Otiluke’s Freezing Sphere 5e Spell Deep Dive Analysis
Otiluke’s Freezing Sphere is only available on the wizard spell list. As an evocation, it’s predictably a blast spell, but there’s much more to it to keep me interested.
Revised 5e Spells: Improving the Worst Spells of D&D 5e
Due to the sheer girth of the spell section of the PHB (and later XgtE/TCoE), some spells that are duds. A spell may be a dud if it’s too circumstantial or just bad compared to other options. I think it’s a healthy exercise to think about these spells and how I would improve them without making them too powerful.
Death and Afterlife Lore: Real-World D&D Inspiration
The real-world has plentiful sources of inspiration for how cultures and religions may treat death in a D&D game. DM’s can learn from these summaries and gain inspiration for world building.
Nystul’s Magic Aura: 5e In-Depth Spell Analysis
Nystul’s Magic Aura (hereafter referred to as “NMA”) is a unique, underused spell. I rarely see it in games. For me, NMA has been especially useful for protecting my PC from detection while magically disguised…
5e Beast Stats Spreadsheet – Polymorph, Wild Shape, Beast Companions
[Update for beasts published as of March 18, 2019] One of the most common monster types is the beast: lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Some powerful spells and abilities summon beasts, speak with beasts, and transform characters into beasts. Unfortunately, there isn’t a centralized reference for all beasts in any D&D manuals, so it …
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12 Ways to Use Bandits in D&D: DM Writing Techniques
After reading this post, you’ll be inspired to transform the bandit cliche into a rich, fun part of your game.
Dethroning the Lich Queen: D&D 5e Mini-campaign Diary
It’s always valuable to discover my players’ perceptions of an adventure; perhaps you and I can learn something together. This Lich Queen mini campaign lasted five sessions and started the players at level 18. Some of the players had used their characters before (Joe, Charles, Andrew), while the others created them new (Luke, Opal, Abby). …
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How to Play a Ninja Monkey: Druid/Monk Multiclass Concept for D&D 5e
Learn to play a Druid Monk Monkey Ninja in D&D 5e. Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links that add gold to our coffers. When a druidic protector of the jungle utilizes the self-perfecting tenets of a monk, a martial artist that can transform into wild beasts is born. Adopting a crime-fighting name is encouraged for …
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