DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RULES (NEWS & UPDATES)

We put together a list of all DnD Unearthed Arcana playtests for 2026, with information on what they’re about and links to all the new rules

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Passive Perception is one of the most misunderstood rules in D&D 5e. We explain what it is, how to calculate it, and when DMs should use it during actual play.

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In D&D, calculating Armor Class is something new (and even veteran) players can get wrong. We break out four simple steps for how to calculate AC in 5e.

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New DnD players can feel overwhelmed creating their first character. We break out the five best classes for beginners, with tips on abilities and subclasses.

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We take a look at Heroic Inspiration, a new DnD 5e rule designed to replace the older (and largely unused) Inspiration rule.

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The D&D Changeling species is back with a new face lift in the pages of “Eberron: Forge of the Artificer.” We go skin deep into all the changes.

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The Dhampir has risen again as a playable species for the DnD 2025 rules. We sink our teeth into all the new features found in “Astarion’s Book of Hungers.”

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We get lit with the Spellfire Sorcerer, a brand new subclass which has just debuted in the “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement.

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The Banneret Fighter (formerly the Purple Dragon Knight) is back in the “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement. We charge into all the details.

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The Knowledge Domain Cleric is back in the Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn D&D supplement. But have they learned any new tricks? We seek out the answer.

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Wizards of the Coast has just revealed two powerful new D&D spells that will appear in the upcoming “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” player guide.

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Wizards of the Coast has unveiled new D&D rules for Circle Magic, a powerful form of group spellcasting that will appear in the Heroes of Faerûn supplement.

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Prepare to have your mind blown as we dig into the new DnD Psion class that’s just been released in the latest Unearthed Arcana Playtest.

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West Marches campaigns have become an extremely popular style of gameplay in D&D. But what exactly are they? We break out everything you need to know.

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The Warforged is being updated for the new DnD rules with “Eberron: Forge of the Artificer.” But are they a new and improved version? We gear up to find out.

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The new “Dragon Delves” anthology offers official rules for running 1-on-1 DnD adventures. We break out how you can use these new mechanics in your own games.

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The Arcane Archer Fighter subclass is back in the latest D&D Unearthed Arcana playtest. But do they still hit the magical mark? We take aim at all the details.

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Wizards of the Coast has just released a detailed Dungeons & Dragons conversion guide which breaks out all the changes from D&D 2014 to the new 2024 rules.

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The Hexblade Warlock subclass is back for the DnD 2024 rules. But are they still as sharp as ever? We conjure up all the eldritch details.

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IT’S ALIVE! We dissect the Artificer Reanimator subclass, a D&D version of Dr Frankenstein that uses magic, science and spare body parts to create an undead companion.

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Playing Dungeons & Dragons without a DM or other players is surprisingly easy and fun. We break out everything you need to know to try solo DnD for yourself.

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With the DnD 2024 rules now upon us, we break out all the new classes ranked from worst to best in terms of versatility, combat ability and overall party role.

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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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In DnD a Total Party Kill can be a disaster for players and DMs. In this article, we offer tips on how to turn a TPK into a starting point for new adventures.

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If you’re thinking of starting a new D&D campaign, a Session Zero can be a gamechanger. We’ve put together this complete checklist with everything you need.

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The new Artificer Cartographer subclass has just been revealed in the latest DnD Unearthed Arcana Playtest. We map out all its key features.

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We hack and slash our way through the new Weapon Mastery system, a major part of the DnD 2024 combat rules featured in the new Player’s Handbook.

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The majority of the new DnD 2024 rules are now available free on D&D Beyond, repurposing much of the new Player’s Handbook, DMG and Monster Manual.

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The Purple Dragon Knight Fighter subclass is back for the DnD 2024 rules. We charge into all of the new features for these purple people beaters.

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The Bladesinger is back and carving up more enemies in the DnD 2024 rules. We slice apart all the new features for this killer Wizard subclass.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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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The dwarf has been reforged for the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We delve deep into all the changes.

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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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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 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 DnD 2024 rules have made some big changes to how weapons work. We hack and slash through all the details.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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We take a deep dive into how the DnD 5e alignments appear in the new 2024 Player’s Handbook.

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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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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 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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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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All of the iconic DnD 5e races are getting a major facelift in the pages of the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We go skin deep and dig into all the changes.

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They’re a lean, green, smiting machine. We head deep into the forest to check out the changes to the Oath of the Ancients Paladin in the 2024 DnD 5e rules.

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The Oath of Glory Paladin faces its greatest challenge yet: a rules update in the 2024 version of DnD 5e. We charge headlong into all the details.

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The Oath of Devotion Paladin has been updated in the 2024 DnD 5e rules. But are these holy warriors as faithful as ever? We enter the Zone of Truth to find out.

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Battle Master Maneuvers are a way to add crunch to your combat in DnD 5e. We cut into who can use them and how they work with the new 2024 rules.

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With minds as sharp as their blades, the Battle Master Fighter subclass is heading to the frontlines of the 2024 DnD 5e rules. We maneuver into all the changes.

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A spellcaster’s Arcane Focus is an essential but often misunderstood item in DnD 5e. We dig through our spell pouch and explore what they are and how they work.

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A little bit of magic, a little of bit martial and a whole lot of mayhem. We dig into the features of the new 2024 Eldritch Knight.

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The DnD 5e Druid has returned from the wilds and is getting an all-natural rules overhaul in 2024. We circle up all the changes.

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The Champion Fighter subclass is being called back to battle in the new 2024 DnD 5e rules. We hack apart all the changes to these unstoppable warriors.

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The Hunter’s Mark is now a core class feature of the Ranger in the new 2024 DnD 5e rules. We track down all the details on this iconic spell.

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Bardic Inspiration is a core feature of the Bard that’s been updated in the 2024 rules. We dig into all the details on what it is and how it works.

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The Sorcerer is getting some major arcane alterations in 2024. We dig into all the new features, spells and abilities.

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The Bard is back in 2024. But will the changes be music to players’ ears or is Wizards of the Coast out of tune with DnD fans? We drum up all the details.

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What is Challenge Rating it and how does CR actually work? Hold onto your stat blocks as we roll into all the details.

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Wizards of the Coast has bestowed their blessings upon the Cleric, with a major update in 2024. We see if player’s prayers have been answered.

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The Monk is getting a major update in 2024. We unleash our fists of fury and break apart all the new class features.

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The Druid’s iconic Wild Shape ability has been transformed in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. We dig into all the details.

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The Ranger is getting a major overhaul in 2024. We set out into the wilds to track down all the details.

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We bow down before the Great Old Ones and uncover all the dark secrets of the new 2024 Warlock.

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The DnD 5e Wizard is getting a magical facelift in 2024. We crack open our spellbooks and conjure up all the details.

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Everyone’s favorite rage machine has been updated for 2024. We smash apart all the changes to the new DnD 5e Barbarian.

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Everyone’s favorite rage machine has been updated for 2024. We smash apart all the changes to the new DnD 5e Barbarian.

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