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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …