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5th Edition D&D

Guides April 14, 2022June 23, 2022 | 7 Comments on The Best Magical Items in DnD 5E

The Best Magical Items in DnD 5E

This guide describes the best magic items of each rarity in D&D 5E, along with some guidance on magic items in general and how to best use them as a player.

Analysis March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 | 5 Comments on Legendary Resistance Is Not Actually Scary

Legendary Resistance Is Not Actually Scary

Legendary Resistance is considered to be the bane of spellcasters in D&D 5E. Today we will cover spells that will help you get around Legendary Resistance!

Guides March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 | 37 Comments on Oversized Weapons in DnD 5E

Oversized Weapons in DnD 5E

Oversized weapons in D&D 5E: The what and how explained fully and concisely. A must-see guide for players interested in using oversized weapons at their tables.

Guides March 17, 2022October 1, 2024 | 16 Comments on Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More

Rules Refresh: Hiding, Surprise, and More

This article seeks to elucidate the reader on some of the most confusing rules in 5E: Surprise, vision, obscurement, hiding, initiative and more.

Builds March 10, 2022August 21, 2023 | 71 Comments on Flagship Build: Chronurgy Magic Wizard

Flagship Build: Chronurgy Magic Wizard

This D&D 5E build, the PeaceChron, combines a unique spell list and many great features to create a powerhouse of offense, control, and out of combat utility.

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!

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