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  • Core Tenets
  • Theory & Analysis
    • Party Roles
      • The Myth of Party Roles
      • The Two Problems with Tanks
      • The “Squishy Caster” Fallacy
      • The Myth of the Skirmisher
    • Flavor is Free
    • Standards of Optimization Levels
    • Healthy Paranoia
    • Styles of Resource Management
    • Playing to Win
    • ASIs versus Feats
    • Quantitative Evaluation Primer
    • Quantitative Evaluation Part 2
    • What To Ask Before Playing
      • Before Playing A Druid
      • Before Playing A Conjurer
      • Before Playing An Illusionist
    • You Should Play
      • You Should Play Wildfire Druid
      • You Should Play Undead Warlock
    • DMing
      • Making Metagaming Work for You
      • Tips for DMing with Optimizers
      • Variant Rules Guide (part 1)
      • Variant Rules Guide (part 2)
      • Using Magic Items as a DM in DnD
    • Alternative TTRPGs
      • Cypher System
      • Dungeon World
      • Kill Sector
      • Lancer
      • Nechronica
      • Shadow of the Demon Lord
      • Worlds Without Number
  • Guides & Ratings
    • Guide to Optimized Multiclassing
    • Warlock Class Guide
    • Artificer Class Guide
    • Optimized Race and Lineage Guide
    • Optimized Feat Guide
    • Optimized Skill Guide
    • Druid Spell Guide
    • Guide to Ability Checks
    • Hiding, Surprise, and More (2024 Edition)
    • The Best Magical Items
    • Build-Changing Magical Items
    • Non-Magical Items Guide
    • 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
    • Magical Secrets Guide
    • Spell Mastery & Signature Spells
    • Arcana Cleric Spells Guide
    • Aberrant Mind Psionic Spells Guide
    • Clockwork Soul Clockwork Magic Guide
    • 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
  • Character Builds
    • Rage Fiend: Giant Barbarian
    • Midnight Guerrilla: Gloom Stalker
    • 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
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.

Guides April 7, 2023April 8, 2023 | 14 Comments on Druid Spell Guide for DnD 5E

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.

Analysis March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 | 3 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Cypher System

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.

Analysis February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 | 2 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Kill Sector

Alternative TTRPGs: Kill Sector

Kill Sector is a simple, combat focused TTRPG with extensive character customization designed for oneshots.

Analysis February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 | 5 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Shadow of the Demon Lord

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.

Analysis January 19, 2023June 21, 2024 | 11 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs: Worlds Without Number

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.

Analysis January 2, 2023November 6, 2023 | 14 Comments on Alternative TTRPGs for DnD 5E Players

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!

Builds December 24, 2022June 21, 2024 | 9 Comments on DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Divine Souls

DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Divine Souls

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.

Guides December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 | 9 Comments on Subclass Guide: Lunar Sorcerer in DnD 5E

Subclass Guide: Lunar Sorcerer in DnD 5E

Should you play the Lunar Sorcerer subclass? This guide covers every Lunar Sorcery feature and gives recommendations and how to best utilize the subclass.

Guides November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 | 4 Comments on Optimized Skill Guide for DnD 5E

Optimized Skill Guide for DnD 5E

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.

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