New and Improved?Wizards of the Coast is currently playtesting and tinkering with “One D&D”, which they claim will be the definitive version of Dungeons and Dragons for the foreseeable future. One edition to rule them all, and potentially in the darkness to bind them. But what exactly is it? Is this a new edition or just an update? Should you be ex…

Paladin Ranger Multiclass Guide - Hunt the UnholyRangers are martial survivalists, tough but with adaptable features and a touch of spellcasting for withstanding what the wilderness can throw at you. Paladins are holy champions, scions of celestial power and keepers of divine oaths. Put them together and we get god’s left hand, a hunter of the unho…

Speed, you are SpeedMonks are the pinnacles of discipline and martial technique that test the limits of humanoid capability. Wizards are the studious researchers of universal truths and the masters of arcane secrets. Put them together and you get a jumbled mess BUT with a bit of work we can turn that mess into a whirling ball of knives that moves f…

Ninja Viking?!?Rogues are masters of disguise and subtlety, who lurk in the shadows waiting for the perfect time to make their lethal strike. Barbarians are an unsubtle slab of mindless rage and feral instinct able to shrug off lethal blows while screaming and charging down their enemies at full tilt. Put them together and we get a bit of a themati…

We’re All Mad HereYou lose your way in the woods and find a path through a willow tree arch you’ve never seen before. The path twists and turns through ever-more vibrant old groves and flower fields and you spot a young girl. She giggles as she takes your hand and whisks you away into a courtyard gala where you dance and sing amidst what seems like…

The Original Upside DownYou’ve lost your way in the graveyard and stumbled your way through an open grave. The shock creeps into a confused and foreboding terror as you crawl out of the cold earth and behold a dark and twisted landscape bereft of color and solemnly still save for the lumbering forms of countless undead. You’ve just fallen from the …

All Hail the Machine GodArtificers are the inventors of the impossible and the crafters of the arcane, capable of assembling the most wondrous and deadly of magic items. Clerics are the devout ministers of divine will, imbued with celestial power to heal the sick and smite the unworthy. Put them together and we get priests of arcane science and the…

Fighters are versatile powerhouses, capable of countless techniques for applying cold steel to worthy opponents. Monks are ascetic disciples of the martial arts who have surpassed the physical limits through sheer willpower and skill. When combined you apply the speed of a martial artist with the skill of a dedicated murder machine. Eat your protei…

Giants are striding into 5e Dungeons and Dragons in this newest addition from Wizards of the Coast. In a similar vein to Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons from a couple years back, Glory of the Giants is primarily a lore book centered around the giant folk and their Ordning but with quite a bit more mechanical oomph than we got last time around. Does al…

Barbarians are creatures of adrenaline and wrath, berserkers whose blind rage and strength allow them to power through mortal wounds and cleave through the impenetrable. Paladins are living paragons of divine grace, conduits of godly power and deliverers of divine punishment. Put them together and we get a rage knight, dealing divine wrath in a zea…

Monks are the pinnacles of discipline and martial technique that test the limits of humanoid capability. Warlocks are the servants of eldritch beings who’ve bestowed upon them unknowable cosmic powers in exchange for dark and mysterious pacts. When combined you get a sword wielding martial arts master whose intense training is empowered by the dark…

5e D&D has picked up its 4th official starter adventure kit, this time taking our fledgling heroes to an isolated island ravaged by the undead and the lingering curses of a long dead dragon. Players will have to investigate shipwrecks and sea caves, help the local kobolds and perhaps stop a young dragon before they tamper with something they can’t …

5e is in a bit of a trouble spot right now and many playgroups are scrambling to find a new home. Paizo’s latest system has a lot going for it, but just what does Pathfinder 2nd edition entail for your games? Pathfinder has always been the frontrunning rival to D&D, is now the time they take the front seat? We’re going to go through all the big cha…

Savage Worlds is a fast network of systems and settings all using the same mechanical base that can be used for traditional fantasy games, sci-fi space battles and everything in between. But the Savage Worlds have over a hundred books in their library, where do you start? Support the Channel:RPG Dice Subscription:https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/p…

Wizards of the Coast is currently playtesting and tinkering with “One D&D”, which they claim will be the definitive version of Dungeons and Dragons for the foreseeable future. One edition to rule them all, and potentially in the darkness to bind them. But what exactly is it? Is this a new edition or just an update? Should you be excited or afraid? …

FIGHTER CLERIC MULTICLASSING- A 5E GUIDE FOR HOLY BEATDOWNSFighters are the versatile masters of the battlefield capable of taking on any combat role that possess every sort of weapon mastery. Clerics are versatile holy priests that can suit any deity, able to pick and choose from all the divine spells and the widest range of archetypes in 5e.Suppo…

Creating Magic: A Guide to Running a Successful D&D Item ShopDo you have what it takes to create magic? Starting and running a successful magic item shop as a DM in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition can be challenging, but with the right tips it can be a breeze. In this guide we will go over everything you need to know in order to make it entertaini…

Fighters are living weapons, honed fighters who use their physical prowess to master their chosen fighting style. Sorcerers are the lucky inheritors of magic in their bloodlines, innately magical beings who wield their arcane power like an extension of their own body. Conquer your enemies and see them driven before you with our latest guide!Support…

With all the drama surrounding the OGL update you and your playgroup may be in the market for a new tabletop roleplaying system. Pathfinder is the pepsi to D&D’s coke and if you’re looking for a new game that isn’t too much of a departure from the dungeon delving you know and love then pathfinder might be a perfect fit for your table. We’re going t…

CLERIC WIZARD 5E MULTICLASS GUIDE - A 5E GUIDE TO GODLIKE WIZARDRYClerics are masters of divine magic, versatile enough to fill any role on the battlefield. Wizards are the masters of arcane magic, powerful spellcasters with the widest range of spellsPut them together and you get a versatile magical powerhouse.Ready your spellbook and your holy sym…

Zaxar the Dauntless is one of MANY sentient items we include in our new Magic Item Book: Andrar's Vault. Give your players the edge they need or the toys they never knew they wanted. Andrar's Vault is bursting with ingenious items and downright magical illustrations including:: - More than 100 New and Unique Magic items - Class Specific Items for c…

MONK ROGUE MULTICLASS - 5E NINJASMonks are adept warriors of discipline and skill who have trained and honed themselves into perfected instruments. Rogues are agents of shadow and misdirection who can find the perfect opening to plunge the knife. Put them together and you get straight up ninjas! Mystery Sharp Edged Dice Subscription:https://www.sku…

Barbarians are wild muscle machines fueled by adrenaline and wrath to smash everything and take any punishment. Warlocks are the favored servants of otherworldly patrons, instilled with eldritch power. Check out our D&D 5e Barbarian Warlock Multiclass Guide Now!Check out our Blog Post Here:https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/barbarian-warlo…

Looking for a guide to multiclassing as an Artificer Rogue in the 5th edition of the Dungeons and Dragons game? Look no further! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of multiclassing as an Artificer Rogue and cover different ideas for builds.Check out our Blog Post Here:https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/artificer-rogue-multic…

The bard is an artisan of magic, knowledgeable and witty musicians and warriors capable of lethal arts. Paladins are champions of holy power, heralds of their faith and smiters of the unrighteous through divine favor and martial prowess. Put them together and we get a divine chorus leader who inspires their supporting singers while triumphantly smi…

The fighter mage multiclass combo can be absolutely devastating in Dungeons and Dragons (look we get that fighter mage isn't EXCACTLY a thing) but it's still cool Check out the full Fighter Mage multiclass guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/fighter-mage-wizard-multiclass Fighters are flexible martial weapon masters capable of n…

Mass Combat for D&D 5e - Tips and TricksMass Combat for D&D 5e can be really tough to run without turning into super grindy and mathy boringness (those are actual words). Check out our take on how to run mass combat for 5e without making your characters feel unimportant or making the battle too boring. #masscombat #dungeonsanddragons #5e #dnd5e #dn…

Spelljammer is a beloved setting and concept from long gone editions now brought back from the abyss into 5th edition with Spelljammer: Adventures in SpaceCheck out our blog post on this book here:https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/spelljammer-adventures-in-space-reviewSupport us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/skullsplitterdiceIf…

Check out the full Monk Druid multiclass guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/monk-druid-multiclass Woodchucks with NunchucksMonks are adept warriors of discipline and skill who have trained and honed themselves into perfected instruments. Druids are masters of nature and primeval magics, capable of transforming into beasts. Put …

Check out the full Ranger Rogue multiclass guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/ranger-rogue-multiclass-guide Survive to Ensure Your Targets Won’tRangers are martial survivalists, tough but with adaptable features and a touch of spellcasting for withstanding what the wilderness can throw at you. Rogues are masters of stealth and …

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Check out the full Hexasorcadin guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/hexasorcadin-5e A 5e Quest for the Ultimate Damage BuildHexasorcadin sounds like magical nonsense but for 5e players it can be the magical incantation you need for dealing the maximum amounts of damage possible as a player character. Hexasorcadin is a multiclass…

https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/5e-ranger-multiclass-guide How to Mix and Match the Ranger in DnD 5eRangers are the black sheep of DnD and the original players handbook version of these valiant survivors of the wilderness never quite found their footing mechanically. But the rangers have seen more reworks than any other 5e class and the…

Check out the full Cleric 5e guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/the-ultimate-cleric-class-guide-to-dungeons-and-dragons-5e An Answer to PrayersDevout servants of powerful deities, clerics used to be the game dull party heal bot but in 5th edition they ascend to greatness as one of the most powerful and versatile spellcasters in…

Check out the full Bardificer guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/bardificer-5e A 5e Guide to Being Truly MetalArtificers are technological innovators and inventors, capable of making magic with mere bolts and screws and. Bards are maestros, musicians capable of conducting symphonic magic through their instruments. Both classes …

Check out the full Barbarian Fighter Multiclass guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/barbarian-fighter-multiclass A 5e Dungeons & Dragons Guide to Barbarian / Fighter MulticlassingBarbarians are warriors of rage and power who crush their foes while shrugging off lethal injuries. Fighters are versatile masters of combat who wield …

Check out the full Call of the Netherdeep review here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep-review Sunken Treasure or Dead Fish? Critical Role’s Call of the Netherdeep is the newest official adventure path to hit 5e D&D. Set in Critical Role’s world of Exandria, the adventurers will have to compete with a…

Check out the full Barbarian Druid Multiclass guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/barbarian-druid-multiclass Barbarians are rage monsters able to deflect blows and crush skulls through sheer muscle and fervor. Druids are masters of nature and primeval magics, capable of transforming into beasts. Put them together and you get fro…

Check out the full Starting Gold guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/5e-starting-gold-guide Plate Armor Costs How Much?You’ve crafted pages of backstory, set each ability score and ability modifier, figured out your class features, and your character is ready to play, but wait, how much gold do you start with in dungeons and dra…

Check out the full Hexblood 5e guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/hexblood-5e-guide With funky horns and skin tones in all your favorite primary colors, the hexbloods from Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft are one of 5e’s newest creations sure to be hitting a game table near you. Essentially a reimagining of the “changelings” of…

Check out the full Magic Items 101 guide blog post here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/magic-items-101 Our guide to magic items 5e is here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/pages/magic-item-guideFrom simple +1 swords to all-powerful artifacts, your average DnD player is going to encounter a lot of magical bits and bobs throughout the…

Check out the full Find Familiar 5e guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/5e-find-familiar-guide A SPELLCASTER'S BEST FRIEND!Partway between a servant and a magical pet, in dnd 5e, a familiar shares a magical bond with their summoner and is often an integral part of their lives as they master the arcane arts. In 5e D&D a little an…

Check out the full Bonds 5e guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/5e-bonds New players often get confused by the personal characteristics and veterans usually skip this section altogether. But what are they? What are they for? Take just a minute and we’ll go through everything you need to know about D&D bonds and how they can link…

Check out the full Reborn 5e guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/reborn-5e-guide Death isn’t the handicap it used to be, and you can still haul your dead carcass off to the next adventure as a reborn! Newly introduced in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft, 5e players can customize the undead monstrosity of their dreams and unleash…

Check out the full Dhampir 5e guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/dhampir-5e-guide While a vampire is far too powerful to put into the character’s hands as a playable race, dhampirs fit the power level just fine with all the style, black eyeliner, and edgy fangs you could want. Dhampirs have been stalking DnD for quite some time…

Check out the full Deck Of Many Things guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/the-deck-of-many-things-5e This innocuous deck of cards has had countless incarnations, starting all the way back in the very first Grayhawk supplement for 1st edition D&D. And while it has gone through various changes it has remained true to its core con…

Check out the full Backgrounds guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/5e-background-for-dungeons-and-dragons Backgrounds in 5th edition D&D are a small component of every character. They’re 90% flavor with a little smattering of mechanical features. If you're reading through the Player's Handbook you're probably wondering "How do t…

Check out the full Multiclassing guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/multiclassing-5e 5e D&D has a plethora of options for you to choose from when making a new character, but what if they aren't enough? What if you want to don a paladin's armor while strumming a bardic lute? Or what if you want to channel the might of your god, …