--- product_id: 80439616 title: "Dungeons & Dragons: Player's Handbook 2- Roleplaying Game Core Rules" brand: "jeremy crawfordmike mearlsjames wyatt" price: "€ 89.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/80439616-dungeons-and-dragons-players-handbook-2-roleplaying-game-core-rules store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Dungeons & Dragons: Player's Handbook 2- Roleplaying Game Core Rules **Brand:** jeremy crawfordmike mearlsjames wyatt **Price:** € 89.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dungeons & Dragons: Player's Handbook 2- Roleplaying Game Core Rules by jeremy crawfordmike mearlsjames wyatt - **How much does it cost?** € 89.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/80439616-dungeons-and-dragons-players-handbook-2-roleplaying-game-core-rules) ## Best For - jeremy crawfordmike mearlsjames wyatt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jeremy crawfordmike mearlsjames wyatt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Dungeons & Dragons: Player's Handbook 2- Roleplaying Game Core Rules ## Images ![Dungeons & Dragons: Player's Handbook 2- Roleplaying Game Core Rules - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GCimIW0OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great new player content *by D***M on Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2009* The Player's Handbook 2 by Wizards of the Coast is a well-written, interesting tome of player options to be used in 4th Edition D&D. It includes a new power source, Primal, that opens up new, differently-flavored classes, new options for the old power sources, and several new races and general character options for the 4e player.The first chapter includes 5 new player races and new racial paragon paths for every race included in the first Player's Handbook and this one. The new races include the Deva (a reflavored Aasimar race that seems directly counter in nature to the Tiefling), the Gnome (now a race of fey), the Goliath, the Half-Orc, and the Shifter. These five grant players new flavor options and races that are effective with different classes, including those in this book. I've always found increased player options to be good, and these appear very well balanced to boot. The racial paragon paths are great in that they give players a non-class option for character flavor and development, and grant interesting abilities as well. Some may be slightly weak, but they remain interesting and playable despite this.The next chapter details 8 new classes: 4 primal, 2 divine, and 2 arcane. Included are classic options like the Barbarian, Bard, and Druid, and new options like the Avenger (a unique divine striker), the Shaman (a primal leader), and the Warden (a primal defender). All of the classes include mechanics unique to them, including transformations, rages, and spirit companions. I am personally very satisfied with the power granted to these classes, which appears on par with those included in the original handbook (though some shenanigans for the munchkins are always found eventually), and the flavor is fairly well-done. New multiclass feats are included for each new class, of course, and epic destinies appear as well, further adding to the options available to both the new and the old classes.The Magic Items section under Character Options is probably the weakest in the book. It includes only a few new general options, and not enough options specific to the new classes to make up for it (very few Songblades appear for the Bard, for example). Feats, rituals, and the new character backgrounds are good for both flavor and mechanics, and while a few feats pop out as unnecessary or overpowered (Weapon and Implement Expertise struck me immediately), nothing seems to require direct DM intervention.Finally, a few rule updates appear in the back of the book. These are not hugely important, but it is nice to have them in print form, and clarifications are appreciated.Overall, I strongly recommend the Player's Handbook 2 for both players and DMs. Players will find the character options excellent and interesting, and DMs will appreciate direct access to possibilities for new NPCs and help for their players. While the various Power Source books only enhance existing classes, the Player's Handbook 2 introduces more than a sufficient amount of new material to justify a buy, even if it is the only book you buy beyond the original core set. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book *by F***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2009* I love this book. The new (and old) races in the book are a fun addition our campaign. But the real stars of this book are the new classes. The Avenger, a divine striker who embodies the power of her god but due to her line of work can become disillusioned with her god's organized religion, is a blast to play; especially if you have players who like to run off in battle and duel enemies one-on-one. The Barbarian, another striker, is a brute who deals massive (seriously) amounts of damage with two-handed weapons. The Bard is a leader and is finally useful in the game; he can dish out healing, supportive ranged attacks, and melee strikes that bolster allies. The Druid is a controller who engages enemies on the battlefield with ranged primal magic or changes into a beast and mauls his enemies. The invoker is a divine controller calling down the ancient powers of his god to bring pain down upon groups of enemies. The shaman is a leader that uses primal healing powers and uses her spirit animal to attack enemies and support allies. The sorcerer is an arcane striker whose magic comes from wild arcana running through his blood; he is the middle ground between the warlock and the wizard combining strong strikes with area blasts and bursts. The warden is the ultimate meat-shield. He gains the most hit points of any class, can mark all of his adjacent enemies, and can bash any enemy that doesn't focus on him; high AC combined with huge HP.I love this book. Every single class in this book is intriguing, has major positive qualities, and would be a blast to play. In our campaign that we are currently involved in we have a half-orc warden, a razorclaw shifter avenger, and a dwarf druid and we all love our characters. They play well together and incite strategy and teamwork in our battles. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for 4.0 players *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2009* The Players handbook II is the best source book I have ever bought. Period. It offers a huge amount of content in a concise package, none of that filler prestige class padding. There is an astonishing 8 base classes, updating such classic classes as barbarian, bard, druid, and sorcerer. All new classes introduced include: Avenger; a divine striker, Invoker; a divine controller, Shaman; a primal leader, and Warden; a primal Defender. Also a new power source, which is featured prominently, Primal is added. Essentially you draw your power from nature and the wild, like a druid.There are 5 new races, bringing back some old favorites, but also adding some great original IP. Half-orcs are revived, they get +2 str and +2dex. Devas are a new race described as "Similar to humans, but with an unearthly beauty and uncanny stillness about them." They get +2 intelligence, +2 wisdom. Gnomes are revised with +2 intelligence, +2 charisma. Goliath are a new race which are essentially very tall, Grey, dwarves. They get +2 str, +2 con. Shifters have two possible builds of either +2 str, +2 wis, or +2 dex and +2 wis. Also new paragon classes called Racial Paragon Paths are added which give you new powers that build and expand upon your basic racial powers.The feats chapter is great, again, bringing back some old ones and adding great original feats.New magic items expand on the poor selection in the player's handbookThere are new Epic destinies, but I haven't had a chance to look at them.The players handbook 2 features most of the omissions of the original phb. I was reluctant to convert to 4.0 mostly because of the omissions, especially barbarian, but when I heard that the PHB 2 would include it I converted without hesitation. It is slightly annoying that Wizards is making me pay for base classes which should have been in the original PHB, but this book is so good that I pay gladly. It fills out the fairly skimpy class and feet choices with exceptional new material, all of which can be useful to player. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/80439616-dungeons-and-dragons-players-handbook-2-roleplaying-game-core-rules](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/80439616-dungeons-and-dragons-players-handbook-2-roleplaying-game-core-rules) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-10*