Dinosaur adventures in Dungeons and Dragons 5e and other tabletop RPGs can be a fun escape from the ordinary fantasy adventure. Sure, dragons are a long-time staple in the genre, but other humungous reptiles need time in the spotlight, too. Lost worlds, pristine wilderness and …
In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, ranger hunters are trackers, professional adventurers and stealthy monster slayers. These characters are highly martial, blending ranger spells with skilled blade or bow work, but are deeply connected with the wild forces of nature. Consider these elements when building a …
When building a mountain dwarf character in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider the following thematic elements and classes: Mountain Dwarves in DnD 5e are people of the earth—strong, sturdy and with rough edges. Though short, this powerhouse race is nothing to smirk at, making for …
Introduced in Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica, minotaurs in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are beefy warriors (har, har) innately built for melee combat. For this character, I’m not concerned so much about social skills. Instead, I’m leaning into the monstrous, hulking nature of this beast-person and …
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 …
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 Consider Pact of the Blade for melee build. Eldritch Invocations: Misty Visions, Thirsting Blade, Undying …
When building a centaur character in DnD 5e, consider the following elements and classes: Centaur backgrounds and culture Build around Strength and Wisdom. Fighter Cavalier Cleric Tempest Domain Druid Circle of Wildfire Centaur backgrounds and culture Introduced in Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica, centaurs are powerful …
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. …
Play a warlock Pact of the Fiend in DnD 5e with these factors in mind: Consider playing a tiefling or fallen aasimar. Choose Pact of the Chain for a minion. Fiend Patron expanded spell list—burning hands, scorching ray, command… Fiend Patron abilities—Dark One’s Blessing, Dark …
Building ninja characters for DnD 5e can take many different forms, from the obvious rogue to the less obvious bard. These campaigns can be filled with intrigue, espionage and mystery, sprinkled with martial arts showdowns. Therefore, creating an entire party of ninjas can offer a …