Player's Handbook II

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name=Player’s Handbook II


image_caption =The cover of the "Player's Handbook II" is reminiscent of the cover of the "Players Handbook" from the first edition
author=David Noonan
publisher=Wizards of the Coast
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genre=Role-playing game
media_type = Print (Hardback)
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"Player's Handbook II" is a handbook or rules and guidelines for the "Dungeons & Dragons" role-playing game. As its name implies, it is a supplement to the "Player's Handbook". It introduces supplemental rules, new spells and new classes.

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.
*Knight - Lawful fighters who use bard-like charisma to draw threatening opponents away from party members and onto himself, like the tank in many MMORPGs

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

The book is criticized in some quarters for seeming to make D&D more like an MMORPG, particularly with the addition of a clear and obvious "tank" class.Fact|date=July 2007 The book is also highly praised by others for giving many new options and feats to high level Fighters.Fact|date=July 2007