D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Cleric
Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Light Domain Cleric layers on extra damage to the core Cleric strengths of support, damage over time, and defenses.
D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Rogue
Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Phantom Rogue uses the extra damage from Wails of the Grave to focus on ranged damage.
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?
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?
D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Fighter
Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this Battle Master Fighter uses the Crossbow Expert & Sharpshooter feats to set the bar for damage-focused characters.
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.
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.
The Death Warden: An Undead Warlock for Lethal Campaigns
This character build combines Divine Soul Sorcerer with Undead Warlock for high damage, strong control and heavy party support by stacking multiple death wards.
The Two Problems with Tanks in D&D 5E and the Solution
The role of “Tank” does not function in D&D 5E as is popularly imagined, for two core reasons. What are these problems, and what is the solution?
D&D 5E Basic Build Series: Bard
Part of our D&D 5E Basic Build Series, this College of Eloquence Bard doubles down on the core Bard strengths in spell-based control and party support.