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Adventurers in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition cross many obstacles in their day-to-day journeys; some magical and some mundane. During those journeys, chances are a player character will need to take a dip in the water for whatever reason; crossing a river, reaching the depths of a sunken city, or even just to check out …
The dangers of being an adventurer in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition are numerous and often magical. But, sometimes the more mundane dangers are some of the most frightening for player characters. One such danger is the threat of suffocation since there are few ways around it in 5e. What are the rules on …
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Typically, most combats in Dungeons & Dragons are to the death. But, player characters and Game Master-controlled creatures don’t have to kill each other whenever they fight. Both sides have the option of doing nonlethal damage against their targets for whatever reason with a few caveats. What is nonlethal damage in 5e? How does …
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This article was written by DnD Lounge The 5th edition of Dungeons & Dragons has plenty of spells that afflict enemies with negative conditions or damage them outright with elemental powers. Each type of spell plays a vital role in D&D combat, and every spellcaster needs a healthy mix of both. This article covers some …
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Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition includes rules for passive Ability Checks. The only actually featured on character sheets, though, is Passive Perception. What’s more, this ruleset brings a myriad of questions on how Passive Perception in 5e works. What is Passive Perception? How do you calculate it? How do you increase it? How does …
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Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition is full of fantastical creatures of various shapes and sizes. And often, the size of a creature comes into play. But, how does size in D&D work? What are the size categories a given creature fits into? And, how does it affect gameplay? This article outlines everything you …
Magic items are a staple of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. But, some of the rules for figuring how they work may be a bit confusing for newer players. How do you identify magic items in 5e? What methods are available to players? And, are there any alternatives for it? This article covers everything you …
The centuries old dragon unfurls itself from the mirey bog. Thick, black ooze sloughs off from its tattered wings and the stench of the long-dead emanates throughout the beast’s home. You see the monster’s skeletal head emerge last as it turns towards your group, a chilling gaze of a creature which lost its sense of …
The Frightened Condition in D&D 5e: A Beginner’s Guide Read More »
"The party finds themselves in the underground lair of an evil wizard. After some wandering, the fighter sees something floating at the end of a hallway. They approach the object and find a skull, suspended in mid-air, staring back at them. As the fighter reaches out to grab the skull, they meet resistance, a gelatinous …
I often see players and Game Masters alike lament how boss fights in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition feel boring. One way you can add a little spice is by introducing multi-phase boss fight mechanics to your game. But, what are multi-stage boss fights? And, how do they work? By the end of this article, …
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