In combat, you need to think about more than damage. Considering how well you can take damage is also a side to ponder if you are looking for victory. Mitigation comes in all kinds of forms. You reduce the damage you take through resistance or avoid it through evasion. Dungeons and Dragons emulates this through […]

One of the most exciting parts of late-game encounters in 5e is facing off against foes from the strange and twisted dimensions that make up the setting’s web of planes. Each plane boasts unique environments, political situations, and a cast of frightening creatures to face off against. The high-ranking D&D monsters within these planes tend

During my younger years aside from fantasy RPGs, I fell in love with the show: Avatar: The Last Airbender. The idea of bending elements was such a cool concept to my child brain. I knew if I were in the Avatar world, I would want to be an Earth-bender. Imagine molding the ground beneath you and

Flames lit up the harbor and the cry of battle could be heard. Goblins poured onto the boats from their tall ship, the Maglubiyet’s Bloodaxe. The sailors, however, had an unlikely savior. Galloping up the dock sped a horse with an unusual rider, a female half-orc barbarian. The horse leaped from the dock onto the

Amid the battle, a cat darts around the field, rushing between enemy legs and attempting to trip those running. She’s moving too quickly to be hurt and runs to aid ally after ally, all under the telepathic command of her wizard. She darts across the middle of the battlefield, making a beeline to the area

What do all new D&D players want? The funniest DnD memes explained in a way they can understand. I love memes – as does most of the Dungeons and Dragons player base. I’ve also played countless games – just for the memes. It’s hard not to jump on the bandwagon when you see an intriguing

Whether under a bridge, in dense swamps, or overgrown caves of the Underdark, there are dozens of places to drop a troll or two into your D&D campaign. Doing so can help introduce a unique monster for your party to face while also helping make your world feel more alive and varied. Trolls are a

An Eladrin 5e guide is something I looked into when the new Eladrin from Monsters of the Multiverse came out. Because I love Elves of all kinds, the Eladrin truly spoke to me and my DnD choices. While Eladrin are often associated with contempt, Rogues in DnD are also often associated with dirty deeds. I

The Shadowfell is a mirror dimension buzzing with negative energies, particularly of the Necrotic school. Not even the might of a Dragon can resist its corruption, transforming into the unnerving Shadow Dragon from just a few years of exposure to the Plane of Shadows. Ever wonder what makes them a DnD Staple? Don’t Fret; I

It was exhilarating when it was announced that DnD was crossing over with the popular trading card game Magic: The Gathering. This led to significant new cards based on iconic DnD monsters, items, and heroes, as well as official DnD supplements for players to run their D&D Campaigns in the vibrant worlds of Magic. These