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    • Flagship Build Series: Introduction
    • Bard: College of Eloquence
    • Cleric: Twilight Domain
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    • 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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Guides September 21, 2021January 21, 2022 | 74 Comments on DnD 5E Complete Guide to Spell Scrolls

DnD 5E Complete Guide to Spell Scrolls

The complete guide to spell scrolls in D&D 5E: how and why to use them, and how to get them. Spell suggestions, ideas and more!

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?

Guides September 1, 2021August 21, 2023 | 11 Comments on Complete Guide to Tools in DnD 5E

Complete Guide to Tools in DnD 5E

A complete guide to tools in D&D 5E: which tool proficiencies are the most useful? Ratings, tips, how to get them and make your character better at them.

Guides August 28, 2021June 21, 2024 | 25 Comments on DnD 5E Optimized Race and Lineage Guide

DnD 5E Optimized Race and Lineage Guide

Tasha’s Customizing Your Origin significantly changes how races are evaluated. In this guide, we rate each race and lineage for optimization using these rules.

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!

Builds August 15, 2021February 1, 2022 | 18 Comments on Proposed Standards of Optimization Levels

Proposed Standards of Optimization Levels

Creating standard definitions for build categorization, which are useful for determining which character builds would be most harmonious with different groups.

Guides August 12, 2021August 21, 2023 | 13 Comments on Overrated 5E Spells: 7 Popular Damage Picks

Overrated 5E Spells: 7 Popular Damage Picks

Spell picks we think have been overrated (and why): hex, swift quiver, hail of thorns, spiritual weapon, inflict wounds, scorching ray, and hunter’s mark!

Builds August 4, 2021August 21, 2024 | 33 Comments on Ghostlance: Echo Knight Warlock Build Guide

Ghostlance: Echo Knight Warlock Build Guide

Our latest build guide, the Ghostlance, is an Echo Knight Fighter / Warlock that uses an amazing technique to be the ultimate puppet master on the battlefield.

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.

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