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      • The Two Problems with Tanks
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    • You Should Play
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    • Optimized Skill Guide
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    • Guide to Ability Checks
    • Hiding, Surprise, and More (2024 Edition)
    • The Best Magical Items
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    • Complete Guide to Tools
    • Complete Guide to Spell Scrolls
    • Complete Guide to Lycanthropy
    • Feat Spotlight: Telekinetic
    • Oversized Weapons
    • Subclass Guide: Lunar Sorcerer
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Star Color Rating System
  • Spells
    • Rest Casting
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    • Refresher On Spell Components
    • Legendary Resistance Isn’t Scary
    • Druid Spell Guide
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    • Top 5 Spells That Deal Damage
    • Spell Spotlights
      • Conjure Minor Elementals
      • Find Familiar
      • Find (Greater) Steed
      • Locate Object
      • Silvery Barbs
      • Sleet Storm
      • Wish
    • Overrated Spells
      • 7 Overrated Damage Spells
      • Haste is Overrated
  • Character Builds
    • Rage Fiend: Giant Barbarian
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    • Umbral Stalker: Gloom Stalker
    • Hexvoker: Evocation Wizard
    • Witchfire: Wildfire Warlock
    • Ghostlance: Echo Knight Warlock
    • Death Warden: Undead Warlock
    • Flagship Build Series: Introduction
      • Bard: College of Eloquence
      • Cleric: Twilight Domain
      • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
      • Paladin: Oath of the Watchers
      • Ranger: Gloom Stalker
      • Sorcerer: Clockwork Soul
      • Wizard: Chronurgy Magic
    • Basic Build Series: Introduction
      • Artificer: Artillerist
      • Barbarian: Path of the Zealot
      • Bard: College of Eloquence
      • Cleric: Light Domain
      • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
      • Fighter: Battle Master
      • Monk: Way of Mercy
      • Paladin: Oath of Devotion
      • Ranger: Hunter
      • Rogue: Phantom
      • Sorcerer: Shadow Magic
      • Warlock: Fiend
      • Wizard: School of Divination
    • Quick Build Series: Introduction
      • Quick Builds: Melee & Ranged Martials
      • Quick Builds: Barbarians
      • Quick Builds: Ranged Fighters
      • Quick Builds: Melee Fighters
      • Quick Builds: Rogues
      • Quick Builds: Divine Souls
  • Flagship Build Series
    • Flagship Build Series: Introduction
    • Bard: College of Eloquence
    • Cleric: Twilight Domain
    • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
    • Paladin: Oath of the Watchers
    • Ranger: Gloom Stalker
    • Sorcerer: Clockwork Soul
    • Wizard: Chronurgy Magic
  • Basic Build Series
    • Basic Build Series: Introduction
    • Artificer: Artillerist
    • Barbarian: Path of the Zealot
    • Bard: College of Eloquence
    • Cleric: Light Domain
    • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
    • Fighter: Battle Master
    • Monk: Way of Mercy
    • Paladin: Oath of Devotion
    • Ranger: Hunter
    • Rogue: Phantom
    • Sorcerer: Shadow Magic
    • Warlock: Fiend
    • Wizard: School of Divination

Category: Guides

Guides September 30, 2024October 1, 2024 | 6 Comments on Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More (2024 Edition)

Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More (2024 Edition)

An explanation and review of the rules surrounding Stealth in the 2024 Player’s Handbook.

Guides June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 | 14 Comments on Complete Warlock Class Guide for DnD 5E

Complete Warlock Class Guide for DnD 5E

Welcome to the Warlock class guide! A comprehensive source for optimization information related to the D&D 5E Warlock. Spells, Invocations, Species, Feats.

Guides January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 | 10 Comments on Build-Changing Magical Items in DnD 5E

Build-Changing Magical Items in DnD 5E

Spice up your character builds with “build-changing” magic items.

Guides January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 | 3 Comments on Complete Guide to DnD Player Lycanthropy

Complete Guide to DnD Player Lycanthropy

Unlock Lycanthropic Mastery in D&D 5e: Elevate your gameplay today! Embrace your inner beast for monumental might.

Guides December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 | 20 Comments on Wizard Spell Mastery & Signature Spells

Wizard Spell Mastery & Signature Spells

Optimize your D&D 5E Wizard with expert Spell Mastery and Signature Spells picks. When so many good low level Wizard spells exist, which should you pick?

Guides December 12, 2023January 19, 2024 | Leave a Comment on Feat Spotlight: Telekinetic in DnD 5E

Feat Spotlight: Telekinetic in DnD 5E

Unlock the potent Telekinetic Feat from Tasha’s Cauldron Of Everything for a versatile blend of defense and offense In Your D&D Adventures.

Guides December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 | 2 Comments on Arcana Cleric Arcane Mastery Spells Guide

Arcana Cleric Arcane Mastery Spells Guide

Optimize your Arcana Domain Cleric with expert spell picks. When so many good Wizard spells exist, which should you pick?

Guides April 7, 2023April 8, 2023 | 11 Comments on Druid Spell Guide for DnD 5E

Druid Spell Guide for DnD 5E

The Druid’s spell list is the core of their ability to influence the world. In this guide, we rate every option to find the best options for your characters.

Guides December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 | 9 Comments on Subclass Guide: Lunar Sorcerer in DnD 5E

Subclass Guide: Lunar Sorcerer in DnD 5E

Should you play the Lunar Sorcerer subclass? This guide covers every Lunar Sorcery feature and gives recommendations and how to best utilize the subclass.

Guides November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 | 4 Comments on Optimized Skill Guide for DnD 5E

Optimized Skill Guide for DnD 5E

This guide gives a rough indication of how useful skills are in the average adventure and outlines mechanics of which you might not be aware when using skills.

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