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TermTabletop term

Multiclassing

Combining the abilities of more than one Character class in a single character. Early D&D reserved true multiclassing for demihumans such as elves and dwarves and allowed humans only a restrictive dual-class option; later editions opened it to all.

Combining the abilities of more than one Character class in a single character. Early D&D reserved true multiclassing for demihumans such as elves and dwarves and allowed humans only a restrictive dual-class option; later editions opened it to all.

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What does "Multiclassing" mean?
Combining the abilities of more than one Character class in a single character. Early D&D reserved true multiclassing for demihumans such as elves and dwarves and allowed humans only a restrictive dual-class option; later editions opened it to all.

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