dnd 5e rogue assassin guide

Guide to Building a Rogue Assassin: DnD 5e

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 …

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forest monster encounters and campaign for dnd 5e and pathfinder campaigns

Forest Monster Encounters and Campaign Guide: DnD 5e, Pathfinder

Consider the following forest encounter and campaign options for DnD 5e and Pathfinder adventures: Make survival a priority and keep track: food, water, shelter. Are we being hunted? Hunt for rare herbs—try the sick character hook. Include survival encounters around rivers and lakes. Make the …

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dnd 5e champion fighter guide

DnD 5e Guide to Building a Champion Fighter

To build a champion fighter in DnD 5e, consider the following elements: Choose a race with high Strength or Constitution modifiers Build a versatile, dual wielding fighter—multiple attack rolls Utilize basic fighter abilities like Action Surge and Second Wind Lean into special Champion abilities The …

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DnD 5e thief build

Guide to Building a Rogue Thief: DnD 5e

Thieves in Dungeons and Dragons 5e are more like tomb-raiding treasure hunters than street urchin pickpockets—making Dexterity and Intelligence the primary ability scores to lean on.  These characters are obsessed with magic items, delving into deep tombs or breaking into secure castles to acquire their …

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Eldritch knight build DnD 5e

DnD 5e Guide to Building an Eldritch Knight

To build an Eldritch Knight for D&D 5e, consider the following: Choose a fun race with high Strength and Constitution bonuses Build a shield and weapon fighter for tanking Lean on defensive and instant effect spells Eldritch knights combine the fighting prowess of a fighter …

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bard college of valor dnd 5e

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

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 …

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desert campaigns dnd 5e

Guide to Building Desert Campaigns: DnD 5e, Pathfinder

Consider environmental elements, classic genre tropes and ancient mythology when building a desert campaign: What kind of desert is being used? How does the arid environment affect monster selection? Consider survival—the lost oasis hook Celestial encounters—pull inspiration from ancient mythology Run temples using a McGuffin—including …

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Guide to Building a Monk Way of Shadow: Dungeons and Dragons 5e

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 …

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