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The early levels of a campaign are full of unique creatures. However, an elemental appearing is often that turning point where we go from goblin and giant rats to the wild and crazy world of magic. Water elementals, in particular, are a terrifying foe. They practically exemplify one of the worst-known ways to die. A […]

Armor of Agathys is a 1st-level abjuration spell on the Warlock spell list. It has a casting time of 1 action, a range of self, a duration of 1 hour, and verbal, somatic, and material components. When you cast the spell, a magical aura of protective frost encases you. For an hour, you gain five

Dwalin was so high above the earth as he peered through the clouds. If the fire mephits made it to the mountains, many families would die. He wasn’t sure how he should feel about that. He wasn’t even human. He was a duergar race. And yet, there he was. His thoughts were interrupted by a

Telekinesis is a supernatural power that has thrilled audiences across many genres. In sci-fi, Jedi Masters used it to lift starfighters out of the swamp while Sith Lords used it to force-choke unfortunate admirals. In superhero movies, mutants like Jean Grey the Phoenix used it to perform amazing feats. Horror movies like Carrie and psychic

D&D has gone a long way from its origins as the D&D created by Gary Gygax. What were three original classes has become thirteen, four races now dozens. With these expansions, the game has gotten more complicated. Throughout the years, they have changed the game to encapsulate more updated mechanics. Adapted the roleplaying aspects to

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

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

The orcs of Dungeons & Dragons are a result of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. While the term “orc” had existed earlier in the fiction of Charles Kingsley, those orcs are not clearly described. Dungeons & Dragons orcs have always been described throughout the editions as having pig-like faces. In the Player’s Handbook,

One of my absolute favorite domains for clerics is the Forge Domain. This is because they have some exciting flavor, unique mechanics, and a solid list of bonus D&D spells. So, if you’re looking to play a strong Defender Cleric, one that is fascinated by magical items or has some unique and fun mechanics to