Way of the Shadow Monk, they’re a sulky bunch. A ninja, even. If you’re a little bored of playing a Rogue, but you still love the sneaking and surprising, then you should definitely look at playing this Monk subclass. It’s loaded with features that allow you to be at one with the shadows, diving and…
Way of the Kensei or ‘Monk with Weapons‘ is for those of you who love playing the punchy Monk archetype but can’t let go of using weapons. The emphasis for this particular D&D Monk subclass is weapons, a nudge in the direction of a fighter, but with more punch and kick. This especially bodes well…
All Monks are different, especially as they reach level three, where you choose which Monk archetype or monastic tradition you fancy. There are ten main Monk subclasses, and I’m going to give you a run-down on every single one. Whether you fancy ‘traditional’ style Monks like the Way of the Open Hand or Doctor Death…
The Warlock knew her patron was somewhere in the murky waters before her. There was a loud splash from far away, and a sword came whirling towards the Warlock, sticking in the sand at her feet. “Oh… thank you! I love presents.” Spellcasters are usually pigeonholed into one party role: maybe they focus on damage…
Picking a class can be hard. So why pick? Multiclassing lets you play as two classes, and Warlock is one of the most potent options for one of your two picks. If you are tired of slinging spells and want to start cleaving orcs in half, multiclassing is the way to go! Many Warlock quirks…
Names have power, and Warlocks know this best. Signing a pact with a patron means they know you on an uncomfortably intimate level. Rest assured, your name will always be kicking around somewhere in the back of their head as they sit, ready to pull on your leash whenever they need something. Warlocks tend to…
Cold rain hammers down the high valley, turning the village pathways into rivers of mud. People stare wide-eyed from their doorways. They know why you’re here. The heretics swept this way, and now the Emperor has sent you, his Inquisitive, to separate the wolves from the sheep… What’s An Inquisitive? The 5e Inquisitive is an…
Spending most of their working life on point, risking life and limb disarming traps and dodging enemy patrols, it’s no wonder Scouts know the value of striking first and being prepared. All that time behind enemy lines, out in nature, and hunted by hostile forces helps the 5e Scout develop a set of useful skills….
Dropping the hammer as a 5e Assassin feels good! If you’re with the kind of group who love to carefully plan out their operations, playing this Rogue subclass can be a satisfying experience. A master of stealth, disguise, languages, and assassination, the 5e Assassin is as deadly as they come. Some will tell you the…
Ahoy! Today we’re exploring the Fathomless, a Warlock subclass known for lurking in coral beds, sleeping with the fishes, and occasionally siphoning power off of underwater nightmare creatures. Fathomless is a defensive class, stacking tricks up their sleeves until the perfect opportunity pops up to unleash magic harsher than a tropical storm. Your power comes…
Fair warning: with the right build, the Undying subclass might make your DM tear their hair out. Undying Warlocks tap into the necromantic power of liches and death gods to ensure they never take a trip to the undiscovered country. You can stack defensive spells and Invocations on top of your subclass features to create…
Straight out of “A Thousand and One Arabian Nights” comes the Genie! Complete with magic lamp and wish-granting magic, your patron is a member of this mystical race of elementals. Depending on which type of genie you align yourself with, you can tap into one of the four elements to become a menace on the…
Immolation is the sincerest form of flattery. Fiend Warlock knows this best, specializing in fire spells that turn battalions of enemies into mass-barbeques. The fire of the Lower Planes runs hot in the blood of Fiend Warlocks, and they are more than happy to share. For sheer damage output, not many classes can compete with…
There’s this stupid idea that healers aren’t allowed to spill blood. Celestial Warlock heard about this and decided to prove the world wrong, becoming an excellent support class that can also liquefy your brain from across the battlefield. Celestial Warlock has a reputation of being a weird hybrid, mixing Warlock and Cleric abilities but doing…
Many characters (mostly with big swords) are adept at fighting. Few characters are as well-prepared to negotiate, infiltrate, or humiliate their way into power. One of the most flavorful of these is the Archfey Warlock subclass, a master manipulator acting on the orders of an even more manipulative faerie. Archfey uses magic to cloud the…
There’s no subclass better equipped for impersonation, disguise, and intrigue than the Mastermind. Their capacity for linguistics, tactics, and manipulation is perfect for campaigns with nuanced NPCs and competing factions. At higher levels, they can’t be lied to and can even project false thoughts to anyone attempting telepathy. But these exceptional social abilities come with…
Monks. They’re a special class that needs a little bit of careful thought when building one for your DnD campaign. They start a little weaker than any other class, but once they get going, they’re a great, formidable tank and support fighter with lots of cool features and abilities. You can play them however you…
There’s something we love about the magical rogue. Creating illusions, distracting guards, and using an invisible, spectral hand to manipulate the environment at range makes for some epic moments at the table. Often considered top tier amongst Rogue subclasses, the Arcane Trickster is certainly one of the easiest to recommend. Let’s get into why… How…
D&D 5e offers a broad variety of play styles through the rogue subclasses. We’re here to guide you through these archetypes that allow for such different gameplay mechanics and roleplay styles. All have merit. The best one for you depends in part on what your adventuring party needs. But thinking about what’s most fun to…
When you offer yourself up to an eldritch horror, you can expect your brain to melt a little. Some madness might seep in. But the joy of such a pact is you get to pass that trauma onto your enemies by holding their hopes, dreams, and deepest fears in a vice grip you use to…
The Rogue is one of the oldest and best-represented character archetypes in fiction. Present in Norse, Greek, and Roman mythology—then heavily influenced by the first, French translation of Arabian Nights in 1717—the daring, dashing rogue has been a part of modern storytelling since its beginning. From George Lucas’s Han Solo to Fritz Lieber’s Gray Mouser,…