Okay, #dnd5e hot take.

I think every subclass should start at level 1 like the Cleric does.

A whole lot of games start at level 3 because it's "when you get subclasses" but there's little reason to withhold it so long, EVEN IF, all you get at level 1-2 is flavor/fluff mechanics
If level 1 is the most dangerous level and DMs/Players hate it (in general) then adding robust subclass features to that level would help define the character's playstyle AND help prevent them from being murdered before they did anything cool.

"Hurry to level 3" shouldn't exist.
"They don't want to give too many options!"

I hear you loud and clear!

Like... choosing what style of weapon, style of armor, fighting style, and spells. Wait - we gotta do that already. But at least you can change them!... just like you can a subclass... uhhh... BUT STILL!
Read the tweet in good faith, you monsters. I'm not saying pick up every ability from lvl 1, 2, and 3, and hammer them into a new players' face.

But when they say "Fighter" they'll GENEARLLY KNOW melee or ranged? Dex or Str? Heavy/Med./Light armor?

Glue that to the subclasses.

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