Best Feats for Artificers 5E

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With the release of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, the Artificer class joins D&D 5e as its first official new class since the release of the Player’s Handbook. Let’s take a look at the best feat options for this versatile and exciting new class! 5E Best Feats for Artificers There are always some custom builds that …

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Best Bard Feats 5E to Build the Ultimate DnD Bards

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Bards are some of the most fun characters to play in Dungeons and Dragons. A master of their voice, they are skilled in both magic and combat and can face any challenge that comes their way. While some character types can feel a bit stale to play, (looking at you, fighters), a bard has enough …

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Tips and Tricks for Playing Solo D&D

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For generations, Dungeons and Dragons has been the foremost name in tabletop roleplaying games. But most people — players and non-players alike — tend to picture D&D as a group activity, with a Dungeon Master entertaining a friendly gathering of players. This is the definition of a great time with a group of hopefully amazing …

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5E Ice Knife: A Chilling Attack Spell

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Ice Knife is a versatile little spell that can be used in many different ways, some less obvious than others. It’s the foundation of several other spells, and it’s particularly useful when you’re building a necromancer. What’s the best way to use Ice Knife? Why’s it such a great spell? What are the right battle …

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5E Wolf & Direwolf Guide: Challenging Wild Encounters

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Located in the back of The Player’s Handbook in the useful Appendixes, both Wolves and Direwolves are dangerous animals that run in packs, are enormously dangerous against low level parties, and have unique features that can make them a lot of fun to play. These are often the first hard reality introduction to players of …

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Giant Spiders 5E: Your Complete Creepy Crawlie Guide

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Not every great encounter starts with The Monster Manual. There are some amazing potential encounters from the enemies, creatures, and interesting things found right at the back of The Player’s Handbook. Being the curious type who loves diving into fictional worlds, I didn’t ignore the appendixes at the back but dove in to find some …

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How Do Hit Dice Work 5E Dungeons & Dragons

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As the rest of the party chooses to look away, the useful warlock mutters incantations to her patron to refresh her spells, infusing her body with the Eldritch powers that would allow her to cast spells after even the shortest of rests. However, she is not the only one taking advantage of the brief respite …

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When Do You Get Feats in 5E DnD?

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While feats are considered an optional rule in 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons, they’re so commonly used that it would be really, really strange to be in a campaign without them. While sometimes a DM might make a ruling on a broken combination (or just straight out band one trouble making feat in particular) for …

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