Is the Grim Hollow Player’s Guide worth buying? I backed the Grim Hollow Transformed Kickstarter and have been running deep dives and optimisation guides into the various character options available. With all that knowledge and analysis, I figured it was time to review the full book. If you do want to go a bit deeperContinue reading “Grim Hollow Transformed Player’s Guide Review (D&D 2024)”
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Grim Hollow Monk Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Deep diving into the the warriors of the leaden crown, pride and regret. In Grim Hollow monks tend to focus more on personality than spiritualism. This seems to be the driving force behind their powers, whether that be an irrepressible ego or a sense of regret, these monks are more about how their character flawsContinue reading “Grim Hollow Monk Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Grim Hollow Cleric Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Deep diving into the the eldritch, inquisition and purification domains. The clerics of Grim Hollow tend to be more vindictive than most. While some simply worship the gods of chaos and oblivion, others are crusaders that seek to root out what they view as the evils of the world (though this is a very subjectiveContinue reading “Grim Hollow Cleric Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Grim Hollow Spell Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)
How good are the spells from the Grim Hollow Player’s Handbook and which should you choose? While Grim Hollow is home to the usual spells you’d expect any spellcaster to possess (magic missile, cure wounds and the like), it is also a place of much darker magic than that found in other parts of theContinue reading “Grim Hollow Spell Guide for D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Grim Hollow Rogue Subclass Guide (D&D 2024)
Deep diving into the the highway rider, misfortune bringer & sanguine thief subclasses. The rogues of Grim Hollow are a grittier bunch than most. Some embody classic roguish archetypes, like the highwayman. Others develop magical capabilities from curses to sangromancers. The 2024 version of the Grim Hollow Player’s Handbook has 3 rogue subclasses. They are:Continue reading “Grim Hollow Rogue Subclass Guide (D&D 2024)”
Grim Hollow Sorcerer Subclass Guide (D&D 2024)
Deep diving into the the apocalypse, haunted and wretched bloodline sorcery subclasses. The sorcerers of Grim Hollow have inherited their powers from a range of sources. All of these sources are less about lineages and more about afflictions. Near death experiences, the whisperings of I’ll omens and prophecies or being the offspring of a cursedContinue reading “Grim Hollow Sorcerer Subclass Guide (D&D 2024)”
Grim Hollow Ranger Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Deep diving into the the green reaper, primordial archer and vermin lord subclasses. As with most rangers, those of Grim Hollow work to protect the natural realm. Though the nature of Etharis is a little more unpleasant than that of most regions. Poisonous plants, witchcraft and vermin abound. But these rangers embrace such things ratherContinue reading “Grim Hollow Ranger Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Grim Hollow Paladin Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Deep diving into the the oaths of pestilence, slaughter and zeal. The paladins of Grim Hollow are generally an unpleasant bunch. Far from the righteous bastions of truth and protectors from evil, these paladin subclasses bring with them death, disease and the fury of the gods. If you’re interested in a more destructive kind ofContinue reading “Grim Hollow Paladin Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Grim Hollow Warlock Subclass Guide (D&D 2024)
Deep diving into the the coven, first vampire and parasite patrons. Although most warlock patrons tend to have nefarious intentions, the patrons of Grim Hollow are a particularly devious and evil bunch. Usually, only the desperate form pacts with such entities (though these are not in short supply in the deadly lands of Etharis). TheContinue reading “Grim Hollow Warlock Subclass Guide (D&D 2024)”
Grim Hollow Barbarian Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Deep diving into the paths of the fractured, primal spirit and wrathful dead. In Grim Hollow barbarians must grapple with a dangerous land where they develop unique and unusual traits to help them survive. This can include harnessing dead souls, manifesting spirit companions and even separating their mind to specialise in the tasks at hand.Continue reading “Grim Hollow Barbarian Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Grim Hollow Bard Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Deep diving into the colleges of adventurers, fools and requiems. In Grim Hollow players must face against hopeless odds. This is in contrast to the hopefulness and mirth normally associated with bards. As a result, many of the bards in Grim Hollow take a darker turn. Some develop a dark sense of humour and laughContinue reading “Grim Hollow Bard Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)”
Grim Hollow wizard Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)
Deep diving into the daemonologist, plague doctor and sangromancer subclasses. The setting of Grim Hollow is a dark fantasy world where many survive by accessing forbidden or alternative magical methods. Wizards are those that dabble most deeply into the arcane, seeking the secrets of magical power, and this is the theme of many of GrimContinue reading “Grim Hollow wizard Subclass Guide – D&D 2024 (5.5e)”