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Samurai Champloo: Who is the Samurai Who Smells of Sunflowers

In many ways, Samurai Champloo is the spiritual successor to Shinichiro Watanabe’s popular Cowboy Bebop anime, sharing similarities in philosophy, style-fusion and character building.  The plot is driven by 3 characters: Fuu, the teenage girl in search of a “sunflower samurai”, and 2 diametrically opposed …

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Guide to Frog Monsters: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

The best frog monsters for Dungeons and Dragons 5e are: Bullywug Froghemoth Giant Frog Hezrou Slaadi Troglodyte Frog monsters can be found across many different Dungeons and Dragons 5e environments and pose a unique threat to the party.  From poisonous skin and gas to sticky, …

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Guide to Build a Tiefling Hexblade Warlock: DnD 5e

To build the ultimate tiefling hexblade warlock in DnD 5e, consider Tiefling’s inherent abilities Build for combat Choose warlock spells for combat build Utilize Eldritch invocations to boost magic Try Pact of the Chain for a flying familiar Understand Hexblade abilities and magic Tiefling hexblade …

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Guide to Building a Half Orc Barbarian: DnD 5e

Consider this build for an optimum half orc barbarian in Dungeons and Dragons 5e: Utilize half orc traits as a barbarian Fight with shield and axe Use barbarian abilities strategically Choose Path of the Berserker The half orc barbarian is a real hoot.  I love …

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Guide to Building a Dwarf Paladin Tank: DnD 5e

Strong, stout and full of personality, dwarf paladins are legendary characters in the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5e. When I think of dwarves, I think of their relationship to stone, metal and the earth.  They are built like stone, work gemstone masterpieces and are …

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Guide to Building a Demon Hunter: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

To play a demon hunter in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider this build: Choose drow race Take duelist fighting style Choose demon slaying ranger spells Choose monster slayer archetype at level 3 Multi class with paladin For this DnD 5e character build, I wanted to …

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Guide to Building a Human Fighter: DnD 5e

To make a skilled human fighter with sword moves, consider this build: Choose the variant human traits Choose Martial Adept feat Utilize fighter abilities and duelist fighting style Take the Battle Master archetype Often, this character build is used as a first time D&D character.  …

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Halfling Rogue Character Guide: DnD 5e

For the halfling rogue mastermind build, consider the following: Halfling racial traits Fundamental rogue abilities Mastermind special abilities Implement the halfling thief trope Halflings make notoriously fun rogues, especially rogues who fall under a charismatic umbrella. It might just be me, but the Mastermind archetype …

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Guide to Build a Wood Elf Ranger: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

The wood elf ranger is as classic as Dungeons and Dragons itself.  With heightened senses, tactical prowess and a supernatural connection to the wild, rangers fill an important role in a party.  They’re the professional adventurers of the group—the guides, scouts, trackers and hunters. Inspired …

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DnD 5e Pirate Campaign Best Character Builds

For a DnD 5e pirate campaign, remember these elements and character/story tropes: Know the rules of Renaissance era tech Consider the world build Create story beats of revenge, treasure hunting and/or exploration The Sword Fighter Treasure Hunter Tempest Sailor Ghost Pirate A pirate campaign has …

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