As implausible as fantasy may seem, reality has thrown us some major curveballs. Let’s explore a few interesting ideas and how a Dungeon Master could use them to inspire their adventures.
Have you ever wondered what every D&D 5e spell would do if cast at 9th level? I sure did, so I went full mad lad and summarized every upcast-able spell for what it could do at the pinnacle of upcasting. You can find the list down a few paragraphs if you want to skip my general commentary.
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.
When Xanathar’s Guide to Everything unveiled the new Paladin Oath of Conquest, I immediately noticed the concept was unique to D&D. No other class utilizes the Frightened condition like this subclass. For this reason, I reckon it’s worth writing about.
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.
While Dispel Magic is one of the most commonly used spells due to its ubiquitous benefits, I realized this week that I had been misinterpreting what the spell does. Let’s clear up those misconceptions.
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.
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.
