How Do Reactions Work in DnD 5e?
by Breaking Down Combat: How Do Reactions Work in DnD 5e? We all understand what a reaction is in real life. But is it the same …
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The Unwritten 5 Rules of Online D&D Groups
Follow a few “unwritten rules,” and you will have a much better chance than most. Here are the top five unwritten rules of D&D campaign hunting.
How Many Spells Can a Wizard Know? 2 Thoughts
The answer is easy: How many spells can a wizard know? A lot. Magic in D&D is complicated. There is no getting around that. When …
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How to Run Underwater Combat in 5e
by I’ve been trying to avoid needing to know how to run underwater combat in 5e for months. But my pirates in Ghosts of Saltmarsh are …
Champion Fighter Build – Think Again in 5e
I hear all the time that Champion Fighters are really only for new players. But that’s wrong. A Champion Fighter build in 5e is outstanding …
Can You Cast a Cantrip and Spell on the Same Turn in 5e?
Yes. And No. It depends on whether the spell is an action or a bonus action. You can cast a cantrip and spell on the …
D&D Game Play – 5e Jumping Rules
by Many of the questions about Movement within D&D gameplay are about D&D Jumping. This is a discussion of the rules of jumping with specific examples in gameplay.