Dungeons & Dragons Officially Drops 3 New Playable Subclasses For Free

Published Sep 10, 2026, 2:35 PM EDT

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Dungeons and Dragons has officially just dropped three new playable subclasses that players can use entirely for free in their games, and they’re exciting character options that come alongside five free species to test out. All of this comes a few days after the release of the free new Duskling species in D&D, which players can pick up right now and use in adventures. A lot of free options have been made available to players recently with the introduction of the monthly drop system on D&D Beyond, but that doesn’t stop Wizards of the Coast from handing out other freebies.

Ahead of the release of new official sourcebooks, like the upcoming Arcana Unleashed expansion, the TTRPG usually playtests some of its materials. Now, a new playtest on D&D Beyond’s Unearthed Arcana has gone live, bringing forth three new playable subclasses that you can use entirely for free. It’s worth noting that these character options are still a work in progress and don’t necessarily represent the final version, but they are fully playable from level 1-20.

As seen in the playtest material, the new free subclasses in D&D are: Freedom Domain (Cleric), Circle of Spores (Druid), and Faerzress Sorcery (Sorcerer). The Freedom Domain, which is a revival of 3e’s subclass, is a high-Dexterity subclass for Clerics. The subclass’s Channel Divinity ends conditions on allies and allows them to move as a Reaction. This subclass also gets AC from both Dexterity and Wisdom while not wearing armor.

The fan-favorite Circle of Spores Druid in D&D is also making a comeback, updated for 5.5e rules. Effectively speaking, this subclass can command a mycelial network to deal extra damage or apply crowd control effects on enemies, command Zombies in battle, and even continue playing while Unconscious. Lastly, the Faerzress Sorcerer commands the titular Faerzress radiation from the Underdark to protect themselves and allies from Divination spells while also playing as a big battlefield control character.

The complete details on these subclasses can be checked out in the official playtest material on D&D Beyond. While not final, these new subclasses can make for exciting and powerful character builds in D&D, depending on the class, species, and background combinations you pick. On top of the three free subclasses to use, D&D Beyond is also playtesting five new playable species, all of which are themed after the Underdark.

There are Deep Imaskari, Drider, Illithidkin, Kuo-toa, and Myconid. Deep Imaskari are like Underdark-touched humans, while Driders are like drows with spider-like abilities. Illithidkin are not to be confused with the Illithid feat options for D&D, while Kuo-toa are fun if you like familiars. Lastly, Myconids seem like a great species to play, so if you’re looking for a completely new experience in Dungeons and Dragons, talk to your DM and check out these options.