''Player's Handbook II'' is the title of a third edition ''Dungeons & Dragons'' supplement. It is a handbook of rules and guidelines for the ''

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'' role-playing game. As the name implies, the book is a supplement to the edition's ''

Player's Handbook The ''Player's Handbook'' (spelled ''Players Handbook'' in first edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' (''AD&D'')) is a book of rules for the fantasy role-playing game ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D''). It does not contain the complete set of ru ...

''. It introduces supplemental rules, new spells and new classes.

''Player's Handbook II'' contains four new classes, along with new spells, feats, and new role-playing options. Chapter two introduces four new base classes: * Beguiler - A rogue-like spell-caster who specializes in illusions and enchantments. * Dragon Shaman - A relatively well-rounded character who gains spell-like abilities similar to a dragon. * Duskblade - An elven-based hybrid of the fighter and wizard, although it is available to any race. *

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who use bard-like

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to draw threatening opponents away from party members and onto himself, like the

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In addition to these new classes, many rules are included for existing character classes. These include expanded rules and options for many classes, new

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, more spells, and different roleplaying options for characters. Other sections contain information about the adventuring group, teamwork benefits, and affiliations. Finally, the last chapter contains information about modifying an existing character.

Publication history

May 2006 saw the release of the ''Player's Handbook II'', designed to follow up the standard ''Player's Handbook''. This book was designed by David Noonan. Cover art is by

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, with interior art by

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, Steve Ellis, Emily Fiegenschuh,

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, Ralph Horsley,

David Hudnut David Hudnut is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Career His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes the cover art for ''Heroes of Battle'' (2005), ''Heroes of Horror'' (2005), and the adventures '' Red Hand of Doom'' (2006), ...

Michael Komarck Michael Komarck is a fantasy artist. His work has been featured in many roleplaying games, board games, book covers, and collectible cards. Komarck produced the official art and calendars for George R.R. Martin's ''A Song of Ice and Fire''. Early ...

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, Mike May, Jim Nelson,

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Eric Polak Eric Polak is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Career His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes the cover art for ''Tome of Battle'' (2006), '' Dragon Magic'' (2006), and ''Complete Champion'' (2007), and interior art fo ...

, Steve Prescott, Mike Schley,

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, and

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. Its cover pays homage to the 1st edition ''Player's Handbook''.D&D Alumni: A Look Back at Player's Handbooks
Retrieved November 23, 2008.

Reception

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'' felt that the publication of this book suggests that players "can use quite a bit" of information for playing ''D&D''.Pyramid, Steve Jackson Games
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