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# Tabletop Builds

Optimized characters and guides for D&D 5E and more

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- [Witchfire: Wildfire Warlock Build Guide](https://tabletopbuilds.com/witchfire-wildfire-warlock-build/) - The Witchfire is a Circle of Wildfire Druid for D&D 5E that can relocate allies on a whim and has incredible offense, control, and out of combat utility.
- [Flagship Build: Clockwork Soul Sorcerer](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [BG3 Honor Build: The Fiend Warlock](https://tabletopbuilds.com/bg3-honor-build-the-fiend-warlock/) - This Fiendish Warlock uses a powerful combination of damage, control, and sturdiness, to solve the challenges Honor Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 presents!
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Cleric](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-cleric/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Light Domain Cleric layers on extra damage to the core Cleric strengths of support, damage over time, and defenses.
- [BG3 Honor Build: The Light Domain Cleric](https://tabletopbuilds.com/bg3-honor-build-the-light-domain-cleric/) - Reliable damage in a wide area, and impressive support, all in one package?! Bring the Light Domain Cleric to Baldur's Gate 3's Honor Mode!
- [Flagship Build: Gloom Stalker Ranger](https://tabletopbuilds.com/flagship-build-gloom-stalker-ranger/) - This D&D 5E Gloom Stalker Ranger build uses powerful spells and martial prowess to provide great single target damage and sustain the party throughout the day.
- [Complete Warlock Class Guide for DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Hexvoker: School of Evocation Wizard](https://tabletopbuilds.com/hexvoker-school-of-evocation-wizard/) - The Hexvoker is a master of both control and blasting. This multiclassed build excels at nova, and multi-target damage, with the usual Wizard tricks on top.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Warlock](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-warlock/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Fiend Patron Warlock uses the Pact of the Chain to complement a suite of damage and control spells.
- [Ghostlance: Echo Knight Warlock Build Guide](https://tabletopbuilds.com/ghostlance/) - 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.
- [DnD Quick Builds: Melee & Ranged Martials](https://tabletopbuilds.com/dnd-5e-quick-build-series-optimal-melee-and-ranged-martials/) - Two excellent character builds that stand as the epitome of weapon-focused mastery for both melee and ranged combatants.
- [BG3 Honor Build: The Circle of the Land Druid](https://tabletopbuilds.com/honor-build-the-circle-of-the-land-druid/) - Wild Shape and cast devastating spells to control the battlefield as a Circle of the Land Druid in Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honor Mode!
- [Baldur’s Gate 3 Honor Build Series](https://tabletopbuilds.com/baldurs-gate-3-honor-build-series/) - Looking to beat Baldur’s Gate 3’s hardest difficulty? Explore with us today a new series and game to the blog!
- [BG3 Honor Build: The Way of the Open Hand Monk](https://tabletopbuilds.com/bg3-honor-build-the-way-of-the-open-hand-monk/) - Punch your enemies relentlessly with this powerful Monk build for Honor Mode in Baldur's Gate 3!
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Nechronica](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-nechronica/) - Magical undead mutant cyborg girls! Survive, scavenge for memories, and build relationships along the way. Struggle and hover at the edge of sanity.
- [Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More (2024 Edition)](https://tabletopbuilds.com/rules-refresh-hiding-surprise-and-more-2024-edition/) - An explanation and review of the rules surrounding Stealth in the 2024 Player’s Handbook.
- [DnD 5E Spell Spotlight: Find Familiar](https://tabletopbuilds.com/spell-spotlight-find-familiar/) - Find familiar is an incredibly versatile D&D 5E spell deserving of all its praise. This guide goes deep into tactics, uses and rating for all familiars!
- [Healthy Paranoia in D&D](https://tabletopbuilds.com/healthy-paranoia/) - Healthy paranoia means acknowledging that your party faces life-or-death situations, often against unknown opponents with abilities, and taking precautions.
- [The "Squishy Caster" Fallacy](https://tabletopbuilds.com/the-squishy-caster-fallacy/) - It's a common misconception that casters in 5E are squishy. We'll explain why that's false and how to create casters that surpass the sturdiness of martials!
- [The Myth of the Skirmisher in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/the-myth-of-the-skirmisher/) - A skirmisher has high melee damage and mobility, and the ability to move in and out of melee while avoiding enemy attacks. Problem: it doesn't work well in 5E!
- [Overrated DnD 5E Spells: Haste](https://tabletopbuilds.com/overrated-spells-haste/) - Haste does a number of things. Some of them are even decent. All together, do these add up to a 3rd level spell worth casting and concentrating on?
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Wizard](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [D&D 5E Spell Spotlight: Locate Object](https://tabletopbuilds.com/locate-object/) - Most people think of locate object as extremely niche, if they think of it at all. It's better than you might think, even worth preparing daily!
- [The Three Styles of D&D Resource Management](https://tabletopbuilds.com/three-styles-of-resource-management/) - There are many ways to decide how to most effectively use your resources in D&D. What style do you use? What style is best?
- [The Myth of Party Roles in D&D 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/the-myth-of-party-roles/) - There’s a lot of misinformation regarding party roles in 5E. Just play fun builds! If you wish to optimize, make builds contributing many things at once.
- [The Death Warden: An Undead Warlock for Lethal Campaigns](https://tabletopbuilds.com/death-warden-undead-warlock-build/) - This character build combines Divine Soul Sorcerer with Undead Warlock for high damage, strong control and heavy party support by stacking multiple death wards.
- [Guide to Rest Casting in D&D 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/rest-casting-dnd-5e/) - Rest casting is a simple technique in D&D 5E which spellcasters can use to make the most of their resources. What it is, how to use it, and why it works.
- [Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Flagship Build: College of Eloquence Bard](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [DnD 5E Clockwork Soul Clockwork Magic Guide](https://tabletopbuilds.com/clockwork-soul-spells/) - 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.
- [DnD 5E Optimized Race and Lineage Guide](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Flagship Build: Oath of the Watchers Paladin](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Rage Fiend: Giant Barbarian in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/rage-fiend/) - The Rage Fiend takes a different path to the usual optimized Barbarian, and focuses on a higher survival capability while punishing monsters that target you.
- [DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Divine Souls](https://tabletopbuilds.com/quick-build-series-divine-soul-sorcerers/) - Two optimized, single-classed D&D 5E builds for the Divine Soul Sorcerer Subclass. One build uses Custom Lineage and one build uses the Hobgoblin.
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Worlds Without Number](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-worlds-without-number/) - Worlds Without Number (WWN) is a DnD-esque medieval fantasy TTRPG that takes idea from 2nd edition DnD (and earlier) and combines them with modern TTRPG design.
- [DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Rogues](https://tabletopbuilds.com/dnd-5e-quick-build-series-rogues/) - This article presents optimized, single-classed, Quick Builds for every Roguish Archetype of the Rogue class in D&D 5e.
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Lancer](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-lancer/) - Lancer is a game about mechs and their pilots, with both a narrative system and a well honed tactical combat game to showcase mechs and mech combat.
- [Optimized Feat Guide for D&D 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/optimized-feat-guide-for-dd-5e/) - A sortable description and overall rating for every official feat in D&D 5E, including possible build considerations, comparisons, and rules interactions.
- [BG3 Honor Build: The Wizard](https://tabletopbuilds.com/bg3-honor-build-the-wizard/) - Versatility, overwhelming control, and staggering burst damage: this Wizard build has it all for Honor Mode in Baldur's Gate 3!
- [Feat Spotlight: Telekinetic in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Build-Changing Magical Items in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/build-changing-magical-items/) - Spice up your character builds with “build-changing” magic items.
- [Complete Guide to DnD Player Lycanthropy](https://tabletopbuilds.com/player-lycanthropy/) - Unlock Lycanthropic Mastery in D&D 5e: Elevate your gameplay today! Embrace your inner beast for monumental might.
- [Wizard Spell Mastery & Signature Spells](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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?
- [Arcana Cleric Arcane Mastery Spells Guide](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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?
- [Alternative TTRPGs for DnD 5E Players](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-for-dnd-5e-players/) - Why DnD isn't for everyone: A Tabletop Builds series to finding the right roleplaying system for you. Something new might work for your game better than 5E!
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Witcher RPG](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-witcher-rpg/) - The Witcher RPG is a roleplaying game with fast and brutal combat set in the world of the Witcher books and games.
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Dungeon World](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-dungeon-world/) - A medieval fantasy dungeon-crawler made with a similar philosophy to OSR games. Capture the D&D feel without the D&D crunch.
- [Complete Guide to Tools in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Overrated 5E Spells: 7 Popular Damage Picks](https://tabletopbuilds.com/overrated-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!
- [Flagship Build: Chronurgy Magic Wizard](https://tabletopbuilds.com/flagship-build-chronurgy-magic-wizard/) - This D&D 5E build, the PeaceChron, combines a unique spell list and many great features to create a powerhouse of offense, control, and out of combat utility.
- [Flagship Build: Circle of the Shepherd Druid](https://tabletopbuilds.com/flagship-build-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.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Rogue](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-rogue/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Phantom Rogue uses the extra damage from Wails of the Grave to focus on dealing ranged damage.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Paladin](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-paladin/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Paladin uses the Oath of Devotion to add additional party protection in the form of charm immunity.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Monk](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-monk/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Monk uses the Way of Mercy to poison, push, and overpower your foes with unrivaled unarmed combat abilities.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Fighter](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-fighter/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Battle Master Fighter uses the Crossbow Expert & Sharpshooter feats to set the bar for damage-focused characters.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Druid](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-druid/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Circle of the Shepherd Druid mixes unmatched summoning capabilities with powerful control, support, and utility.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Barbarian](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-barbarian/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Barbarian uses Path of the Zealot and the Polearm Master & Great Weapon Master feats to deal tons of damage.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Artificer](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-artificer/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Artillerist Artificer uses spells and infusions to control the battlefield, debuff enemies, and support the party.
- [Complete Artificer Class Guide for D&D 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/artificer-class-guide-dnd/) - 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!
- [Guide To Optimized DnD 5E Multiclassing](https://tabletopbuilds.com/optimized-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!
- [A Primer on Quantitative Evaluation in D&D](https://tabletopbuilds.com/a-primer-on-quantitative-evaluation-in-dd/) - Math is math! In this guide we introduce some introductory probabilities relevant to D&D optimization, including expected value and calculating success chances.
- [What to Ask Before Playing a Conjurer](https://tabletopbuilds.com/what-to-ask-before-playing-a-conjurer/) - Conjuration Wizard has a number of balance concerns and questions left unanswered by the rules. What should you ask your DM before playing one?
- [Druid Spell Guide for DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Cypher System](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-cypher-system/) - Cypher is a roleplaying system built with flexibility and ease of access in mind. It simplifies many game systems to allow for them to work in any environment.
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Kill Sector](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-kill-sector/) - Kill Sector is a simple, combat focused TTRPG with extensive character customization designed for oneshots.
- [Alternative TTRPGs: Shadow of the Demon Lord](https://tabletopbuilds.com/alternative-ttrpgs-shadow-of-the-demon-lord/) - Shadow of the Demon Lord is a grimdark fantasy D&D-esque game with a uniquely flexible class-based character design and evocative setting.
- [Know Your Options: 5E Variant Rules Guide](https://tabletopbuilds.com/know-your-options-5e-variant-rules-guide/) - Variants to create a fun game: A guide for DMs discussing stat generation, feats, multiclassing, firearms, and more! Learn using these optional rules in DnD 5E.
- [Flagship Build: Twilight Domain Cleric](https://tabletopbuilds.com/flagship-build-twilight-domain-cleric/) - This D&D 5E build, the Twilight Cleric, is a spellcaster provides incredible offense, out of combat utility, flexibility, and sustainability to any party.
- [Subclass Guide: Lunar Sorcerer in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/lunar-sorcerer/) - Should you play the Lunar Sorcerer subclass? This guide covers every Lunar Sorcery feature and gives recommendations and how to best utilize the subclass.
- [Optimized Skill Guide for DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/optimized-skill-guide/) - 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.
- [DnD 5E Glossary of Terms](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Melee Fighters](https://tabletopbuilds.com/quick-build-series-melee-fighters/) - This article presents optimized, single-classed, melee Quick Builds for every Martial Archetype of the Fighter class in D&D 5E.
- [Quantitative Evaluation in DnD 5E: Part 2](https://tabletopbuilds.com/quantitative-evaluation-2/) - This article is a follow-up on A Primer on Quantitative Evaluation. We explain how to calculate chance of success when adding additional dice to a d20 roll.
- [Star Color Rating System](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Know Your Options 2: More 5E Variant Rules](https://tabletopbuilds.com/know-your-options-2-more-variant-rules/) - A second guide on what D&D 5E rules you should and shouldn’t use in your campaign, this time discussing a few more official rules and house rules.
- [DnD 5E Aberrant Mind Psionic Spells Guide](https://tabletopbuilds.com/aberrant-mind-spells/) - 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.
- [The Midnight Guerrilla: Gloom Stalker Ranger](https://tabletopbuilds.com/midnight-guerrilla-gloom-stalker-ranger/) - This D&D 5E build, the Midnight Guerrilla, uses Gloom Stalker Ranger, Life Cleric, and Battlemaster Fighter to provide incredible damage and healing to a party.
- [DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Ranged Fighters](https://tabletopbuilds.com/quick-build-series-ranged-fighters/) - This article presents 10 optimized, single-classed, highly damaging, level 1 to 20 ranged weapon Fighter builds for every Martial Archetype in D&D 5E.
- [DnD 5E Flagship Build Series: Introduction](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [What To Ask Before Playing An Illusionist](https://tabletopbuilds.com/what-to-ask-before-playing-an-illusionist/) - Illusion spells in D&D 5E are subject to significant table-to-table variance. This guide will help align table expectations on how to use illusions!
- [The Umbral Stalker: Gloom Stalker Ranger](https://tabletopbuilds.com/umbral-stalker-gloom-stalker-ranger/) - This D&D 5E build, the Umbral Stalker Ranger, uses Gloom Stalker Ranger and Twilight Cleric to provide incredible damage, and sustainability to any party.
- [The Best Magical Items in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/best-magical-items/) - 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.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Ranger](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Telekinetic or Spiritual Weapon?](https://tabletopbuilds.com/telekinetic-or-spiritual-weapon/) - The Telekinetic feat may seem unimpressive at first glance, but it might be so good your Cleric should take it and unprepare spiritual weapon!
- [Spell Spotlight: Sleet Storm](https://tabletopbuilds.com/spell-spotlight-sleet-storm/) - For today's article we focus on sleet storm! A versatile, yet highly underrated battlefield control spell with many uses and synergies.
- [DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Introduction](https://tabletopbuilds.com/quick-build-series-introduction/) - The Quick Build Series will present readily available character builds for each of the various subclasses within all character classes in D&D 5E.
- [November 2021 Update: Thank You!](https://tabletopbuilds.com/november-2021-update-thank-you/) - A short status update and thank you for continued support and feedback. Website statistics, how you can support us, and what's next!
- [DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Barbarians](https://tabletopbuilds.com/quick-build-series-barbarians/) - This article presents optimized, single-classed Quick Builds for every Primal Path of the Barbarian class in D&D 5E.
- [Spell Spotlight: Conjure Minor Elementals](https://tabletopbuilds.com/spell-spotlight-conjure-minor-elementals/) - For the most festive time of year we are putting a spotlight on conjure minor elementals. This spell allows us to summon the greatest gifters of all, and more!
- [April 2022 Update: Happy First Anniversary](https://tabletopbuilds.com/april-2022-update-happy-first-anniversary/) - We have been officially doing this for a year now! Thank you all for your consistent support and feedback. Updates, statistics, and what's coming next.
- [Spell Spotlight: Find (Greater) Steed](https://tabletopbuilds.com/spell-spotlight-find-greater-steed/) - Find steed and find greater steed are wonderful spells, with a caveat of needing to think about the rules of mounted combat. In this article we explore both!
- [Legendary Resistance Is Not Actually Scary](https://tabletopbuilds.com/legendary-resistance/) - Legendary Resistance is considered to be the bane of spellcasters in D&D 5E. Today we will cover spells that will help you get around Legendary Resistance!
- [Oversized Weapons in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/oversized-weapons/) - 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.
- [The Two Problems with Tanks in D&D 5E and the Solution](https://tabletopbuilds.com/two-problems-with-tanks/) - The role of “Tank” does not function in D&D 5E as is popularly imagined, for two core reasons. What are these problems, and what is the solution?
- [Upcasting Spells in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/upcasting-spells-in-dnd-5e/) - Upcasting is casting a spell that is of lower level than the level of the spell slot being used to cast it. When should you upcast and which spells upcast well?
- [Magical Secrets Guide for DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/magical-secrets-guide/) - 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!
- [Guide Updates: Fizban's & Strixhaven](https://tabletopbuilds.com/multiple-guide-updates-diablerie-dragons/) - An end of year update from Tabletop Builds featuring updates to include new content from Fizban's: A Treasury of Dragons and Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
- [The Best Non-Magical Items in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/non-magical-items/) - 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.
- [Guide to Ability Checks in DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/ability-checks/) - 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.
- [How to Make Metagaming Work for You](https://tabletopbuilds.com/metagaming/) - Metagaming is often accepted as a universal evil, but is it? Here we will discuss how metagaming has it’s benefits and how it doesn’t have to break the fiction.
- [Why You Should Play Wildfire Druid](https://tabletopbuilds.com/why-you-should-play-wildfire-druid/) - The Circle of Wildfire Druid is still surprisingly hot even without fireball. Combining both flare and a whole bag of tricks, this newcomer is a top tier Druid!
- [Why You Should Play Undead Warlock](https://tabletopbuilds.com/why-you-should-play-undead-warlock/) - The Undead Patron is shaking up character building and optimization, standing out even among intense Warlock competition with its unique and powerful features.
- [What to Ask Before Playing a Druid](https://tabletopbuilds.com/what-to-ask-before-playing-a-druid/) - The Druid class is infamous for being DM dependent. This guide provides questions to help align expectations between you and your DM on how the class will play.
- [Proposed Standards of Optimization Levels](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Flavor is Free: Tasteful D&D Reflavoring](https://tabletopbuilds.com/flavor-is-free/) - The default flavor for character abilities need not be a limitation. You can use reflavoring to bring together many more concepts with D&D mechanics.
- [DnD 5E Spell Spotlight: Wish](https://tabletopbuilds.com/spell-spotlight-wish/) - Wish, the prototypical level 9 spell, is quite possibly the best spell in the game. However, there is one big flaw. Find out how to best use wish in your games!
- [DnD 5E Complete Guide to Spell Scrolls](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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!
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Sorcerer](https://tabletopbuilds.com/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.
- [Spell Spotlight: Silvery Barbs](https://tabletopbuilds.com/spell-spotlight-silvery-barbs/) - Silvery barbs, a caster's new best friend. This spell is strong, and accessible. This article will serve to clarify many interactions, and show its great power.
- [Quick Refresher On Components In DnD 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/components/) - 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.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Bard](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-bard/) - Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this College of Eloquence Bard doubles down on the core Bard strengths in spell-based control and party support.
- [August 2021 Update: Join Our Discord!](https://tabletopbuilds.com/august-2021-update-join-our-discord/) - Announcing our new Discord server, sharing a quick update and insight into our future plans, and lastly a thank you to our users.
- [DnD Race Guide Update: Fairy and Harengon](https://tabletopbuilds.com/race-guide-update-fairy-and-harengon/) - Updates to our DnD 5E Optimized Race and Lineage Guide for Wild Beyond the Witchlight, which introduced the Fairy and Harengon. How good are they?
- [Top 5 Spells That Deal Damage in D&D 5E](https://tabletopbuilds.com/top-5-spells-that-deal-damage-in-dd-5e/) - Tabletop Builds recommends what we believe to be the Top 5 Spells That Deal Damage in D&D 5E, considering synergies, utility, control, and ease of use.
- [More Min Than Max: ASIs versus Feats](https://tabletopbuilds.com/more-min-than-max-asis-versus-feats/) - D&D 5E is built on bounded accuracy. So what's better, boosting your primary ability score or grabbing a feat? Everything you need to know about ASIs vs feats!
- [Using Magic Items as a DM in DnD](https://tabletopbuilds.com/using-magic-items-as-a-dm/) - This guide describes how to best implement magic items into your campaign, including the upsides and downsides of various approaches.
- [D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Introduction](https://tabletopbuilds.com/basic-build-series-introduction/) - For our first series of character builds at Tabletop Builds, we are publishing a single build for each character class in D&D 5E, our Basic Build Series.
- [Tips for DMing with Optimizers](https://tabletopbuilds.com/dming-with-optimizers/) - This guide will present a few options on how to adjust your game and expectations when an optimizer is present and how to maximize fun for you and your players.
- [How Does Playing to Win Change the Game?](https://tabletopbuilds.com/how-does-playing-to-win-change-the-game/) - Why do different players have differing levels of “winning” as a player motivation? What effects they can have on player and table behavior?

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