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  • Basic Build Series
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Category: Guides

Guides November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 | 7 Comments on DnD 5E Glossary of Terms

DnD 5E Glossary of Terms

This glossary contains frequently used terms and abbreviations that come up often when discussing D&D 5E, particularly in an optimization context.

Guides September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 | Leave a Comment on Star Color Rating System

Star Color Rating System

The function of the star color rating system is to provide the reader with a quick evaluation of features, spells, items, and everything else we might rate.

Guides September 1, 2022August 21, 2024 | 12 Comments on DnD 5E Clockwork Soul Clockwork Magic Guide

DnD 5E Clockwork Soul Clockwork Magic Guide

The Clockwork Soul Sorcerer gets to learn a lot more spells than most Sorcerers. In this article we go over the best spell picks for Clockwork Soul Sorcerers.

Guides August 10, 2022August 11, 2022 | 25 Comments on DnD 5E Aberrant Mind Psionic Spells Guide

DnD 5E Aberrant Mind Psionic Spells Guide

The Aberrant Mind Sorcerer gets to learn a lot more spells than the base Sorcerer. In this article we go over the best spell picks for Aberrant Mind Sorcerers.

Guides April 14, 2022June 23, 2022 | 7 Comments on The Best Magical Items in DnD 5E

The Best Magical Items in DnD 5E

This guide describes the best magic items of each rarity in D&D 5E, along with some guidance on magic items in general and how to best use them as a player.

Guides March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 | 37 Comments on Oversized Weapons in DnD 5E

Oversized Weapons in DnD 5E

Oversized weapons in D&D 5E: The what and how explained fully and concisely. A must-see guide for players interested in using oversized weapons at their tables.

Guides March 17, 2022October 1, 2024 | 16 Comments on Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More

Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More

This article seeks to elucidate the reader on some of the most confusing rules in 5E: Surprise, vision, obscurement, hiding, initiative and more.

Guides February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 | 7 Comments on The Best Non-Magical Items in DnD 5E

The Best Non-Magical Items in DnD 5E

An adventurer always comes prepared. This mundane item guide will show you their hidden potential to improve your travels with even the most ordinary objects.

Guides February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 | 3 Comments on Guide to Ability Checks in DnD 5E

Guide to Ability Checks in DnD 5E

Checks are one of the fundamental rules in 5E, but many don’t know all the details and aren’t using them to their full potential. This guide aims to fix that.

Guides January 20, 2022August 21, 2023 | 7 Comments on Guide To Optimized DnD 5E Multiclassing

Guide To Optimized DnD 5E Multiclassing

Multiclassing is the best way to create unique, powerful characters in D&D 5E. This guide will teach you everything you need to know to multiclass like a pro!

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