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There are many characters you can create in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. You have the complete freedom to decide their backstory, values, personality, whatever you want to do with them. In the fifth edition, you also have the potential to turn them into a lich - an undead, sentient creature. The process of making your character a lich is quite complex and requires a lot of patience and risk-taking. There are many things you will need to discuss with the dungeon master before you can even begin the process. However, if you want to make your character into [...]

Saving throws! These are some of the defining moments within a game of Dungeons and Dragons. These are the moments where your character can do something incredible, perhaps save themselves or another, squeeze past by the skin of their teeth! No matter your playstyle or that of your party, you’re likely to run into situations where you’ll have to make one. Saving throws are, however, a more unique kind of check that only appear in very specific situations. Because of this, if you’re new to 5e D&D you might not be so used to rolling for them and you might [...]

There are many terms and concepts you need to get your head around when you first start playing Dungeons and Dragons. They have a range of uses within the game, and so it is necessary to understand them all thoroughly so that you know how to play properly. The Player's Handbook covers a lot of these in depth, which is useful for referring to whenever you're unsure. The most recent 5th edition of the game has changed certain things regarding how gameplay works, so it can be confusing even if you're used to earlier versions. Don't worry, though - we're [...]

Dungeons and Dragons is the world’s greatest role-playing game. With over 35 races available, the numerous options ensure there are flavorful characters for everyone at the table, regardless of preference or play style. There are selections of races available in different supplements. The Player’s Handbook contains enough for any game group to get started. Veteran players, and those looking for more flair in their game can look to other sources, such as Volo’s Guide to Monsters which describes several monstrous and fantastic races. A campaign book such as Eberron: Rising from the Last War contains setting-specific races that some [...]

Druids are the most versatile and diverse class in the game, because they are able to use spells to help in various situations. However, this does not mean that they can just get out of any trouble easily, and there are limits to their powers that players must abide by in-game. All players are bound by rules that keep things as fair as possible and promote maximum enjoyment; to what extent can Druids prepare for every eventuality? You can only prepare a specific number of spells at any one time, which means you must choose carefully. We'll talk you through [...]