1. Urban Druid
Their access to domains such as Community brings druids into the fold alongside Clerics, granting them more utility with urban and social situations, taking Druids beyond the constricting binds of being typecast as hermits and outcasts. It evokes an image of the more “modern druid”, finding a new balance between the cruel and unforgiving woodlands and civilization.
2. Sacred Shield Paladin
While many view Paladins as the heavy hitting knights of valor, the Sacred Shield always stood as a great support archetype. By trading away combat prowess for greater defensive capabilities, players can build hardy walls to protect allies and even turn frailer races into a formidable target worth downing.
3. Fey Wildblooded Sorcerer
Nothing was as fun as playing a sorcerer touched by the magic of the Fey with a pet by their side. As one who enjoys Fey lore myself, having the beguiling and bewitching touch of a pixie at my command was endless amounts of fun.
4. Pack Lord Druid
The image of amassing an army of woodland creatures is exillerating. Having a pack of lovable yet ferocious attack dogs one day and the next a surveillance squad of hawks is crazy useful. The pure attunement to all of the critters of nature is a wonderful way to illustrate the connection with nature and the point that animals don’t have to fight to be useful.
5. Magician Bard
I enjoyed the concept of a bard that predominantly supported magic users and casters. It encouraged players to create more interesting party dynamics of casters who knew their casting capabikities would be accommodated and improved , similar to how a skald could envigorate a party made purely of muscle bound warriors. Also, it blends the classical image of a performing sleight of hand stage magician with a charismatic traveling bard!