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Mechanic Overview

Turn Undead 5e

Posted on November 16, 2023 (January 8, 2024) by Mike Bernier
A Cleric turns a tied of undead

Banish the undead with the power of your faith! Here’s how the cleric’s Turn Undead can be a game-changer in your 5e adventures.

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Disengage 5e

Posted on June 27, 2023 (September 21, 2023) by Mike Bernier
A Wizard sprinting up a column with lightning on his heels

Master the art of the strategic escape in D&D 5e with our comprehensive guide to the Disengage action.

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Opportunity Attack 5e

Posted on June 27, 2023 (September 30, 2024) 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!

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Is Flanking in D&D a Good Optional Rule for Your Table?

Posted on June 26, 2023 (November 7, 2024) by Mike Bernier
A pack of werewolves flank a group of travelers

Master the art of Flanking in D&D 5e with our comprehensive guide. Learn tactics, understand rules, and gain the upper hand in your battles!

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The 10 Best Necromancy Spells in D&D 5e

Posted on June 7, 2023 (June 8, 2023) by Mike Bernier

Unleash the dark arts! Explore the best necromancy spells in D&D 5e, from commanding the undead to draining life itself. Dive into the realm of dark power.

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Restrained 5e

Posted on June 7, 2023 (December 27, 2023) by Mike Bernier

Discover the mechanics and implications of the restrained condition in D&D 5e. Explore spells, monster abilities, and tactical uses for this ubiquitous condition in combat.

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Initiative 5e

Posted on June 6, 2023 (December 8, 2023) by Mike Bernier

Master the art of Initiative in D&D 5e. Learn how to calculate, increase and tactically use initiative to gain the upper hand in combat.

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Grapple 5e

Posted on June 1, 2023 (January 14, 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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Unarmed Strike 5e

Posted on May 30, 2023 (November 11, 2024) 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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Shoving 5e

Posted on April 3, 2023 (June 1, 2023) by Mike Bernier

Discover the power of shoving in 5e D&D combat. Learn how this often overlooked move can reposition foes, disrupt spellcasters, and give you an edge.

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