Draw on the powers of creation and destruction with this surprisingly alchemical subclass. The philosopher subclass is not a typical philosopher. There’s no philosophising about deep questions on life, the universe and moral quandaries. Instead, you get yourself something that works a lot more like an alchemist with the power to craft and transform spellsContinue reading “Philosopher Wizard: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide”
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Occultist Wizard: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide
Draw from eldritch powers with this high risk, high reward wizard subclass. Occultists don’t just study the occult, they attempt to use it. This gives them powerful, eldritch abilities to enhance their spells with, but harnassing such powers comes with the risk of attracting the attention of these malign entities and may result in anContinue reading “Occultist Wizard: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide”
Comparing all the subclass spell lists in D&D 5e and 5.5e
Listing out all the spells for each subclass and finding the best and worst options. As I was working out a character recently, I wondered whether certain subclasses have the right spells I need for the build I want. As I did this, I realised that there isn’t really anywhere that this is all compiledContinue reading “Comparing all the subclass spell lists in D&D 5e and 5.5e”
Artificer Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating every feat for an artificer and finding the best and worst options. Artificers are utility casters and generally try to fill a utility role in a party. While spellcasters, they lack the spellcasting clout of a full caster, but also the martial prowess of a paladin or ranger. But they can fulfil both rolesContinue reading “Artificer Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
How D&D 2024 (5.5e) Makes Better Use of Your Action Economy
Doing more with your turn in D&D 5.5e. Sometimes I’m asked by players whether it’s worth transitioning from D&D 5e to 5.5e. Personally, I think it’s worth it and it’s for a myriad of small reasons rather than a few big reasons. 5e is a good system and 5.5e improves on that in lots ofContinue reading “How D&D 2024 (5.5e) Makes Better Use of Your Action Economy”
Horned King Patron Warlock: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide
Curse your enemies with the witchcraft of the horned king. Those warlocks that receive their power from the horned patron, do so through a pact sealed with blood. In return, they receive the powers of witchcraft from this beastly creature. As these warlocks harness these abilities, they become increasingly like their patron, wielding increasingly potentContinue reading “Horned King Patron Warlock: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide”
Analysing the Unearthed Arcana 2026 Villainous Subclasses 2 for D&D 5.5e
Deep dive into the latest playtest subclasses for D&D 2024. It’s not even been 3 weeks since Wizards of the Coast released their last Unearthed Arcana. In fact that’s the same amount of time since they released their last villainous subclasses. Yet here we are with another set of villainous subclasses to analyse and digContinue reading “Analysing the Unearthed Arcana 2026 Villainous Subclasses 2 for D&D 5.5e”
Great Fool Patron Warlock: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide
Mock and torment with the powers of the great fool. The Great Fool is a whimsical entity with a twisted sense of humour and maniacal intentions. But he also is willing to share of his power through pacts, granting powers to bring low the arrogant and mighty with trickery and mischief. Great fools tend toContinue reading “Great Fool Patron Warlock: Crooked Moon D&D 5e Optimisation Guide”
Dagger Tactics and Builds in D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Can this 1d4 damage dealing weapon be worth using in D&D 2024? It’s very easy to look at the weapon table in the Player’s Handbook and just go for the biggest damage dealing weapon around (that would be a greatsword). Doing this will make a lot of players think there’s little point in taking aContinue reading “Dagger Tactics and Builds in D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Wizard Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Evaluating every feat for a wizard and finding the best and worst options. Wizards are the ultimate utility casters. More than any other spellcaster, they attempt to have a spell for every situation possible. Largely, this means they want feats that complement their spellcasting tendencies. However, there is one exception here. The bladesinger breaks withContinue reading “Wizard Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Sorcerer Feat Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
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)”
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)”