Psionics Handbook

Psionics Handbook

Author	Bruce R. Cordell
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[]

External links[]

• http://index.rpg.net/display-entry.phtml?mainid=174

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