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  • Monk 101: Way of Shadows
    Sep 28, 2020 by James Haeck

    Let’s take it from the top! Become a master of every subclass in D&D with Class 101. This week’s entry is the Way of Shadows, a monk who can dissolve into darkness and fight and escape unseen.

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  • Fighter 101: Eldritch Knight
    Sep 4, 2020 by James Haeck

    Let’s take it from the top! Become a master of every subclass in D&D with Class 101. This week’s entry is the Eldritch Knight, a fighter who can hurl fire just as easily as they can swing a sword.

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  • Druid 101: Circle of Spores
    Aug 28, 2020 by James Haeck

    Let’s take it from the top! Become a master of every subclass in D&D with Class 101. This week’s entry is a new subclass from Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica: a flourishing creator of decay, the fungal Circle of Spores druid!

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  • Cleric 101: Light Domain
    Aug 24, 2020 by James Haeck

    Let’s take it from the top! Become a master of every subclass in D&D with Class 101. This week’s entry is a radiant warrior of the gods, the brilliant Light Domain cleric!

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  • Bard 101: College of Eloquence
    Aug 14, 2020 by James Haeck

    Let’s take it from the top! Become a master of every subclass in D&D with Class 101. This week’s entry is a brand-new subclass from Mythic Odysseys of Theros: a silver-tongued orator from the bardic College of Eloquence!

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  • Barbarian 101: Path of the Battlerager
    Aug 7, 2020 by James Haeck

    Let’s take it from the top! Become a master of every subclass in D&D with Class 101. This week’s entry is a lesser-known warrior; the spikiest, angriest, dwarfiest warrior around: the Battlerager!

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  • Artificer 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Magical Marvels
    Jul 30, 2020 by James Haeck

    Class 101 returns with a vengeance with this TRIPLE-SIZED guide to the Artificer class and all of its subclasses from Eberron: Rising from the Last War. Let this be your one-stop guide to playing and creating a fun, low-level artificer character.

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  • New Player’s Guide: Selecting Your First Spells
    Apr 10, 2020 by James Haeck

    Choosing your spells is the most daunting parts of creating a spellcasting character. How do you pick the right spells at 1st level, and moving forward? The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.

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  • Wizard 101: School of Abjuration
    Jan 24, 2020 by James Haeck

    It’s time to go beyond the Basic Rules. In this week’s Class 101, we examine the School of Abjuration, a wizard subclass from the Player’s Handbook that creates arcane wards to protect rather than to destroy.

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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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