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Guide to Building a Sci Fi Campaign: DnD 5e

When building a science fiction (science fantasy) campaign in DnD 5e, consider the following elements: 5e laser rules Sci Fantasy inspiration: Masters of the Universe, Star Wars Spelljammer concepts and worldbuilding Vehicle ability checks Reskinning magic items for high-tech items Mixing classic DnD 5e elements …

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Guide to Playing a Mountain Dwarf: DnD 5e

When building a mountain dwarf character in DnD 5e, consider the following thematic elements and classes: Mountain dwarf culture and backgrounds +2 Strength/+2 Constitution and unique abilities Fighter Rune Knight Barbarian Path of the Beast Cleric Forge Domain Mountain Dwarves in DnD 5e are people …

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Guide to Building a Minotaur Character: DnD 5e

When building a minotaur character in DnD 5e, consider the following character traits and classes: Minotaur culture and background Special abilities and ability score improvements Champion Fighter Paladin Oath of Glory Barbarian Path of the Berserker Introduced in Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica, minotaurs are beefy …

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DnD 5e Steampunk Campaigns and Best Classes

When building a steampunk campaign in DnD 5e, consider these adventure elements and classes: Know the rules of weapons from Renaissance and Industrial Age Consider the world build: adventures in the sky. Create story beats of lost civilizations and fantastical discovery. Scientist/Inventor Hired Adventurer Sky …

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DnD 5e Guide to Building a Shadow Magic Sorcerer

When building a Shadow Magic sorcerer origin, consider the following races and build options: Try playing drow or owlfolk (UA) Understand Sorcery Points and Meta Magic Shadow Magic abilities: Eyes of the Dark, Strength of the Grave, Hound of Ill Omen Suggested spell list: chill …

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Guide to Building a Warlock: The Undead Patron (UA)

Warlocks of the Undead patron serve a powerful undead being, such as an ancient vampire lord.  Consider the following character races and elements: Try a Dhampir or Reborn (UA) character Choose Pact of the Blade for melee build. Eldritch Invocations: Misty Visions, Thirsting Blade, Undying …

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DnD 5e Puzzle Adventure Guide: Build Puzzles

To build a unique puzzle in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider these tricks and fundamentals: Why a puzzle? Make the puzzle have a purpose. The 3-step solution: numbers, patterns and letters Environmental puzzles: teamwork Door puzzles: passwords and locks Puzzle dungeons: treasure for the worthy …

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Guide to Building a Centaur Character: DnD 5e

When building a centaur character in DnD 5e, consider the following elements and classes: Centaur backgrounds and culture Build around +2 Strength/+1 Wisdom modifier and race abilities. Fighter Cavalier Cleric Tempest Domain Druid Circle of Wildfire Centaur backgrounds and culture Introduced in Guildmaster’s Guide to …

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Guide to Building a Mystery Campaign: DnD 5e

When creating a mystery campaign for DnD 5e, consider the following elements: Vary investigations with Charisma, Wisdom and Intelligence rolls. Use puzzles to unlock secrets, rooms and clues. Treat clues like treasure. Murder mysteries—vary NPC personalities. Ghost stories—resolve the haunting. Castle Intrigue—espionage in fancy clothes. …

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DnD 5e Haunted House Guide: Adventures, Campaigns

Build a haunted campaign with these elements in mind: Set up backstory for house and ghosts within. Not all ghosts are bad ghosts. Mystery themes and clues—keys, letters, paintings Haunted cabin, mansion or castle? 5e ghosts and haunted house monsters Haunted house traps and puzzles. …

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