Start small; develop the world as you go. You should also be enjoying yourself when playing. Take inspiration from everywhere. Don’t bother studying the rulebook; study key basics, then learn as you go. Embrace chaos, stop the game when needed, and adapt the world to the party.
5e: Slow vs Haste
In older editions, there was a clear winner between Slow and Haste. In 5e, however, they are equally useful but in different contexts. Against a group of weak-ish enemies, you want to use Slow to control the battlefield. Against a single foe, Haste is better to maximize your action economy.
5e: Why is Booming Blade Good?
Booming Blade is not great. It fills a niche that makes it a subpar cantrip for most casters, but it has its uses for battlefield control. Best used by melee casters, like eldritch knights, arcane tricksters, artificers, warlocks, etc. Note that it doesn’t allow Extra Attacks for martial classes.
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5e: How to Become a Lich
Becoming a lich is a dangerous process involving sacrifice, powerful necromancy, and evil pacts to achieve immortality. You must gain access to Imprisonment, find the secrets to crafting a phylactery & a special potion, and then a lot of luck. Even then, you must fuel your immortality forever.
5e Drowning Rules: Underwater Misadventures
While playing D&D, have you ever wanted to explore underwater ruins but were worried about the possibility of drowning? I’ve got explanations for how drowning works in 5e and how to avoid it.
5e: How to Roll for Stats
Ready to start a brand-new D&D adventure? Fantastic! Or perhaps you’re re-rolling after some unfortunate mishaps—less… fantastic. Either way, it’s okay if you don’t know how to roll a new character! There’re plenty of options with three primary choices. Let’s take a look.
5e: Calculating Carrying Capacity
Have you ever wondered how much your character can carry and how strength affects or size it? Does your DM ask you to keep track of weight? Here’s a simple breakdown.
5E: How Often Can You Long/Short Rest?
After fighting through a monster-infested dungeon, PCs will need to rest. However, how often can PCs rest? What should be considered?
5e: Taking 10
Do you feel like your D&D games have been held back by pointless dice rolls? Let us introduce you to the concept of Taking 10.