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Mechanic Overview

Lair Actions 5e

Posted on February 7, 2025 (February 12, 2025) by Mike Bernier
A sandy pit home to a spider-like creature

Make legendary battles unforgettable with Lair Actions! Learn how to create dynamic, strategic D&D encounters with unique lair effects.

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Everything You Need to Know About Ability Score Improvements (ASI) in 5e

Posted on January 22, 2025 (April 20, 2025) by Mike Bernier
An adventurer travels through the thick underbrush of a forest

Discover how Ability Score Improvements (ASI) work in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, including how to enhance your stats and the impact on your character’s performance.

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Fighting Style Feats in the 2024 Player’s Handbook

Posted on January 20, 2025 (August 5, 2025) by Mike Bernier
A Fighting with the Protector fighting style feat wielding a broad shield

Choose a Fighting Style feat that optimizes your character for success!

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Grapple 5e (Updated for the 2024 Rules)

Posted on January 15, 2025 (May 7, 2025) by Mike Bernier

Master the art of grappling in D&D 5e and set your opponents up for a TKO!

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Exhaustion in D&D 5e (Updated for the 2024 Rules)

Posted on November 13, 2024 (November 13, 2024) by Mike Bernier

Exhaustion in D&D 5e is a tiered condition that represents the effects of fatigue creatures experience when exposed to physical exertion, lack of sleep, or extreme environments.

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Unarmed Strike 5e (Updated for the 2024 Rules)

Posted on November 11, 2024 (March 20, 2025) by Mike Bernier

Unleash the power of unarmed combat in D&D with this comprehensive guide on Unarmed Strikes in 5e.

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Cover in D&D 5e (Updated for 2024 Rules)

Posted on October 23, 2024 (October 22, 2024) by Mike Bernier
A D&D adventurer takes cover as a giant swings their weapon at them.

Don’t make it easy for your enemies. Learn how your character can find cover in D&D 5e to avoid hits, and live to adventure another day!

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Understanding Death Saves in D&D 5e (Updated for 2024 Rules)

Posted on October 9, 2024 (March 24, 2025) by Mike Bernier

What exactly are Death Saving Throws and how do they work? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the 5e Death Saves rules to help you navigate this crucial aspect of the game.

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Simple Weapons 5e (Updated for the 2024 Rules)

Posted on October 2, 2024 (May 4, 2025) by Mike Bernier
A simple woodsman's axe embedded in a tree stump

Explore how simplicity can sometimes be best with our Simple weapons guide for D&D 5e, featuring optimization tips for Druids, Monks, and more.

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Opportunity Attacks in D&D 5e (Updated for the 2024 Rules)

Posted on September 30, 2024 (March 20, 2025) by Mike Bernier
An adventurer takes an opportunity attack against a blue-plated monster and lops off its head

React swiftly and turn the tides of battle with Opportunity Attacks in D&D 5e, now updated for the rules found in the 2024 Player’s Handbook!

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