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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”

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”

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”

Lurk in darkness using shadow magic to ambush your foes with this stealthy ranger subclass. What is the gloom stalker? The antithesis of the fey wanderer, gloom stalkers draw their magic from the shadowy mirror plane known as the Shadowfell. Wreathed in darkness and shadow magic, these rangers are experts at ambushing their targets, stalkingContinue reading “Gloom Stalker Ranger: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”

Enact fey fury upon your foes. Or just charm them with your dazzling charisma with his updated ranger subclass. What is the fey wanderer? Not all rangers are the lonely, brooding types that skulk around forests and mountains, staying out of sight and out of mind. Some rangers are enigmatic individuals with a cool charismaContinue reading “Fey Wanderer Ranger: D&D (5.5e) 2024 Optimisation Guide”

Adventure alongside an animal companion to aid you in combat and exploration. What is the beast master? These rangers have a deep connection and affinity with the creatures of the animal kingdom. Their bond is so great with these beasts, that they can summon a particularly powerful animal to become their primal companion. Beast mastersContinue reading “Beast master ranger: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”

The sneakiest of rogues. Thieves are great at hiding, stealing and using magical items. Their incredible dexterity also means they can do more than other subclasses in a single turn. Expert burglars and pickpockets, thieves are as sneaky as they come. They stick to darkness, operating unseen, preferring stealth to confrontation. Thieves have incredible dexterity,Continue reading “Thief: D&D 2024 (5.5e) Optimisation Guide”

D&D 2024 transforms fighters into the ultimate tactical warriors with combat effects to supplement their many attacks and high durability. Swordsmen of the highest calibre, fighters are trained with an array of weapons and in various techniques. This makes them capable of adapting their style of fighting and of making quick and precise attacks. SomeContinue reading “Fighter – D&D 2024 (5.5e) Class Optimisation Guide”

Deadly rogues, proficient with poison and harbouring a serious case of imposter syndrome. What is an assassin? They pass unseen, dealing death to those they deem worthy of it (which is often dependant on how much is being paid to kill their target). This is the way of the assassin. Whether by distraction or disguise,Continue reading “Assassin 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”

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”

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”