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Rules for Grappling in 5e, Photo Sketch of Two Medieval Warriors Fighting

A Guide to D&D 5e’s Grappling Rules & the Grappled Condition

Grappling is one of the things martial characters can do in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition really well that doesn’t involve making an attack roll. It’s useful in situations where attacking isn’t optimal or even possible. The problem is the rules can be a bit confusing for beginners. This post covers everything a starting D&D …

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6 Things Martial Characters Can Do, Photo Sketch of an Old Medieval Soldier

6 Things Martial Characters Can Do

Given certain situations, martial characters in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition feel a bit lacking compared to the spellcaster classes. Many creatures come with mundane (meaning non-magical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing) damage resistances and immunities. What is a basic Fighter or Barbarian to do when put up against these creatures? Well, there’s actually quite a …

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