Thief Rogue Subclass: D&D 5e Deep Dive
This Thief Rogue deep dive will show players that this less-loved subclass is truly a gem that offers a unique playstyle that cannot be duplicated.
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The Best Rogue Feats: D&D 5e Roguish Secrets
Read Flutes’ top picks for Rogue feats. The best feats might surprise you!
Criminal Rogue Professions in D&D 5e
Villainy is underestimated as a tool for benevolence in Dungeons and Dragons. Sly underworld skills can change the tide of a campaign in favor of the good guys.
Rogue Multiclassing Best Practices: D&D 5e Sly Guide
Welcome to Flutes’ sly guide for Rogue multiclassing character builds. Multiclassing allows you to build interesting concepts for unique characters with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so do not make the mistake of thinking this guide is only for min-max-style playstyles. I’m analyzing the Rogue class as both core and secondary within a multiclass build.
Rogue Assassin Homebrew Fix: D&D 5e Revision
Read my fixed version of the Assassin Rogue. I added more to the class to allow for high initiative rolls and mechanical advantages when using poisons and other tools. I reworked several abilities from higher levels. Check it out and tell me what you think of the Assassin 2.0!
Arcane Trickster Spells: D&D 5e Rogue Essentials
My first character was an Arcane Trickster, and he’s still one of my favorite characters I’ve ever played. I started out with the D&D Next play-test material, which did not have an Arcane Trickster option. I planned to multiclass as a Wizard because I always thought that was a cool option in Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn. But when D&D 5e officially released, I was ecstatic to see the Arcane Trickster option added, so I worked with my DM to rework my character to use the subclass (and also use the sweet Variant Human race option).
Rogue Subclass Ratings: D&D 5e Roguish Archetypes Ranked
Rogues are the essential rapscallions of D&D, inspiring keen players to wreak mischief and trickery on short-sighted plans. Though I love Rogues unconditionally, I must evaluate each of Rogue subclass to rate them.
Rogues on Horseback: D&D 5e Mounted Combat Tactics
The concept of a Rogue that specializes in mounted combat seems compelling and fun to play. There is a bit of synergy between Rogues and mounted combat rules as well. Mounts deserve more attention in D&D because they’re so useful.
How to Sneak Attack Consistently: D&D 5e Rogue Tactics
One of my favorite classes is the Rogue, but I’ve heard internet chatter about the Rogue being one of the weakest classes because a Rogue can’t reliably deal Sneak Attack damage in combat. So let’s talk about Sneak Attack tactics!
How to Multiclass Fighter/Rogue: D&D 5e Character Concepts
We all have our favorite classes. Mine is Rogue. I love the graceful yet powerful strikes in combat combined with the masterful cunning displayed out of battle. I also love Fighters: simple, strong, and versatile. Combining these two classes produces a highly synergetic multiclass.
Aasimar Paladin/Warlock/Rogue: D&D 5e Character
Combining Oathbreaker, Hexblade and Swashbuckler as a Scourge Aasimar, you can discover a fruitful opportunity for intense backstory and character-developing role play in a power-build with breathtakingly stackable damage output…
Assassin of the Grave: Assassin Rogue + Grave Cleric Multiclass
I have discovered a multiclass combination most frightening to behold… the Assassin of the Grave. This combination is based on dealing over 500 damage in one satisfying strike…
Why I Love to Multiclass as a Rogue/Fighter in D&D 5e
Cunning and sly, powerfully lethal, and full of role-playable intrigue, Rogues are by far my favorite class. Out of combat, Rogues can easily be deceitful or manipulative, allowing for some sweet player-to-NPC one-liners and scenes…
Mastering Strahd von Zarovich: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Fierce D&D 5e Curse of Strahd Campaign
Everything you need in one place to make Strahd a formidable, unforgettable final boss of Curse of Strahd D&D 5e.
Flanking Should Be More Fun in D&D 5e Combat
Are flanking rules fun? Are they well-designed? I’ve attempted to use them in several campaigns, but they never seem to stick. Players stop caring and the DM stops caring as flanking falls into a distant memory. I’ve dissected flanking rules to see what needs to change to make flanking fun. Review my ideas to see if you like them enough to try them in your own games.
Top 10 Best Druid Feats: D&D 5e Feat Field Guide
This guide assists players with choosing feats for their Druid characters. D&D 5e’s Druid class possesses specialties that lend well to several feats, so let’s identify which ones are the most synergistic.
TTRPG Design Approaches & How to Use Them
Ross Leiser explains top-down, bottom-up, and other approaches to designing homebrew classes for D&D 5e and TTRPGs.
Grappling in 5e: A Complete Guide for Players and Dungeon Masters
While the mechanics of grappling are fairly straightforward, a player or a dungeon master can gain many strategic ideas from exploring this action.
Mörk Borg Review: Stylish and Fun TTRPG
Learn about the appeal and flow of the Mörk Borg TTRPG to see if it’s right for you and your band of temporary player characters!
New Thaumaturge Spellcasting Class (Third-Party D&D 5e)
The Thaumaturge is a fresh spellcasting class with new spells to support it that are exciting for veteran D&D 5e players. Here’s my review of Benjamin Huffman’s latest third-party class design.
The Best Wizard Spells Ranked by Level: D&D 5e
The best Wizard spells by level in D&D 5e. Wizards of D&D 5e have the most extensive spell list to choose from of all the classes. While this benefits them greatly in versatility, it’s cumbersome for new and experienced players alike to select the spells they’ll learn. Preparing spells makes the process all the more taxing. After years of playing D&D 5e, I understand which spells are the most impactful and ubiquitous across campaign settings and game styles. My list here summarizes the best Wizard spells that keep proving themselves useful time and time again.
D&D 5e Wizard Multiclass Guide
This is your guide to multiclassing with Wizards in D&D 5e. The guide includes multiclass combinations and recommendations by Wizard subclass. Multiclassing combinations can be fun, powerful, interesting, or all of the above. Check out my master guide to Wizard multiclassing for D&D 5e!
How to Multiclass Ranger with Paladin: D&D 5e Characters
Paladins and Rangers don’t typically mix in min-max multiclass builds, but we’ll explore what does or does not work with this combination.
D&D 5e Revised Ranger and How to Revise Classes
The Ranger has been revised more than any other class because of its disconnect with player expectations and play-feel. How can we fix the heart of the issue?
D&D 5e Ranger Multiclassing Guide
Your guide to Ranger multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Passive Perception Explained: D&D 5e’s Best Skill
Traps, secret doors, and skulking assassins are aspects of D&D that test a character’s ability to keenly perceive their surroundings. D&D 5e’s core rules depend on the Perception skill, and more specifically the Passive Perception skill, and this resource possesses everything you need to understand it.
Playing D&D without Classes
It’s entirely natural for players to start their Dungeons and Dragons campaign with one particular expectation: I am going to be a hero. Not in a conceited “let me be in the spotlight” way, but in the “we are a party of heroes going to solve the world’s problems” way. Of course there will be players with devious motives who turn out to be anti-heroes, but that’s just the other side of the same coin. In this mindset, players are still playing characters who will solve problems.
D&D 5e Unique Inspiration by Character Class
Inspiration to gain advantage feels… uninspired. Here are my suggestions for class-specific ways to use Inspiration to delight your players!
What to Spend Gold on in D&D 5e
Do you struggle to spend your gold in D&D 5e? Does gold seem worthless? Here are my tips for spending your gold and having fun with wealth in your TTRPG experience.
D&D 5e Races and Lineages: Overview, Lore, and Analysis
With the myriad of character options available, considering which race to build from can be a daunting task. This guide will help provide you with a basic overview of each playable race, along with some inspiring ideas for background-building and optimization.
The Best Wizard Feats: D&D 5e Arcane Guide
I’ll direct you to feats that are worth your Wizardly time. Having feats spread out through several books can make it difficult to research and settle on which feats are best for a Wizard. I’ve summarized the best feats to enhance and expand your spell-slinging!
Rune Knight Fighter Subclass Review: D&D 5e
A closer look at the Rune Knight features and how these synergize with the Fighter’s main class features, then review suitable feat, race, and multiclass options and finally combine these into some build concepts.
Ascendant Dragon Monk Subclass Review: D&D 5e
A closer look at the Ascendant Dragon features and how these synergize with the Monk’s main class features, then review suitable feat, race, and multiclass options and finally combine these into some build concepts.
D&D 5e Spell Scrolls Explained: Magic Item Category Guide
Spell scrolls, in my experience, are not utilized often in D&D 5e, but they are incredibly useful magic items. They’re accessible through crafting and dungeon delving. The Order of Scribes Wizard specializes in scroll creation. Let us explore everything about spell scrolls so you can confidently use them in your game!
Echo Knight Fighter Subclass Review: D&D 5e
A closer look at the Echo Knight features and how these synergize with the Fighter’s main class features, then review suitable feat, race, and multiclass options and finally combine these into some build concepts.
Eldritch Knight Fighter Subclass Review: D&D 5e
A closer look at the Eldritch Knight features and how these synergize with the Fighter’s main class features, then review suitable feat, race, and multiclass options and finally combine these into some build concepts.
Fixing Class Capstone Features: D&D 5e Level-20 Revisions
Class capstones should be special and desirable. They’re the level-twenty culmination of many adventures and challenges. Capstones should feel legendary, but many don’t. I’ve reviewed each one to offer alternatives to meet expectations!
Bountiful Luck Feat Deep Dive: D&D 5e Halflings
Everything to know about the Bountiful Luck feat for Halflings, including the types of characters who can best wield it.
Purple Dragon Knight Fighter Revision: D&D 5e
The Purple Dragon Knight Fighter stinks! Let’s make it better.
Samurai Fighter Subclass Review: D&D 5e
D&D 5e’s Samurai Fighter subclass is an average archetype for your Fighter. Let’s explore how to get the most value out of it.
Purple Dragon Knight Fighter Subclass Review: D&D 5e
D&D 5e’s Purple Dragon Knight Fighter subclass, or Banneret, is notoriously underwhelming. Here’s a look at why it lets us down.
Battle Master Fighter Subclass Review: D&D 5e
D&D 5e’s Battle Master Fighter subclass is a classic, but is it really that exciting? Let’s find out how it holds up today in this review.
How to Hook Your Players in Tomb of Annihilation
D&D 5e’s Tomb of Annihilation is popular, but its call to adventure is lacking. Here’s how to hook characters into meaningful jungle exploration.
D&D 5e Alchemy Almanac: Brilliant Crafting Supplement
This 3rd-party supplement for D&D 5e alchemy, the Alchemy Almanac, is rich and enjoyable for players while demanding almost nothing from GMs.
D&D Player Playstyles and Character Dynamics
Identifying a TTRPG player’s playstyle leads to greater enjoyment of the game. Here are top archetypes to accompany common playstyles according to Indestructoboy.
Alchemist Class for D&D 5e – Amazing 3PP Content
D&D 5e Alchemists fail to deliver on the desired player fantasy. Taron Pounds, a pro designer, has finally given us a simple Alchemist class. Here’s my review!
Ranger Subclass Ratings: D&D 5e Conclaves Ranked
Reviews, ratings, and rankings of each Ranger subclass in D&D 5e.
The Arcane Archer Fighter Subclass: D&D 5e Review
Reviewing the D&D 5e Arcane Archer Fighter to identify its strengths and weaknesses, empowering players to choose their character options wisely.
The Psi Warrior Fighter Subclass: D&D 5e Review
Reviewing the D&D 5e Psi Warrior Fighter to identify its strengths and weaknesses, empowering players to choose their character options wisely.
Domains of the Divine: D&D Outer Plane Cosmology
Breaking with previous editions, 5e chooses to keep the Outer Planes incredibly vague. However, the shape and experience of each Outer Plane is highly dependent on the deities or powers that control them. This article explores these differences.
Haunted! Playing a Ghost-Riddled Adventurer in D&D 5e
This article will provide several playable rules-as-written class options that may allow a character to be burdened by ghosts, for better or for worse.
Alchemist Artificer as a White Witch: D&D 5e Character Idea
Often flavored as steampunk inventors with a knack for all tools, Artificers are robust in skill and surprisingly not pigeonholed into a specific playtype. Where the description typically makes a reader think of someone who works with their hands, how would the class look if we were to reflavor the archetype into a more mystical magic user who employs the skills-as-written in a witchy way?
Monk Multiclassing Guide: D&D 5e Disciplined Concepts
Your guide to Monk multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
The Champion Fighter Subclass: D&D 5e Review
The simple, vanilla Fighter archetype with straightforward features that require little to no resource management. Is it worth playing?
Bard Multiclassing Guide: D&D 5e Inspiring Concepts
Your guide to Bard multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Paladin Multiclassing Guide: D&D 5e Devoted Concepts
Your guide to Paladin multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Warlock Multiclassing Guide: D&D 5e Otherworldly Concepts
Your guide to Warlock multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian: D&D 5e Review
D&D 5e’s Storm Herald Barbarian is a mixed bag of interesting options that might be worse than what you can already accomplish. Let’s review!
Elven Accuracy Feat Math: Is It Worth It? D&D 5e
Is Elven Accuracy a worthy feat to select, or are you better off with regular advantage and other options? Flutes analyzes this D&D 5e feat for Elves.
Path of the Ancestral Guardian Barbarian: D&D 5e Review
The Ancestral Guardian is fantastic for players who want to be functional tanks for their parties. You can prevent damage and attract aggression to you instead of your friends.
Sorcerer Multiclassing Guide: D&D 5e Innate Concepts
Your guide to Sorcerer multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Beast Barbarian Comprehensive Guide: D&D 5e
My favorite Barbarian subclass is Path of the Beast. I’ve seen many reviews of the subclass, not deep-dive guides that do it justice. I believe this is the most useful guide to the Beast Barbarian on the internet to help players play
How to Play an (Evil) Enchantment Wizard in D&D 5e
D&D 5e’s Enchantment Wizard is one of the most high-skill subclasses to play in the game. I gave it a shot, and here is what I learned.
Developing the Inner Planes: D&D Cosmology
Welcome to the second half of our exploration of the Inner Planes, where we will be covering the other half of the planes, as well as the para-elemental planes and other representations of the elemental planes.
Tal’Dorei Reborn Subclasses Reviewed & Analyzed: D&D 5e
Tal’Dorei Reborn is a Critical Role book that includes unofficial subclasses for D&D 5e. Let’s analyze the new subclasses to see if they’re fun!
How to Become a Better D&D Player
When it comes to the gameplay experience, the DM is merely a figurehead. Players hold true power to create a fun, engaging, and memorable story.
Champion Fighter Fixed: D&D 5e Subclass Revision
We fixed one of D&D 5e’s most unpopular character options: the Champion Fighter Archetype. Here’s our revised version for your review.
How to Make a Great D&D Villain
Learn to make a memorable villain from one of the best DMs for villains! DragnaCarta is one of the authorities on how to use villains in D&D.
DM Adventure Development Journal: Dwarven Colonies
DMs can ruin the mystique of what they do by sharing their methodologies, but DMs can learn from one another without fear of ruining the experience for their players. Here you’ll find StoryCrafting skills and methods to help you with your game.
The Way of the Drunken Master Monk: D&D 5e Subclass Review
Shard reviews D&D 5e’s Way of the Drunken Master Monk features, offering ideas for feats, races, & builds to make the most of this subclass!
Druid Mount Combo: D&D 5e Character Synergy
Teamwork is a critical part of D&D. Druids have a unique opportunity to function as riding mounts for their allies. Explore Wild Shape as a way to help your friends.
Druid Multiclassing Guide: D&D 5e Natural Concepts
Your guide to Druid multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Fighter Multiclassing Guide: D&D 5e Formidable Concepts
Your guide to Fighter multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Path of the Berserker Barbarian: D&D 5e Subclass Review
Shard reviews D&D 5e’s Path of the Berserker Barbarian features, offering ideas for feats, races, & builds to make the most of this subclass!
Displacer Beast: Evolving Monsters D&D 5e DM Workshop
Explore how the magically enhanced Displacer Beast from the Feywild behaves tactically. Learn how to homebrew variants of the monster for higher-level play tiers.
Battlerager Barbarian Fixed: D&D 5e Subclass Revision
The Battlerager Barbarian is a subclass that has been underwhelming since it was published. I’ve explored the reasons for its lack of popularity and made my own version. Enjoy!
Way of Shadow Monk: D&D 5e Subclass Review
The Way of Shadow Monk feels like the ninja archetype. Does it live up to its reputation? Let’s find out as Shard reviews the subclass.
Barbarian Multiclassing: D&D 5e Brawny Guide
Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so do not make the mistake of thinking this guide is only for min-max-style playstyles. I’m analyzing the Barbarian class as both core and secondary within a multiclass build.
Way of the Kensei Monk D&D 5e Subclass Review
Shard reviews D&D 5e’s Way of the Kensei Monk features, offering ideas for feats, races, & builds to make the most of this subclass!
10 Questions to Make a Great D&D Character Backstory
Character backstories are often too sparse or bloated. Learn to invent quality details for your backstory without writing a novel.
Artificer Multiclassing Ideas: D&D 5e Inventive Concepts
Your guide to Artificer multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing brings unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties.
How to Make D&D Combat a Fast & Cinematic Experience
Combat should should feel dramatic, engaging, and deeply personal—a heart-pounding experience (not a slog). Make your players feel like they’re watching a scene unfold on a movie screen. Let’s explore how DMs can develop this experience!
Way of the Open Hand Monk: D&D 5e Subclass Review
Shard analyzes and reviews the Open Hand Monk to give quick tips for anyone thinking of playing one! Let’s review this classic Monk archetype.
The Way of Mercy Monk: D&D 5e Subclass Review
Shard reviews D&D 5e’s Way of Mercy Monk features, offering ideas for feats, races, & builds to make the most of this subclass!
Blink Dog: Evolving Monsters D&D 5e DM Workshop
We look at monsters in the 5e Monster Manual and tweak them to be more interesting. We’re looking at Blink Dogs and how they interact with others in the planes and add to your world’s lore.
How to Handle Player Problems at Your D&D Table
Any player can and should try to resolve problems as they arise. Even so—whether for good or ill—DMs are widely expected to be their table’s mediator. But how?
Way of the Long Death Monk: D&D 5e Subclass Review
Shard reviews D&D 5e’s Way of the Long Death Monk features and offers his ideas for feats, races, & builds to make the most of this subclass!
Candlekeep Mysteries Review: All 17 Adventures Ranked
Reviews for each of the seventeen self-contained adventures within the Candlekeep Mysteries adventure book. This review comes to you from Tabletop Bob who live-streamed each of the adventures, making him an authority on the book.
D&D 5e Best Feats for Artificers
This guide assists players with choosing feats for their Artificer characters. D&D 5e’s Artificer class possesses specialties that lend well to several feats, so let’s identify which ones are the most synergistic.
Top 10 Ranger Feats: D&D 5e Clever Feats for Rangers
This guide assists players with choosing feats for their Ranger characters. D&D 5e’s Ranger class possesses specialties that lend well to several feats, so let’s identify which ones are the most synergistic.
D&D 5e Magic Wands Explained: Magic Item Category Guide
Magic wands are interesting magic items in 5e that allow DMs to reward spellcasters without fretting over which magic items would make fine loot. Due to my increasing love of magic wands, I’ve summarized everything I know of them. My intent is to enable and inspire DMs to put wands in their games and hype players to want wands for their characters.
Way of the Sun Soul Monk: D&D 5e Subclass Review
The Way of the Sun Soul offers a unique playstyle for a Monk, but it takes a while to get going. Let’s see if we can make a proper character with this subclass.
Way of the Astral Self Monk: D&D 5e Subclass Review
Shard takes a closer look at the Way of the Astral Self Monk. This guide helps players to effectively use the subclass at the height of its potential. Is your Astral Self Monk a tripping junky or a transcendent mystic?
Warlock Feats: D&D 5e’s Best Feat Bargains
This guide assists players with choosing feats for their Warlock characters. D&D 5e’s Warlock class possesses specialties that lend well to several feats, so let’s identify which ones are the most synergistic.
D&D 5e Best Bard Feats: Top Performers by Specialty
Welcome to the entertainer’s guide to the best feats for Bards in D&D 5e. These are the most fashionable feats combinations for ten different types of Bards.
Path of the Battlerager Barbarian : D&D 5e Subclass Review
Take a deep dive into the Battlerager Barbarian subclass of D&D 5e’s Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. Let’s analyze this Barbarian Path to see if it’s rightfully ignored or tragically forgotten!
Best Fighter Feats by Specialty: D&D 5e Feat Regiments
This guide assists players with choosing feats for their Fighter characters. D&D 5e’s Fighter class possesses specialties that lend well to several feats. Fighters get two additional ASI opportunities, so they can be customized with feats more than the average character. Let’s identify the top feats for Fighters!
Sorcerer Feats Guide: D&D 5e Best Feat Selection
Which feats are worth a Sorcerer’s notice? The Sorcerer is a bewitching Charisma-based spellcaster. Common character builds combine Sorcerers with Paladins and Warlocks. The Sorcerer is blessed with versatility, but it needs to augment its spellcasting list to avoid a stagnant repertoire. I’ve explored the best feats for Sorcerers to help you narrow down the best options for your sorcerous character!
Beast Barbarian Path: D&D 5e Subclass Review
Reviewing the features of the Beast and how they synergize with the Barbarian class features. Suitable feats, races, and multiclass options are included with several character concepts/builds.
D&D 5e Fundamental Combat Tactics for Players & DMs
Like many games, D&D 5e is a strategic and tactical experience—but character-building guides can only take you so far. With these basic tactical options in mind, however, even the most unoptimized PC (or the weakest NPC) can play a powerful role in combat. In isolation, a character sheet and a D&D party are just disparate, lonely pieces. Taken together, however, the integrated whole is far greater than the sum of its parts.
Top 10 Paladin Feats: D&D 5e Best Feats for Paladins
Flutes’ divine order of top ten Paladin feats; I reveal the best feats to develop the divine warrior you’re destined to become. Lead the party with confidence and conviction by choosing feats that suit your benevolent goals.
My Seven Favorite New Subclasses from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything: D&D 5e
I’ve been meditating on the 2020 book, Tasha’s Cauldron of everything, considering which subclasses I’d be most excited to play from the book. Though there are many cool concepts in its pages, I’ve identified seven subclasses that I’m most excited to play. They’re not necessarily the strongest subclasses from TCoE, but they’re not the weakest either. I present my favorite subclasses from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything!
The Best Monk Feats: D&D 5e Monastic Feats for Monks
Welcome to my monastery of Monk feats; I’ll reveal the best feats to develop the martial artist you’ve trained to become. Choose wisely the feats that your Monk will employ.
How to Play a Pirate in D&D 5e
Often portrayed as fearsome yet likable antiheroes, pirates are typically seen as ruthless scoundrels motivated by more than just money who challenge the social system that beat down the lower class. The history of pirates, their tactics, and the legends surrounding them, all make for compelling and engaging roleplay and character builds in tabletop roleplaying games.
Movement Speed and Key Combat Tactics of D&D 5e
Movement speed is a valuable resource in many ways. D&D 5e players often squander their movement as they focus on their attacks and spells, forgetting about positioning or not understanding it. I’ve exhausted all of my general ideas about how movement affects combat. Controlling it and using it wisely will win you the day! Read my tactical guide for battlefield movement.
Wealth
Wealth The basic rules shown are from the System Reference Document and part of the 5th Edition Open Game License. Starting Wealth by Class Wealth — Coinage — Exchange Rates Table — Selling Treasure For an adventurer, the availability of armor, weapons, backpacks, rope, and similar goods is of paramount importance, since proper equipment can mean …
Character Creation
Character Creation The basic rules shown are from the System Reference Document and part of the 5th Edition Open Game License. Choose a Race Choose a Class — Level — Hit Points and Hit Dice — Proficiency Bonus Ability Scores — Ability Score Modifiers — Ability Score Summary — Ability Score Point Cost — Describe Your …
General Rules
General Rules The basic rules shown are from the System Reference Document and part of the 5th Edition Open Game License. Game Dice The D20 Advantage and Disadvantage Round Down Armor Class Alignment Inspiration Game Dice The game uses polyhedral dice with different numbers of sides. You can find dice like these in game stores and …
Wizard Subclass Ratings: D&D 5e Best Arcane Traditions Ranked
Wizards are versatile and powerful, but how do their specialties measure up? I’ve rated each Wizard subclass, so we can discover the best and worst Arcane Traditions to inform our next character concept.
Masochist Fire Dancer: D&D 5e Bizarre Builds
I realized a bizarre combo can be achieved by immolating oneself with Alchemist’s Fire then using Absorb Elements to resist the damage and empower melee attacks with fire. I’ve identified several class concepts that could feasibly pull off this strange self-immolation tactic, so check out my findings!
Barbarians and Rapiers: D&D 5e Character Concept
Barbarians can wield a rapier or other finesse weapon to gain defensive options and combative variety while maintaining impressive damage.
Tome of Bonescrag Episode 3: The End of Bonescrag
“Life and death are the twin faces of eternal existence. To surrender to either one is to resign oneself to obscurity. True power lies in the twilight zone between life and death”
The Best Barbarian Feats: D&D 5e Mighty Guide
Whether you’re swinging a great axe or thrusting a rapier, I have recommendations for the feats that a Barbarian should be considering. Enhance your combat prowess with the feats of power available to you!
The Best Cleric Spells: D&D 5e Spells to Prepare
The Cleric spell list is fully available to any Cleric, and different Domains can receive additional spells from other classes as their Domain Spells. Since you don’t have to worry about which spells to learn, you have time to experiment with different spells to which ones work for you and your campaign. Though you can play a Cleric that suits your game, I’m here to give you 1d4 of Guidance regarding which spells will never let you down on your path of pious purpose.
Cleric Subclass Ratings: D&D 5e Domains Ranked
My review of each to Cleric domain (subclass) in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
Cleric Multiclassing: D&D 5e Heavenly Guide
Your guide to Cleric multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.
17 Easy Ways to Develop Improv Skills for D&D
Improvisation’s benefits go beyond mere humor, allowing pure collaboration between players, DMs, and dice. There are countless stories and memes about DMs drastically adapting their plans after players deviate from expectations. Collaboration means the game is unpredictable even before dice roll.
How to Use the Frightened Condition Strategically: D&D 5e Analysis
One of the least-understood game mechanics, in my opinion, is the Frightened condition. Since fright can be expressed and mechanized with greater potency in 95% (ish) of D&D games, I’ve decided to write about it.
How to Shut Down an Archmage: D&D 5e Combat Tactics
Archmages are common “boss monsters” in D&D. Dungeon Masters enjoy deploying powerful spellcasters to challenge their adventurers. Adventurers would do well to go into these types of fights prepared rather than without intel (winging it). Here are my tips for overcoming dangerous spellcasters, particularly archmages.
Take Cover!: How to Take Cover in D&D 5e
Taking cover is an effective way to fortify your characters from enemy endeavors. Experienced players should recognize opportunities to seize advantageous battlefield positions that provide cover from ranged attacks.
D&D 5e Feats: Rating the Best and Worst Feats
Feats add a degree of customization to a tabletop RPG that I enthusiastically enjoy; however, not all feats are created equal. I’ve listed every official feat so that I can grade them and provide my thoughts.
Multiclass Builds for Seafaring Adventures: D&D 5e
A proper aquatic theme establishes a defining tone, which affects player choices, especially character builds. Though there are a myriad of magnificent maritime archetypes already available canonically, I’ve compiled a few multiclass builds that I believe would abet excitement in this theme.
How to Plot Epic, Memorable Boss Fights: D&D 5e
The boss fight is a quintessential RPG experience. Adventurers’ adrenaline pumps are in hyperdrive as they approach an expected boss fight. Let’s talk about boss fights to make sure your players are hooked every time.
How to Dominate Combat as an Artificer: D&D 5e
How does this class fare in combat? The Artificer is quite robust with proficiencies in armor and shields, armor- and weapon-boosting infusions, an arsenal of magic items, and, bonuses to saving throws. We’ll show how each specialty compares in battle.
Formulas for Crafting Popular Magic Items in D&D 5e
In this article, we will provide formulas for popular magic items and our methods of formula development for Dungeon Masters to mirror and utilize in their story building.
Time Stop: 5e Spell Analysis
Time Stop has a reputation in fifth edition D&D as a useful spell, but I want to really analyze the spell to discover how it can be used effectively. This article is a deep dive into the spell, its mechanics, and what kinds of characters and spells are complementary to it.
Warlock Spells and Invocations: An In-Depth Analysis
Warlocks are a bit of an anomaly in the spellcasting world. Not only is their table of spellcasting completely different from any other 5e spellcaster, they also have non-spell magic called Invocations. In this article, we’ll explain and then explore the spellcasting wonders of Warlocks.
Arcane Assassin Archer: A Multiclass Character Build for D&D 5e
Obscured in the shadows, thick foliage covers your perch. A bandit camp breaks for the night below, unaware of your dooming presence. As you nock your arrow on your trusty bow, you weave an incantation of ancient magic into the tip and choose your target. Ready, aim, release.
Unpacking the Free Artificer from Eberron Unearthed Arcana: D&D 5e
We’re obsessing over the updated 2019 Unearthed Arcana: Artificer class. Combining alchemy, tinkering, magic item crafting, and spellcasting, this class is full of imaginative possibilities.
How to Play a HexArcher: Ranger, Warlock, Fighter Multiclass for D&D 5e
Introducing the HexArcher: a master of menacing archery with an arcane twist. By combining 10 levels of Hexblade Warlock, 7 of Arcane Archer Fighter, and 3 of Gloom Stalker Ranger, you’ll create a versatile bowman who cripples his foes in unexpected ways, day or night…
How to Get Creative with Actions in Combat: D&D 5e Tactics
How often has your character been nearly useless in combat? We build our characters to deal the maximum amount of damage, only to face impossible situations where all we can do is minimum damage…
D&D 5e Multiclassing Combinations and Guides
From increasing utility to developing a beautiful character arch, multiclassing can have multiple benefits—if you choose the right combination.
How to Multiclass in D&D 5e: Basic Guide
For new players, choosing a single class for a character is a great introduction to the game. However, once you’ve found your favorite class, repeated playing that can get stale. Not only does multiclassing provide variety, but adding a few levels…
12 Ways to Use Bandits in D&D: DM Writing Techniques
After reading this post, you’ll be inspired to transform the bandit cliche into a rich, fun part of your game.
Favorite Underutilized Druid Spells: Levels 4 through 6
In Underutilized Druid Spells Part 1, we highlighted low-level druid utility spells that kick butt. Now we’ll look at spell levels 4-6. This series will finish up with levels 7-9 in part 3…
How to Play a Ninja Monkey: Druid/Monk Multiclass Concept for D&D 5e
Learn to play a Druid Monk Monkey Ninja in D&D 5e. Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links that add gold to our coffers. When a druidic protector of the jungle utilizes the self-perfecting tenets of a monk, a martial artist that can transform into wild beasts is born. Adopting a crime-fighting name is encouraged for …
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Favorite Underutilized Druid Spells: Levels 1 through 3
As a player, throwing that death-dealing Flame Arrow that pierces the Lich King’s soul is all that we aspire to do in Dungeons and Dragons, right? There’s no better feeling than being the hero of heroes…
