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How To Make A God In D&D 5e

With Wizards of the Coast’s release of the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons (or D&D for short), the world’s most famous role-playing game has finally reached the mainstream. Whilst everyone has probably at least heard of the game before the fifth edition (or 5e) was released in 2014, it has been with this latest version that it has become a game that everyone is playing. Even people who thought they had no interest in anything nerd related have fallen in love with this system. Our motto is: If it's good enough for Vin Deisel, then it's good enough for [...]

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How Fast Do You Fall In D&D 5e?

When it comes to learning the rules, there is arguably no version of Dungeons and Dragons (sometimes abbreviated to D&D) that is simpler than the fifth edition (also known as D&D 5e by many people). The entire rule book has been effectively stripped down to its core elements, with plenty of the extra rules, caveats, and elements that bloated or bogged down previous editions (looking at you, fourth edition). This streamlining of rules is probably what has led to the fifth edition becoming the best-selling and most popular version of the iconic tabletop role-playing game, with thousands of people picking [...]

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How Many Proficiencies are in D&D 5e?

In the early 1980s, Dungeons and Dragons catapulted to fame, and now, it’s one of the most well-known and frequently played fantasy role-playing games in the world. Throughout the years, more content and characters have been added with each new addition, with the 3e bringing the most notable changes to date. Since 5e was released in 2014, a few more changes have been introduced to areas like feats, races, classes, and proficiencies. So, how many proficiencies are there in 5e, and how do they work? Let’s take a look below. Proficiencies In Dungeons & Dragons 5e There are over 100 [...]

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How Does Point Buy Work In D&D 5e?

The point buy system in D&D is a method that assigns ability scores to a character during the creation process in D&D 5e. If you’re interested in totally customizing your character and class, the point buy system is a great way to allow you to build your character in any way you want. This article will help you to build any class you want by giving you some rules and tips using the point buy in D&D 5e. What Is The Point Buy System in 5e? The point buy is a system that allows you to assign ability scores to [...]

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How To Calculate Saving Throws (D&D 5th Edition)

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 [...]

By |2022-06-20T13:15:32+00:00June 17th, 2022|D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on How To Calculate Saving Throws (D&D 5th Edition)

How Many Spells Does A Cleric Know? (D&D 5th Edition)

A Cleric is the backbone of every party in D&D. Clerics are the holy one, the one with the morals, the one with the healing spells that will help your party survive. They’re a great choice for somebody looking to roleplay a character that is good in alignment. So let’s say you’re trying to figure out what is the best character for you. What is the class that is going to let you tell the best stories, and play something that you truly enjoy? Picking a character for a D&D campaign (especially if it’s a long one) can be an [...]

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Is Initiative An Ability Check? (D&D 5th Edition)

Let’s set the scene! Your party has walked into the wrong cave. Your rogue told you it was safe, your fighter doesn't care and your cleric followed because they had to. And now something is with you, something is about to attack! Your DM might describe an arrow flying through the air towards you, or perhaps a horde of goblins coming out of the shadows to ambush you. Either way, they’re going to say one thing and one thing only: “Everyone roll for initiative!” But if you’re new to the 5th Edition of D&D you might not be familiar with [...]

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Can You Polymorph Yourself (D&D 5th Edition)

Is there a time when you’d want to cast an offensive spell on yourself? It’s unlikely that you’ll want to use fireball on yourself, but there are scenarios where you might want to use other spells. Polymorph is one such spell. Let’s say you’re in a situation where you would like to hide, and the only thing you can think to do is to change your shape? But here’s the thing - are you able to cast a spell on your own character? If you’re wondering about some of the creative ways in which you can use polymorph, you’ve come [...]

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How Long Is A Round In Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition?

D&D is a game that is simple in nature but complex in the finer details. The game is quite loose on rules and heavy on roleplaying when you are conversing with NPCs or experiencing a storyline, but it gets a lot more strict when combat begins. Turns are taken, rounds begin, and you start to have to care a lot more about numbers and stats. If you’re new to the world of D&D campaigns, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed with how battles work and some of the strict rulesets involved. If you find yourself confused about turns, actions, [...]

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Can You Dash Twice In D&D 5th Edition?

There are times in combat when you need to get out of there. The fight is going bad, one of your party members is down and the other is useless. You need to take a step back and get some time. Or maybe you and your party are being shot at from a distance and you need to break some There’s no shame in dashing away! But you’re wondering if perhaps you can dash twice? If you’re locked in a game of D&D and wondering this question, then you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’re going to [...]

By |2022-06-24T14:15:19+00:00June 17th, 2022|Player Guide|Comments Off on Can You Dash Twice In D&D 5th Edition?
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