Skip to content
Tabletop Builds

Tabletop Builds

  • 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
    • 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 March 3, 2022April 17, 2022 | 7 Comments on Spell Spotlight: Find (Greater) Steed

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!

Guides February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 | 7 Comments on The Best Non-Magical Items in DnD 5E

The Best Non-Magical Items in DnD 5E

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.

Guides February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 | 3 Comments on Guide to Ability Checks in DnD 5E

Guide to Ability Checks in DnD 5E

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.

Builds February 13, 2022June 21, 2024 | 22 Comments on Witchfire: Wildfire Warlock Build Guide

Witchfire: Wildfire Warlock Build Guide

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.

Analysis February 1, 2022July 6, 2022 | 3 Comments on What To Ask Before Playing An Illusionist

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!

Builds January 25, 2022December 12, 2022 | 117 Comments on Flagship Build: Twilight Domain Cleric

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.

Guides January 20, 2022August 21, 2023 | 7 Comments on Guide To Optimized DnD 5E Multiclassing

Guide To Optimized DnD 5E 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!

Analysis January 13, 2022February 8, 2025 | 30 Comments on The “Squishy Caster” Fallacy

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!

Analysis January 6, 2022February 13, 2022 | 6 Comments on How to Make Metagaming Work for You

How to Make Metagaming Work for You

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.

Analysis January 5, 2022January 19, 2023 | 3 Comments on Know Your Options: 5E Variant Rules Guide

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.

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … 12 Next

Discord Tabletop Builds
Email info@tabletopbuilds.com

Search

Recent Posts

  • Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More (2024 Edition)
  • Honor Build: The Circle of the Land Druid
  • Complete Warlock Class Guide for DnD 5E
  • BG3 Honor Build: The Light Domain Cleric
  • BG3 Honor Build: The Wizard
  • BG3 Honor Build: The Fiend Warlock
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 Honor Build Series
  • DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Rogues
  • Build-Changing Magical Items in DnD 5E
  • Complete Guide to DnD Player Lycanthropy
Privacy Policy

© 2022 Tabletop Builds. All Rights Reserved. Wizards of the Coast, Dungeons & Dragons, and their logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved. Tabletop Builds is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Tabletop Builds may use the trademarks and other intellectual property of Wizards of the Coast LLC, which is permitted under Wizards' Fan Site Policy. For example, Dungeons & Dragons® is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast. For more information about Wizards of the Coast or any of Wizards' trademarks or other intellectual property, please visit their website.

⇆