Become an agent of Hell and sow pain and discord with this 3rd party class for D&D 5e. Once, long ago, the Archdevils of Hell accomplished something quite extraordinary. They came together in an agreement to create a group known as the Order of Desolation. This order was to serve the needs of Hell firstContinue reading “Illrigger – D&D 5e Class Optimisation Guide”
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Grappling in D&D 2024
How it works and making an optimised grappler build. D&D 2024 streamlined a lot of mechanics and one of those was the grapple mechanic. This involves holding on to someone so they can’t move out of your reach. There are a bunch of mechanics involved in grappling that are important to understand if you wantContinue reading “Grappling in D&D 2024”
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Review
Is the latest expansion to the Eberron setting worth buying? Eberron: Forge of the Artificer is the latest D&D 2024 expansion book. It was meant to be the first with a release in August 2025, but a quality issue with the books led to the release date being pushed back to December making the ForgottenContinue reading “Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Review”
How Swimming and Underwater Rules Work in D&D 5e (2014 & 2024)
Including rules for underwater combat and how to optimise for aquatic adventures. A slimy tentacle grasps your ally by the leg, dragging them off the boat and into the murky water. Without hesitation, you dive into the water, weapon ready to severe the tentacle and rescue your friend… Exciting start to a combat encounter, butContinue reading “How Swimming and Underwater Rules Work in D&D 5e (2014 & 2024)”
Artificer Subclass Guide for D&D 2024
Which artificer subclasses are best and what are they good at? Artificers are the inventors and technomancers of the D&D universe and I’ve been running deep dives into each of their 5 subclasses, recently released for D&D 2024. These are: In this article, I’m going to dive into the capabilities of each subclass, what they’reContinue reading “Artificer Subclass Guide for D&D 2024”
All the Unreleased Unearthed Arcana Classes & Subclasses From D&D 2014 and Which Should Return
Which class options deserve revisiting and which should stay in the archives? Over the years, Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) has released loads of playtest material for players to try out. Some get published and others get relegated to the depths of the Abyss. After a year full of new Unearthed Arcana (UA) character optionsContinue reading “All the Unreleased Unearthed Arcana Classes & Subclasses From D&D 2014 and Which Should Return”
Khoravar D&D 2024: Species Optimisation Guide
Embrace your dual heritage with this Half Elven species for the Eberron setting, updated for D&D 2024. The Khoravar are the Half-Elves of the Eberron setting. As they dislike the term “Half-Elves”, they instead refer to themselves as the Khoravar which means “children of Khorvaire” in Elvish. Ironically, Wizards of the Coast have shifted awayContinue reading “Khoravar D&D 2024: Species Optimisation Guide”
Analysing the Origin Feats From Lorwyn First Light
The Lorwyn: First Light release brings two new origin FEATs, based on the contrasting magic of Lorwyn & Shadowmoor Child of the Sun reflects the warm, radiant power of Lorwyn’s bright courts, while Shadowmoor Hexer channels the darker curse magic of Shadowmoor. Together, they act as a metaphor for the dual nature of the setting’sContinue reading “Analysing the Origin Feats From Lorwyn First Light”
Lorwyn: First Light Review
Is Wizards of the Coast’s return to Lorwyn worth the price? Lorwyn: First Light arrives as a 32-page digital-only supplement exploring the double realms of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, released as part of the November 2025 set of ‘DLC’ alongside Astarion’s Book of Hungers and Netheril’s Fall. But unlike the other supplements, Lorwyn sits completely awayContinue reading “Lorwyn: First Light Review”
Best Replicate Magic Item Options for the Artificer in D&D 2024
Helping you know which magic item plans to choose for your artificer. The updated artificer for D&D 2024 has had its infusions changed. The feature is now known as replicate magic item and instead of upgrading an existing item, they create a brand new magical item. The 2014 version of the artificer did also haveContinue reading “Best Replicate Magic Item Options for the Artificer in D&D 2024”
Kalashtar D&D 2024: Species Optimisation Guide
Embrace your dual minded nature with this refreshed species for D&D 2024. The Kalashtar are dual minded beings. Primarily, they are humanoids with a similar appearance to Humans other than slightly more angular features and eyes that sometimes glow. However, they share their mind with renegade spirits from the plane of dreams known as theContinue reading “Kalashtar D&D 2024: Species Optimisation Guide”
Artificer Spell Guide for D&D 2024
Helping you pick the best spells for your artificer. Artificers are unique among spellcasters. They’re the only 2/3 caster in 5e. While their spells only reach level 5, the same as half casters like paladins and rangers, they also possess cantrips in their repertoire. D&D 2024 has actually trimmed that gap down a bit too.Continue reading “Artificer Spell Guide for D&D 2024”