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    • 4 Fey Creatures That Will Drive Your Party Wild
      Jul 16, 2021 by Jenn Jones

      Take your players on a whimsical run through the Feywild — or just torment them — with these fey creatures.

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    • Survive the Feywild With These 6 Subclasses
      Jul 16, 2021 by DeAngelo Murillo

      The Wild Beyond the Witchlight takes players into the Feywild. Get an advantage over fey creatures and other dangers found in the Plane of Faerie by choosing one of these subclasses! 

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    • 5 YA-Novel Inspired Side Plots for Your D&D Campaign Set in Strixhaven
      Jul 15, 2021 by DeAngelo Murillo

      Are your players enrolling in a magical school? Be prepared for the ensuing drama with these five classic tropes found in young adult novels! 

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    • Artificer 201: A Guide to Multiclassing
      Jul 9, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Multiclassing is all about making you better at what you're good at. And, oh boy, is the artificer good at things. Check out our comprehensive guide to multiclassing as an artificer. 

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    • 8 D&D World Building Tips From Lou Anders and Travis Vengroff
      Jul 6, 2021 by Bryce Miller Booker

      Make your world as expansive and epic as you've envisioned it with these tips from two world building experts.

       

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    • New to D&D? 4 Books to Play and Level Up Your Experience
      Jun 30, 2021 by Jenn Jones

      If you're new to Dungeons & Dragons or just looking to upgrade from the Basic Rules, here are four books to put on your wishlist.

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    • Playing With Dark Gifts, a Double-Edged Sword for Characters
      Jun 29, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Dark Gifts are a new player option in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. They can add proficiencies, languages, and unique abilities to your character. But they come at a cost. Learn about Dark Gifts here.

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    • Catti-brie: How to Add the Famed Archer of Dark Alliance Into Your D&D Game
      Jun 25, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      The famed archer Catti-brie appears in the video game Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance alongside other members of the Companions of the Hall. Find out what statistics we would give Catti-brie in fifth edition, and adventure hooks to bring her to your table! 

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    • Welcome to Menzoberranzan, the Drow City of Intrigue
      Jun 23, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      In Menzoberranzan, you'll quickly learn that backstabbing, deception, and an unwavering worship of the Spider Queen Lolth are key to your survival among evil drow. Learn more here.

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    • Drizzt: Introducing the Iconic Hero of Dark Alliance Into Your Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
      Jun 21, 2021 by John Roy

      Drizzt Do'Urden is an iconic hero of the Forgotten Realms who will be a playable character in the Dark Alliance video game. Bring him and his faithful companion Guenhwyvar to your campaign with these tips, tricks, and stats made using D&D Beyond homebrew monster creator. 

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    • Common Terms New Dungeons & Dragons Players Should Learn
      Jun 18, 2021 by Bryce Miller Booker

      New to D&D? Don't get lost in all of the terminology of the game. Here are common terms you'll encounter and what they mean. 

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    • Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos Is Now Available for Preorder!
      Jun 10, 2021 by DND Staff

      Visit the most famous magical school across the multiverse in Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, D&D's next campaign setting book. Choose from five colleges to attend and learn from masters of your craft. Preorders are available now on D&D Beyond!

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    • Play a Dhampir, Hexblood, or Reborn With Rules From Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft!
      Jun 4, 2021 by DeAngelo Murillo

      Give your next character a dose of the supernatural — or modify an existing character — with lineages from Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. Read about the dhampir, hexblood, and reborn here!

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    • Happy Pride Month! Let's Explore How D&D Encourages Inclusivity
      Jun 1, 2021 by Mira Alwan

      Dungeons & Dragons brings together people from all kinds of backgrounds. To celebrate Pride Month, let's take a look at how the game has grown to encourage diversity at the table.

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    • How to Run Vampiric Mind Flayers From Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 28, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Vampiric mind flayers are the undead creation of a dying elder brain, and they have but one directive: drain humanoids of their cerebral fluids. Here's what you need to know about them — and how to bring them to your table.

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    • Curses! Create Near-Incurable Curses Using Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft!
      May 26, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Curses get an upgrade in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft! Learn how to create curses that can't be cured with Remove Curse, and read about a deadly curse that punishes those who loot an ancient yuan-ti city.

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    • Warlock 101: Undead Patron in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 24, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Cast your mortal husk aside and make your enemies cower with the Undead, a grim new patron for warlocks in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft.

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    • Bard 101: College of Spirits in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 21, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft adds the College of Spirits bard! In this breakdown, we take a look at the features this subclass offer, discuss what we like and don't like, and provide a sample build.

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    • Drift Off Into I'Cath: The Domain of Dreams
      May 20, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      A deep slumber awaits those who visit I'Cath, a domain ruled by the dream-weaving Darklord Tsien Chiang. Discover in your dreams a city that changes by day as its people toil endlessly to perfect it.

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    • Taliesin Jaffe’s Domain of Dread: Vendamir, a Land of Tomes and Ashes
      May 19, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Explore a Domain of Dread created by Critical Role's Taliesin Jaffe! A vast library in a fortress bears one of the largest collections of books across the planes. But mimics, undead, and paper golems threaten those who enter the library!

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    • Gremishka: Terrify Spellcasters With These Tiny, Chaotic Monsters!
      May 18, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      What do you call monsters that explode when spells are cast nearby, or that deflect spells? A nightmare! In our final preview for Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, we introduce the gremishka and swarm of gremishkas! 

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    • Revisiting the Dragonborn With New Lineages From Unearthed Arcana
      May 17, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

      The dragonborn lineages in Unearthed Arcana can be playtested on D&D Beyond! But first, find out how the new dragonborn compare to their predecessors found in the Player's Handbook, and learn about the all-new gem dragonborn!

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    • Journey to Har'Akir: A Desert Domain Where the Dead Never Rest
      May 14, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Learn about the undying Pharaoh Ankhtepot, deadly sandstorms, and the animal-headed mummies who torment the Domain of the Ancient Dead! Players will also find pointers for creating a character perfect for exploring Har'Akir!

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    • How to Introduce Psychological Horror in Your Next Campaign
      May 12, 2021 by DeAngelo Murillo

      Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft introduces new ways to terrorize your players. Here are pointers on using psychological horror in your games, and why it's important to talk boundaries before starting an adventure.

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    • Carrionettes: Play Killer Toys From Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
      May 11, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Toys come to life to slay in Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft! Get a sneak peek at carrionettes and their statistics, and find out how to bring these terrifyingly clever creatures to your game.

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    • Unlock These Preorder Perks With Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft!
      May 10, 2021 by DND Staff

      Preorder today and you'll immediately unlock the Memento Mori digital dice set and six character sheet backdrops! When Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft releases on May 18, you'll also receive nine additional character sheet backdrops, six themes, and eight portrait frames! 

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    • Ditch the Tavern! 7 Other Settings to Kick Off Your First Session
      May 7, 2021 by Michael Galvis

      Taverns are an iconic place for player characters to meet one another and pick up their first quest together. But if a tavern doesn't work for your adventure — or you just want to shake things up — here are some alternative options to bring everyone together in game! 

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