Player's Spellbook

It's all the name, like a swarm of mosquitoes, but it hurts more. Derek and Tim discuss how the 2024 edition improves on the spell and share their homebrew items inspired by it. Questions or Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

The spell that forces you to relax. We could all use a casting or two of this every day. Derek and Tim discuss how this charm resistant spell isn't a charm spell and share homebrew magic items based on Calm Emotions Questions or Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

Now you see me, now you still see me, but not quite as well. It's the Blur spell and it makes you harder to hit. Derek and Tim discuss which characters benefit from the spell most (it's always the Eldritch Knight Fighter) and share their homebrew magic items that are somehow not the Cloak of Displacement. Questions/Comments: playersspellbook@gmail.com

This awkwardly named spell gives you the choice between inflicting two conditions. Derek and Tim discuss which conditions to use and when. They also share their homebrew magic items based on the blindness conditions and give free advertising to the blind fighting feature. Questions or comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

The spell that turns any beast into your spy, with consent of course. Which beasts are best? Derek and Tim have some answers and some homebrew magic items inspired by Beast Sense. Questions/Comments: playersspellbook@gmail.com

Beef up your druid or ranger for combat with Barksin. Somehow providing a better armor class than regular trees. Derek and Tim also share their homebrew magic items based on the spell, which both turn out to be armor, of course. Questions or Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

The first in a series of spells to game the system by forcing your DM to give up their secrets. Some notable changes to the spell in the PHB have made it easier, but slightly less fun. Find out why and stick around when Derek and Tim share their homebrew magic items inspired by the spell. Question or comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

A brand new spell in the 2024 Player's Handbook that's got lots of great flavour for arcane casters. Derek and Tim share their thoughts on which classes this spell might benefit the most and create magic items inspired by this brand new spell. Questions or Comments? playersspellbok@gmail.com

Is the wording in the new PHB clearer? Tim doesn't think so. We try to figure out what you can actually do with this spell and share some homebrew magic items inspired by it to help keep your things and ships safe. Questions or comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

What could be more Druid than charming a tiny animal into delivering a brief message in your own voice? Derek and Tim discuss different ways to use the spell, including, getting around the 25 word limit. It's the perfect spell for that Disney Princess build you have in your back pocket.

Change your appearance with this versatile spell and find out if spells like Truesight will find you out. Tim designs a cursed locket and Derek has some owlbear claws to help out your unarmed strikes. Questions and comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

We've arrived! Kicking off 2nd level spells with Aid. Tim shares why he loves it and Derek and Tim share homebrew magic items based on the spells. Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

We've finally reached the last 1st level spell in the PHB! Derek and Tim discuss why you haven't taken Ice Knife before and why you should give it a try. Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

If you're thinking that Divine Smite isn't a spell then you're in for a rude welcome to the 2024 Player's Handbook. Derek and Tim dive into the major change to Paladins and why you might love it or hate it. Questions or Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

It's almost the same spell as Thunderclap, but listen to find out why we like Word of Radiance a lot more! Questions and comments? We've got your answers @ playersspellbook@gmail.com

Just a single dolorous bell to let you know you have the opportunity to embrace sweet death. Derek and Tim discuss why there's no material component or when you would ever cast this with d8s. Have you ever cast this spell with d8s for damage? Let us know @ playersspellbook@gmail.com

Xanathar loves getting his spells in the new player's handbook. So this thunder-damage dealing cantrip could be the perfect fit for your storm-themed character. Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

Another brand new cantrip for, you guessed it, the classic combination of Druids and Bards. Should you add this to your spell list? Derek and Tim will help you figure it out. Questions and comments? Email them to playersspellbook@gmail.com

A brand new cantrip for 5.5e! And it's a fantastic spell with just enough variation to not feel like you're just blasting every turn. Questions or Comments? Email us at playersspellbook@gmail.com

Just like a regular splinter this spell isn't deadly, but it is quite annoying. Fun to cast and frustrating to have cast upon, like any good spell should be. Questions and comments? Email us @ playersspellbook@gmail.com

Everything you need to know about this brand new spell from the 2024 Player's Handbook. It's a lot of flavour, but also breaks down an entire pillar of play. Let us know what we missed: playersspellbook@gmail.com

From Grease to Wrathful Smite we have all the changes to every spell in the new 2024 Player's Handbook. Let us know what we missed: playersspellbook@gmail.com

Hit your enemies and frighten them with Wrathful Smite! It's got a unique saving throw/check mechanic that makes it hard to overcome and is the inspiration for this week's homebrew monster, the Fearful ! Send your questions and comments to playersspellbook@gmail.com

Channel your inner Sith lord into this spell and deal that automatic damage! Derek cheated and made a trap instead of a monster. It's called the Room of Aerial Evil ! Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

We have all the changes to the 2024 1st-level Player's Handbook Spells. In this episode we've covered everything from Alarm to Goodberry! Let us know what we missed: playersspellbook@gmail.com