Flutes

Flutes is a seasoned DM and improvisational performer. He brings fresh perspectives on game mechanics, group dynamics, and roleplaying insights for all TTRPG enthusiasts.

Sorcerer Metamagic

How to Use Sorcerer Metamagic: D&D 5e Sorcery Tactics

Metamagic is a thematic, useful class feature for Sorcerers, but using Metamagic efficiently can be daunting for players. This article will help a Sorcerer to understand how each Metamagic can be used to optimally enhance their spells.

Counterspell

Counterspell: D&D 5e Spell Tactics and Clarifications

Casting Counterspell feels like snapping your fingers to ruin someone’s fun, which is accurate since the spell’s only component is somatic. It is a controversial spell that robs a character of an action with little downside. But this spell inspires many inquiries on the internet from players who are figuring out finer points about how it works. I’ve compiled the best of those questions and their answers.

D&D 5e improved spells Spellcaster by ncorva

Revised 5e Spells: Improving the Worst Spells of D&D 5e

Due to the sheer girth of the spell section of the PHB (and later XgtE/TCoE), some spells that are duds. A spell may be a dud if it’s too circumstantial or just bad compared to other options. I think it’s a healthy exercise to think about these spells and how I would improve them without making them too powerful.

Nystul's Magic Aura

Nystul’s Magic Aura: 5e In-Depth Spell Analysis

Nystul’s Magic Aura (hereafter referred to as “NMA”) is a unique, underused spell. I rarely see it in games. For me, NMA has been especially useful for protecting my PC from detection while magically disguised…

Polymorph Beast Spreadsheet

5e Beast Stats Spreadsheet – Polymorph, Wild Shape, Beast Companions

[Update for beasts published as of March 18, 2019] One of the most common monster types is the beast: lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Some powerful spells and abilities summon beasts, speak with beasts, and transform characters into beasts. Unfortunately, there isn’t a centralized reference for all beasts in any D&D manuals, so it …

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