Player Guide

Are you wondering how many bonus actions you get in D&D? You’ve come to the right article if this is you! We’re going to be giving you an overview of everything you’ll need to know about bonus actions in D&D. How you can use them, what classes get more than others, and how you can use items and abilities to get one when you need it most. What Are Bonus Actions? Let’s start at the very beginning. Actions determine who gets to do what during combat or an event within Dungeons and Dragons. Each turn your character has a set number [...]

Do you remember playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) back in the day? If you don't, then you should definitely check out the game today. D&D has become a global phenomenon, with millions of players around the world. D&D was created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson in 1974. The game is played using dice rolls and character statistics, which has gained a mass following over the years. Players take turns rolling the dice and moving their characters through a fantasy setting. One of the great things about D&D is the idea of creating your own character. In terms of backstory, [...]

The fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons, a popular role-playing game, includes some new and exciting elements. Two new terms have been introduced to make certain actions more dynamic- advantage and disadvantage. These terms might seem confusing at first, but once you get used to using them and how they fit into gameplay you will find it very straightforward. We have put together this useful guide to help you understand the advantages and disadvantages. Keep reading to find out more. What Is Advantage And Disadvantage? If you have advantage on a certain action, you get to roll the D20 [...]

One thing that a lot of new D&D players struggle with is the wide range of specialized terminology and abbreviations that experienced players and DMs like to use in the midst of a campaign. If you've never played D&D it can be really difficult to know all of the different pieces of terminology and how they fit together. So let's set the scene. You're playing a new campaign and you're having a good time, but a situation arises where you have to make a skill check. Perhaps you're trying to pick a lock, and your DM needs you to 'roll dexterity.' [...]

Before you embark on your next epic Dungeons and Dragons adventure, you're going to need to create your very own character. With the basic options presented to you in the Player’s Handbook, there are already hundreds of unique D&D character creation options and combinations available to you right from the start. As you progress through the game, the options for customization grow ever more numerous. For new players, it can get a bit overwhelming so in this guide, we will break down exactly what you need and show you step by step how to go about creating your next [...]

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 [...]

Choosing a class in Dungeons and Dragons may seem like a daunting task for new adventurers. There are a lot of options and information to process, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed at first. That’s why we have put together this comprehensive guide to the current D&D 5E classes and how to choose one that best suits the character you’d like to play. What is a D&D Class? A common misconception about classes is that they are professions, however they represent much more than that. Your character’s class is the core of what your character can do [...]