d4: D&D Deep Dive

Here's the exact build for my favorite "support" character I've ever played in a D&D campaign. Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! If you want to read Alomah's backstory... https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nKYVvkmVSHcpqGuzD3W_IjwoL6ocgSQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116660991924012338011&rtpof=tru...

Can we make a viable build out of the worst subclass of the weakest class in D&D 5e? Shoutout to Holzkern for sponsoring this video! Head to http://www.holzkern.com/d4 and use my code d4 to get 15% off your purchase store-wide. Be proud to be unique. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2...

So you want to be a *true* master of shadows in Baldur's Gate? Then have I got the build for you. Check out The Wandering Tavern here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=aleote 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! https://w...

Bladesingers can't be Paladins too, can they!? Check out the Field  Guide to Floral Dragons here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-field-guide-to-floral-dragons?ref=cjdkks 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! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeep...

Are Echo Knights OP? No! Well ok... maybe? Depends on how you build 'em :). Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0324 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! https://www.etsy...

Hi, I'm Colby and I like Warm Hugs. The kind where I press your face into my searing-hot armor. Check out Tabletop Candle Company HERE! https://tabletopcandlecompany.com  And don't forget the promo code D4 at checkout to save 20%! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch...

Great Weapon Master *and* Sharpshooter in the same build? Yeah, I went there. And it's freaking amazing. Check out Zander's Guide to Zombie Hunting here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grizeldas-sw/zanders-guide-to-zombie-hunting?ref=67w722 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6...

Q: How much forced movement is *too* much in D&D?  A: No such thing Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51% off any premium subscription! 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! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4D...

What if we had an entire menagerie of pets who could all take their full action when we were incapacitated? Would it be worth intentionally knocking ourselves out to let them run amok? Let's find out! Check out Homebrewed Games here: https://www.patreon.com/dndhomebrew I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Today's BG3 build combines two unique statuses, Radiating Orb and Reverberation, for *devastating* effect.  Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventure And don't forget: use the code "COLBYSOLO" to get 10% off! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting th...

This week we're exploring *yet another* way to reliably get Sneak Attack Damage 2x per round, but this time, focused on doing damage to 2 targets while we're at it! Check out Deal Dash Here: https://www.dealdash.com/d4 Promo Code: d4 to get 100 free bids! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_...

Hypothesis: delaying or sacrificing things that add to our damage is worth it if we can nearly guarantee getting an attack with our reaction every round. Today, let's test that. Check out Immi Ramen here: www.immieats.com/d4 And don't forget to use the Code D4 for 15% off! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/c...

Can we build a dedicated healer (who's *not* a Twilight Cleric) who can reasonably be expected to keep their entire party near full health all the time?  Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventure And don't forget: use the code "COLBYSOLO" to get 10% off! I'd appr...

Today I'm going to do a Deep Dive into my favorite Baldur's Gate 3 build to date, including the most important magic items we want and even what we need out of our companions to really make it shine! Check out Deal Dash Here:  https://dealdash.com/D4 Promo code: D4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

You want a One D&D Playtest Monk? Ok! Good news: they're awesome! Bad news (?): they might be even better when mixed with some other classes ;). Check out Czepeku maps here! https://www.czepeku.com/ And join their Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/czepeku I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2Is...

An Arcane Assassin? I'm not talking about a gish; I'm talking about a build that Assassinates with spells and spells alone. And my goodness can it burst! Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0124 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://...

If you're looking for a good "overview" of all of my Burst/Nova builds to date, this is a great place to start!  Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing Intro:(0:00) Multi-Target Tier:(6:04) Tier 4:(11:49) Tier 3:(19:02) Tier 2:(26:53) Tier 1:(35:03) Thanks to LudicSavant for the ama...

A dual-wielding Hexblade? I guess that three and a half years later, I think it's time to update my very first build. Spoiler Alert: I think this is better. Check out the Obvious Mimic T-shirt collections here! https://obviousmimic.com/collections/wish-you-were-here https://obviousmimic.com/collections/side-hustles-t-shirt-collection And don't forget to use the code COLBYSHIRTS at checko...

"Can you make a video that focuses on making the best party for the new Honor Mode for Baldur's Gate 3?" I can certainly try... Check out The Seeker's Guide to Enchanting Emporiums here!   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eldermancy/the-seekers-guide-to-enchanting-emporiums?ref=bzlr8m I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!...

Some people like to really help their allies shine. Some people really like to just blow stuff up once in awhile. Nobody does *both* of those things better than the Order Cleric! Check out Czepeku maps here! https://www.czepeku.com/ And join their Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/czepeku I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.you...

Today I combine a couple of things I've been wanting to play with on a Monk - 1: Armor, and 2: Shadow Blade. The results are surprisingly effective :).  Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 40%! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0...

Chris from Treantmonk's Temple and I take a Deep Dive into the Unearthed Arcana Monk from One D&D Playtest 8. Spoiler Alert: It's freaking fantastic. Watch Part 2 on Treantmonk's channel here: https://youtu.be/ILAxjCgb5mk AND SUBSCRIBE TO HIS CHANNEL IF YOU HAVEN'T!!! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.yout...

Today I'm breaking down everyone one of my "sustained" damage builds (DPR) I've ever done, giving a brief synopsis of each, and ranking them. According to a not very qualitatively useful and overly-simplistic mathmatical formula ;). Sustained DPR Comparisons (6 Tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing Intro:(0:0...

I *love* the new Path of the Giant Barbarian! And... it also makes me really angry! Come see why :). Check out World Anvil Here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 And don't forget to use the code d4 at checkout to save 40%! 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! https://ww...

Today we're playing with Mushrooms. Specifically, trying to get the most out of the Spores Druid with some Gishy Spell Sword builds for Baldur's Gate 3 :). Check out Czepeku maps here! https://www.czepeku.com/ And join their Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/czepeku I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/chan...