The Two Problems with Tanks in D&D 5E and the Solution
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?
D&D 5E 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.
Healthy Paranoia in D&D
Healthy paranoia means acknowledging that your party faces life-or-death situations regularly, often against unknown opponents with unknown abilities, and taking sensible precautions.
D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Artificer
Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Artillerist Artificer uses careful selection of spells and infusions to control the battlefield and support the party.
D&D 5E 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.
Guide to Rest Casting in D&D 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.
D&D 5E 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: 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: 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. We are calling these our Basic Build Series.
What to Ask Before Playing a Druid
The Druid class in D&D 5E is infamous for being DM dependent. The class has access to monster statistics blocks that require DM permission, and several of its spells and abilities can be interpreted in different ways. One of our Core Tenets is that communication is key. This guide acts as a handy checklist that helps align your and the DM’s expectation on how the class plays at a table.