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The Witch Class Alpha
🕑 Added 2025-02-26 01:47:15 +0000 UTC
Thank you for continuing to support the Nimble development! The first thing we'll be working on here is the new WITCH class (see the next post for a poll and vote on what to work on next/simulta). Initially a collab with the folks who made the project Faerie: a Realmwalker's Guide, it was going to be a rather straightforward adaptation but the more I worked on it, the more I wanted to make a Nimble class every bit as cool as the other 11 classes. SO we're still taking inspiration from that project, but this is really at its heart a brand new creation. This is not simply a re-skin of any other class, she uses NONE of the existing spells. Her abilities are all NEW, and I'm super pumped about it!
What is the Witch?
It's primarily a medium damage, controlling & debuffing class (with some built-in healing capabilities). The problem with debuffs is that they can be hard to track, slow the game down, or be useless/overpowered depending on the encounter. I think we've landed on a really good spot: she can cast powerful afflictions—but only on ONE creature and there are very few to track (and they mostly serve to set up her own spells and abilities). This keeps play quick and smooth, and creates a lot of teamwork opportunities for her and her partymates.
What to expect with an early Alpha
This class is somewhere around 60-70% finished. Some abilities and features are incomplete, balance is likely not perfect, some abilities will change; however the core of the class is pretty well set. It is perfectly playable!
This is the best time to give feedback and have it make a big difference. Have a look, try a playtest—I'm eager to hear your feedback!
Once completed, this will be made available as PDF download for all Patrons, and likely a printed trifold product.
–Evan @nimble co.
Comments
Tobias Brockmeyer
I've got a comment on the Withered affliction: While its intended effect is clear for non-legendary monsters, is it intended that legendary monsters only attack with disadvantage once every few turns?
Chas
"But cross her, and you’ll learn: the tongue that soothes can whisper your doom, and the hands that mend can twist your fate to ruin." I remember us talking about this in a live or something. This is a good variation to go with!
