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    • Overrated Spells
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      • Haste is Overrated
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    • Flagship Build Series: Introduction
      • Bard: College of Eloquence
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      • Druid: Circle of the Shepherd
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      • Ranger: Gloom Stalker
      • Sorcerer: Clockwork Soul
      • Wizard: Chronurgy Magic
    • Basic Build Series: Introduction
      • Artificer: Artillerist
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      • 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
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  • 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

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Analysis August 2, 2021February 8, 2025 | 22 Comments on Overrated DnD 5E Spells: Haste

Overrated DnD 5E Spells: Haste

Haste does a number of things. Some of them are even decent. All together, do these add up to a 3rd level spell worth casting and concentrating on?

Analysis August 1, 2021August 3, 2021 | Leave a Comment on Using Magic Items as a DM in DnD

Using Magic Items as a DM in DnD

This guide describes how to best implement magic items into your campaign, including the upsides and downsides of various approaches.

Analysis July 26, 2021February 8, 2025 | 9 Comments on D&D 5E Spell Spotlight: Locate Object

D&D 5E Spell Spotlight: Locate Object

Most people think of locate object as extremely niche, if they think of it at all. It’s better than you might think, even worth preparing daily!

Analysis June 24, 2021January 31, 2022 | 4 Comments on Flavor is Free: Tasteful D&D Reflavoring

Flavor is Free: Tasteful D&D Reflavoring

The default flavor for character abilities need not be a limitation. You can use reflavoring to bring together many more concepts with D&D mechanics.

Analysis June 19, 2021June 14, 2022 | 18 Comments on Telekinetic or Spiritual Weapon?

Telekinetic or Spiritual Weapon?

The Telekinetic feat may seem unimpressive at first glance, but it might be so good your Cleric should take it and unprepare spiritual weapon!

Analysis June 17, 2021June 29, 2021 | 1 Comment on Tips for DMing with Optimizers

Tips for DMing with Optimizers

This guide will present a few options on how to adjust your game and expectations when an optimizer is present and how to maximize fun for you and your players.

Analysis June 5, 2021June 29, 2021 | 1 Comment on How Does Playing to Win Change the Game?

How Does Playing to Win Change the Game?

Why do different players have differing levels of “winning” as a player motivation? What effects they can have on player and table behavior?

Analysis May 31, 2021February 8, 2025 | 3 Comments on The Three Styles of D&D Resource Management

The Three Styles of D&D Resource Management

There are many ways to decide how to most effectively use your resources in D&D. What style do you use? What style is best?

Analysis May 26, 2021February 8, 2025 | 13 Comments on The Myth of Party Roles in D&D 5E

The Myth of Party Roles in D&D 5E

There’s a lot of misinformation regarding party roles in 5E. Just play fun builds! If you wish to optimize, make builds contributing many things at once.

Analysis May 24, 2021February 2, 2022 | 7 Comments on Why You Should Play Undead Warlock

Why You Should Play Undead Warlock

The Undead Patron is shaking up character building and optimization, standing out even among intense Warlock competition with its unique and powerful features.

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