Gameplay

Wizards have always been a tricky class for me. When I play spellcasters, I usually pick a druid, so it took a little time to get used to being unable to turn into an alligator when an angry guy got up close and personal with a sword. Honestly, I struggled. Wizards were powerful; I knew […]

Moonwhisper the Mage Slayer crouches behind the rocks, concealed under her cloak. The wizard should be passing this way any moment now. Her twin scimitars are poised to strike. Bottomline on Mage Slayer 5e Guide Mage Slayer is a feat that gives the player certain bonuses when engaged in close combat with a spellcaster. It

A Brown Bear in the real world is considered an Apex predator. A Grizzly or Kodak, in particular, is at the top of their game. They have been used by many figures in pop culture, such as the ridiculously over-the-top Baki, as a test of a warrior’s strength. That’s the real world; in the world

It’s the night before your final fight, the grand showdown between your party and the God who seeks the destruction of all mortal and lesser-immortal D&D races. You sit with your party and several honorary members, twelve total, who are willing to risk it all to save everyone, as the cleric sets out a gem-encrusted

Giants are a great enemy to ramp up the difficulty and make interesting combat encounters for your party. Their scale and intensity make them both cinematically exciting while posing an interesting challenge for players to overcome in combat, thanks to their attack reach and ranged options. Out of all the races of giants, one of

The Gunslinger is a fascinating stereotype in DnD because it subverts the expectations of typical fantasy D&D campaigns and subjects. The idea of a character traveling across a fantasy world with technology that is alien to it. However, the Gunslinger rides a fine line between being official content and homebrew. The Gunslinger Fighter archetype has

You’re an average human fighter. Not an Eldritch Knight, just a Battle Master. Not a single drop of magic courses through your veins… or so you believed. Out of curiosity, you ask your Cleric if learning healing magic is possible. Although their agreement is hesitant, they encourage you to practice and offer their aid. Their

What is Dissonant Whispers? This Dissonant Whispers 5e guide will share everything you need to know about Dissonant Whispers is a 1st level enchantment spell on the bard’s spell list in D&D 5e. When you cast the spell, you target one creature and whisper a discordant melody. They must make a Wisdom saving throw against

These are not the comical dwarves of Snow White or the valiant Gimli from The Lord of the Rings. No. The duergar are evil dwarves from deep below the earth’s surface. Bottomline on Duergar in 5e Duergar, also known as gray dwarves, can be used as monsters, player characters, and NPCs. They are known for

So you and your party are on their merry way to clear out a long-abandoned fortress nestled deep within a remote mountain range. On your way, a shady-looking Verdan with green skin and pointed teeth approaches you. They speak passionately and inflect with their hands, but no one in your party understands the meaning of