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    • Glossary of Terms
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  • Character Builds
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    • Flagship Build Series: Introduction
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      • Sorcerer: Clockwork Soul
      • Wizard: Chronurgy Magic
    • Basic Build Series: Introduction
      • Artificer: Artillerist
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      • 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
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      • 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

Tag: 5e

5th Edition D&D

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?

Guides April 7, 2023April 8, 2023 | 11 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 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.

Guides November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 | 7 Comments on DnD 5E Glossary of Terms

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.

Builds October 24, 2022October 28, 2022 | 19 Comments on DnD 5E Quick Build Series: Melee Fighters

DnD 5E 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.

Guides September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 | Leave a Comment on Star Color Rating System

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.

Guides September 1, 2022August 21, 2024 | 12 Comments on DnD 5E Clockwork Soul Clockwork Magic Guide

DnD 5E Clockwork Soul Clockwork Magic Guide

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.

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