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Bugbear Character Guide and Best Classes: DnD 5e

In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, bugbear characters bring a monstrous, hairy goblinoid to the party dynamic.  Somewhere between a bigfoot and goblinoid, these creatures dominate goblin and hobgoblin clans and often act as shock troops for warbands.  Therefore, playing this brute means tapping into goblin …

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Guide to Building a Monk Way of Mercy: DnD 5e

Monks who follow the Way of Mercy in Dungeons and Dragons 5e blend medical knowledge with martial prowess. Thematically, this character is an oddball, blending characteristics of a European plague doctor with a Shaolin monk.  However, I can appreciate new angles on old concepts.  Plus, …

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Fey Wanderer Ranger Character Guide Dnd 5e

Guide to Building a Ranger Fey Wanderer: DnD 5e

The Fey Wanderer ranger in Dungeons and Dragons 5e leans into the tricky, magical elements of fairies and Fey creatures.  This character is a bit more whimsical than your typical monster-hunting survivalist, tapping into a fairy source of Charisma to charm others.  Plus, I’ll gain …

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Guide to Building a Firbolg Character: DnD 5e

When building a firbolg character in DnD 5e, consider the following characteristics and builds: Firbolg culture and lifestyle Firbolg abilities: Hidden Step, Firbolg Magic, Speech of Beast and Leaf Druid Circle of Spores Druid Circle of Wildfire Ranger Horizon Walker Cleric Domain of Nature Firbolg …

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Guide to Building an Artificer Artillerist: DnD 5e

When building an artificer artillerist in DnD 5e, consider the following: Try a forest gnome or hobgoblin. Consider first artificer abilities: Infused Items, Magical Tinkering, firearms. Choose artificer spells for elemental damage and repair: mending, ray of frost, Tasha’s caustic brew… Use artillerist abilities and …

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Guide to Building a Bard College of Creation: DnD 5e

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 …

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Guide to Building Aarakocra Monk: DnD 5e

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 …

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Guide to Building and Playing a Rogue Phantom: DnD 5e

When building a rogue with the phantom archetype in DnD 5e, consider the following: Choose a creepy race with Dexterity: kenku, feral tiefling. Build classic rogue with thieves’ tools, finesse weapons and Stealth. Use Phantom abilities: Whispers of the Dead, Wails from the Grave… Remember …

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Guide to Building a Kobold Character-Best Classes DnD 5e

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 …

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Guide to Building a Druid Circle of Wildfire: DnD 5e

Druids of the Circle of Wildfire in DnD 5e harness the destructive and creative power of a forest fire.  These druids receive a special list of fire and healing spells, along with a fire spirit they can summon with the Wild Shape ability.  For this …

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