In time for Halloween, I’m sharing my dark and mischievous homebrew creation for D&D 5.5e: The Hedgewitch!
Also derogatorily referred to as a hægtesse or a hag, a hedgewitch dabbles in occult magic. Due to the verboten nature of their studies, hedgewitches prefer to practice in remote wealds, forgotten bogs, and hidden caves. Under a full moon, they chant and sing within their magic circles and crumble bits of bone and ash to curse their foes. Commonfolk will seek a hedgewitch’s services only when necessary, for fear they’ll be transformed into a toad or newt. Despite the dark legends that surround their magic, not all hedgewitches dance with devils (though some certainly do).
While others may shy away from dark and forbidden magic, the curious hedgewitch may find herself summoning strange fey, bargaining with devils, hexing adversaries, or fiddling over her simmering cauldron. Magical wards and tricky locks often secure her spellbook, which hide scraps of ancient rites and lost secrets from prying eyes.
This D&D class is compatible with both 5.0 and 5.5 edition and has been rigorously play tested by 10+ hardcore D&D gamemasters & players (including a lead designer for a major video game franchise). It features five subclasses: Baleful Bargains, Caustic Cauldron, Gnarled Grove, Malefic Hexes, and Shrewd Kitsune, as well as five custom spells!
Update, 2025: If you’ve enjoyed the Hedgewitch, please check out my newest D&D class: The Sigilsmith. These arcane theorists riddle the battlefield with sigils that buff or debuff those who stand upon them.
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