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Cleric Multiclassing: D&D 5e Heavenly Guide

By Flutes / July 3, 2020 October 21, 2022

Your guide to Cleric multiclassing for unique character builds in Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition (D&D 5e). Multiclassing is daunting for new players to learn, but rewarding for experienced players. Aside from optimization, multiclassing allows you to bring unique characters to life with outside-the-box specialties. Multiclassing can be useful for roleplaying as well, so it’s not merely for min-max-style players. Review my recommendations to discover inspiration for your next character.

17 Easy Ways to Develop Improv Skills for D&D

By Flutes / June 17, 2020 June 10, 2022

Improvisation’s benefits go beyond mere humor, allowing pure collaboration between players, DMs, and dice. There are countless stories and memes about DMs drastically adapting their plans after players deviate from expectations. Collaboration means the game is unpredictable even before dice roll.

How to Use the Frightened Condition Strategically: D&D 5e Analysis

By Flutes / May 4, 2020 November 30, 2020

One of the least-understood game mechanics, in my opinion, is the Frightened condition. Since fright can be expressed and mechanized with greater potency in 95% (ish) of D&D games, I’ve decided to write about it.

Heeding a Paladin’s Oath of Conquest: D&D 5e Character Concept

By Flutes / April 29, 2020 September 9, 2022

When Xanathar’s Guide to Everything unveiled the new Paladin Oath of Conquest, I immediately noticed the concept was unique to D&D. No other class utilizes the Frightened condition like this subclass. For this reason, I reckon it’s worth writing about.

How to Shut Down an Archmage: D&D 5e Combat Tactics

By Flutes / April 16, 2020 February 3, 2021

Archmages are common “boss monsters” in D&D. Dungeon Masters enjoy deploying powerful spellcasters to challenge their adventurers. Adventurers would do well to go into these types of fights prepared rather than without intel (winging it). Here are my tips for overcoming dangerous spellcasters, particularly archmages.

How to Dispel Magic: D&D 5e Spell Analysis

By Flutes / April 11, 2020 September 18, 2021

While Dispel Magic is one of the most commonly used spells due to its ubiquitous benefits, I realized this week that I had been misinterpreting what the spell does. Let’s clear up those misconceptions.

Take Cover!: How to Take Cover in D&D 5e

By Flutes / March 23, 2020 October 1, 2020

Taking cover is an effective way to fortify your characters from enemy endeavors. Experienced players should recognize opportunities to seize advantageous battlefield positions that provide cover from ranged attacks.

Multiclass Builds for Seafaring Adventures: D&D 5e

By Opal / March 9, 2020 June 21, 2022

A proper aquatic theme establishes a defining tone, which affects player choices, especially character builds. Though there are a myriad of magnificent maritime archetypes already available canonically, I’ve compiled a few multiclass builds that I believe would abet excitement in this theme.