Evaluating every feat for a sorcerer and finding the best and worst options. Sorcerers are very much dedicated spellcasters and deviate very little from this archetype, even when subclasses are considered. As such, they tend to want feats that can supplement and synergise with their magical capabilities. They also happen to make pretty good partyContinue reading “Sorcerer Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
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Whip Tactics and Builds in D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Can this 1d4 damage dealing weapon be worth using in D&D 2024? It’s easy to overlook the humble whip. Not only does it sit at the end of the list of melee weapons, but it has some of the worst damage of any weapon (1d4, only a blowgun is lower). It also happens to beContinue reading “Whip Tactics and Builds in D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Crimson Sorcery Sorcerer: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide
Weave blood magic to steal and restore vitality with the crimson sorcery sorcerer. Crimson sorcery refers to the innate, magical ability to manipulate vitality through blood magic. These sorcerers may be born with such powers, but others can gain it through dark rituals and lost secrets. However it’s obtained, this sorcery allows it’s wielder toContinue reading “Crimson Sorcery Sorcerer: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide”
3rd Party Spells for D&D 5e
Analysing the spells from 3rd party supplements D&D 5e has a vast array of spells with hundreds found in the Player’s Handbook alone and many more in supplements like Xanathar’s Guide to Everything and Heroes of Faerun. But that hasn’t stopped 3rd party creators from producing their own spells to add to the mix. Sometimes,Continue reading “3rd Party Spells for D&D 5e”
Warlock Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating every feat for a warlock and finding the best and worst options. Warlocks have some of the most diverse builds of any full caster in D&D 5e. This is mostly because of their very modular system of eldritch invocations that can serve to transform a warlock’s capabilities. This means that there’s a lot toContinue reading “Warlock Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Analysing the Unearthed Arcana 2026 Villainous Subclasses and Paths of Villainy
Deep dive into the latest playtest subclasses and brand new feat options, the paths of villainy, for D&D 2024. It’s been a little while since we had our last Unearthed Arcana, and this one’s a little unique. Wizards of the Coast have given us 4 villainous subclasses. It seems these lean on the evil sideContinue reading “Analysing the Unearthed Arcana 2026 Villainous Subclasses and Paths of Villainy”
The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book One Arrives on D&D Beyond — Updated for 2024 Rules
The Griffon’s Saddlebag collection is now complete on D&D Beyond. With Book Two already on the platform following its December 2024 launch, Book One has now arrived, completing the set and giving Dungeon Masters even more unque loot for their campaigns. What is The Griffon’s Saddlebag? Griffin Macaulay (author, and designer of The Griffon’s Saddlebag)Continue reading “The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book One Arrives on D&D Beyond — Updated for 2024 Rules”
College of Whistles Bard: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide
Use the power of whistling to summon ghostly spirit to enhance allies, teleport the party and cast spells subtly. Bards of the college of whispers can call upon the spirits of the departed through magical whistles to enhance their abilities and call upon spectral powers. They are wanderers and travelers, traversing the land on ghostlyContinue reading “College of Whistles Bard: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide”
Bard Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating every feat for a bard and finding the best and worst options. Bards possess perhaps the most varied skillset of any class in D&D. They’re full spellcasters with buffing capabilities, are great at skills and make excellent party faces. Along with that is the ability to pull spells from other class’ spell lists andContinue reading “Bard Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Analysing the Spells from The Crooked Moon for D&D 5e
Analysing whether the spells are any good, how you can use them and which you should take. Avantris Entertainment launched their folk horror supplement for D&D 5e, taking players into the dark world of Crooked Moon. With this comes a load of new player options including a bunch of brand new spells to sink yourContinue reading “Analysing the Spells from The Crooked Moon for D&D 5e”
Sinner Rogue: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide
Frustrate your enemies with jinxes and immorality by invoking malefic powers. Sinners take pleasure in the vices of the world. Drunkenness, gambling and cheating are frequent activities of sinners. In fact, they are happy to take whatever unfairly gained advantage and shortcut they can in life. This includes making deals with malefic powers. With this,Continue reading “Sinner Rogue: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide”
Sneak Attack Tactics for D&D 5e and 5.5e
Analysing the rogue’s unique damage mechanic and how you can maximise its use. Every class has mechanics that help increase their effectiveness in combat over time. Most commonly, this comes through the extra attack feature which almost all martials possess and even warlocks can grab through their eldritch invocations and some other subclasses receive tooContinue reading “Sneak Attack Tactics for D&D 5e and 5.5e”