In DnD 5e, the monk Way of the Drunken Master is a fun, maneuverable martial artists who plays the fool. Bonus proficiencies with performance and brewer’s supplies gives this character added flavor for role playing. However, moves like the Drunken Technique and Tipsy Sway offer …
Zombies are raised through necromancy in Dungeons and Dragons 5e and Pathfinder 2e, either as mindless minions or a plague-ridden hoard. These monsters are often used as early-level villains, raised by necromancers as minions or rising from some other magical phenomena. However, they come in …
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 …
For Dungeons and Dragons 5e, the Arcane Archer is introduced in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, creating a spellcasting archer other than the ranger. This arcane fighter pulls from the wizard schools of magic to perform extraordinary magic shots. Naturally, this class grew from the elves, …
A barbarian in DnD 5e that follows the Path of the Ancestral Guardian is aided by the spirits of their ancestors to become an extremely effective rage tank. These spirits add extra benefits to my barbican and the allies I battle beside. I must enter …
Build a samurai fighter with these traits in mind: Try a human, triton or hobgoblin race with a focus on Strength Choose Dueling or Protection Fighting Style Lean into special Samurai abilities and traits Utilize basic fighter abilities like Action Surge, Extra Attack and Second …
Consider the following when building an early-level goblin adventure in DnD 5e or Pathfinder 2e: Goblin traits—agents of chaos Goblin ambush tactics—traps, explosions, numbers The kidnapped person/stolen object story hook Consider a bugbear or hobgoblin leader—Goblin King Sewer goblins story hook—Underworlds and Black Markets Wasteland …
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 …
Arctic campaigns in Dungeons and Dragons 5e offer survival-style adventures full of icy wonders. Dancing lights in the night sky, reflective white snow, ice caves and mossy tundra can all be found in arctic environments. However, for the sake of capturing a northern theme, I’ll …
To build a draconic bloodline sorcerer, consider the following: Choose a race with high Charisma and a dragon color to match Use Font of Magic and Meta Magic to enhance elemental spells Lean into draconic bloodline benefits: Draconic Resilience, Elemental Affinity, Dragon Wings, Draconic Presence …