Cause Fear 5e

Cause Fear 5e, Fear 5e, and the Frightened condition can be one of the most useful series of spells/ effects you can cast in D&D 5th edition. Fear can debilitate enemies, cause them to run from you, and generally destroy an enemy's combat strategy.


As if that weren't enough though, with the right dungeon master, Fear can provide you advantages in all kinds of situations. If you’re looking for practical tips and tricks to maximize the use of this spell and beat every enemy you face, this guide is for you! Also, be sure to check out my guide on Silence 5e for strategies on maximizing your game.

Cause Fear 5e Spell Effect

Cause Fear 5e Spell Effect

1st-level necromancy


Casting Time: 1 action

Range: 60 feet

Components: V

Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute


You awaken the sense of mortality in one creature you can see within range. A construct or an undead is immune to this effect. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the spell ends. The frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.


At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target one additional creature for each slot level about 1st. The creatures must be within 30 feet of each other when you target them.



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Cause Fear 5e Effects

According to Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, the Cause Fear spell “awakens the sense of mortality” in a targeted creature. When this spell is in effect, the target is placed in a Frightened condition.


The Frightened condition gives the target disadvantage on ability and attack rolls while the caster is nearby. The target is also not capable of moving closer to the caster of the effect, so long as Cause Fear remains in effect.


Unless the affected target succeeds on a Wisdom save, they remain in their Frightened condition for the duration of the spell. The affected creature can do a saving throw after the end of each of its turns. The Cause Fear spell could last a whole minute if the affected target is unsuccessful with their Wisdom throws, meaning that in a best-case scenario, they could be shut out from an entire combat encounter. Absolutely incredible.


What Classes Can Cast Cause Fear 5e?

This first-level Necromancy spell is exclusive to warlocks and wizards in D&D 5e.

Normally cause fear only affects one target. However, when casting, you can target more nearby enemies for each spell slot above level one. For example, you could target two additional creatures within 30 feet of your first target if you cast cause fear with a third-level spell slot.


Using Cause Fear in Combat Encounters

In most cases, wizards and warlocks typically cast Cause Fear during combat encounters. When it comes to combat, the Frightened condition in 5e is a strategic condition you can use to turn the tides in your favor.


The Cause Fear spell can deliver a significant competitive advantage during battles, as the Frightened creature has attack roll disadvantages. Couple the attack roll disadvantage with the fact that the feared target can’t move towards the spell’s caster, and you have the recipe for a possible win condition.


The biggest downsides to Cause Fear 5e is that the spell does not work on constructs or undead. It’s also a relatively easy spell to shake off, compared to Fear 5e, which only allows affected targets a continued Wisdom save while out of sight from the spell’s caster.


Using Cause Fear in Roleplay Encounters

Aside from its battleground advantage, you can use Cause Fear 5e in roleplay encounters or really almost any situation in an RPG campaign. Since the Frightened condition also bestows an ability check disadvantage, it can be used to prevent affected creatures from performing specific actions or overcoming obstacles. With Cause Fear 5e, the likelihood of dying from a fall, for example, is much more prevalent.


If your dungeon master allows it, you could use Cause Fear to sway negotiations, help with intimidation, or even sneak past guards who become suddenly and inexplicably incapacitated from fear.

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How to Optimize the Cause Fear 5e Spell

The Cause Fear 5e and similar Fear 5e spells are beneficial in various D&D gaming situations. From combat advantage to landscape control, this spell plays a critical role in the game. All you need is a basic understanding of the spell’s mechanics to learn how to use it to your advantage.


If you want to reap the full benefits of this spell, you need to be mindful and strategic about when and how to cast it:


  • Keep your enemies close: since Frightened creatures have an attack disadvantage, keeping them close is an excellent strategy. If you excel in close range combat, minimize the distance between you and your target so they’re forced to fight you with an attack debuff.
  • Break down a group of enemies: fright-inducing spells are also best for breaking down groups of enemies. You can use a high-level spell slot to target multiple enemies. Since there’s a slim chance that everyone makes a successful Wisdom throw, some of your enemies will be rendered useless in the fight. Oftentimes, reducing enemy numbers can be a major factor in preventing a complete TPK.
  • Tag team with your allies: you can maximize the effects of your spell when you collaborate with your allies. Ask your team to help attack your feared target while you keep your distance, to minimize the enemy’s chances of making a successful counterattack.
  • Force your enemies to waste turns: if your target creature decides to run away from your spell’s range, they could potentially lose two to three turns. This spell has a wide range of 60 feet, so they must run as far away from you as possible to avoid its effects. Honestly, whenever an enemy is wasting turns, you benefit tremendously. This scenario is almost always best-case for your cause.
  • Don’t use other concentration spells: it’s basic D&D logic not to use another concentration spell if you’re already using one. So, make sure you don’t need other spells that require active concentration when you’re considering a Cause Fear cast. That way, you don’t accidentally cancel or end the current spell’s effects before completion.


When Not to Cast Fear 5e

As powerful as Cause Fear 5e and Fear 5e are, specific classes, traits, and other spells can counter its effects. Avoid using the Cause Fear and Fear 5e spells against the following classes and subclasses, as they all have some inherent resistance or counter to the effect:


  • Barbarians (Path of Berserker)
  • Bard
  • Druid (Circle of the Land)
  • Fighter
  • Monk
  • Paladin
  • Rogue
  • Warlock (The Fiend)
  • Wizard (School of Divination)


Other subclasses could also resist the Frightened condition. However, the ones above are listed in the 5e Player’s Handbook, and are the most common challenges you’ll face for casting Fear spells.


Utilizing Fear to Bolster Your Allies

Since Cause Fear is a fright-based spell that could cause the target to have attack disadvantages, partnering up with a defensive and offensive class, such as paladins, fighters, and barbarians, are excellent combinations to exploit the spell’s effects. You can also team up with monks and rogues, as they can also deal significant damage.


Synergizing your cause fear spell with powerful ally attacks can cause you overwhelm your enemy, and win thorough victories.


Use Fear to Your Advantage

Cause Fear 5e is a potent spell in Dungeons & Dragons 5e when used with the right strategy. With its advantages on and off the battlefield, you can use it to drive your enemies away or go for a kill.


Remember that distance and positioning play a critical role in successfully using this spell. Use your knowledge and creativity to make the most of this spell, and you’ll be able to master it in no time.

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Cause Fear in D&D 5e vs. Eternity TTRPG

In D&D 5e, the Cause Fear and Fear spells give the target disadvantage on attack and ability rolls, and make it so that the target can’t move closer to the caster. This means that a Feared target can still attack someone who cast Fear upon them, just with a lowered hit chance.

 

In the Eternity TTRPG Game System, Feared targets can’t attack the caster of the spell/ user of the effect at all so long as there are other targets nearby who can be attacked. In Eternity TTRPG, fear is basically the opposite of a Taunt or provoke effect. Instead of only being able to attack one target, the recipient of the spell can’t attack one specified target.

 

Causing an enemy to be incapable of attacking someone of your choice for the spell’s duration is insanely powerful under the right circumstances. Imagine a scenario where an ally is about to die, but then the enemy attacking them gets Feared, and can no longer attack.

 

What Races and Classes in Eternity TTRPG can Cast Fear?

Sage (Core Rulebook) and Revenant/ Witch (Classes Expansion) are the only classes that receive Fear as a core class spell. Additionally, the Muse race has an empowered Fear-like racial power they can utilize, as well.

 

Other classes also have have specialization/ critical options that allow them to obtain Fear. These classes are the Dragon Knight, Paladin, Vampire Mage, and Vanguard.

 

In Eternity TTRPG, the ways that Fear functions with each class (and race) capable of casting it vary greatly:

 

Sage – Core Class Spell

Terrify (Magic): 4Range, Faith vs. Resilience, target becomes Afraid of any target of your choice for 3turns.  

           (Double-Hit): target becomes Afraid for an additional 3turns.

  • (Darkness and Light) Also, up to 3 enemies in 4Range of your target, -7Faith vs. Will, deals 1light damage (deals 2damage to Shadow Aura units).  
  • (Secrets of the Ancient Tomes) +7Faith vs. Resilience, target becomes Afraid for 4turns. This critical cannot Double-Hit or give a Block.
  • (Powers of the Eternals) 4Range, you also heal a target of your choice +1HP. This critical allows the target to heal 1HP above their normal max HP. This effect also Fatigues the target, giving lowered Resilience, Dodge, and Will for 1Day Duration (can stack without limit).

 

Revenant/ Witch – Core Class Spell

Waking Nightmare (Magic): weapon Range, Strike Bonus vs. Resilience or 4Range, Faith vs. Resilience. If this spell hits, every turn, on the target’s turn, roll d20. If you roll 6-20, target becomes Afraid of any target of your choice for 1turn.

           (Double-Hit): also deals 1damage.

  • (Grimly Fated) If this spell hits, it also deals 1damage.
  • (Of the Dread Vale) +7Strike Bonus vs. Resilience, or +7Faith vs. Resilience. If this critical hits, every turn on the target’s turn, roll d20. If you roll 16-20, Daze for 1turn. This critical effect cannot Double-Hit or give a Block.
  • (Witch’s Coven) If this spell hits, the target also has -3Resilience, -3Dodge, and -3Will on turns when they are Afraid.
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Muse – Racial Power

Fey Charm (Magic): Instant Action. 4Range, Faith vs. Resilience, the target cannot attack you for 3turns. 1Day Recharge.

           If you affect a target with “Fey Charm” for 3Days in a row, they become enthralled with you (perhaps even falling in love with you), and cannot attack you, for 1year.

           (Double-Hit): 6turns.

 

Dragon Knight – Specialization/ Critical Option

Dragon Flight: the “Dragon” can fly, and can be ridden. While riding your “Dragon,” dragon knight and “Dragon” count as one unit when targeted by Area of Effect attacks, and cannot both be attacked. Mounting or dismounting is an Instant Action, but can only be performed on your turn. While riding, dragon knight and “Dragon” share move Actions, but can still each attack, separately.

           While flying, the “Dragon” gains +1Speed, but both dragon knight and “Dragon” have -2Resilience, -2Dodge, and -2Will. Unlimited Duration.

  • (Knight of the Blood Oath) Every turn, roll d20. If you roll 15-20, choose one enemy in 4Range, +7Faith vs. Resilience, causes them to be Afraid of any target of your choice for 1turn. This critical effect cannot Double-Hit or give a Block. You can instead choose to continually maintain this critical for 3Intelligence (and 0Wisdom). 

 

Paladin – Specialization/ Critical Option

Light’s Wrath (Magic): 4Range, this spell automatically hits. Every time you or an ally attacks the target, roll d20. If you or your ally rolls 18-20, they heal +1HP. This spell also allows affected targets to heal 1HP above their normal max HP.  You can only cause healing with this spell once per turn, per affected target. Healing from this effect also Fatigues affected allies, giving -1Resilience, -1Dodge, and -1Will for 1Day Duration (can stack without limit). A target can only be affected by one “Light’s Wrath” spell at a time. You can instead choose to continually maintain this spell as an aura for 2Intelligence, per target you want to cast at, making it an Instant Action at the start of every battle.

  • (Self-Sacrificing) If you or an ally rolls 18-20, +7Strike Bonus vs. Resilience, or +7Faith vs. Will, the target of this spell is also Afraid of that target for 2turns. You can only cause Fear with this effect once per turn. You can instead choose to continually maintain this critical as an aura for 5Intelligence (and 0Wisdom), per target you want to cast at, making it an Instant Action at the start of every battle.

 

Vampire Mage – Specialization/ Critical Option

Bloodline (Magic): you permanently become a vampire. You permanently gain +3Intelligence but also permanently have -2Inspiration.

Undead do not need to eat, sleep, drink, or rest. They also take damage from all healing magic (except when healing from your own vampire mage spells). You can also still be healed as normal from healing items. Additionally, whenever taking shadow damage, you instead heal.

As a vampire, you can see in the dark and you are immune to all poisons and diseases. You can also only be in sunlight so long as all of your skin is covered so the sun does not touch it. When you bite a humanoid, you may turn them into a “sanguis,” a mindless vampire. True vampires such as yourself, however, can only be created through this spell. Once this spell is chosen it becomes a passive effect, always active, and cannot be dispelled.

  • (Vampire’s Coven) Every turn, roll d20. If you roll 15-20, choose one enemy in 4Range, +7Faith vs. Resilience, causes them to be Afraid of any target of your choice for 1turn. This critical effect cannot Double-Hit or give a Block. You can instead choose to continually maintain this critical for 3Intelligence (and 0Wisdom).

 

Vanguard – Specialization/ Critical Option

Piercing Strike: weapon Range, +3Strike Bonus vs. Dodge, deals 1damage. You have

-3Resilience, -3Dodge, and -3Will for 1turn.  

           (Double-Hit): deals 2damage.

  • (Shock Troop) If this ability hits, +7Strike Bonus vs. Resilience, the target is also Afraid of you for 2turns. This critical effect cannot Double-Hit or give a Block.

 

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Crooked Moon: The Final Chapter and Incredible Conclusion

By Jacob Tegtman • February 3, 2026
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uajygh5mWSM Transcription “I once knew the kiss of the sun… Now, all that remains is annihilation.” This is how Crooked Moon ends. Not with a dungeon crawl. Not with a mystery. But with a reckoning—between a fallen god, a broken man, and the land they’re both about to destroy. Hey everyone, welcome back to Eternity TTRPG. If you’re new here, I break down tabletop RPGs and the great stories they tell—what they’re actually about, why they work at the table, and whether they’re worth your time. Today, we’re looking at one of my favorite campaign books of all time – and jumping right in to one of the best parts, which is the final chapter of Crooked Moon —the climactic conclusion everything in this campaign has been building toward. Jumping right in: the Wytchwood bends beneath the will of Kehlenn, the Crooked Queen —once the Green Queen, an archfey goddess of rebirth. Long ago, she ruled a world without people. A brutal, cyclical wilderness where life was short, terrifying… and natural. Then Phillip Druskenvald arrived. Somehow empowered, somehow victorious, he shattered her, buried her bones beneath a crooked oak, and reshaped the land into something civilized. Cities rose. People multiplied. And Kehlenn, broken, but somehow still alive, or conscious – remembered every second of it. Centuries of hatred twisted her into something new—not a goddess of renewal, but of vengeance. Her plan has been unfolding slowly, patiently, sacrifice by sacrifice… until now. Because Phillip has finally broken. Phillip Druskenvald was once the most powerful being in the land. Now he’s a grieving man who has lost everything. After the massacre at Rowan’s Rise earlier in the campaign book—and the death of Adela, the love of his life—Phillip retreats to the Green Queen Inn. There, surrounded by the stench of burned flesh and desperation, he turns to forbidden magic. The Old Ways. Resurrection. It fails. And in that failure, Kehlenn finally reaches him. She promises what no one else can: Adela’s soul. Redemption. A chance to undo his sins. So Phillip walks into the Wytchwood like a sacrifice that doesn’t yet know he’s already dead. This is where the players come in. They follow. The Wytchwood isn’t just a forest—it’s ancient, hostile, and alive. And it isn’t empty. Stalking the trees is The Horned King : a three-eyed, whispering embodiment of sin. A creature born from Phillip’s own soul, shaped by Kehlenn to be her consort and executioner. He doesn’t attack, but he tempts. He speaks to characters about their desires. Their doubts. Their secrets. He promises comfort. Power. Relief. This chapter isn’t just about fighting evil—it’s about confronting what your characters want most… and whether they’ll pay the price to get that desire. The whole Wytchwood is like this for the players – numerous challenging encounters, interwoven with direct and indirect influence from the shadowy horned king. Through it all, and finally, at the heart of the forest stands the Crooked Tree . Beneath it, in a root-choked barrow, Phillip kneels—bound, broken, and waiting. Kehlenn doesn’t hide anymore. She tells her story plainly. She was robbed. Forgotten. Replaced. And now, she will unmake everything Phillip built. Civilization. Memory. And identity itself. Phillip’s death, for her, will not be just vengeance—but it’s actually the final ingredient. The roots tighten. Phillip’s last word is a whisper. “Please… Adela.” And then he’s torn upward—into the tree. At this point, The true Horned King is born, with Phillip’s body and soul being the final missing piece. No longer a shadow, but a colossal, winged, horned monstrosity—part goat, part dragon, part man. Kehlenn watches from the bark of the Crooked Tree itself as the final battle begins. This is the end of Crooked Moon as a campaign. Players get to experience an amazing multi-phase fight. There’s ritual circle burning beneath a grinning moon. And, of course, a god screaming encouragement as her consort tries to tear the world apart. And when the Horned King finally falls—when his massive body collapses into blood, bone, and a single goat skull—it still isn’t over. Kehlenn still clings to the land. Sensing this, from the remains of the Horned King, a goat’s skull lies in the burning ritual circle, before the tree —cracked, it whispers to the characters, speaking with Phillip Druskenvald’s voice. Phillip, his soul barely intact, understands that killing the Horned King wasn’t enough. In reality, Kehlenn’s bond to the land still remains. Phillip’s soul, which helped fuel both the Horned King and Kehlenn’s ritual, is no longer fully consumed . So, what’s left of Phillip lingers in the goat skull as a final, conscious remnant. And in that moment, Phillip realizes that Kehlenn can only be severed from the land through sacrifice , not violence. So, the skull speaks, guiding the players toward the only remaining solution. The sacrifice to unbind Kehlenn requires that each character give something up—something meaningful. Fail, and the ritual completes. The Horned King returns. And most importantly, the world ends crooked: it continues, but in a more or less permanently corrupted state where the living are doomed to short, terrifying lives, but in an endless cycle. Succeed, however, and the Crooked Tree burns. If this happens, Kehlenn is bound to the moon she worshipped. Phillip and Adela fade together at last, their story finally at rest. Druskenvald survives. It carries the scars of what happened, and it will never be the same. And this is why Crooked Moon lands so powerfully. The finale is built on tragedy, temptation, and consequence, with an ending shaped by sacrifice rather than spectacle. What matters most is what the players are willing to give up to save the world – not just their combat stats. If you’re looking for a campaign that builds steadily toward a meaningful conclusion—one that rewards emotional investment and delivers a true sense of finality—this is the ending waiting for you in Crooked Moon. No matter how much time I spend in the Crooked Moon campaign setting, I continue to be ever more impressed. If you pick it up for yourself, I’d love to hear what experiences you have with your games! Lastly, to wrap up today’s video, I have a host of other Crooked Moon videos you may want to check out, that give greater context to this awesome campaign conclusion: race deep-dives, other adventures in the book, monstrous playable characters, the bestiary of boss monsters – and so much more. So, be sure to check out those videos if they interest you! 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Exploring Eberron now Relaunched on D&D Beyond

By Jacob Tegtman • January 28, 2026
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eg7cXmFUVU Transcription Hey everyone! Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG. Today we’re firing up our Mark of Finding to uncover something huge for Eberron fans — the beloved sourcebook Exploring Eberron has officially relaunched on D&D Beyond as a fully supported digital release. Originally released back in 2020 on the DMsGuild as a third-party best-selling supplement by Eberron’s creator Keith Baker, Exploring Eberron was one of the most successful community books ever — and now it’s come full-circle. That means it’s now officially available on D&D Beyond, fully updated to use with the current D&D rules and integrated into D&D Beyond’s digital tools like the Character Builder and Maps VTT . So, you’re probably wondering – what’s inside the book? I’d say it’s deep content, not just lore, that the book dives into: First, we have: Setting Races & Cultures Exploring Eberron digs deep into the cultures and mindsets of iconic Eberron peoples like Changelings, Warforged, Kalashtar, Shifters, and Aereni elves. Rather than focusing on mechanics, these sections emphasize identity, societal roles, and story hooks that help these species feel rooted in the setting. Then there’s Planes of Existence & Manifest Zones The book offers a detailed look at Eberron’s unique planar system, where planes wax and wane in influence rather than remaining static. Manifest zones tie those planes directly to the world, creating locations where reality bends in ways that can dramatically shape adventures, cities, and campaigns. Next up is: Character Options Exploring Eberron includes a wide array of character options, from lore-driven subclasses to new species, feats, and spells, all updated for compatibility with the 2024 ruleset on D&D Beyond. These options are tightly woven into the setting, making them feel less like generic power boosts and more like natural extensions of Eberron’s world. One of my favorites is: Magic Items & Monsters The magic items and monsters in the book are designed to reinforce Eberron’s themes of magical industry, ancient empires, and strange planar forces. Many entries come with built-in story hooks, making them also quite useful for DMs looking to spark plot threads. And finally, we have Expanded Eberron Lore At its core, Exploring Eberron expands on the setting’s foundational lore, diving into the aftermath of the Last War, the influence of the dragonmarked houses, and the uneasy relationship between magic and technology. It provides context and nuance that help DMs portray Eberron as a world shaped by innovation, conflict, and moral ambiguity. In total, the digital book includes 6 subclasses, 10 species, 12 feats, 4 spells, over 40 magic items, and 8 monster stat blocks — not bad value. On D&D Beyond the digital book retails at $30 — basically what you’d expect for a mid-sized sourcebook. If you already own the original 2020 PDF or print version on DMsGuild, the rules aren’t exactly the same, as the original used older rulesets obviously, but the lore is still gold. So, is it worth it? If you’re deep into Eberron, love D&D Beyond functionality, or want all your content integrated cleanly into the builder and VTT, then this is a no-brainer. But if you’re happy with the DMsGuild version and don’t use Beyond much? You might stick with what you have — it’s still solid and compatible. Nothing crazy groundbreaking here, to be honest. Exploring Eberron on D&D Beyond is a fantastic evolution of one of the setting’s best third-party books, and it’s great to see it finally fully supported and updated. There is a lot here to love. Well, that is it for today, my friends. Let me know in the comments — are you grabbing this on D&D Beyond? Or sticking with your original edition? Otherwise, hit like, subscribe, and may your dice always roll well!
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Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition — Classes & Jobs Explained

By Jacob Tegtman • January 20, 2026
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPQfDB2cKSI Transcription Every Final Fantasy hero starts with a choice. Sword or spell. Raw power, or skill. But in Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition, that choice doesn’t stop at your Class — it’s defined by the Jobs you choose from your class, the Circles you unlock, and the Limit Breaks that change the tide of battle. Today, we’re breaking down how Classes and Jobs actually work in Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition — and how they shape your character from level one… to the final boss. Hey everyone, welcome back to Eternity TTRPG channel! If you caught one of my recent videos from before the holidays, we went deep into the Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition core rulebook — and today we’re diving into one of the most iconic elements of any Final Fantasy system: Classes and Jobs ! Whether you’re planning your first character or optimizing a seasoned hero for this recently-released game, this guide has you covered. One of the longest-standing traditions in Final Fantasy is its Job system , and Legend Edition embraces this fully. Classes in this game are the framework or chassis of your character — they determine your character’s HP, MP, trained Skills, associated Jobs, and your Class Limit Break . Jobs are where the cool stuff really happens. Each Job is a set of abilities on a progression track, granting new Features at specific levels — these are called Circles . And you don’t just pick one — your character ends up with three Jobs (or four with optional full buy-in), each advancing at a different speed to give you abilities every level. There are four broad Classes you’ll choose from. Each class has what you could consider as subclasses – in Legend Edition, these are the “Jobs.” So, for example, some of the Warrior Jobs are berserker, dervish, dragoon, fighter, monk, samurai, and so on. So, let’s dive into the four classes: Number 1 - Warrior Masters of physical combat, Warriors excel in strength, endurance, and frontline fighting. Their Limit Break — Action Surge — lets them make extra attacks during an encounter, perfect for dealing burst damage. 2. Expert Battlefield manipulators and support roles go here. Experts rely on their wits and skill versatility, and their Limit Break — Savant — adds bonus dice to Skill rolls based on their level. 3. Mage If magic is your playstyle, Mages are your go-to. They lean into Spellcasting and area of effect mechanics. Their Turbo MP Limit Break doubles the effectiveness of MP spent on magical abilities during an encounter. And number four is Adept The hybrid class — versatile, adaptable, and capable of mixing physical and magical roles. Adepts don’t have a unique Limit Break; instead, they choose one from the other three classes, based on their job build. Now here’s where Legend Edition gets fun. Across the system are 50+ Jobs drawing inspiration from classic Final Fantasy favorites — think Black Mage , Dragoon , Thief , and more — giving you a huge palette of archetypes to mix and match. Each Job grants seven Features – called Circles – over its progression, spaced across levels based on whether the Job is on a Fast, Medium, or Slow advancement track — meaning strategic choices shape how your character evolves through the campaign. So, for example, you may choose the Warrior class because you like its HP, MP, and Skill point advancement numbers, you like its limit break, and you enjoy playing that overall archetype for your character. Then, you pick three Jobs to fill out your character. Say that you want a full warrior build, so you choose your three jobs to be: Dragoon, Knight, and Monk. From here, you’d decide which of those three jobs would be on your Fast advancement track, which should go on your Medium track, and which will be on your slow advancement. Important note here though: only one of your Jobs needs to be associated with your Class. That means the rest can actually be totally outside that box — so yes, you can be a Mage-warrior hybrid if it fits your concept! You could be a warrior class, with the Dragoon, Black Mage, and Chemist jobs. So, here’s the quick breakdown of Job progression: Fast Progression: Abilities at levels 1, 3, and every 3 levels thereafter Medium Progression: Abilities at levels 1, 4, and every 3 levels thereafter Slow Progression: Abilities at 2, 5, and every 3 levels thereafter This staggering system means every level feels like a growth moment. You get new Abilities (“Circles”) from all three of your jobs at the same cadence. But at the same time, you get Circles from the Jobs that are most important to you, at earlier levels. The rule book mentions this too, but if you do want to try out this awesome system, I’d recommend that you don’t stress too much about your first Job choices. There’s a ton of options here, which is great for replayability, and experimenting with side campaigns. But, there’s also too many Jobs to really nail down what you want to ideally play, the first time you try out this game. Probably instead, just pick classes that sound fun, and give it a whirl. To wrap up this video, I’m going to cover my personal favorite Job from each of the first three Classes. Since there’s over 50-jobs, there’s too many for me to dive into – at least today. But hopefully these quick snapshots give you a picture of how Jobs work, what kind of Abilities each provides, and some inspiration for your upcoming game: If I was to play a Warrior Job, I’d start with Dragoon: As you probably know, Dragoons are also often known as Dragon Knights . Dragoons are aerial combat specialists who use momentum for power. Originally trained to pierce the hides of massive foes like dragons, their style revolves around leaping high above the battlefield and crashing down with overwhelming force. Depending on the setting, Dragoons may hunt dragons, fight alongside them, or carry on their legacy after their extinction — but they’re almost always portrayed as guardians who stand against towering threats . In play, Dragoons are defined by the Jump and Blood of the Dragon Circles . Jump removes them from the battlefield for a round before returning with an automatic, high-impact strike. Meanwhile, critical hits generate Blood of the Dragon to fuel powerful Dragon Arts , which are the Dragoon’s situational combat techniques that modify your attacks, defenses, or Jump actions, for additional benefits. Next up, for the expert class, I’d probably start with Squire – I just have so many good memories from playing Final Fantasy Tactics: Instead of perfecting a single discipline, Squires develop adaptability through experience and improvisation. That flexibility makes Squires exceptional team players , able to step into gaps and support allies in many situation. Mechanically, the Squire revolves around Fundaments — where they grant short-term bonuses to allies based on that ally’s Class. Warriors hit harder, Experts perform better at skills, Mages cast more effectively, and Adepts can receive whichever boost fits the moment. As the Squire advances through their Circles, they can grant Fundaments to multiple allies at once, add secondary effects like increased damage or longer debuffs. I’m not always a team buffer kind of guy, but I do like the way Squires here make everyone else better , turning party coordination into a great strength. For my third Job, I’ll choose from the Mage class. This one’s really hard for me as I could see myself actually going like 3/3 mage, or maybe 2/3, at least. But, if I had to pick just one for my remaining Job slot, I’d go with Necromancer: Necromancers are reclusive magic-users whose art is inseparably tied to death and the Shadow. Often misunderstood or feared, they’re immediately recognizable by their Bone Commander — an undead construct that serves as both assistant and bodyguard. While some Necromancers lean into darker reputations, others act as shamans or intermediaries, communing with spirits to resolve unfinished business or bring peace to the dead. Their morality isn’t defined by their magic, but by how they choose to wield it. In play, Necromancers are spellcasters with access to the Necromancy spell list and a powerful Companion system . Their Bone Commander acts on their shared action economy, providing combat presence without needing its own stats or hit points. Their Limit Break, Friends on the Other Side , allows damage from the party to count as Shadow damage, supercharging Necromancer features and reinforcing their role as battlefield controllers who blur the line between ally and undead asset. So! There you have it. From adaptable Squires and sky-shattering Dragoons to shadow-touched Necromancers and beyond, Legend Edition’s Classes and Jobs are all about expression through choice . Your Class sets the foundation, but your Jobs — and how you progress them — define how your character actually plays at the table. Legend Edition feels... unmistakably Final Fantasy. What I really want to know is... from the 50+ jobs available in Legend Edition, what three Jobs would best define your Character? List your Jobs in the comments. Otherwise, thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this breakdown of Classes and Jobs in Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition, hit that like button, subscribe for more content, and ring the bell so you don’t miss our next video.
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