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The Divine Fury: D&D Build #270 13.10.2026 43:55

A Barbarian/Paladin multiclass for 5.5 that brings back a little bit of the flavor of the 5e build :). I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdive h...

The Spell Fist: D&D Build #269 07.10.2026 49:02

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The Usual Suspects: Ranking the Rogue Subclasses 29.09.2026 59:27

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The Holy Hand Grenade: D&D Build #268 22.09.2026 48:22

I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdive https://fantasy-scents.com/pages/d4-d-d-deep-dive Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https...

The Pointy Hat Necromancer: D&D Build #267 15.09.2026 1:05:26

Thanks to Pointy Hat for sponsoring and GO CHECK OUT WILD HEARTH NOW! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wildhearth/wildhearth?ref=6ouv3y I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudios.com/collections/d4deepdive Table of C...

The Needler 2.0: D&D Build #266 08.09.2026 50:06

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The Hunter's Marks: Ranking the Ranger Subclasses 01.09.2026 1:01:50

Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Visit https://helixsleep.com/deepdive to take advantage of their Labor Day Sale to get 30% off on select mattresses! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!)...

The Puppet Master: D&D Build #265 25.08.2026 1:01:32

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The Class Menagerie: D&D Build #264 18.08.2026 1:05:17

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Holier Than Thou: Ranking the Paladin Subclasses 11.08.2026 44:23

The New (and Improved!) Arcane Archer: D&D Build #263 04.08.2026 49:05

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The Werewizard: D&D Build #262 28.07.2026 51:53

Check out Taios' Library of Everything here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/5efamily/taios-library-of-everything-a-player-options-book-for-5e?ref=bou7da I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what I sho...

Much Ado About Punching: Ranking the Monk Subclasses 21.07.2026 54:15

Big thanks to Realm of Basolin for sponsoring - check them out here! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/570021/realm-of-basolin I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what I should add!) https://www.crwnstudio...

The Spellspored: D&D Build #261 07.07.2026 44:16

Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Visit https://helixsleep.com/deepdive to take advantage of their 4th of July sale and get 20% off sitewide! And be on the lookout for additional sales on the Helix site! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA...

How to Fix Rogues and Monks in D&D 30.06.2026 1:37:32

Come join my friend Will (DnD Shorts) and I for an unscripted chat about why we think the Rogue and Monk need a buff and what we might do about it! Follow Will here: https://www.youtube.com/@DnDShorts I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join M...

The Shadow Singer: D&D Build #260 23.06.2026 1:01:16

Check out Machines of Blood & Bone here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somanyrobots/machines-of-bone-and-blood-necroindustrial-adventures-in-5e?ref=3vpqd9 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what I sh...

Tactical Selection: Ranking the Fighter Subclasses 16.06.2026 58:59

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Malice in Chains: D&D Build #259 10.06.2026 48:29

The Ravenloft Reaper 02.06.2026 55:16

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Natural Selection: Ranking the Druid Subclasses 26.05.2026 51:26

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The Holy Nova: D&D Build #257 19.05.2026 48:58

Just how much damage can we do if we only get *one single* hit? Probably more than you'd think :). Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2p...

The Steal Defender: D&D Build #256 12.05.2026 59:51

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Immaculate Selection: Ranking Cleric Subclasses 05.05.2026 1:10:11

Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Visit https://helixsleep.com/deepdive to take advantage of their Memorial Day Sale Exclusive Partner Offer and get 27% off sitewide! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what...

The Sultan of Swings: D&D Build #255 28.04.2026 57:28

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The Faeriest of Them All: D&D Build #254 21.04.2026 52:52

Huge thanks to Last Arc: Tactics Analogue - check it out here! https://gamefound.com/projects/succubus-publishing/last-arc-tactics-analogue?refcode=WuF7nEqNbkmRCeHfPLAoOQ I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron! https://www.patreon.com/c/dnddd OR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Stores! (Let me know what...