Community Update 2014 Classes to 2024 Rules.
Why I Started Using This
With the 2024 rules landing, one of the things that immediately got messy was subclasses.
There’s a lot of great material still tied to the 2014 ruleset, and while most of it kind of works under 2024, the cracks show pretty quickly:
- subclass features landing at odd levels
- wording that no longer lines up with new class design
- abilities assuming older action economy or class structure
I didn’t want to hand wave conversions every time, and I definitely didn’t want to rewrite subclasses from scratch. That’s where this document came in.
The Document (And Giving Credit Where It’s Due)
This conversion work is not mine, and I want to be clear about that.
The 2014 → 2024 subclass update document was created by:
- Spaghetti0 Homebrew
- PerfectlyCircularSeal
They’ve done the hard work of:
- lining 2014 subclasses up with the 2024 class frameworks
- adjusting feature levels where needed
- updating wording to match the newer rules language
- keeping the original feel of each subclass intact
Here’s the document:
👉 2014 → 2024 Subclass Conversion Reference
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-8jLkYuOxQJIEyUHK4yAK8FBpwaSpgROjp7Tmb6hwg/edit
All credit belongs to the authors. This post is about how I use the document, not claiming ownership of it.
How I Actually Use This at the Table
I treat this doc as a compatibility reference, not gospel.
Updating Older Characters
When I’m converting a character built around a 2014 subclass:
- I keep the character concept exactly the same
- I use the document to map features cleanly into 2024 progression
- I only tweak things if something clearly breaks
It’s been especially useful for long running campaigns and one shots where older characters are being dusted off.
Rules Clarity (and Fewer Table Debates)
Instead of stopping play to argue:
“Does this still work under the new rules?”
I can point to a shared reference and move on.
It doesn’t remove GM judgment, but it gives everyone a baseline, which keeps things friendly and fast.
Why I Trust This Resource
What I like about this document is that it’s conservative in the best way.
It doesn’t try to:
- rebalance everything
- juice subclasses with extra power
- redesign features that already worked
It focuses on:
- structural alignment
- clean progression
- updated wording
- minimal disruption
That makes it easy to slot into existing games without causing ripple effects.
How This Fits Into My Rules Toolkit
I reference this document when:
- updating old characters
- prepping mixed edition campaigns
- writing character builds for the blog
- sanity checking subclass progression
It’s become one of those links I keep open during prep, right next to my notes.
Closing Thoughts
Edition changes are inevitable. Losing good characters doesn’t have to be.
Huge credit again to Spaghetti0 Homebrew and PerfectlyCircularSeal for putting together something that makes the 2014 → 2024 transition smoother instead of stressful.
If you’re running older subclasses under the new rules, this is an easy win.
