encounter power that adds extra damage.
*'''[[Hexblade]]''' - Variant [[Warlock]] who wields a special pact weapon and summons monsters.
*'''Hunter''' - Variant [[Ranger]] that's focused on archery and stances.
*'''[[Knight]]''' - Variant [[Fighter]] focused more on defensive auras and stances.
*'''Protector''' - Variant [[Druid]] with an AoE attack instead of Wildshape. Sacrifices dailies for a multi-use power to summon creatures.
*'''Mage''' - Variant [[Wizard]] focused more on a particular school of magic.
*'''[[Scout]]''' - Variant [[Ranger]] more focused on dual-wielding.
*'''Sentinel''' - Variant [[Druid]] with an animal companion.
*'''[[Sha'ir]]''' - Variant [[Wizard]] who controls a Gen like a familiar.
*'''[[Skald]]''' - Variant [[Bard]] with an aura that lets others gain extra HP when they spend a recovery.
*'''[[Slayer]]''' - Variant [[Fighter]] more focused on offense.
*'''Thief''' - Variant [[Rogue]] that's more of a skill monkey and has a special encounter power for a meaner sneak attack.
*'''[[Warpriest]]''' - Variant [[Cleric]] with domains baked into the class progression at the cost of everything else.
*'''[[Witch]]''' - Variant [[Wizard]] with a familiar and fortune-telling.
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