AD&D 2nd Edition Player's Handbook (1st cover)

AD&D 2nd Edition Player's Handbook (1st cover)This is the indispensable encyclopedia of fantasy role playing and also the perfect companion to the referee's 2nd edition Dungeon Master Guide. Everything players need is here: how to determine a character's Strength, Wisdom, Charisma, and other abilities; the differences among the various fantasy races, from elves and halflings to dwarves, gnomes, and others; complete rules for character improvement; the most advantageous mapping and combat

A dozen new character types

Yet within the darkness glows a light--a few brave souls who stand against the evil

intuitively presented rules and material designed to get a D&D campaign up and running

An invidible enemy works to destroy all that both societies have achieved

lone survivors who could possibly shed light on the mystery - or draw them deeper into it

2 50-card decks detailing NPCs

but the Wyrm chokes on the bitter rage of the Garou

Travel back to a time of adventure and romance

even they prefer their dwellings higher up

The outlaw doesn't look fast enough to match your draw

it's all here

and whether simple barbarians to capitalise on their obvious strengths or more dangerous classes such as the much-feared giant sorcerers