# Choose a Class; Class Overview *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 33. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)* **Class Overview** | Class | Likes... | Primary Ability | Complexity | |-------|----------|-----------------|------------| | [Barbarian](/Rules/Source/classes/barbarian-xphb.md) | Battle | Strength | Average | | [Bard](/Rules/Source/classes/bard-xphb.md) | Performing | Charisma | High | | [Cleric](/Rules/Source/classes/cleric-xphb.md) | Gods | Wisdom | Average | | [Druid](/Rules/Source/classes/druid-xphb.md) | Nature | Wisdom | High | | [Fighter](/Rules/Source/classes/fighter-xphb.md) | Weapons | Strength or Dexterity | Low | | [Monk](/Rules/Source/classes/monk-xphb.md) | Unarmed combat | Dexterity and Wisdom | High | | [Paladin](/Rules/Source/classes/paladin-xphb.md) | Defense | Strength and Charisma | Average | | [Ranger](/Rules/Source/classes/ranger-xphb.md) | Survival | Dexterity and Wisdom | Average | | [Rogue](/Rules/Source/classes/rogue-xphb.md) | Stealth | Dexterity | Low | | [Sorcerer](/Rules/Source/classes/sorcerer-xphb.md) | Power | Charisma | High | | [Warlock](/Rules/Source/classes/warlock-xphb.md) | Occult lore | Charisma | High | | [Wizard](/Rules/Source/classes/wizard-xphb.md) | Spellbooks | Intelligence | Average | ^class-overview