warforged cleric domain of light dnd 5e character guide

Guide to Building Warforged Cleric Domain of Light: DnD 5e

The cleric Domain of Light is a fiery defender in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, complete with burning spells and projections of light.  Sure, this is a classic fantasy character, but I’m thinking a warforged zombie terminator could really spice this build up.  Not only can …

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Guide to Build Horizon Walker Ranger: DnD 5e

When building a horizon walker in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider the following elements: Choose a race with high Dexterity and Wisdom Build initial ranger with Two-Handed Fighting Style Learn special horizon walker spells and abilities Pick ranger spells that compliment interdimensional travel Horizon walker …

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arcane trickster character guide

Arcane Trickster Character Guide: DnD 5e

Consider building an arcane trickster with these elements in mind: Choose a race with Dexterity/Intelligence bonuses Build a rogue with ranged weapons Learn Arcane Trickster skills: Mage Hand Legerdemain + Choose illusion and enchantment spells Don’t forget higher level rogue abilities Arcane tricksters in Dungeons …

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Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Encounter: DnD 5e and Pathfinder

Zombies are raised through necromancy in Dungeons and Dragons 5e and Pathfinder 2e, either as mindless minions or a plague-ridden hoard.  These monsters are often used as early-level villains, raised by necromancers as minions or rising from some other magical phenomena.  However, they come in …

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Guide to Playing a Dragonborn Character: DnD 5e

When playing a dragonborn character in DnD 5e, consider the following: How natural dragonborn features affect my selection Dragonborn culture and background Melee classes: Paladin and Barbarian Magic classes: Sorcerer and Bard The DnD 5e dragonborn race is built around Charisma and Strength, which has …

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arcane archer character guide

Arcane Archer Character Guide: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

For Dungeons and Dragons 5e, the Arcane Archer is introduced in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, creating a spellcasting archer other than the ranger.  This arcane fighter pulls from the wizard schools of magic to perform extraordinary magic shots.  Naturally, this class grew from the elves, …

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Dungeons and Dragons 5e samurai fighter character build

Guide to Building a Samurai Fighter: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

Build a samurai fighter with these traits in mind: Try a human, triton or hobgoblin race with a focus on Strength Choose Dueling or Protection Fighting Style Lean into special Samurai abilities and traits Utilize basic fighter abilities like Action Surge, Extra Attack and Second …

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Guide to Goblin Campaigns: DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e

Consider the following when building an early-level goblin adventure in DnD 5e or Pathfinder 2e: Goblin traits—agents of chaos Goblin ambush tactics—traps, explosions, numbers The kidnapped person/stolen object story hook Consider a bugbear or hobgoblin leader—Goblin King Sewer goblins story hook—Underworlds and Black Markets Wasteland …

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