It’s D&D night, and the party had just finished a tough fight. The exit had caved in, supplies and spell slots are low, and there was no clear place that was safe to hole up for a rest. The party decides to take the risk of resting in an unsafe environment. Everything was fine—until the party was attacked by a band of bugbears! If this sounds familiar, then you’ve been the victim of Wandering Monsters.
Are you a player who’s into metagaming? Or a DM who want to know more about your monster options? Either way, let’s dive into the various creature types in D&D 5e!
Ever been exploring a dungeon only to be stopped by a locked door? Spot a tripwire along the floor of a dungeon only to be stumped about how to disarm it? Stuck in a jail cell for crimes you may have committed? In 5e, thieves’ tools are what you’re after—but how do you use them, and what else can they be used for?
Many D&D 5e players find that death quickly becomes a small, inconsequential aspect of their adventuring. Are there alternative rules for death that make D&D more interesting?
Understanding how spell scrolls work is a key part of playing D&D, and it’s especially important if you play a spellcasting class. If you come across one in your game, how do you use it? Should you use it? What are the risks of using one?
The Player Character (PC) that you play in D&D is an integral part of the game, as they are the vessel through which you interact with the fantasy world. But there are many reasons you might want to play another character. How is it best to decide on this and change without disrupting the game?
Many new DnD 5e players may be confused as to what the spot on their character sheet reserved for “Hit Dice” means. Is it just more Hit Points (HP)? Is it what you use to hit someone? All will become clear if you keep reading, including how to best use Hit Dice.