Evaluating every feat for a rogue and finding the best and worst options. Rogues are utility specialists. They can sneak, disguise and scout as well as capably thrust a knife into your back. With those capabilities come plenty of options for feats that can complement their skillset. But there are also plenty of feats thatContinue reading “Rogue Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Author Archives: Ben Lawrance
Radiant Paths in the Cosmere RPG
How radiant paths work and all the information you need to pick the right radiant path for your Cosmere character. The Cosmere RPG takes quite a different approach to classes and progression from other TTRPGs like D&D. Instead of following a fairly set progression through levels where each level brings the same new features asContinue reading “Radiant Paths in the Cosmere RPG”
Stoneward Path Optimisation Guide for the Cosmere RPG
Become a protector with this defensive radiant path for the Cosmere RPG Stonewards place the needs of others, especially their friends, above all other personal needs. They are staunchly reliable and value teamwork as an almost sacred activity. These attitudes often lead stonewards to tackling more than they can handle, but their stubborn streak pushesContinue reading “Stoneward Path Optimisation Guide for the Cosmere RPG”
Analysing Species That Haven’t Been Updated for D&D 2024 (5.5e) yet
Diving into which species desperately need updating to the new rules and those we’re likely to see in the future. With D&D 5.5e’s release a year and a half ago, we got a bunch of updated species. Most of these have managed to streamline designs, especially for older species in 5e like the Elf andContinue reading “Analysing Species That Haven’t Been Updated for D&D 2024 (5.5e) yet”
Monk Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating every feat for a monk and finding the best and worst options. Monks are the martial artists of the D&D universe. They use speed, precision and devoted training to hone their mind and body into a relentless warrior that’s enhanced by a deep, spiritual connection. With this comes a high reliance on dexterity, constitutionContinue reading “Monk Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Ranger Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating every feat for a ranger and finding the best and worst options. Rangers combine nature magic with martial expertise to track and hunt their foes. They also happen to have a decent amount of utility with a propensity for survival, stealth and movement. With this broad range of capabilities comes a need to investContinue reading “Ranger Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Willshaper Path Optimisation Guide for the Cosmere RPG
Manipulate stone and transport between realms with this intellectual, utility radiant path for the Cosmere RPG. Willshapers seek to embody the principles of freedom, whether that be freedom from the shackles of slavery and oppression or the freedom for people to be what they want and express themselves the way they want. This often leadsContinue reading “Willshaper Path Optimisation Guide for the Cosmere RPG”
Paladin Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating the best and worst feats for a paladin. Paladins combine divine spellcasting with adept swordsmanship, making them both resilient and capable of high damage, but with resource limits. Alongside that, they make excellent party faces due to their high charisma. Feats can be a tad tricky with a paladin as they are highly dependantContinue reading “Paladin Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Fighter Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating which feats work well for a fighter and which are best. Fighters are the weapon masters of D&D. Specialising in a range of combat styles and techniques, they can strike quickly, with precision and power. They can also take a bit of a beating, built primarily for frontline combat. When you take feats, you’llContinue reading “Fighter Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Barbarian Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating which feats work well for a barbarian and which are best. Barbarians are rage-filled martial warriors with a decent amount of survival instincts. They also happen to have a bunch of limitations for things like spellcasting and armor that mean you need to build them with a bit of care. With feats being aContinue reading “Barbarian Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Analysing the Variant Artificer Capstones in Exploring Eberron 2024
Analysing how good the variant artificer capstones are and whether you should allow them at your table Keith Baker is the original creator of the Eberron setting, of which, the artificer is a key class. In his recently released revision of Exploring Eberron, updated for D&D 2024, he argued that the artificer’s 2024 capstone feature,Continue reading “Analysing the Variant Artificer Capstones in Exploring Eberron 2024”
Pugilist Subclass Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Which pugilist subclasses are best and what are they good at? The pugilist is a longtime 3rd party class for D&D 5e, but was just recently added to D&D Beyond’s roster with a fresh 2024 coat of paint. With it come 6 subclasses, but for many, these subclasses will be quite unfamiliar. I’ve trawled throughContinue reading “Pugilist Subclass Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”