D&D 5E Why Did You Take That Level of Fighter?

CleverNickName · Mar 6, 2025

Let's say your DM allows multiclassing, and at your last level-up you decided you would take advantage of that optional rule. And out of all the options at your fingertips, you went with the most common choice (according to D&D Beyond): you decided to take a level of Fighter.

I'm curious about why the Fighter class is the most common choice for Multiclassing, so I'm asking all of EN World. And I know that folks might have several reasons for making this choice, so choose up to 3.

MGibster · Mar 6, 2025

Wait a minute, is multiclassing an optional rule in 5th edition 2024?

Whizbang Dustyboots · Mar 6, 2025

I didn't see anyone's name on it!

the rogue has left the chat

DragonLancer · Mar 6, 2025

Probably because I wanted to boost my combat effectiveness if I'm not a dedicated martial character already.

Really it is no different than under 3rd edition where everyone and their brother took a level of Rogue just to get skill points, sneak attack and evasion.

Lakesidefantasy · Mar 6, 2025

What?!

Zardnaar · Mar 6, 2025

Often because of the constitution saves combined with weapons and armor.

Otherwise sorcerer.

James Gasik · Mar 6, 2025

Why only three answers allowed? I had five possible reasons, lol.

CleverNickName · Mar 6, 2025

Zardnaar said:
Often because of the constitution saves combined with weapons and armor.

Otherwise sorcerer.

I didn't think you gained save throw proficiencies when you multiclass. Am I wrong about that?

DEFCON 1 · Mar 6, 2025

The only reason I would ever take a single level dip of Fighter would be that I wanted the Two-Weapon Fighting fighting style as like a Cleric and that was the only way to acquire it. There's no other reason why I would ever bother with a level dip in any class because all the other features just aren't worth it or interesting enough to bother. But a +3 (soon to be +4) bonus to damage every round with my off-hand would be truly meaningful, plus there are certain Forgotten Realm deities whose signature weapons are dual-wielded and I'd want to follow my god's choices for flavor reasons.

TheSword · Mar 6, 2025

I wouldn’t take a single dip but multiple levels are a great addition to almost every class.

D&D 5E Why Did You Take That Level of Fighter?

Why Did You Take That Level of Fighter?

I wanted to boost my hit points.

I wanted proficiency with all simple and martial weapons.

I wanted proficiency with all armor and shields.

I wanted the Fighting Style feature.

I wanted the Second Wind feature.

Because of story reasons: I was a former soldier, or something.

My first character class was boring, and this helps.

ONE level? Sir, this is the first of several levels of Fighter.

Another reason not listed here (see my comment below)

I wouldn't multiclass with Fighter for any reason.

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