Wield blood magic to leach your enemies of essences and vitalise your allies. The sanguine Knight is one of the subclasses of MCDM’s illrigger class. They supplement their combat prowess with profane blood magic. Sanguine knights belong to a cult known as the chalice of vitality. Not only are these knights worshippers of Sutekh, theContinue reading “Sanguine Knight Illrigger: D&D 5e Subclass Optimisation Guide”
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Subclass Guide for Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms: D&D 5e
Explore new sub-classes presented in Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms introduces a range of subclass options, each offering a unique way to channel spiritual power, manipulate shadows or bargain with otherworldly forces. From warriors who fight alongside animated corpses to assassins who strike from magical darkness, there areContinue reading “Subclass Guide for Ryoko’s Guide to the Yokai Realms: D&D 5e”
Analysing the 4 Unearthed Arcana 2026 Mystic Subclasses
Deep dive into the latest playtest subclasses for D&D 2024. Christmas may feel like a fleeting memory, but we’re barely half way into the first month of 2026 and Wizards of the Coast have already released their latest Unearthed Arcana. This time, we get 4 mystic subclasses, each able to wield, counter, steal or bargainContinue reading “Analysing the 4 Unearthed Arcana 2026 Mystic Subclasses”
Hellspeaker Illrigger: D&D 5e Subclass Optimisation Guide
Manipulate others to your will with this silver-tongued illrigger subclass. Hellspeakers are a subclass of the illrigger class who adhere to Moloch’s political order. They are trained to manipulate, deceive and sow discord through carefully crafted words. When words are not enough, hellspeakers can employ a form of sorcery known as the red cant, weavingContinue reading “Hellspeaker Illrigger: D&D 5e Subclass Optimisation Guide”
Painkiller Illrigger: D&D 5e Subclass Optimisation Guide
Command the hosts of Hell (and your allies) with this deadly and strategic illrigger subclass. Painkillers are the commanders and strategists of the armies of Dis (one of the Archdevils of Hell). They lead from the front, charging into battle clad in armor and wielding destructive powers. In their own twisted way, painkillers are inspiringContinue reading “Painkiller Illrigger: D&D 5e Subclass Optimisation Guide”
Illrigger – D&D 5e Class Optimisation Guide
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”
Artificer Subclass Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
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 6 subclasses. These are: 5 of the artificer subclasses have been released through the Eberron: Forge of the Artificer rules expansion. You can grabContinue reading “Artificer Subclass Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
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”
Best Replicate Magic Item Options for the Artificer in D&D 2024 (5.5e)
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 (5.5e)”
Artificer Spell Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
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 (5.5e)”
Battle Smith Artificer: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Combine artificer ingenuity with martial skill with the updated battle smith subclass for D&D 2024. Battle smiths are trained for combat with both weapon training and healing capabilities available to them. They combine this with their own pet construct known as a steel defender. This is both a protector and a damage dealer giving battleContinue reading “Battle Smith Artificer: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Armorer Artificer: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Enhance yourself with arcane armor for this updated martial subclass for the artificer. Armorers are artificers that excel at crafting their own magically infused armor. It provides them with a variety of benefits. This includes a choice of magical armors as a base and integrated weaponry which gives the armorer 3 unique weapon options andContinue reading “Armorer Artificer: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”