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  • Warlock 101: The Archfey
    Jan 17, 2020 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Archfey, a warlock patron from the Player’s Handbook that grants their followers powers of glamour and subterfuge.

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  • Sorcerer 101: Wild Magic
    Jan 10, 2020 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Wild Magic sorcerer, a magic-user from the Player’s Handbook that wields unpredictable arcana.

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  • Rogue 101: Assassin
    Dec 6, 2019 by James Haeck

     It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Assassin, a rogue subclass from the Player’s Handbook that has mastered the art of silent death.

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  • Ranger 101: Beast Master
    Nov 22, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Beast Master ranger, the most controversial (and misunderstood) subclass in the Player’s Handbook.

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  • Paladin 101: Oath of the Ancients
    Nov 15, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Oath of the Ancients, a sacred oath from the Player’s Handbook that wields sylvan power.

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  • Monk 101: Way of the Four Elements   
    Nov 8, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Way of the Four Elements, a mystical and magical monastic tradition from the Player’s Handbook.

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  • Fighter 101: Battle Master
    Oct 25, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Battle Master, a cunning and tactical fighter archetype from the Player’s Handbook.

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  • Druid 101: Wild Shape Guide
    Oct 18, 2019 by James Haeck

    Let's take a look at the druid's most unique feature, Wild Shape, and which beasts are the best options to transform into in specific scenarios!

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  • Druid 101: Circle of the Moon
    Oct 11, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Circle of the Moon, a wild shaping druid subclass from the Player’s Handbook.

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  • Cleric 101: Knowledge Domain
    Oct 4, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Knowledge Domain, an enlightened cleric subclass from the Player’s Handbook.

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  • Bard 101: College of Valor
    Sep 27, 2019 by James Haeck

     It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the College of Valor, a bard subclass from the Player’s Handbook.

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  • Barbarian 101: Path of the Totem Warrior
    Aug 30, 2019 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the Path of the Totem Warrior, a barbarian subclass from the Player’s Handbook. 

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  • Wizard 101: School of Evocation
    Aug 23, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic School of Evocation, and use it to build an explosively powerful wizard!

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  • Warlock 101: The Fiend
    Aug 2, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Fiend patron, and use it to build a devilishly charming warlock!

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  • Sorcerer 101: Draconic Bloodline
    Jul 26, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Draconic Bloodline sorcerous origin, and use it to build a fearsome sorcerer!

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  • Rogue 101: Thief
    Jul 19, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Thief archetype, and use it to build a talented and acrobatic rogue!

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  • Ranger 101: Hunter
    Jul 12, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Hunter archetype, and use it to build a deadly ranger!

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  • Paladin 101: Oath of Devotion
    Jun 28, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we create a loyal paladin using the sacred Oath of Devotion.

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  • Monk 101: Way of the Open Hand
    Jun 21, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we examine the iconic Way of the Open Hand, and use it to build a mighty monk!

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  • Fighter 101: Champion
    Jun 14, 2019 by James Haeck

    In this week’s class 101, we build a fearsome fighter using the classic Champion archetype.

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