Salem Charms: The Droolock Pirate Build

Article  |  January 8th, 2021
By Jay
d&d, dnd, droo-lock, druid, fathomless patron, pirate, steal this character, warlock

The Druid-Warlock multiclass: here's an example of how to build this type of D&D character using options from the new Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Her name is Salem Charms, she's part Circle of Stars, part Fathomless/Pact of Talisman warlock.

Building the Wine Master Fey Artificer

Article  |  October 13th, 2020
By Jay
alchemist, artificer, brewer supplies, point buy, satyr, steal this character, subverting tropes, tips, weirdness

Have you wanted to play a Satyr? How about an Artificer who isn't all about gadgets and technology? We explain how to bring personality into your builds, from adding flavour to spells to making skills feel more like a profession, through the lens of a fey prince outcast who brings magical wine to the world, longing to someday return home.

Steal This Character: Strength Ranger Knight

Article  |  May 12th, 2020
By Jay
heavy armor, monster slayer, steal this character, strength ranger, zephyr strike

We look at an alternative way to build a full-plate strength fighter, but not using the usual classes of Fighter or Paladin. We instead build a tank on top of a Ranger undercarriage. Forget about Divine Smite, and say hello to Zephyr Strike. This is a build you'll want to steal.

How To Build The Rarest Rogue

Article  |  April 26th, 2020
By Jay
d&d, dnd, firbolg, heavy crossbow, scout, skirmisher, steal this character

According to the character build stats from DndBeyond.com, a Firbolg scout is just about the rarest of all the builds -- but it's also an amazingly fun character to play. Here's how to make one for yourself

How To Build a Starlock (Celestial Strength Warlock)

Article  |  April 14th, 2020
By Jay
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If you have grown bored of all the hexblades out there, why not try something really different with your next Warlock. Try making him/her into a strength-based fighter with some solid healing abilities.