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”
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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”
Battle Smith Artificer: D&D 2024 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 Optimisation Guide”
Armorer Artificer: D&D 2024 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 Optimisation Guide”
Alchemist Artificer: D&D 2024 Optimisation Guide
Concoct potent elixirs to buff the party with this much improved artificer subclass for D&D 2024. Alchemist’s brew potions and elixirs to provide enhancements and healing during battle. They’re the support casters of the artificer class. While they lack the explosive qualities that some might want from an alchemist, they instead focus on buffs throughContinue reading “Alchemist Artificer: D&D 2024 Optimisation Guide”
Cartographer Artificer: D&D 2024 Optimisation Guide
Teleport and find things with this navigational artificer and brand new subclass for D&D 2024. Cartographers are artificers adept at traversing landscapes safely and can help their allies accomplish this as well. They possess maps that can track their allies and help them teleport around the battlefield. Cartographers are also skilled at finding their target,Continue reading “Cartographer Artificer: D&D 2024 Optimisation Guide”