# 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](Mechanics/CLI/classes/barbarian-xphb.md) | Battle | Strength | Average | | [Bard](Mechanics/CLI/classes/bard-xphb.md) | Performing | Charisma | High | | [Cleric](Mechanics/CLI/classes/cleric-xphb.md) | Gods | Wisdom | Average | | [Druid](Mechanics/CLI/classes/druid-xphb.md) | Nature | Wisdom | High | | [Fighter](Mechanics/CLI/classes/fighter-xphb.md) | Weapons | Strength or Dexterity | Low | | [Monk](Mechanics/CLI/classes/monk-xphb.md) | Unarmed combat | Dexterity and Wisdom | High | | [Paladin](Mechanics/CLI/classes/paladin-xphb.md) | Defense | Strength and Charisma | Average | | [Ranger](Mechanics/CLI/classes/ranger-xphb.md) | Survival | Dexterity and Wisdom | Average | | [Rogue](Mechanics/CLI/classes/rogue-xphb.md) | Stealth | Dexterity | Low | | [Sorcerer](Mechanics/CLI/classes/sorcerer-xphb.md) | Power | Charisma | High | | [Warlock](Mechanics/CLI/classes/warlock-xphb.md) | Occult lore | Charisma | High | | [Wizard](Mechanics/CLI/classes/wizard-xphb.md) | Spellbooks | Intelligence | Average | ^class-overview