Gentle giants; play as one of these giant-kin races with our optimisation guide What is a Firbolg? Firbolgs are distant cousins of giants, whose influence is felt in a Firbolg’s large stature. They stand at about 7-8ft tall, though previous editions place them at 10ft tall. Their recent shorter height seems to be more forContinue reading “Firbolg playable race guide for D&D 5e 2014”
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Fairy Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014
Mischief and magic. Learn to play as a Fairy with our optimisation guide What are fairies? Flying creatures native to the Feywild, Fairies are small, elf-like creatures with natural magical abilities. Their whimsical nature makes them renowned for their trickery and practical jokes. Fairies in D&D are larger than the stereotypical fairies of popular culture,Continue reading “Fairy Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”
Eladrin Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014
The original elves. Innately magical and highly attuned to their emotions, play as an Eladrin with our detailed guide What are the Eladrin? Eladrin are Elves native to the Feywild. They are more whimsical and mischievous than their elvish cousins. The Eladrin resonate with emotions that are reflected by an affinity with one of theContinue reading “Eladrin Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”
Duergar Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014
Underdark dwelling dwarves with their dwarfishness dialled up to 11! Learn how to play as a Duergar. What are Duergar? Duergar are Underdark dwelling Dwarves that were once slaves to the psionic mind flayers. Their enslavement led to physiological differences to the race, being imbued with psionic abilities and developing a grey skin, leading toContinue reading “Duergar Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”
Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014
Stealth and spells, learn how to optimise your Deep Gnome character What are Deep Gnomes? Also known as Svirfneblin, Deep Gnomes are gnomes that live, well, deep underground in the recesses of the Underdark. The Underdark is a terrifying place home to all sorts of nasty creatures from murderous drow to demons that have foundContinue reading “Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”
Changeling Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014
Become anyone in an instant with this shapeshifting playable race What are Changelings? Changelings are shapeshifters. They can take on the appearance of any creature that has the basic proportions and appearance of most humanoids. This obviously makes them beings of frightening levels of subterfuge as they could be disguised as anyone! Originally published asContinue reading “Changeling Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”
Centaur Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014
Gallop into battle as a Centaur with our optimisation guide What are centaurs? Part humanoid, part horse, centaurs have the advantages of a powerful, equine lower-half with the intellect and dexterous limbs of a humanoid’s upper-half. Of course, anatomically, this is awkward in a bunch of different ways (thankfully, centaurs are mythical creatures and weContinue reading “Centaur Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”
Bugbear Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014
Bugbears are the large, hairy cousins of goblins. Like a cat, they’re lazy, but when called into action, are capable of being strong, quick and agile. They’re known for their stealthiness, long reach and their ability to deal more damage when making a surprise attacks.
Aasimar Playable Race for D&D 5e 2014
Aasimar are part celestial and part mortal beings. As such, they inherit powers from their angelic lineage such as the ability to heal, create light or gain temporary flight.
Best Music for D&D
Great D&D music for any table D&D is at is best when you’re fully immersed in the game, whether that means truly getting into character, using physical miniatures and terrain or using great descriptions for the player’s imagination. One thing that really adds another level of immersion is the use of music in D&D. It’sContinue reading “Best Music for D&D”
Bard Class Guide for D&D 5e
Learn all about bards and how to use them in our guide to this versatile class Perhaps you’ve been reading/watching/playing the Witcher and you fancy playing a character in D&D a bit like Dandelion. Maybe you’ve seen the memes about horny bards and think playing one of those might be a bit of fun. OrContinue reading “Bard Class Guide for D&D 5e”
Artificer – D&D 5e Class Optimisation Guide (2014)
Become one of D&D’s tinkerers and magical inventors with this unique half-caster class So you fancy yourself as some kind of tinkering inventor with a mind capable of not only dreaming up big, bombastic gadgets, but also one capable of building them as well. Artificers are the first and only new class for D&D 5e.Continue reading “Artificer – D&D 5e Class Optimisation Guide (2014)”