Psionics Handbook
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Author | Bruce R. Cordell |
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Genre | Role-playing game |
Publisher | Wizards of the Coast |
Publication date | March 2001 |
Media type | Print (Hardback) |
Pages | 160 |
ISBN | 978-0-7869-1835-5 |
OCLC | 49583257 |
LC Class | GV1469.62.D84 D836 2000 |
The Psionics Handbook is a sourcebook published by Wizards of the Coast (WotC) in 2000 for the 3rd edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It contains a multitude of rules and options for integrating psionic powers into the D&D game.
Contents[]
This book adapts the psionics concept for 3rd edition of D&D. The first chapter describes the two main branches of psionic characters, Psions and Pscychic Warriors. The second and third chapters describe new skills and gifts available to these characters. The fourth and fifth chapters explore powers and defenses available. The sixth chapter describes various character classes available. The final chapter describes psi-powered items.[1]
Publication history[]
Following the release of the 3rd edition of D&D by WotC, Psionics Handbook, published in 2000, was one of the first supplements, designed by Bruce R. Cordell, with cover art is by Arnie Swekel, interior illustrations by Lars Grant-West, Heather Hudson, David Martin, Wayne Reynolds, Arniel Swekel, and Sam Wood.[1]
Reception[]
Pyramid commented that "The Psionics Handbook is almost GURPS like in its approach to Psionics, in that its total coverage that can be added whole, piecemeal, or ignored" and noted that the method by which the psion specializes in one of the fields of psionic abilities "works so well that it's amazing that Wizards didn't do this for the wizard classes".[2]
Other recognition[]
A copy of Psionics Handbook is held in the collection of the Strong National Museum of Play (object 110.2543).[3]
References[]
- ^ a b "Psionics Handbook". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
- ^ "Pyramid Review: Psionics Handbook (for D&D)". Pyramid. Steve Jackson Games. 2. 2001-04-06. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
- ^ "Game:Dungeons & Dragons Supplement: Psionics Handbook". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
External links[]
- 2001 books
- Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks
- Dungeons & Dragons stubs