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    • Basic Build Series: Introduction
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Category: Builds

Builds December 17, 2021August 21, 2023 | 40 Comments on Flagship Build: Circle of the Shepherd Druid

Flagship Build: Circle of the Shepherd Druid

This D&D 5E build, the LifeShep, is a spellcaster that can contribute incredible offense, control, out of combat utility, and sustainability to any party.

Builds November 13, 2021June 21, 2024 | 75 Comments on Flagship Build: Oath of the Watchers Paladin

Flagship Build: Oath of the Watchers Paladin

This D&D 5E build, the HexWatchers (and variant UndeadWatchers) is a force multiplier that lets a party punch far above its weight class defensively.

Builds November 3, 2021August 21, 2024 | 43 Comments on Flagship Build: College of Eloquence Bard

Flagship Build: College of Eloquence Bard

This D&D 5E build, the HexElo (and variant DSSElo) can uniquely fill in certain spellcasting gaps that can manifest even in a highly optimized party.

Builds October 28, 2021August 21, 2023 | 65 Comments on Flagship Build: Clockwork Soul Sorcerer

Flagship Build: Clockwork Soul Sorcerer

This D&D 5E build is a robust, jack-of-all-trades caster—the HexClock is possibly our most straight-up powerful Flagship Build to add to any party.

Builds October 26, 2021July 14, 2022 | 31 Comments on DnD 5E Flagship Build Series: Introduction

DnD 5E Flagship Build Series: Introduction

For our Flagship Build Series, we will be publishing what we believe to be the seven absolute most powerful character builds in D&D 5E.

Builds August 15, 2021February 1, 2022 | 18 Comments on Proposed Standards of Optimization Levels

Proposed Standards of Optimization Levels

Creating standard definitions for build categorization, which are useful for determining which character builds would be most harmonious with different groups.

Builds August 4, 2021August 21, 2024 | 31 Comments on Ghostlance: Echo Knight Warlock Build Guide

Ghostlance: Echo Knight Warlock Build Guide

Our latest build guide, the Ghostlance, is an Echo Knight Fighter / Warlock that uses an amazing technique to be the ultimate puppet master on the battlefield.

Builds July 28, 2021February 8, 2025 | 16 Comments on D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Wizard

D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Wizard

Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this School of Divination Wizard uses the best spell list in the game to perfectly exemplify the iconic Wizard.

Builds July 15, 2021January 7, 2022 | 7 Comments on D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Sorcerer

D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Sorcerer

Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Shadow Magic Sorcerer focuses on control with sides of blasting and utility.

Builds July 3, 2021June 23, 2022 | 23 Comments on D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Ranger

D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Ranger

Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Hunter Ranger uses the Crossbow Expert & Sharpshooter feats with the best Ranger spells adding damage and support.

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