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New and Improved? Wizards of the Coast is currently playtesting and tinkering with “One D&D”, which they claim will be the definitive version of Dungeons and Dragons for the foreseeable future. One edition to rule them all, and potentially in the darkness to bind them. But what exactly is it? Is this a new edition or just an update? Should you be excited or afraid? And most importantly, are th...

Paladin Ranger Multiclass Guide - Hunt the Unholy Rangers are martial survivalists, tough but with adaptable features and a touch of spellcasting for withstanding what the wilderness can throw at you. Paladins are holy champions, scions of celestial power and keepers of divine oaths. Put them together and we get god’s left hand, a hunter of the unholy able to track evil to their dark pits and admi...

Speed, you are Speed Monks are the pinnacles of discipline and martial technique that test the limits of humanoid capability. Wizards are the studious researchers of universal truths and the masters of arcane secrets. Put them together and you get a jumbled mess BUT with a bit of work we can turn that mess into a whirling ball of knives that moves faster than humanly possible. Grab your monk weapo...

Ninja Viking?!? Rogues are masters of disguise and subtlety, who lurk in the shadows waiting for the perfect time to make their lethal strike. Barbarians are an unsubtle slab of mindless rage and feral instinct able to shrug off lethal blows while screaming and charging down their enemies at full tilt. Put them together and we get a bit of a thematic mismatch, but a mechanical synergy wonder. And...

We’re All Mad Here You lose your way in the woods and find a path through a willow tree arch you’ve never seen before. The path twists and turns through ever-more vibrant old groves and flower fields and you spot a young girl. She giggles as she takes your hand and whisks you away into a courtyard gala where you dance and sing amidst what seems like hundreds of smiling faces. The days and hours bl...

The Original Upside Down You’ve lost your way in the graveyard and stumbled your way through an open grave. The shock creeps into a confused and foreboding terror as you crawl out of the cold earth and behold a dark and twisted landscape bereft of color and solemnly still save for the lumbering forms of countless undead. You’ve just fallen from the forgotten realms through a shadow crossing and if...

All Hail the Machine God Artificers are the inventors of the impossible and the crafters of the arcane, capable of assembling the most wondrous and deadly of magic items. Clerics are the devout ministers of divine will, imbued with celestial power to heal the sick and smite the unworthy. Put them together and we get priests of arcane science and the machine god’s clergy, bedecked in all the powers...

Fighters are versatile powerhouses, capable of countless techniques for applying cold steel to worthy opponents. Monks are ascetic disciples of the martial arts who have surpassed the physical limits through sheer willpower and skill. When combined you apply the speed of a martial artist with the skill of a dedicated murder machine. Eat your protein powder and don’t skip leg day as we go through e...

Giants are striding into 5e Dungeons and Dragons in this newest addition from Wizards of the Coast. In a similar vein to Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons from a couple years back, Glory of the Giants is primarily a lore book centered around the giant folk and their Ordning but with quite a bit more mechanical oomph than we got last time around. Does all this add up to something worth buying? Find your...

Barbarians are creatures of adrenaline and wrath, berserkers whose blind rage and strength allow them to power through mortal wounds and cleave through the impenetrable. Paladins are living paragons of divine grace, conduits of godly power and deliverers of divine punishment. Put them together and we get a rage knight, dealing divine wrath in a zealot's fervor, if perhaps a pit less cognizant of w...

Monks are the pinnacles of discipline and martial technique that test the limits of humanoid capability. Warlocks are the servants of eldritch beings who’ve bestowed upon them unknowable cosmic powers in exchange for dark and mysterious pacts. When combined you get a sword wielding martial arts master whose intense training is empowered by the dark gods. Grab your hexblade and put on your gi as we...

5e D&D has picked up its 4th official starter adventure kit, this time taking our fledgling heroes to an isolated island ravaged by the undead and the lingering curses of a long dead dragon. Players will have to investigate shipwrecks and sea caves, help the local kobolds and perhaps stop a young dragon before they tamper with something they can’t control. If you’re starting out is this the be...

5e is in a bit of a trouble spot right now and many playgroups are scrambling to find a new home. Paizo’s latest system has a lot going for it, but just what does Pathfinder 2nd edition entail for your games? Pathfinder has always been the frontrunning rival to D&D, is now the time they take the front seat? We’re going to go through all the big changes you’ll feel making the shift from 5e D&am...

Savage Worlds is a fast network of systems and settings all using the same mechanical base that can be used for traditional fantasy games, sci-fi space battles and everything in between. But the Savage Worlds have over a hundred books in their library, where do you start? Support the Channel: RPG Dice Subscription: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/products/rpg-dice-subscription Amazing dice every...

Wizards of the Coast is currently playtesting and tinkering with “One D&D”, which they claim will be the definitive version of Dungeons and Dragons for the foreseeable future. One edition to rule them all, and potentially in the darkness to bind them. But what exactly is it? Is this a new edition or just an update? Should you be excited or afraid? And most importantly, are they messing with yo...

FIGHTER CLERIC MULTICLASSING- A 5E GUIDE FOR HOLY BEATDOWNS Fighters are the versatile masters of the battlefield capable of taking on any combat role that possess every sort of weapon mastery. Clerics are versatile holy priests that can suit any deity, able to pick and choose from all the divine spells and the widest range of archetypes in 5e. Support the Channel: RPG Dice Subscription: https://w...

Creating Magic: A Guide to Running a Successful D&D Item Shop Do you have what it takes to create magic? Starting and running a successful magic item shop as a DM in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition can be challenging, but with the right tips it can be a breeze. In this guide we will go over everything you need to know in order to make it entertaining and immersive, and keep it running smoothl...

Fighters are living weapons, honed fighters who use their physical prowess to master their chosen fighting style. Sorcerers are the lucky inheritors of magic in their bloodlines, innately magical beings who wield their arcane power like an extension of their own body. Conquer your enemies and see them driven before you with our latest guide! Support the Channel Andrar's Vault is Open - Over 100 Un...

With all the drama surrounding the OGL update you and your playgroup may be in the market for a new tabletop roleplaying system. Pathfinder is the pepsi to D&D’s coke and if you’re looking for a new game that isn’t too much of a departure from the dungeon delving you know and love then pathfinder might be a perfect fit for your table. We’re going to go through all the major differences and cha...

CLERIC WIZARD 5E MULTICLASS GUIDE - A 5E GUIDE TO GODLIKE WIZARDRY Clerics are masters of divine magic, versatile enough to fill any role on the battlefield. Wizards are the masters of arcane magic, powerful spellcasters with the widest range of spells Put them together and you get a versatile magical powerhouse. Ready your spellbook and your holy symbol as we go through everything you need to kno...

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MONK ROGUE MULTICLASS - 5E NINJAS Monks are adept warriors of discipline and skill who have trained and honed themselves into perfected instruments. Rogues are agents of shadow and misdirection who can find the perfect opening to plunge the knife. Put them together and you get straight up ninjas! Mystery Sharp Edged Dice Subscription: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/products/sharp-edged-dice-sub...

Barbarians are wild muscle machines fueled by adrenaline and wrath to smash everything and take any punishment. Warlocks are the favored servants of otherworldly patrons, instilled with eldritch power. Check out our D&D 5e Barbarian Warlock Multiclass Guide Now! Check out our Blog Post Here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/barbarian-warlock-multiclass-guide-for-d-d-5e-barblock Want...

Looking for a guide to multiclassing as an Artificer Rogue in the 5th edition of the Dungeons and Dragons game? Look no further! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of multiclassing as an Artificer Rogue and cover different ideas for builds. Check out our Blog Post Here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/artificer-rogue-multiclass-for-dnd-5e Want to Grow your hoard? Check o...

The bard is an artisan of magic, knowledgeable and witty musicians and warriors capable of lethal arts. Paladins are champions of holy power, heralds of their faith and smiters of the unrighteous through divine favor and martial prowess. Put them together and we get a divine chorus leader who inspires their supporting singers while triumphantly smiting the wicked. Grab your songbook and put on som...