Mechanics Discussion Archives

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The Basics of Ritual Casting in D&D 5e

March 9, 2020 Eldadres 0

Time is an invaluable resource in D&D 5e. Taking a short rest in the middle of an adventure can give the enemy enough time to […]

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How Does the Hide Action Work in D&D 5e?

February 3, 2020 Eldadres 3

A common theme I’ve been expanding upon lately is the importance of positioning and battlefield control in D&D 5e combat. Having an advantageous position can […]

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Going Toe-to-Toe with the Monk’s Stunning Strike Feature

December 13, 2019 Eldadres 0

DMDavid started a discussion on Stunning Strike last week. There was a lot of great discussion about the ability as well as how a DM can […]

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Creature Size in D&D 5e – Size Matters!

November 25, 2019 Eldadres 0

When we’re creating or using a creature in D&D 5e we’re generally not thinking much about a creature’s size besides how we’ll describe the creature […]

The Basics of Ranged Combat in D&D 5e

November 13, 2019 Eldadres 1

A while ago I told an outright lie. I said that dual wielding was the coolest style of combat. Maybe that’s not a lie, but […]

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A Look Into the Recharge Mechanic in D&D 5e

September 30, 2019 Eldadres 2

I’ve been using a lot of elemental myrmidons in my homebrew campaign lately. They’re quite a lot of fun. They can dish-out a truckload of […]

Common Saving Throw Abilities – What Are They and Why Should You Care?

September 6, 2019 Eldadres 1

If you’ve spent any time on online forums, Reddit, blogs, or hell, even here, you’ve probably heard something about Constitution, Dexterity, and Wisdom being important ability […]

Why Aren’t There More Bonus Action Cantrips?

August 23, 2019 Eldadres 6

This topic came to me as I was making my space cleric for a Hyperlanes campaign the other day. It’s essentially a 5e adaptation for Sci-Fi. […]

Examining the Weapon Properties in D&D 5e

June 21, 2019 Eldadres 0

What’s the difference between a shortsword and a longsword? Well, a lot actually, and it’s not just the flavor of the two weapons that separates […]

The Basics of Dual Wielding in D&D 5e

June 7, 2019 Eldadres 17

Dual wielding two one-handed weapons is, I swear, one of the most frequently-used fighting styles in D&D 5e. And why wouldn’t it be? Slashing two […]