Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised)

This article is about the revised 2nd-edition version. For other versions, see Player's Handbook (disambiguation).

The Player's Handbook 2nd edition revised, also known as Players Handbook, is the revised Player's Handbook for the 2^nd edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

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This is the indispensable encyclopedia of fantasy role-playing and also the perfect companion to the referee's 2nd Edition Dungeon Master's 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 procedures; and much more, all in this easy-to-use, revised version of the classic role-playing rulebook. With this 2nd Edition, the best-selling role-playing game in history gets even better!

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Description[]

In 1995, coinciding with TSR's 25th anniversary, the Player's Handbook 2nd edition revised of the Player's Handbook 2nd edition was published. This revised edition was expanded by sixty-four pages, primarily to alterations in the layout and the incorporation of new artwork. Furthermore, this edition included a new foreword clarifying that the book should not be considered as Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 3^rd edition, thereby setting expectations regarding its content and purpose within the continuity of the game's editions.

Contents[]

Welcome to the 2nd Edition AD&D Game
The Real Basics
Glossary
Chapter 1: Player Characters Ability Scores
Chapter 2: Player Character Races
Chapter 3: Player Character Classes
Chapter 4: Alignment
Chapter 5: Proficiencies (Optional)
Chapter 6: Money and Equipment
Chapter 7: Magic
Chapter 8: Experience
Chapter 9: Combat
Chapter 10: Treasure
Chapter 11: Encounters
Chapter 12: NPCs
Chapter 13: Vision and Light
Chapter 14: Time and Movement
Appendix 1: Spell Lists
Appendix 2: Notes on Spells
Appendix 3: Wizard Spells
Appendix 4: Priest Spells
Appendix 5: Wizard Spells by School
Appendix 6: Priest Spells by Sphere
Appendix 7: Spell Index
Appendix 8: Compiled Character Generation Tables
Index

The Player's Handbook 2nd edition revised also includes 67 tables.

Gallery[]

Credits[]

2nd Edition Design: David “Zeb” Cook
Development: Steve Winter and Jon Pickens
Playtest Coordination: Jon Pickens
Editing: Mike Breault, Jean Rabe, Thomas Reid, Steven Schend, and Ray Vallese
Proofreading: Jean Black, Teresa Reid, Curtis Smith, Valerie Vallese, and James Ward
Art Coordinator: Peggy Cooper
Cover Illustration: Jeff Easley
Interior Illustrations: Ned Dameron, Laura Lakey, Den Beauvais, Les Dorscheid, Jeff Easley, Ken Frank, Daniel Frazier, Carol Heyer, David O. Miller, Alan Pollack, Robh Ruppel, Tony Sczcudlo
Graphics Coordinator: Sarah Feggestad
Graphic Design: Dee Barnett
Typography: Nancy J. Kerkstra
Diagrams: Diesel

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Player's Handbook 2nd edition (Revised) Errata Sheet for First Printing

Core Sourcebooks
5^th edition
Player's Handbook • Player's Handbook (revised) • Dungeon Master's Guide • Dungeon Master's Guide (revised) • Monster Manual • Monster Manual (revised)
4^th edition
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual
v.3.5
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual
3^rd edition
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual
2^nd edition
Player's Handbook • Player's Handbook (revised) • Dungeon Master's Guide • Dungeon Master Guide (revised) • Monstrous Manual
1^st edition
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Masters Guide • Monster Manual