d4: D&D Deep Dive

A mysterious shard of light in hand, the party can finally make their way out of Hollowbend Sanctum and back to Six Hills. But one more challenge stands in their way... Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-n... Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... https://twitter.com/dndoptimized​ http://www.tiktok.com/@...

Something dark and sinister lies within hollowbend sanctum, can our party best the challenges ahead and defeat the evil within The Ember Forrest? Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu Treven's Journal Entry here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu/a/treven-s-journal-02---hextari-document I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting...

Fireballs, Lightning Bolts, and Nova damage, oh my! If you want to blast large groups of enemies to smithereens with big AOE burst damage, no one does it better than the Evoker. Let's see just how far we can stretch that Area of Effect damage in a single turn... I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ......

Come slide into my DMs as we discuss: Quick Ruling: Conjure Animals/Woodland Creatures - who picks the creatures and how? Longer Convo: A chat about Homebrewing classes/subclasses and an overview of the new subclass Cory has created: the Knife Dancer! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/...

Have you ever wondered what the highest damage spell for each of your spell slots would be? If so, this is the episode for you! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ... https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson Intro:( 0:00 ) Single Target Sp...

Come slide into my DMs as we discuss... Quick Ruling: Would a Kobold with a blindfold still suffer from Sunlight Sensitivity? Group Patrons: What are they, Pros and Cons of using them, and some specific examples we really like! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Intro:(0:00) Quick...

With a quest in hand, our brave adventurers seek out the Hollowbend Sanctum, a mysterious ruin that hopefully holds the key to the recent attack on Six Hills, and may even hold answers to the disappearance of Einor Elovere. Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu We'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https...

New to Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft: The Undead Warlock. Let's talk about how to use the subclass in a powerful support build that also does impressive damage! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Math/Graph for this episode: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Pn4...

Its a day of festivities at Six Hills!  Nothing could possibly ruin a good beer bash and bounder race for the party... Right? Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu We'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/...

So, you want to play a support character, but you also want to charge into battle with Plate Mail and a Great Sword and put the fear of the Gods into your enemies? Then I've got the build for you. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ... https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/D...

D&D:O is now D4! I'm excited to announce the launch of a fourth playlist, and with it, a rebranding of my channel. Come hear about the details!

The day has finally arrived! Come join us as we introduce you to the world of Aneria and hold our official session 0 for our upcoming D&D live play campaign! Learn about the world here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu All About Aneria:(0:00) Character Introductions:(32:12) Where Are We?:(55:27) Triggers/Content Concern:(1:08:53) House Rules:(1:14:35)

The story begins!  5 heroes gather at a festival that will set off the adventure of a lifetime. Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-niburu I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.face...

Finally! It's time to do a Moon Druid. Lizards and Snakes and Bears, Oh My! (And Elephants!) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...​ https://twitter.com/dndoptimized​ http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimiz...

Slide into my DMs as we discuss grappling bears! Also, the challenge of balancing combat encounters for your players, and some tips and tricks for doing so effectively. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-1...

Does Mercy exist in this Dojo? **Spoiler Warning** Yes Sensei. Yes it does. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...​ https://twitter.com/dndoptimized​ http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized​ Character Concept:...

Quick Ruling: Does Halo of Spores scale with Character or Druid levels? Afterwards, my DMs and I discuss the best way to Play D&D in between actual sessions. Come join the chat! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ... ​ https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ ​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... ​...

You voted on what you wanted to see Treantmonk and I collaborate on, and the winner was the Rune Knight! Come find out how each of us built around this *very* powerful Fighter subclass. Make sure to subscribe to Treantmonk's Temple if you haven't! https://www.youtube.com/c/Treantmonks... ​​ https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ ​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized... ​ https://twitte...

Today we talk about two things: 1 - Character Death, and 2 - Tips for improving interaction with players who are less engaged or maybe... *too* engaged. Come join the conversation! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Intro:(0:00) Character Death:(5:00) Less-engaged players:...

What if we could build a character that did significant sustained damage, irrelevant of the enemy's Armor Class or Saving Throws? https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...​ https://twitter.com/dndoptimized​ http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized​ Character Concept:(0:00​) Level 1:(8:15) Levels 2-6:(15:00) Levels 7-9:(35:42) Levels 10-13:(47:32) Levels 14-17...

The Necromancer, and, specifically, Animate Dead when used in conjunction with Necromancy and Oathbreaker Paladin buffs, is, I think, pretty broken. Come find out why and learn how to build this team to do ridiculous, and essentially unplayable damage, and join the conversation about how we might balance it in game. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...​...

Today we chat a little more about managing a horde of Undead and then talk about the recently announced Unearthed Arcana: Draconic Options. Come join us! https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized Suggestions for playing with Necromancers/Undead:(0:00) Draconic Options Intro:(16:4...

First of all: Familiars. Namely, Owls. Second of all: Combat. Some players love combat. Some prefer *everything else* we do in D&D and see combat as an inferior aspect of the game. How do you please both types? How much combat is the right amount of combat?  https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized-100733548377750 https://twitter.com/dndoptimized http://www....

Stealthy? Check. Great at scouting ahead, disarming traps, and picking locks? Check. Incredibly hard to kill and great at protecting your allies? Also check! Let's build a Rogue Tank. https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/​ https://www.facebook.com/DD-Optimized...​ https://twitter.com/dndoptimized​ http://www.tiktok.com/@dndoptimized​ Character Concept:(0:00​) Level 1:(14:19​) Levels 2-6:(18:...