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      • The Two Problems with Tanks
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      • Using Magic Items as a DM in DnD
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    • 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
    • Upcasting Spells
    • 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
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    • 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
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?

Builds November 20, 2023June 21, 2024 | 17 Comments on Rage Fiend: Giant Barbarian in DnD 5E

Rage Fiend: Giant Barbarian in DnD 5E

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.

Analysis November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 | 1 Comment on Alternative TTRPGs: Witcher RPG

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.

Analysis October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 | 1 Comment on Alternative TTRPG’s: Nechronica

Alternative TTRPG’s: Nechronica

Magical undead mutant cyborg girls! Survive, scavenge for memories, and build relationships along the way. Struggle and hover at the edge of sanity.

Builds September 24, 2023June 21, 2024 | 39 Comments on DnD Quick Builds: Melee & Ranged Martials

DnD Quick Builds: Melee & Ranged Martials

Two excellent character builds that stand as the epitome of weapon-focused mastery for both melee and ranged combatants.

Analysis September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 | 1 Comment on Alternative TTRPGs: Dungeon World

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.

Analysis August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 | 4 Comments on What to Ask Before Playing a Conjurer

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?

Analysis May 11, 2023June 21, 2024 | 4 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Lancer

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.

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