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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.

Analysis December 22, 2021April 21, 2022 | 16 Comments on Spell Spotlight: Conjure Minor Elementals

Spell Spotlight: Conjure Minor Elementals

For the most festive time of year we are putting a spotlight on conjure minor elementals. This spell allows us to summon the greatest gifters of all, and more!

Analysis December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 | 11 Comments on Spell Spotlight: Silvery Barbs

Spell Spotlight: Silvery Barbs

Silvery barbs, a caster’s new best friend. This spell is strong and accessible. This article will serve to clarify many interactions, and show its great power.

Analysis November 18, 2021January 27, 2022 | 17 Comments on DnD 5E Spell Spotlight: Wish

DnD 5E Spell Spotlight: Wish

Wish, the prototypical level 9 spell, is quite possibly the best spell in the game. However, there is one big flaw. Find out how to best use wish in your games!

Analysis October 19, 2021August 21, 2023 | 4 Comments on DnD 5E Spell Spotlight: Find Familiar

DnD 5E Spell Spotlight: Find Familiar

Find familiar is an incredibly versatile D&D 5E spell deserving of all its praise. This guide goes deep into tactics, uses and rating for all familiars!

Analysis October 5, 2021February 10, 2022 | 4 Comments on Why You Should Play Wildfire Druid

Why You Should Play Wildfire Druid

The Circle of Wildfire Druid is still surprisingly hot even without fireball. Combining both flair and a whole bag of tricks, this newcomer is a top tier Druid!

Analysis September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 | 24 Comments on More Min Than Max: ASIs versus Feats

More Min Than Max: ASIs versus Feats

D&D 5E is built on bounded accuracy. So what’s better, boosting your primary ability score or grabbing a feat? Everything you need to know about ASIs vs feats!

Analysis September 7, 2021March 18, 2022 | 4 Comments on Upcasting Spells in DnD 5E

Upcasting Spells in DnD 5E

Upcasting is casting a spell that is of lower level than the level of the spell slot being used to cast it. When should you upcast and which spells upcast well?

Analysis August 23, 2021February 8, 2025 | 18 Comments on The Myth of the Skirmisher in DnD 5E

The Myth of the Skirmisher in DnD 5E

A skirmisher has high melee damage and mobility, and the ability to move in and out of melee while avoiding enemy attacks. Problem: it doesn’t work well in 5E!

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