Will there be an epic tier for 5e (levels beyond 20)? Do you think the straightforward nature of character building in 5e would make it harder or easier to design? Would it break bounded accuracy?For things beyond 20, I think we’d look at introducing a new mechanic to make characters feel truly legendary. I doubt it would break bounded accuracy – we’d instead focus on really powerful abilities that can alter a campaign world.
As an example, rather than giving you a big bonus to attacks or damage, we might look at stuff a character can use to alter world events. A fighter might be able to turn the tide of a mass battle singlehandedly, stuff like that.Comment from discussion AMA: Mike Mearls, Co-Designer of D&D 5, Head of D&D R&D.
As an example, rather than giving you a big bonus to attacks or damage, we might look at stuff a character can use to alter world events. A fighter might be able to turn the tide of a mass battle singlehandedly, stuff like that.Comment from discussion AMA: Mike Mearls, Co-Designer of D&D 5, Head of D&D R&D.