Analysing each fighting style feat to understand how good they are and how to use them in D&D 2024. Fighting styles have been updated a bit for D&D 2024. They’re now one of 4 types of feats: There are 12 fighting style feats available that are obtained at levels 1 and 2 through your classContinue reading “Fighting Style Feats in D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
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Origin Feats in D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Extra abilities for every character at level 1 with origin feats! D&D 2024 has made feats an integral part of the game rather than an optional extra. There are 4 types of feats available: There are 10 origin feats available that are obtained through the background you choose. This article will take you through allContinue reading “Origin Feats in D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Soulknife Rogue: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Psychic blades and psionics make for a particularly stealthy rogue subclass that can stun their enemies and turn invisible. Soulknifes have been imbued with psionic powers which they use alongside their roguish cunning to devastating effect. Wielding psychic blades (which is where they get their name from), this rogue subclass uses psychic attacks that areContinue reading “Soulknife Rogue: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Arcane Trickster Rogue: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Combine stealth with spellcasting with this magical rogue subclass, updated for D&D 2024. Some rogues recognise the inherent aid magic can grant in the pursuits of stealth and cunning. Such rogues dedicate themselves to supplementing their sneaky skills with spellcasting acumen. These rogues are known as arcane tricksters. There are a lot of obvious waysContinue reading “Arcane Trickster Rogue: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Champion Fighter: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Gladiatorial glory-seekers, champions hurl themselves into the fray, armed with extra powerful attacks and the ability to shrug off ordinarily fatal wounds. What is a champion? Glorious warriors that seek to attain physical perfection and the accolades of winning countless trials by combat. Champions are gladiators, known for their ability to strike down their foesContinue reading “Champion Fighter: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Are the character recommendations in the 2024 Player’s Handbook any good?
Druidcraft!? On a druid! Ludicrous! The new D&D Player’s Handbook is now in the hands of players around the world who are building characters with the new options available. The new character options are generally very good and I’ve already found the increased flexibility and versatility of these changes to be a big step up.Continue reading “Are the character recommendations in the 2024 Player’s Handbook any good?”
Bard – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Class Optimisation Guide
Suave, skillful spellcasters with a cool charisma, bards are the jack of all trades of classes. See how you can optimise one with the revised D&D 2024 class. Bards are performers. They sing, act, juggle swords and can dance on the head of a pin as well (at least with the new dance bard theyContinue reading “Bard – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Class Optimisation Guide”
Battle Master Fighter: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Students of swordsmanship, battle masters use battle manoeuvres to enhance their attacks and aid their allies. What is a battle master? Not just a tavern brawler, guard or mercenary, battle masters are students in the art of war. While all fighters train and spar to increase their strength, speed and skill, battle masters learn andContinue reading “Battle Master Fighter: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Eldritch Knight Fighter: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Supplement swords with sorcery with this spellcasting fighter subclass, refreshed for D&D 2024. What is the eldritch knight? Some warriors are able to supplement martial mastery with a modest capacity in magic. Eldritch knights have both these capabilities allowing them to combine spellcasting with sweeping sword strikes in the same turn with some of theirContinue reading “Eldritch Knight Fighter: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
Social interactions and how they work in D&D 5e
Create slick social interactions with rules and advice for social encounters. D&D isn’t all about combat. That is only a single pillar of D&D with exploration and roleplaying being huge aspects of the game too. What many people may not realise is that social interactions actually have some very specific mechanics. These existed in theContinue reading “Social interactions and how they work in D&D 5e”
College of Glamour Bard: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Have your enemies bowing in fear/adoration using your charm and skill to enthrall the masses. What is the college of glamour? With origins in the magic of the Fey, glamour bards are alluring musicians, performers, and well versed in magic that can charm and command. These bards can turn the hearts and pull at theContinue reading “College of Glamour Bard: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”
College of Lore Bard: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide
Scholarly, spell-focused bards that use their knowledge and silver tongue to devastating effect. What is the college of lore? Some bards are particularly scholarly. They trawl tomes and libraries, becoming conversant in the ways of government, the law and magic. As natural performers and orators, they have a peerless way with words and make outstandingContinue reading “College of Lore Bard: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”