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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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The DnD Release Schedule: All Upcoming Books for 2024 and 2025
We look ahead to the complete DnD release schedule for the remainder 2024 and 2025, including key dates and details for Wizards of the Coast’s upcoming books.
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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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The New 2024 Player’s Handbook (Deep Dive)
Wizards of the Coast new 2024 DnD Player’s Handbook has arrived. We take a closer look and offer a full review of everything that’s included.
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All DnD 5e Books: A Complete List (Updated for Sep. 2024)
We delve into the complete DnD 5e Books list, breaking out all official publications to-date from Wizards of the Coast. Updated for Sep. 2024.
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New “Dragon’s Milk” Stout & Whiskey Released for D&D 50th Anniversary
Wizards of the Coast has collaborated with the New Holland Beverage Co. on a new line of D&D “Dragon’s Milk” stout and whiskey. We drink up all the details.
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How DnD Weapons Work Using the New 2024 Rules
The new DnD 2024 rules have made some big changes to how weapons work. We hack and slash through all the details.
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D&D Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2025
D&D will soon be coming to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park as part of their upcoming 2025 Fan Fest Nights. We look at everything we know so far.
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The 10 Biggest DnD 2024 Changes
The new DnD 2024 rules have introduced a number of significant updates. We dig into 10 of the biggest changes that will reshape the game.
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The DnD Road Map for 2024 and 2025: What’s Coming Next
Wizards of the Coast has recently unveiled their DnD road map of new products for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. We uncover all the details.
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The New DnD Copper Dragon Gets Tricked Out
The mischievously metallic copper dragon is getting a polish in the 2025 Monster Manual. We check out the new look of these acid-spewing tricksters.
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The New DnD Orcs (2024 Species Guide)
DnD orcs have gone from dungeon-crawling cannon fodder to playable species. We charge into all the Gruumsh-granted goodness from the 2024 Player’s Handbook.
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New DnD Starter Set Coming in 2025
A new DnD Starter Set is coming in the fall of 2025. Yet it also marks a return to one the game’s most iconic adventures. We explore everything we know so far.
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New DnD Forgotten Realms Sourcebooks Coming in 2025
DnD returns to Faerûn with two new Forgotten Realms sourcebooks coming in late 2025 for players and DMs. We take a closer look at everything we know so far.
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New DnD Dragon Anthology Announced for 2025
We swoop in on all the details for the as-yet-untitled “Dragon Anthology,” a collection of 10 dragon-themed adventures coming to DnD in the summer of 2025.
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D&D Direct 2024: What Happened This Year
Wizards of the Coast has just wrapped up D&D Direct 2024. We break out everything that was announced at this year’s annual event.
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D&D Gets TIME Magazine 50th Anniversary Special
D&D will soon be gracing the cover of TIME Magazine, with a special edition celebrating the game’s 50th anniversary. We flip through all the details.
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D&D to Appear in “Secret Level” Amazon Animated TV Series
D&D will be appearing in the upcoming adult animated anthology series “Secret Level” on Amazon. We break out of everything we know so far.
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D&D Beyond to Introduce “Legacy” System for Older Rules
We look at how the DnD 2024 rules will impact D&D Beyond users, with players now able to choose between using the new rules or the 2014 “Legacy” rules.
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Kobold Press’ “Book of Ebon Tides” Hits D&D Beyond
Kobold Press’ “Book of Ebon Tides” is now available on D&D Beyond. We look at what’s included in this shadowy campaign sourcebook for DnD 5e.
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2024 Player’s Handbook Alternate Cover Delayed
Wizards of the Coast has just announced that the 2024 Player’s Handbook Alternate Cover will be delayed outside North America. We break down all the details.
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How to Use the DnD Point Buy System in 2024
The Point Buy System has become a reliable way to quickly calculate a DnD character’s ability scores. We look and what is and how it works with the 2024 rules.
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How to Use the DnD Standard Array in 2024
The Standard Array is one of the most popular ways to determine a DnD character’s ability scores. We look at what it is and how it works with the new 2024 rules.
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How to Make a DnD Character in 2024
A new version of Dungeons & Dragons means a new Player’s Handbook is upon us. We break out how to make a DnD character using the new 2024 rules.
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The New 2024 DnD Exhaustion Rule Explained
Even the hardiest adventurer sometimes needs a break from dungeon crawling. We dig into the new Exhaustion rule featured in the 2024 Player’s Handbook.
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The New 2024 Path of the Berserker Barbarian (DnD 5e Subclass Deep Dive)
We rage into the pages of the new 2024 Player’s Handbook and hack apart all the details of the new Path of the Berserker Barbarian.
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The New 2024 DnD Feats: A Complete Guide
Once an optional rule in DnD 5e, Feats are getting a major overhaul and are now an official part of the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We break down all the details.
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The New 2024 Goliath (DnD 5e Species Deep Dive)
The Goliath has stormed into the pages of the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We take a closer look at all the giant-sized changes.
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The DnD Alignment Chart (Updated for 2024)
We take a deep dive into how the DnD 5e alignments appear in the new 2024 Player’s Handbook.
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The New 2024 Aasimar (DnD 5e Species Deep Dive)
The Aasimar are back in action and one of the new 2024 DnD core species. We dig into all the details of these angelic adventurers.
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The New 2024 DnD Character Sheet (First Look)
The new 2024 version of Dungeons & Dragons is upon us, which means a brand new set of DnD character sheets. We roll up all the details of the redesign.
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New Magic: The Gathering DnD Secret Lair Cards Announced
A new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair card drop is coming soon, featuring characters from DnD and Baldur’s Gate 3. We deal out all the details.
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All New DnD Spells in the 2024 Player’s Handbook (Deep Dive)
There are 12 new DnD spells in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We conjure up all the details on how they work and whether they’re worth adding to your spellbook.
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New Dragonlance Books To Take Flight in 2026
A new trilogy of Dragonlance books is coming in 2026 that will chronicle the exploits of legendary knight Huma and the wizard Magius. We look into all the details.
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What is the DnD Virtual Tabletop? (Everything We Know So Far)
The new DnD Virtual Tabletop will soon be upon us. We dig into everything we know about this new VTT.
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New DnD 5e Crafting Rules (Deep Dive)
New crafting rules are coming to DnD 5e, letting players make weapons, potions and magic items. We gather our supplies and hammer out all the details.
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The New 2024 DnD Backgrounds (Rules Deep Dive)
Backgrounds in DnD 5e have received a major overhaul in the pages of the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We look into how these new rules will shape your character.
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Dark Horse to Launch New Line of DnD Comics
Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse Comics are teaming up to produce a new line of DnD comics coming out in 2024. We page through all the details.
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New DnD LEGO Mini Figures Now Available for Purchase
Official DnD LEGO mini figures will soon be rolling into a store near you in early 2024. We break out the bricks and and assemble all the details.
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