''Psionic Power'' is a supplement to the 4th edition of the ''

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''Psionic Power'' adds new options for ardents, battleminds,

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, and psions. Supplementing the ''

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'' is ''Psionic Power'', a ''D&D'' supplement that explores the psionic power source in more detail. This supplement presents hundreds of new options for ''D&D'' characters, specifically focusing on heroes who channel the power of the mind. It provides new builds for the ardent, battlemind, monk, and psion classes, including new character powers, feats, paragon paths, and epic destinies.

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''Psionic Power'' was written by

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, and Ben Wootten. Shannon Appelcline commented that the first product line for Fourth Edition ''Dungeons & Dragons'' was "a set of 'power' books, beginning with ''

Martial Power ''Martial Power'' is a supplement for the 4th edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. It contains additional options and rules for fighters, rangers, rogues, and warlords, including new builds for each class to further ...

'' (2008), which offered new options for players, organised by the new power sources of ''D&D''. '' Primal Power'' (2009) and ''Psionic Power'' (2010) would focus on new power sources, after each had been introduced in the '' Player’s Handbook'' published earlier the same year."

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Viktor Coble listed the entire ''Power'' series - including ''

'', '' Martial Power 2'', ''

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'', '' Arcane Power'', ''Psionic Power'', and '' Primal Power'' - as #2 on '' CBR'''s 2021 "D&D: 10 Best Supplemental Handbooks" list, stating that "What sets the power series apart – besides their updated rules – is how they translate really well to 5e. Whereas, the "Complete" series needs a little more work. The rules have both been pared down and expanded upon in this guide, which makes picking up a copy for whatever type of character is most in favor worth it."

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