Everyone has their own opinions about how to choose the right class in Dungeons & Dragons. With so many interesting and unique options, why not consider the Myers and Briggs personality types? It's a roleplaying game, after all, and requires a decent understanding of the class to portray it well in-game.
While some classes rely on intelligence and cunning, others rely more on brute force and impact to get the job done. These nuances within the class system of Dungeons & Dragons are similar to those seen within the various MBTI® personality types. If one draws similarities between themselves and a class, would they not find the perfect way to play?
14 ESFP: Barbarian
Living life on the edge and using anger and rage to their advantage, barbarians are a truly menacing class. They prefer to drive any nearby object into a skull first and ask questions later.
Those with the ESFP personality type find a lot in common with these brutes. They're energetic and excitement-seeking, but also very hands-on, practical, and most of all, resourceful.
13 ISFP: Bard
With music and magic as their weapons of choice, bards are a staple of many medieval fantasy universes. Find them playing a delightful tune for weary travelers at a tavern or fall victim to their spell-entwined thrums.
The ISFP personality type fits well with this unique class. They let their music speak for them, finding joy in action and feeling the emotion of their adoring fans.
12 ISTJ: Cleric
Hardened priests with no fear of frontline battle call themselves clerics. They sing hymns of glory while obliterating numerous foes, as if in a trance.
Being such efficient and supportive warriors on the battlefield, those with the ISTJ personality type find a great likeness in them. They're conservative, decisive, and have a keen eye for judgment.
11 INFJ: Druid
Quiet and out-of-sight amongst the trees, druids prefer living a modest life in the wild. Although this class prefers remaining elusive, they unleash the fury of the elements on anyone who dares threaten the forest.
The quietly intense INFJ personality type blends well with the druidic ways. They seek harmony and growth but are also serious and judgmental.
10 ENTP: Fighter
Fighters are well-rounded weapon specialists that easily switch fighting styles for any situation. They're hearty warriors better-equipped to survive than most.
ENTP personality types mesh seamlessly with fighters. They're adaptable, logical, and change-oriented.
9 INFP: Monk
Monks are disciplined, combat professionals who use the energies around them to focus their attacks. The power of ki allows them to push their bodies to their limits, exhibiting often otherwordly potential.
The quietly caring, harmonic, and adaptable types falling under INFP appreciate the monk class the most. They're empaths that enjoy the arts and adapt to any situation.
8 ENFJ: Paladin
Paladins are holy warriors charged with an ancient oath to protect the realm. Whether through religion or magic, these powerful knights use holy light to lead soldiers and smite enemies.
Those who seek the role of a warm, heroic leader such as the paladin often fall under the ENFJ umbrella. They're cooperative, imaginative, and enthusiastic about the cause.
7 ENTJ: Ranger
Living beyond the edge of civilization, rangers are master survivalists that arm themselves with a bow and arrow. Even alone, they're considered highly dangerous to anyone or anything they perceive as a threat.
Rangers mix well with the ENTJ personality type. They're intuitive planners that pursue constant improvement in their skills.
6 INTP: Rogue
Keeping to the shadows, rogues are deadly assassins that haunt the rooftops and alleyways of cities. Often preferring dual blades, rogues stealthily hunt their targets, pinpointing their greatest vulnerabilities.
Those with the INTP personality type play well as rogues. They're both logical and analytical, yet detached from the mainstream. They're very independent and question everything.
5 ENFP: Sorcerer
Whether through blood or otherworldly influence, sorcerers are some of the most powerful beings in the world. They're capable of unleashing pure dragonfire from their veins, incinerating everything around them.
Being such powerful forces, they embrace the enthusiasm and energy of the ENFP personality type. They're creative, individualistic, and spontaneous.
4 INTP: Warlock
Upon making a pact with an otherworldly being, warlocks earn a great deal of power. They bind entities to their will and unlock doors to other worlds.
Detached from the world at large, the INTP personality type fits perfectly with a warlock. These independent magic wielders are logical creatures that pursue a greater understanding of the worlds around them.
3 INTJ: Wizard
Wizards set themselves apart from other magic users by focusing more on scholarly arcane arts. Even still, their knowledge makes them a force to reckon with. Not only do they control the elements, but some also bring the dead back to life.
Wizards are intuitive thinkers and innovative magic users, making them great choices for INTJ personality types. They pursue competence and improvement above all else.
2 ISTJ: Artificer
Artificers covet technology over magic, although they believe magic is only a type of science they have yet to understand. They support their party by supplying alchemical potions, calligraphy tools, and sigil inscriptions.
These systematic thinkers are a great option for ISTJ personality types. They're analytical, pragmatic, and detailed students of science.
1 ISTP: Blood Hunter
Blood Hunters are wielders of darker arts, cutting themselves to empower their weapons with their blood. Feared and misunderstood by many, the Blood Hunters' only goal is to purge the world of evil.
This practical and hands-on class fits well with the ISTP personality type. They're logical and analytical using both sensory and perception skills to overcome their enemies.