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    • Ability Score Improvement (ASI) in DnD 5e explained
    • Crafting magic items in 5e
    • Dash action in DnD 5e explained
    • Drowning & suffocating in DnD 5e explained
    • DnD 5e guide to grappling
    • Fall damage in 5e: Rules and calculations
    • Hit Dice in 5e explained – A full guide with examples
    • How do you determine spellcasting ability?
    • Inspiration in DnD 5e
    • Saving throws and multiclassing
    • Simple weapons in DnD 5e explained
  • Player Guides
    • A guide to powerful spellcasting builds in 5e
    • A guide to two-weapon fighting in DnD 5e
    • Bag of Holding in DnD 5e: An adventurer’s guide
    • Can a druid shapeshift into an owlbear?
    • DnD 5e Healer’s Kit explained
    • Healer classes in DnD 5e
    • Multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3
    • What are the odds of rolling the ‘perfect’ DnD character?
    • What can you do with Prestidigitation in 5e?
  • DM Guides
    • Attacking unconscious players
    • Best beginner campaigns for new DMs
    • 7 DnD 5e house rules to avoid at all costs
    • 10 DnD 5e house rules for DMs to try
    • D&D cuisine: What are your players eating?
    • How to put Dungeon Master on your resume or CV
    • A D&D dragon’s diet: What do they eat?
  • Spells
    • Blink spell in 5e explained
    • Counterspell in 5e: A complete guide with rule clarifications
    • Feather Fall spell in 5e explained
    • Mirror Image Spell in 5e explained
    • Shadow Blade spell in 5e explained
    • Speak With Dead spell in 5e explained
  • Feats
    • Actor feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Alert feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Sentinel feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Polearm Master feat guide for DnD 5e
  • Resources
    • 147 world building questions
    • Best DnD familiars ranked
    • The history of the Gelatinous Cube
    • Top 5 least popular DnD 5e classes
    • Web Stories
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  • How To Play
    • Ability Score Improvement (ASI) in DnD 5e explained
    • Crafting magic items in 5e
    • Dash action in DnD 5e explained
    • Drowning & suffocating in DnD 5e explained
    • DnD 5e guide to grappling
    • Fall damage in 5e: Rules and calculations
    • Hit Dice in 5e explained – A full guide with examples
    • How do you determine spellcasting ability?
    • Inspiration in DnD 5e
    • Saving throws and multiclassing
    • Simple weapons in DnD 5e explained
  • Player Guides
    • A guide to powerful spellcasting builds in 5e
    • A guide to two-weapon fighting in DnD 5e
    • Bag of Holding in DnD 5e: An adventurer’s guide
    • Can a druid shapeshift into an owlbear?
    • DnD 5e Healer’s Kit explained
    • Healer classes in DnD 5e
    • Multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3
    • What are the odds of rolling the ‘perfect’ DnD character?
    • What can you do with Prestidigitation in 5e?
  • DM Guides
    • Attacking unconscious players
    • Best beginner campaigns for new DMs
    • 7 DnD 5e house rules to avoid at all costs
    • 10 DnD 5e house rules for DMs to try
    • D&D cuisine: What are your players eating?
    • How to put Dungeon Master on your resume or CV
    • A D&D dragon’s diet: What do they eat?
  • Spells
    • Blink spell in 5e explained
    • Counterspell in 5e: A complete guide with rule clarifications
    • Feather Fall spell in 5e explained
    • Mirror Image Spell in 5e explained
    • Shadow Blade spell in 5e explained
    • Speak With Dead spell in 5e explained
  • Feats
    • Actor feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Alert feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Sentinel feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Polearm Master feat guide for DnD 5e
  • Resources
    • 147 world building questions
    • Best DnD familiars ranked
    • The history of the Gelatinous Cube
    • Top 5 least popular DnD 5e classes
    • Web Stories

Mark Williams-Cook

First introduced to D&D by the cRPG Baldur's Gate after borrowing it from a friend in 1998, Mark is currently experiencing repeated bouts of unconsciousness trying to take his melee Wizard through a 5e campaign.
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Dash action in DnD 5e explained

Whether you’re fleeing the local town guard or quaffing potions to run down the bolting horse, knowing how to get the best out of the Dash action can get you out of some tight jams!

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Written by: Mark Williams-Cook

Published on: 5 February 2023

A sorcerer using Prestidigitation to barter at a stall

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What can you do with Prestidigitation in 5e?

The Prestidigitation rules are intentionally a little vague, need some help? Here’s our opinion on common uses to speed up your campaigns!

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Written by: Mark Williams-Cook

Published on: 2 February 2023

Two fighters in plate armour in the tavern looking very suspiciously at the character sheet with all 18 attribute scores

DM Guides, Player Guides

What are the odds of rolling the ‘perfect’ DnD character?

So your character has 18 in all attributes? And you rolled this at home. On your own, you say? Do you know the odds of that happening?

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Written by: Mark Williams-Cook

Published on: 22 January 2023

Unfurled on a wooden table is an intricately detailed fantasy map, styled in a manner reminiscent of old cartographic designs. The parchment features stylized drawings of mountain ranges, landmasses, and ornate embellishments around the edges, with a prominent compass rose glowing luminously. The map is surrounded by what appears to be the dark wood grain of a tabletop and the handles of tools or weapons, suggesting a planning or strategy session for an adventure. The lighting is moody, highlighting the map's details and the golden hues of the paper.

DM Guides, Dungeons & Dragons Resources

147 world building questions

World building can be a challenging and daunting task. It usually starts with a kernel of an idea you build out from, but it can sometimes be hard to know what bit to flesh out next. We’ve compiled 147 questions to help inspire you.

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Written by: Mark Williams-Cook

Published on: 14 January 2023

Two burly men are captured in a moment of intense action inside a bustling tavern. The man on the left is shouting aggressively, his face contorted in a roar, as he grapples with the other man. He is adorned with a variety of leather straps and belts, indicative of a rugged lifestyle, possibly that of a warrior or adventurer. The man on the right is being pushed backwards, a mug of ale in his hand sloshing its contents due to the altercation. The background is filled with the silhouettes of onlookers, blurred and out of focus, which suggests a chaotic atmosphere common in a bar fight scene. The painting style is realistic with a strong attention to detail, particularly in the expressions and clothing of the characters, immersing the viewer in the raw emotion of the scene.

How To Play

DnD 5e guide to grappling: Rules, tips and tricks

Grapple for glory! Grappling can be an incredibly useful skill to have within your party. This guide will let you get to grips with the rules and best ways to optimise your grappler build.

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Written by: Mark Williams-Cook

Published on: 11 January 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 main characters

Player Guides

Multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 will give players the option to bring more variety to their characters with 5e’s multiclassing system.

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Written by: Mark Williams-Cook

Published on: 10 January 2023

A set of ornate, blue and gold polyhedral dice are laid out on a wooden surface next to a pen and a document. The document appears to be a resume or a form with various headings and bullet points, indicating a professional or formal context. The dice are detailed with intricate designs and are associated with tabletop role-playing games, suggesting a juxtaposition of work and play. The photo is taken from an angle, focusing on the dice and the top portion of the document, with the text mostly out of focus and unreadable.

DM Guides

How to put Dungeon Master on your resume or CV

Playing D&D and being a dungeon master can give you a lot of relevant soft skills for your resume or CV, the key is learning how to deliver it in a measured and impactful way.

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Written by: Mark Williams-Cook

Published on: 11 December 2022

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  • How To Play
    • Ability Score Improvement (ASI) in DnD 5e explained
    • Crafting magic items in 5e
    • Dash action in DnD 5e explained
    • Drowning & suffocating in DnD 5e explained
    • DnD 5e guide to grappling
    • Fall damage in 5e: Rules and calculations
    • Hit Dice in 5e explained – A full guide with examples
    • How do you determine spellcasting ability?
    • Inspiration in DnD 5e
    • Saving throws and multiclassing
    • Simple weapons in DnD 5e explained
  • Player Guides
    • A guide to powerful spellcasting builds in 5e
    • A guide to two-weapon fighting in DnD 5e
    • Bag of Holding in DnD 5e: An adventurer’s guide
    • Can a druid shapeshift into an owlbear?
    • DnD 5e Healer’s Kit explained
    • Healer classes in DnD 5e
    • Multiclass in Baldur’s Gate 3
    • What are the odds of rolling the ‘perfect’ DnD character?
    • What can you do with Prestidigitation in 5e?
  • DM Guides
    • Attacking unconscious players
    • Best beginner campaigns for new DMs
    • 7 DnD 5e house rules to avoid at all costs
    • 10 DnD 5e house rules for DMs to try
    • D&D cuisine: What are your players eating?
    • How to put Dungeon Master on your resume or CV
    • A D&D dragon’s diet: What do they eat?
  • Spells
    • Blink spell in 5e explained
    • Counterspell in 5e: A complete guide with rule clarifications
    • Feather Fall spell in 5e explained
    • Mirror Image Spell in 5e explained
    • Shadow Blade spell in 5e explained
    • Speak With Dead spell in 5e explained
  • Feats
    • Actor feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Alert feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Sentinel feat guide for DnD 5e
    • Polearm Master feat guide for DnD 5e
  • Resources
    • 147 world building questions
    • Best DnD familiars ranked
    • The history of the Gelatinous Cube
    • Top 5 least popular DnD 5e classes
    • Web Stories