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 …
In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Bards of the College of Creation tap into the Song of Creation, the resonating creative force of the first dragons and gods. Therefore, I’ll build a character with charm, enhanced Bardic Inspiration, item creation and the ability to bring inanimate …
Kobolds in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are small lizard people who gain a +2 Dexterity/-2 Strength ability score effect. This small, reptilian race is often used for early-level villains—much like a goblin, but in lizard form. However, playing one of these minions offers a creative …
Touched by Mount Celestia, aasimar are semi-angelic humanoids with a spiritual connection to a greater angelic being. These celestial warriors emanate energies of different auras and gain a +2 to Constitution. 3 different versions of aasimar offer variants in Wisdom, Constitution and Strength bonuses. When …
Consider these elements when building a goblin character in DnD 5e: Goblin character backgrounds—antiheros and cutthroats Goblin race abilities Ranger build: Gloom Stalker or Swarmkeeper Bard build: College of Swords Rogue: Thief Artificer: Artillerist Goblins in DnD 5e are small, furious and cunning creatures with …
Tieflings in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are devilish characters with a +2 Charisma/+1 Intelligence bonus combination. Infused with an infernal bloodline, this race is often seen as outsiders by the mortal world. However, charismatic magic tends to eventually win people over. That is, if they …
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 …
When building a Bard: College of Swords, consider the following: Choose a race with high Dexterity and Charisma modifiers Build bard around fencing and social prowess Learn College of Swords benefits and Blade Flourish Choose bard spells that complement a swashbuckling fencer and aid the …
When building a bard College of Valor in DnD 5e, consider the following: Choose a race with high Charisma, Constitution or Strength modifiers Make a bard with medium armor, longsword and shield Lean into combat and support spells from the bard list Blend higher level …
While building a bard of the College of Lore for Dungeons and Dragons 5e, consider the following: Choose race and basic build options to suit a charismatic spell-slinger Lean into College of Lore abilities Find spells for creative problem solving and battle Utilize basic bard abilities …