Though it is too early to judge with certainty, playtest material suggests the upcoming 2024 revised rulebooks will create a divide between martial characters and spellcasters that is not present in the current rules. Veteran players recall a 3e perception among fans that martial classes, like Fighter and Barbarian, did not provide a viable contribution when compared to full spellcasters, like Clerics and Wizards. The 4e system corrected this with its unified power progression and distinct class roles. The 2014 5e classes lean closer to 3e in their design, but martial classes could contribute.