Deal with devils to access fiendish powers with this warlock subclass. Devilish dealers, fiend warlocks have literally made a deal with a devil (or a demon, or some other lower planes creature). Fiendish power is granted to such individuals, but at a great cost. You are now subject to the whims of an evil being,Continue reading “Fiend Patron Warlock: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
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Celestial Patron Warlock: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Use divine powers to bestow healing and boons upon your allies as this heavenly warlock subclass Not all warlocks make pacts with nefarious beings. Divine powers course through celestial warlocks as they draw upon the magic of Mount Celestia and the upper planes. Warlocks with a celestial patron are those that have made pacts withContinue reading “Celestial Patron Warlock: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Archfey Patron Warlock: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Play the ultimate trickster with this teleporting warlock subclass, drawing powers from powerful fey beings. Tricksters and deceivers, archfey patron warlocks make frustrating opponents. They disappear and reappear across the battlefield, dropping spells, attacks and enchantments with reckless abandon. These warlocks are difficult to pin down. At the slightest whiff of danger, they’re able toContinue reading “Archfey Patron Warlock: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Warrior of the Open Hand Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Dash around the battlefield tripping, shoving and punching your opponents with this rapid monk subclass. Unarmed masters, open hand monks are adept at rapidly dodging in and out of combat. They strike foes with a flurry of attacks while using techniques to push and topple their enemies allowing them to gain the upper hand inContinue reading “Warrior of the Open Hand Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Warrior of the Elements Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Strike with elemental power with this completely altered monk subclass. What is the warrior of the elements? Tapping into elemental powers, these monks have their attacks empowered, striking with fiery fists and thunderous force. Not only are their unarmed strikes enhanced, but element monks have a greater reach than others, allowing them to strike fromContinue reading “Warrior of the Elements Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Fey-Touched: All the Best Spell Options for this D&D 5e Feat
Analysing all the spell options for fey-touched. In my opinion, fey-touched is one of the better general feats available. And unlike some other great feats, can work for a variety of characters. However, with quite a few options for spells you can take with the feat, I’ve dissected all the spells you can take withContinue reading “Fey-Touched: All the Best Spell Options for this D&D 5e Feat”
Warrior of Shadow Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Become a ninja, shrouded in darkness and shadowy magic with this heavily updated subclass. What is the warrior of shadow? Stealthier and more skilled than an assassin, shadow monks work in darkness, striking when least expected. They are the ninjas of the D&D universe, with the speed and skill that all monks possess, but aidedContinue reading “Warrior of Shadow Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Hunter’s Mark: How Powerful is it in D&D 2024?
Analysing power levels for the ranger’s signature spell. Hunter’s mark is a ranger’s smite. Like their half-casting cousin, the paladin, rangers are also martials that dabble in the non-arcane magics. While paladins are like a martial version of clerics, rangers are a martial version of druids, seeking to protect the natural world. Each has aContinue reading “Hunter’s Mark: How Powerful is it in D&D 2024?”
Warrior of Mercy Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Turn your fists into implements of healing and harm with this updated monk subclass. What is a warrior of mercy? Masked bringers of both life and death, warriors of mercy are monks that can heal and harm in equal measure. Such warriors can enhance their strikes with necrotic damage, while healing an ally in theContinue reading “Warrior of Mercy Monk: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Unarmed strikes: How to become an unarmed master in D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Go from ‘armless to ‘armful! Want to play a monk that hits with rapid strikes or a grappler and shove build that can move your enemies easily around the battlefield. Well today I’m going to take you through how unarmed combat work and how you can make an unarmed warrior that’s actually effective. Optimising forContinue reading “Unarmed strikes: How to become an unarmed master in D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Hunter Ranger: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Hunt your prey with deadly precision with this warrior subclass for the ranger, updated for D&D 2024. What is the hunter? Deadly warriors capable of striking with devastating precision. Hunters may hunt prey, but they do so in order to protect and preserve the natural world. This might be killing monsters that threaten to maim,Continue reading “Hunter Ranger: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Familiars in D&D 5e: How They Work and How to Use Them
Time to get familiar with familiars Familiars are like the pets of wizards, warlocks and other spellcasters. They’re animals and other creatures that obey your commands and perform simple tasks on your behalf. But these are no ordinary pets. They can do more than just sit and play dead and certain magical gifts can makeContinue reading “Familiars in D&D 5e: How They Work and How to Use Them”