In the "AV Club's" review of the 5th Edition, Samantha Nelson wrote: "Just like in "4th Edition", there are several versions of each class, which provide a high level of diversity in the party. [...] But the different character classes play far more like "3.5" than "4th Edition". [...] Many of the classes have been radically improved. There isn’t a single leveling up where the only benefit is a few more hit points. Each new benchmark unlocks some new component of your class, rewarding your dedication to one path over the course of the game’s 20 levels".