This book, "Dungeons & Dragons: Complete Warrior," is a supplemental rulebook for the 3.5 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, focusing on characters specializing in melee and ranged combat. It offers additional rules and advice for creating and using martial characters, expanding upon the content of the earlier "Sword and Fist" rulebook. The book introduces new battle-oriented character classes, such as the Hexblade, Samurai, and Swashbuckler, along with prestige classes, combat maneuvers, feats, spells, magic items, and equipment. It also includes rules for unusual combat situations and provides guidance for running martially focused campaigns.
Andy Collins, one of the authors, has a long history in the gaming industry, joining Wizards of the Coast in 1996. He worked in their R&D department, contributing to various D&D products, including the 3.5 relaunch and the 4th edition. David Noonan, another author, also worked extensively with Wizards of the Coast as a game designer, writer, and developer for numerous 3rd and 3.5 edition D&D core rulebooks and sourcebooks. Ed Stark, the third author, is a game designer who began his career at West End Games before joining Wizards of the Coast, where he was a creative director for D&D 3rd and 3.5 Editions and contributed to several D&D titles.
"Complete Warrior" holds literary significance as part of the "Complete" series of Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 supplements, which are considered successful for their in-depth exploration of specific class types. It provides extensive options for customizing characters and offers new concepts for playing them, making it a valuable resource for players looking to enhance their combat-oriented characters. Collectors of Dungeons & Dragons materials, particularly those focusing on the 3.5 edition, would find this book interesting due to its comprehensive content for martial classes and its place within a well-regarded series of supplements.
Overall condition is Good. The hardcover boards are rubbed and scuffed. The spine is rubbed. The hinges and joints are tight. The text block and pages are crisp and clean. There is a small pencil inscription with owners initials on the front pasteboard.
First edition. Illustrated edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in paper over boards.
Location: LIB-057