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      • Artificer: Artillerist
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      • Monk: Way of Mercy
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      • Warlock: Fiend
      • Wizard: School of Divination
    • Quick Build Series: Introduction
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  • 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 December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 | 6 Comments on Quick Refresher On Components In DnD 5E

Quick Refresher On Components In DnD 5E

Spell components in D&D 5E: The what and how explained fully and concisely. A must-see guide for new players looking into playing their first caster character.

Guides October 12, 2021March 11, 2022 | 31 Comments on Magical Secrets Guide for DnD 5E

Magical Secrets Guide for DnD 5E

Magical Secrets is a staple feature of the Bard class. When so many options are available to you, how do you pick the best ones? By reading this guide!

Guides September 21, 2021January 21, 2022 | 74 Comments on DnD 5E Complete Guide to Spell Scrolls

DnD 5E Complete Guide to Spell Scrolls

The complete guide to spell scrolls in D&D 5E: how and why to use them, and how to get them. Spell suggestions, ideas and more!

Guides September 1, 2021August 21, 2023 | 10 Comments on Complete Guide to Tools in DnD 5E

Complete Guide to Tools in DnD 5E

A complete guide to tools in D&D 5E: which tool proficiencies are the most useful? Ratings, tips, how to get them and make your character better at them.

Guides August 28, 2021June 21, 2024 | 25 Comments on DnD 5E Optimized Race and Lineage Guide

DnD 5E Optimized Race and Lineage Guide

Tasha’s Customizing Your Origin significantly changes how races are evaluated. In this guide, we rate each race and lineage for optimization using these rules.

Guides August 12, 2021August 21, 2023 | 13 Comments on Overrated 5E Spells: 7 Popular Damage Picks

Overrated 5E Spells: 7 Popular Damage Picks

Spell picks we think have been overrated (and why): hex, swift quiver, hail of thorns, spiritual weapon, inflict wounds, scorching ray, and hunter’s mark!

Guides July 23, 2021August 21, 2023 | 19 Comments on Complete Artificer Class Guide for D&D 5E

Complete Artificer Class Guide for D&D 5E

Comprehensive guide to the Artificer class in D&D 5E. Subclasses, spells, infusions, feats, and races ranked, with build suggestions, tips and tricks, and more!

Guides April 25, 2021June 21, 2024 | 56 Comments on Optimized Feat Guide for D&D 5E

Optimized Feat Guide for D&D 5E

In this post, we will provide a description and overall rating for every official feat in D&D 5E, including possible build considerations, comparisons with other options, and useful rules interactions.

Guides April 24, 2021October 3, 2021 | 4 Comments on Top 5 Spells That Deal Damage in D&D 5E

Top 5 Spells That Deal Damage in D&D 5E

Welcome to our very first post beyond the Core Tenets! Here, we will look at what we at Tabletop Builds believe are some of the best spells that deal damage in the game, breaking down each option by notable synergies and rating each spell by utility, control, and ease of use. Let’s deal some damage!

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