Sylvan Circle Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide

Protect nature and your allies with this surprisingly tanky and druidic subclass for the 3rd party magus class. The Sylvan Circle are a subclass of the Magus class from 3rd party creator, Sterling Vermin. They possess druidic powers as protectors of the natural world. In this role, they are often found to be the swordContinue reading “Sylvan Circle Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide”

Sidereal Cabal Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide

Influence fate and destiny with this divination subclass for the 3rd party Magus class. The Sidereal Cabal are a subclass of the Magus class from 3rd party creator, Sterling Vermin. They possess the powers of Divination, tracking fate and destiny through stars and signs and can use this knowledge to influence outcomes. Ages ago, theContinue reading “Sidereal Cabal Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide”

Shadow Court Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide

Become highly evasive with this stealthy Magus subclass. The Shadow Court are a subclass of the Magus class from 3rd party creator, Sterling Vermin. They are an assortment of rival clans that wage war through information, secrets and assassinations. They are able to sway political powers, topple regimes and advance their own agendas through theContinue reading “Shadow Court Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide”

The Magus Class Has Arrived on D&D Beyond

D&D Beyond has launched a brand new class today (29th September 2026) in the Magus. It comes from 3rd party creator Sterling Vermin (who also created the highly acclaimed pugilist class). This follows a slew of 3rd party content compatible with D&D Beyond giving players even more options for gameplay while we wait for upcomingContinue reading “The Magus Class Has Arrived on D&D Beyond”

Knights Stygian Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide

Wield dark powers to become a more resilient and melee-focused magi. The Knights Stygian are a subclass of the Magus class from 3rd party creator, Sterling Vermin. They use any means necessary to eradicate evil, even taking on dark, necromantic magic to accomplish their goals. The Knights Stygian use their necrotic powers to drain theirContinue reading “Knights Stygian Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide”

Heaven’s Guard Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide

Gain heavenly healing and protective powers with this holy order of magi from 3rd party creator, Sterling Vermin. The Heaven’s Guard are a subclass of the Magus class from 3rd party creator, Sterling Vermin. They protect the holy and sanctified places of the world as well as those that are placed under their protection. TheyContinue reading “Heaven’s Guard Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide”

Arcane Order Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide

A wizardly subclass for the already quite wizardly Magus half caster allows magi to double-down on their strengths. The arcane order are a subclass of the Magus class from 3rd party creator, Sterling Vermin. They seek magical knowledge and to catalogue arcana of the multiverse. This enables them to be even more competent spellcasters andContinue reading “Arcane Order Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Subclass Optimisation Guide”

Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Class Optimisation Guide

Sterling Vermin’s take on an intelligence half-caster is powerful and functions well as a class that’s perhaps more spellcaster than martial. D&D 5e has been lacking a proper intelligence based gish class. We have a druidic warrior in the ranger and a divine warrior in the paladin and while artificers are intelligence casters, they aren’tContinue reading “Magus – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Class Optimisation Guide”

Commerce Domain Cleric From Frontiers of Eberron: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide

Leave fate up to chance with this coin exchanging bargainer subclass from Eberron creator Keith Baker. Clerics of the comerce domain place the value of wealth and economy above other pursuits. While some are greedy hoarders, others recognise that money keeps the world moving and that financial backing allows you to perform other endeavours (buildingContinue reading “Commerce Domain Cleric From Frontiers of Eberron: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”

Gargoyle From Frontiers of Eberron: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Species Optimisation Guide

Resilient statues given life and a 3rd party playable species for the Eberron setting. Gargoyles are statuesque humanoids that have literally been carved from stone and imbued with life. Many have horns and wings, but this does not have to be the case. Their stone form grants Gargoyles a large amount of resilience with improvedContinue reading “Gargoyle From Frontiers of Eberron: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Species Optimisation Guide”

Nemesis Sorcery Sorcerer From Frontiers of Eberron: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide

Sling spells and deflect them with this quick-firing, 3rd party sorcerer subclass. Nemesis sorcerers excel in magical duels. They’re highly adept at deflecting magical spells cast against them and can instead unleash their own spells quickly and precisely when they’re needed. The subclass will grant your sorcerer enhanced abilities with readied spells and with magicalContinue reading “Nemesis Sorcery Sorcerer From Frontiers of Eberron: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”

3rd Party Species & Races for D&D 5e/5.5e

The most popular 3rd party species and races. You’ve played every Elf, Tiefling and Aasimar variant in the game and the 21 official species of D&D 2024 and 48 races of D&D 2014 aren’t enough for you. Well maybe you could look to 3rd party releases for some new character ideas. But knowing what’s availableContinue reading “3rd Party Species & Races for D&D 5e/5.5e”