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 …
When building an aarakocra monk in DnD 5e, consider the following: Aarakocra gain +2 Dexterity/+1 Wisdom and Flight. Basic monk features: Martial Arts, Ki, Unarmored Defense… Attack, Step of the Wind, fly away. Choose Way of the Four Elements for ranged Elemental Disciplines. Remember higher-level …
A swarmkeeper ranger in Dungeons and Dragons 5e uses his or her connection with nature to gain a symbiotic relationship with a swarm of creatures: insects, birds, pixies, bats, etc. This swarm can attack, defend and move my character around the battlefield, as well as …
The psi warrior fighter class is introduced in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, creating a jedi-like, telekinetic fighter for DnD 5e. These fighters can use telekinetic powers to enhance movement, create shields of force and increase combat damage. For this build, I’ll need a melee fighter …
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 …
In DnD 5e, play a wood elf for these tropes and characteristics: Apex hunter—Ranger or Druid Circle of the Moon Forest Keeper—Druid Circle of Land: Forest or Swamp Ninja—Rogue or Monk Master Swordsman—Ranger or Battlemaster The wood elf gains a +2 Dexterity/+1Wisdom bonus. So, I …
For DnD 5e, assassins are ambush masters with quick, deadly efficiency and masterful infiltration skills. This subclass is probably the best suited for combat as a rogue, utilizing the rogue’s Sneak Attack against enemies with a slower initiative. No need to hide if I’m faster …
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 …
For Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Monk Way of Shadow characters should consider: A race with a Dexterity modifier and/or special feature Learn basic monk features using a short sword Use Way of Shadows abilities to enhance subterfuge Implement higher-level monk abilities with the character’s role …
For the Monastic Tradition Way of the Open Hand, consider the following build: Choose a race with high Dexterity and/or Wisdom modifiers. Basic buildout should be for a martial arts specialist. Use combat effects that leverage an opponent’s weakness. Utilize new monk techniques as you …