Skip to Content
  • My Characters
    Create a character
    My Campaigns
    Beta
    Maps VTT
    More Tools
    • D&D Beyond Mobile App
    • Avrae Discord Bot
    • Browse Homebrew
    • My Homebrew Collection
    • My Homebrew Creations
    • Encounters
    • My Dice
  • Browse
    • Classes
    • Backgrounds
    • Species
    • Feats
    • Spells
    • Equipment
    • Magic Items
    • Monsters
    Resources
    • How to Play D&D
    • D&D Beyond Basic Rules
    • Rules Glossary
    • D&D Character Sheets
    • System Reference Document (SRD)
    • Unearthed Arcana
    Featured
    Article
    Updating Your Campaign to the 5.5e D&D Rules
    Article
    Running Lairs: How to Make the Most of a Monster's Place of Power
  • Free books View all

    Sign in to view your library & saved favorites.

    Sign in
  • Support
    • Help Portal
    • Articles
    • Support Forum
    • Changelog
    • Roadmap
    • Creator FAQ
    Connect
    • Community Update
    • Forums
    • Organized Play
    • Find Players
    • Discord
    • Legends of Greyhawk
    Follow Us
    Featured Article
    Dungeon Masters: The New D&D Actual Play
  • Marketplace
Sign inCreate Account
  • BackPlay D&D
    My Characters
    Create a character
    My Campaigns
    Maps VTT
    • More Tools
      • D&D Beyond Mobile App
      • Avrae Discord Bot
      • Browse Homebrew
      • My Homebrew Collection
      • My Homebrew Creations
      • Encounters
      • My Dice
  • BackRules
    • Browse
      • Classes
      • Backgrounds
      • Species
      • Feats
      • Spells
      • Equipment
      • Magic Items
      • Monsters
    • Resources
      • How to Play D&D
      • D&D Beyond Basic Rules
      • Rules Glossary
      • D&D Character Sheets
      • System Reference Document (SRD)
      • Unearthed Arcana
    Featured
    Article
    Updating Your Campaign to the 5.5e D&D Rules
    Article
    Running Lairs: How to Make the Most of a Monster's Place of Power
  • BackLibrary
    Free books
    • Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer CreaturesMonstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
    • Frozen SickFrozen Sick
    • D&D Beyond Basic RulesD&D Beyond Basic Rules
    • Basic Rules (2014)Basic Rules (2014)

    Sign in to view your library & saved favorites.

    Sign in
  • BackCommunity
    • Help Portal
    • Articles
    • Support Forum
    • Changelog
    • Roadmap
    • Creator FAQ
    • Connect
      • Community Update
      • Forums
      • Organized Play
      • Find Players
      • Discord
      • Legends of Greyhawk
    Follow Us
    Featured Article
    Dungeon Masters: The New D&D Actual Play
  • Marketplace
Sign inCreate an Account
  • Home
  • author-damen-cook

author-damen-cook

  • Go on a Heavenly Pursuit in When a Star Falls
    Jul 1, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Embark on a celestial quest to retrieve a star foretold in ancient prophecies in this first edition adventure—remastered for fifth edition!

    Read More
  • 2024 Ranger vs. 2014 Ranger: What’s New
    Jun 28, 2024 by Damen Cook

    The revised Ranger from the 2024 Player's Handbook makes greater use of their trademark spell Hunter's Mark, get spellcasting earlier, and a lot more. Get a first look here!

    Read More
  • Enter a Land of Whimsy and Mischief in Beyond the Crystal Cave
    Jun 13, 2024 by Damen Cook

    In this adventure from Quests from the Infinite Staircase, two rival families have settled a feud and now plea for your aid in bringing back two star-crossed lovers from the Feywild!

    Read More
  • Face Off Against the Cult of an Elder Evil in The Lost City
    Jun 3, 2024 by Damen Cook

    The Lost City adventure arrives to fifth edition in Quests from the Infinite Staircase! In it, an Elder Evil stirs in the bowels of a buried ziggurat. How will your party deal with its sinister influence on a lost civilization?

    Read More
  • Explore a Futuristic Spaceship in Expedition to the Barrier Peaks
    May 31, 2024 by Damen Cook

    This sci-fi quest is one of the many beloved adventures remastered for fifth edition in Quests from the Infinite Staircase. Learn more about it here!

    Read More
  • How to Build and Play a Changeling
    Mar 3, 2024 by Damen Cook

    The changeling can shapechange on a whim, and is naturally skillful in social situations. Here are our favorite classes, backgrounds, feats, and more for your next changeling character.

    Read More
  • The 10 Best Spells for the 2014 Cleric
    Jan 27, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Draw power from your faith to destroy undead, protect allies, and perform miracles! Here's a look at our 10 favorite cleric spells.

    Read More
  • The 10 Best Spells for the 2014 Paladin
    Jan 13, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Resurrect the dead, summon a pegasus, and smite your foes into oblivion. Let's cover our favorite spells for righteously crusading paladins!

    Read More
  • Druid 201: The Best Spells for Druids
    Dec 6, 2023 by Damen Cook

    How will you call down nature's wrath on your foes? Read on for our breakdown of the best spells for your druid!

    Read More
  • Embrace Your Fate with the Rewarded or Ruined Backgrounds from The Book of Many Things
    Nov 14, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Will the Deck of Many Things bring you reward or ruin? Here's how to incorporate this infamous item into your character's backstory using new backgrounds from The Book of Many Things!

    Read More
  • Preview Planescape Character Options for Your Multiversal Adventures
    Oct 17, 2023 by Damen Cook

    This article is a deep dive into the backgrounds and feats found in the three-book set Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse!

    Read More
  • Mind Crystals: Supercharge Your Spells With Magic Items From Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
    Aug 22, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Think the sorcerer's Metamagic looks fun? Let's take a look at how these 7 otherworldly magic items enhance your spellcasting!

    Read More
  • Path of the Giant Barbarian: Hurl Your Enemies With This New Subclass!
    Aug 14, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Tap into primeval power, surge with elemental energy, and tower over foes with the Path of the Giant barbarian! Click for a full build guide!

    Read More
  • Face Off Against Classic D&D Monsters in Baldur's Gate 3
    Aug 2, 2023 by Damen Cook

    From ferocious redcaps to the noble djinni, you'll be running into a menagerie of classic D&D monsters in Baldur's Gate 3! Learn more about your potential opponents and tenuous allies here.

    Read More
  • Rune Knight Fighter Guide: Features, How to Build, and Sample Character
    Jul 21, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Found in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, the Rune Knight fighter draws power from the mystical runes first carved by giants!

    Read More
  • Ranger 201: Best Spells for Rangers
    Jun 6, 2023 by Damen Cook

    How will your ranger channel the forces of nature to aid them on adventures? Check out our favorite spells for the iconic class.

    Read More
  • Warlock 201: The Best Spells for Warlocks
    Apr 17, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Sure, you've got the perfect warlock. Their weapons and supplies. But what about their magical, eldritch abilities? Click here for our top picks for warlock spells!

    Read More
  • Who Are the Red Wizards of Thay and How Can You Use Them in Your Game?
    Apr 10, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Learn more about the Red Wizards of Thay, a powerful and ruthless organization of spellcasters, feared and respected throughout the Forgotten Realms.

    Read More
  • Lunar Sorcery Sorcerer Preview From Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
    Feb 14, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Harness the power of the moon with the Lunar Sorcery sorcerer! Here's a look at the versatile features granted by this celestial subclass.

    Read More
  • The 14 Best Subclasses to Take on a Heist
    Feb 8, 2023 by Damen Cook

    Need to build a character for a heist? We've rounded up the best subclasses for you to choose from!

    Read More
  • Older Articles
  • Newer Articles
Our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice have recently been updated to provide greater clarity as to how disputes are handled and transparency regarding the collection and use of personal data. Please review them here: Terms of Service, Privacy Notice. By continuing to use the services, you agree to the new Terms.
D&D Beyond
Support
  • Help Portal
  • Support Forum
  • System Status
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Your Privacy Choices
  • Cookie Notice
  • System Reference Document (SRD)
About
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Wizards of the Coast
  • Credits
Find us on social media
  • D&D Discord
  • D&D Beyond Instagram
  • D&D Beyond Facebook
  • D&D Beyond Twitch
  • D&D Beyond X
  • D&D Beyond YouTube
  • TikTok
Download the D&D Beyond App
  • Google Play
  • App Store
© 2017-2024 Wizards of the Coast LLC | All Rights Reserved
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D Beyond, D&D, Wizards of the Coast, the dragon ampersand, and all other Wizards of the Coast product names, campaign settings, their respective logos, and The World's Greatest Roleplaying Game are © and trademark Wizards of the Coast in the U.S.A. and other countries. © 2024 Wizards.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
ESRB