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      • Sorcerer: Clockwork Soul
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      • Artificer: Artillerist
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      • Monk: Way of Mercy
      • Paladin: Oath of Devotion
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      • Rogue: Phantom
      • Sorcerer: Shadow Magic
      • Warlock: Fiend
      • Wizard: School of Divination
    • Quick Build Series: Introduction
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    • 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

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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!

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.

Analysis October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 | 6 Comments on Quantitative Evaluation in DnD 5E: Part 2

Quantitative Evaluation in DnD 5E: Part 2

This article is a follow-up on A Primer on Quantitative Evaluation. We explain how to calculate chance of success when adding additional dice to a d20 roll.

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.

Analysis August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 | 1 Comment on Know Your Options 2: More 5E Variant Rules

Know Your Options 2: More 5E Variant Rules

A second guide on what D&D 5E rules you should and shouldn’t use in your campaign, this time discussing a few more official rules and house rules.

Analysis June 8, 2022June 10, 2022 | 4 Comments on Spell Spotlight: Sleet Storm

Spell Spotlight: Sleet Storm

For today’s article we focus on sleet storm! A versatile, yet highly underrated battlefield control spell with many uses and synergies.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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