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DnD Monstrosities Get Major Update in 2025 Monster Manual
Chimeras and manticores and owlbears, oh my! We dig into all the major changes to Monstrosities that are found in the new 2025 DnD Monster Manual.
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The New DnD 2024 Arcane Trickster Rogue (Subclass Deep Dive)
The Arcane Trickster is back in the 2024 DnD Player’s Handbook, offering up more magic and mischief. We conjure up all the new features of this Rogue subclass.
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New DnD Stat Block Unveiled in 2025 Monster Manual
The DnD stat block has been given a major facelift in the new 2025 Monster Manual, making them easier and faster to use. We roll up all the details.
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2025 DnD Monster Manual Breathes New Life into Undead
The undead are getting a new lease on life in the pages of the 2025 Monster Manual, with new lore and gameplay mechanics. We dig up all the details.
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New DnD Dragon Changes Unveiled for 2025 Monster Manual
Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled new details on changes to the mechanics and lore of dragons in the 2025 Monster Manual. We swoop down on the details.
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The New 2025 DnD Monster Manual (First Look)
Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled more information about the new DnD Monster Manual coming out in 2025. We break down everything we know so far.
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New D&D Pinball Machine “The Tyrant’s Eye” (First Look)
Save up your quarters now, because a new D&D pinball machine entitled “The Tyrant’s Eye” is coming in 2025. We get our flippers on all the details.
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Wizards of the Coast Goes All In On New D&D Gambling Game
Hasbro recently signed a licensing deal with a global iGaming company to produce a new D&D digital slot machine. We look at why they’re betting big on gambling.
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New DnD Shoes and Handbags Released by KOI
UK-based fashion designer KOI has just released a new line of official Dungeons & Dragons shoes and handbags. We lace up all the details.
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New “Legends of Greyhawk” Organized Play Coming in 2025
Wizards of the Coast recently announced a new convention-based organized play program known as “Legends of Greyhawk.” We dig into all the details.
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The 10 Best DnD Books of 2024
2024 was a major milestone for Dungeons & Dragons. We look back at some of the biggest critical hits when it comes to the best DnD books of the past year.
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Who is Oriel from the D&D Secret Level Episode?
The D&D episode of Amazon’s “Secret Level” series features the ancient gold dragon Oriel. We break out everything we know about this unique new character.
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D&D: Dark Alliance Video Game Fails Death Saving Throw
The ill-fated “Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance” video game will be unsupported and removed from digital storefronts in 2025. We dig into all the details.
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New 2024 DnD Artificer Class Revealed in Unearthed Arcana
The Artificer class is back and cranking out more magical machinery thanks to a new DnD Unearthed Arcana Playtest. We tinker with all the details.
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The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book Two Now Available On D&D Beyond
Hit Point Press’ “The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book Two” is now on D&D Beyond, offering more magic items, subclasses, monsters and more. We loot all the details.
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The 10 Best Dungeon Master Gifts for 2024
Dungeon Masters are often the unsung heroes of DnD. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 10 amazing gift ideas to help level up the DM in your life.
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All DnD 5e Books: A Complete List (Updated for Dec. 2024)
We delve into the complete DnD 5e Books list, breaking out all official publications to-date from Wizards of the Coast. Updated for Dec. 2024.
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The New 2024 Evocation Wizard (DnD Subclass Deep Dive)
DnD’s ultimate eldritch elementalists are back, with the Evocation Wizard subclass updated in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We blast apart all their new features.
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D&D Beyond’s 12 Days of Christmas Has Arrived
D&D Beyond just launched their annual 12 Days of Christmas, with free digital dice, adventures and other downloadable goodies. We unwrap all the details.
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The DnD Release Schedule: All Upcoming Books for 2025
We look ahead to the complete DnD release schedule for 2025, including key dates and complete details on Wizards of the Coast’s upcoming books.
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The New 2024 Path of the Zealot Barbarian (DnD Subclass Deep Dive)
The Path of the Zealot Barbarian subclass is back and unleashing holy havoc in the DnD 2024 Player’s Handbook. We dig into all their new fanatical features.
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The New DnD 2024 Circle of the Stars Druid (Subclass Deep Dive)
We look to the heavens and uncover all the cosmic features of the new, astronomically inclined Circle of the Stars Druid subclass for DnD 2024.
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D&D Secret Level “The Queen’s Cradle” (Episode Review)
The new Amazon animated TV series “Secret Level” has just premiered its official Dungeons & Dragons episode. Read our review for all the details.
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The 15 Best DnD Gift Ideas for 2024
Looking to score a critical hit with the Dungeons & Dragons player in your life? We break down 15 incredible DnD gift ideas that they’re guaranteed to love.
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Final Baldur’s Gate 3 Update To Include New Subclasses & Crossplay
Larian revealed that the final Baldur’s Gate 3 update (known as Patch 8) will be released in 2025 and include crossplay, a new photo mode and 12 new subclasses.
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The 10 Best D&D Christmas Monsters
Add some yuletide chaos to your next D&D adventure with our top 10 Christmas monsters. From festive fiends to holly jolly horrors, let the holiday havoc begin!
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New FanRoll Dice DnD Advent Calendar (2024 Review)
Let the countdown begin! Fanroll has just unleashed a new DnD advent calendar that lets you track the holidays in 2024. We unwrap all the details.
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The 10 Best DnD Christmas Ornaments for 2024
Get ready to rock and roll some dice around the tree tonight as we get a little festive and hang up the 10 best DnD Christmas ornaments for 2024.
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Elon Musk Tells Wizards to “Burn in Hell” And Ponders Buying Hasbro
Elon Musk recently told Wizards of the Coast to “burn in hell” and later brought up buying Hasbro. Should D&D fans be worried? We break out all the details.
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The Five Best D&D Thanksgiving One Shots (Updated for 2024)
Grab your cranberry sauce and character sheets and get ready to gobble up some dice rolls, as we stuff together the five best D&D Thanksgiving one shots.
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New 2024 DnD Character Sheet PDFs Now Available for Download
The new 2024 DnD character sheet PDFs are now available. We break out everything that’s included in the new sheets, which you can download now for free.
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The 10 Best DnD Black Friday Deals for 2024
Grab your bag of holding and let the bargain hunting begin! We roll a saving throw for discounts and dig into the best DnD Black Friday deals of 2023.
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The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Hits D&D Beyond
Hobbit lovers rejoice! Free League Publishing’s “The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying” is now available on D&D Beyond. We dig into all the details.
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Edge of the Realms: Fields of Faerûn (DnD Board Game First Look)
A new map-building DnD card game entitled “Edge of the Realms: Fields of Faerûn” is coming soon from WizKids. We map out all the details.
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Hasbro Will Not Be Funding Any Future D&D Movies
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks recently announced that the company will not be funding any future Dungeons & Dragons movies. We break out all the details.
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New Red Dragon Tyrant Figure Coming from WizKids
WizKids has just unveiled a new Red Dragon Tyrant Figure as part of their D&D: Icons of the Realms series. We take a closer look at this mighty monster mini.
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The Illrigger: DnD 5e Class Guide (Updated November 2024)
The elite shock troops of Hell, the Illrigger is a new class from MCDM that is now officially available on D&D Beyond. We fire up all the infernal details.
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Roll20 Launches New “Build a Bastion” Contest
Roll20 has just announced a new “Build a Bastion Contest” that challenges D&D players to build their own home base using the Dungeon Scrawl app.
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New D&D Video Game In the Works At Hasbro
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks recently announced that an in-house studio is currently at work on a new D&D video game. We dig into all the details.
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Kara-Tur: A Guide to DnD’s Eastern Realms
Kara-Tur remains one of DnD’s most unique (and at times controversial) settings. We take a deep dive into this Asian-inspired corner of the Forgotten Realms.
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The 10 Best Ugly DnD Christmas Sweaters for 2024
Chug down a few eggnog potions and get ready to deck your dungeons with boughs of holly as we unwrap the 10 best ugly DnD Christmas sweaters for 2024.
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D&D “The Immersive Quest” Coming to Toronto
A live multimedia tour called “The Immersive Quest: A D&D Experience” is coming to Toronto this winter. We break out of everything we know so far.
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New 2024 DM Screen (First Look & Review)
The 2024 version of Dungeons & Dragons has arrived, and so too has a new official DM screen from Wizards of the Coast. We unfold all the details.
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The 10 Best DnD Podcasts (That Aren’t Actual Plays)
We break out our picks for the 10 best DnD podcasts that aren’t actual plays, but instead cover industry news, player advice, rules, reviews, lore and more.
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How the DnD Grappling Rules Work in 2024
In Dungeons & Dragons sometimes you need to get your hands dirty. We break down everything you need to know about Grappling in the new DnD 2024 rules.
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How DnD Stats Work in the New 2024 Rules
We look at how the DnD stats of Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom and Charisma impact gameplay, character creation and the new 2024 rules.
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The “Peasant Railgun” is No Longer Possible in DnD 2024
The infamous (and hilarious) “Peasant Railgun” is no longer possible in the DnD 2024 rules. We break out what it is and why it can no longer be done.
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DnD Flanking Mechanic Dropped from 2024 Rules
Flanking is a popular optional mechanic in DnD 5e that has been officially removed from the 2024 rules. We look at how it works and why it was dropped.
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New Ravenloft Novel “Heir of Strahd” (First Look)
Wizards of Coast has reanimated the corpse of D&D novels, with a new Ravenloft novel coming in 2025. We dig up everything we know so far.
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The New Epic Boons in DnD 2024: A Complete Guide
Available only to high level characters, Epic Boons are incredibly powerful feats. We break out everything you need to know about them in the DnD 2024 rules.
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New Dungeon Master Tracking Sheets Now Available for Free
The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide includes tracking sheets to help DMs manage play. You can also now download them for free. We dig into how they work.
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New DnD Funko Pop Figures Have Just Been Revealed
We take a look at four new DnD Funko Pops, featuring Drizzt Do’Urden, the dragon Icingdeath, the Lady of Pain and a dracolich-devouring gelatinous cube.
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Roll20 and Discord Launch Free DnD One-Shot Adventure
Roll20 and Discord have just launched a free one shot adventure for DnD 5e entitled “Voyage into Discord.” We dig into all the digital details.
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The Fighter: DnD 5e Class Guide (Updated October 2024)
Masters of the art of combat, Fighters remain one of the most popular DnD 5e classes. We break out everything you need to know to play these epic warriors.
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The New 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide (Deep Dive)
Wizards of the Coast’s 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide has finally arrived. We break down everything you need to know about the new and improved DMG.
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Mythical Meats Launches New D&D “Meat Stick” Adventurer’s Rations
We roll a saving throw versus hunger and bite into the new Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer’s Rations “meat sticks” from snack maker Mythical Meats.
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Free Adventure “Scions of Elemental Evil” Now on D&D Beyond
We head back to one of the greatest dungeons of all time with “Scions of Elemental Evil,” a free one-shot adventure available now on D&D Beyond.
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Wizards of the Coast and D&D Team Hit By New Round of Layoffs
Hasbro has just announced a new round of layoffs which have impacted the Wizards of the Coast and D&D teams. We break down all the details.
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D&D Game Architect Chris Perkins Promoted to Creative Director
Known for his trademark +2 black baseball hat and significant contribution to D&D, Chris Perkins has been promoted to Creative Director. We break out what this means for the game.
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The New DnD 2024 Circle of the Land Druid (Subclass Deep Dive)
The Circle of the Land remains the ultimate all-terrain Druid subclass. We break out all the new features found in the pages of the DnD 2024 Player’s Handbook.
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The New Forgotten Realms Player Guide (Everything We Know So Far)
DnD is heading back to Faerûn with the “Forgotten Realms Player Guide,” which will include new subclasses, feats and backgrounds. We break out all the details.
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The New Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (Everything We Know So Far)
A new Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide is coming to DnD in late 2025. We break out everything we know so far about the return to Faerûn.
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The New DnD 2024 Circle of the Moon Druid (Subclass Deep Dive)
Is the new Circle of the Moon Druid subclass waxing or waning in the DnD 2024 Player’s Handbook? We shine a lunar light on all the details.
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D&D One-Shot Days Coming from Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast will soon be launching “D&D One-Shot Days,” a series of events at local game stores that includes free adventures and digital swag.
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Greyhawk Now Open to Third-Party Creators on DMsGuild
The world of Greyhawk is now available for third-party creators on DMsGuild. We break down what this return to Oerth means for players and publishers.
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The New DnD 2024 Archfey Patron Warlock (Subclass Deep Dive)
We call upon the primordial forces of the Feywild and explore all the arcane abilities of the new DnD 2024 Archfey Patron Warlock subclass.
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How Not to Get Eaten by Owlbears (First Look)
We get up close with “How Not to Get Eaten by Owl Bears,” a new tongue-in-cheek travelogue that offers tips and tricks on how to survive the Forgotten Realms
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New “Dungeons & Dragons Museum” Book (First Look)
We venture into the “Dungeons & Dragons Museum,” a new coffee table book that explores the history and impact of the world’s most popular roleplaying game.
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Vecna Dossier Now Available for Free on D&D Beyond
The dreaded “Vecna Dossier” is now available for free to D&D Beyond subscribers. We open its vile pages and uncover all its dark secrets.
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New D&D Greyhawk Books Won’t Be Coming Anytime Soon
The world of Greyhawk appears prominently in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, but don’t expect any future Oerth sourcebooks. We look at why this is the case.
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New Drizzt Audiobook “Betwixt Two Worlds” Coming Soon
The Legend of Drizzt continues, with a new audiobook entitled “Betwixt Two Worlds,” which follows the exploits of the drow ranger’s daughter Brie Do’Urden.
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Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert (Book Review)
We flip into the Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert, a kid and newbie friendly entry point into the lore and legends of D&D and the Forgotten Realms.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Gold Anniversary Edition of Quests from the Infinite Staircase (Deep Dive)
Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin is now available to order. We take a closer look at what’s included in this new high-end DnD product.
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New 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide Includes “DM Toolbox”
The new 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide will feature a “DM Toolbox” chapter that offers tips, tricks, traps and tables. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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The New DnD 2024 Assassin Rogue (Subclass Deep Dive)
The Assassin Rogue subclass brings the art of death back to the DnD 2024 Player’s Handbook. We sneak up on all the new features of these silent killers.
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The New DnD Bastion System (Rules Deep Dive)
We take a closer look at “Bastions,” a set of new DnD rules found in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide that lets players build their very own homebase.
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New DnD Crafting Magic Items Rules Revealed
The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide introduces new rules that allow DnD players to craft their own magic items. We conjure and cobble together all the details.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin (Deep Dive)
Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin is now available to order. We take a closer look at what’s included in this new high-end DnD product.
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Heroes Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels (Deep Dive Review)
We slice, dice and shuffle up “Heroes Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels,” a new box set of 50 recipe cards that offer a heaping dollop of DnD deliciousness.
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Kidrobot Unveils Two New DnD Plush Toys
Kidrobot has just unveiled two new DnD plus toys: the gas-spewing green dragon and the Underdark dwelling roper. We squeeze out all the details.
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The New DnD Human (2024 Species Guide)
To err is human, but to play them in Dungeons & Dragons is divine. We dig into all the species features for humans in the new 2024 DnD Player’s Handbook.
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The 10 Best D&D Halloween One Shots (Updated for 2024)
Get ready for some tricks, treats and traps, as we dig up 10 of the best DnD Halloween one shots to scare the crit out of your players.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Unveils New DMG Premium Map Collection
Beadle & Grimm’s has just unveiled a new Premium Map Collection Box Set based on the new 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. We map out all the details.
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WizKids DnD Bookends Showcase Redesigned Red & Black Dragons
Looking for a way to keep your RPG library in check? WizKids has just unveiled two official DnD bookends featuring the new red and black dragon redesigns.
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The New Halfling (DnD 2024 Species Guide)
The halfling is back in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We sneak up on all the new features of this small but mighty DnD species.
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The 2024 Player’s Handbook Breaks A 50-Year D&D Record
According to Wizards of the Coast, the new 2024 Player’s Handbook has officially shattered a DnD record going back 50 years. We look at what it all means.
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New “Bardic Inspiration” DnD Album is About to Drop
A new DnD vinyl album is coming entitled “Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms.” We drum up all the details.
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The DnD Cartoon is Back in “Uni And the Hunt for the Lost Horn”
The Dungeons & Dragons Saturday morning cartoon from the 1980s is back with a new free adventure on D&D Beyond entitled “Uni And the Hunt for the Lost Horn.”
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The New DnD 2024 Oath of Vengeance Paladin (Subclass Deep Dive)
The Oath of Vengeance Paladin subclass is back and looking to settle the score in the pages of the DnD 2024 Player’s Handbook.
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The New Gnome (DnD 2024 Species Guide)
Is there no race like gnome in the new DnD 2024 Player’s Handbook? We dive into all the details on these pint-sized illusionists and inventors.
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The New Dragonborn (DnD 2024 Species Guide)
The dragonborn has been reborn (or is it rehatched?) for DnD 2024. We claw apart all the details on the new scaled-up features in the 2024 Player’s Handbook.
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The 10 Weirdest Pieces of DnD Merch
Dungeons & Dragons has become a global brand, appearing on countless items. We dig into our bag of holding and pull out 10 of the strangest pieces of DnD merch.
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The New 2024 Path of the Wild Heart Barbarian (DnD Subclass Deep Dive)
We unleash our inner beast mode and dig into all the details on the new Path of the Wild Heart Barbarian subclass.
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New “Builders of Baldur’s Gate” Board Game Announced
A new DnD board game entitled “Builders of Baldur’s Gate” is coming soon from WizKids. We hammer together everything we know so far.
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Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone (First Look)
One of DnD’s most unique worlds is back in a Wild West style sourcebook entitled “Eberron Frontiers: Quickstone.” We saddle up and ride down all the details.
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The New DnD Dwarf (2024 Species Guide)
The dwarf has been reforged for the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We delve deep into all the changes.
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Wizards of the Coast Quietly Rolls Out 2024 DnD Errata
The new 2024 Player’s Handbook has only just been released, but Wizards of the Coast has already rolled out a number of DnD errata. We look all the changes.
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The New DnD Tiefling (2024 Species Deep Dive)
Everyone’s favorite Abyssal adventurers are back, with the Tiefling getting an update in the DnD 2024 Player’s Handbook. We dig into all the infernal info.
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The New DnD Elf (2024 Species Guide)
Elves might be timeless in Dungeons & Dragons, but they’ve undergone some big changes in DnD 2024. We take a closer look at the new and improved fey folk.
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The DnD Gods: A Complete Guide for 2024
The gods are a major part of Dungeons & Dragons, shaping the lore and rules of the game. We look at some of the most important DnD deities in 2024 and beyond.
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