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Matt Zane (he/him) is a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast who began the hobby in 2016. Enchanted with the storytelling, mechanics, and roleplaying elements of the game, he was quickly hooked, and has been DMing and playing ever since. Matt enjoys writing about DnD's many spells and rules in a beginner-friendly way that touches on more advanced gameplay. He also has a YouTube channel where he covers even more Dungeons and Dragons topics. When Matt's not playing Dungeons and Dragons, he's reading a tome of lost lore, leveling up his cooking skill, or chasing an adventure in the woods.

Inspiration 5e [DnD Rule and House Rules Guide]

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Matt Zane

Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond,

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Enemies Abound 5e [DnD Spell Guide: Uses, Rules, Tips]

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Matt Zane

You reach into the mind of one creature you can see and force it to make an Intelligence saving throw. A creature automatically succeeds if it is immune to being

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Healing Word 5e [Best Healing Spell in DnD: Uses, Rules, Tips]

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Matt Zane

A creature of your choice that you can see within range regains hit points equal to 1d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or

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Eldritch Blast 5e [DnD’s Best Cantrip + Spell Guide]

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Matt Zane

A beam of crackling energy streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 force damage. The spell

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Invisibility 5e [DnD Spell Guide: Uses, Rules, Tips]

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Matt Zane

A creature you touch becomes invisible until the spell ends. Anything the target is wearing or carrying is invisible as long as it is on the target’s person. The spell

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Detect Magic 5e [DnD Spell Guide: Uses, Rules, Tips]

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Matt Zane

For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30 feet of you. If you sense magic in this way, you can use your action to see a faint

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Steel Wind Strike 5e Optimization [DnD Spell Guide: Uses, Rules, Tips]

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Matt Zane

You flourish the weapon used in the casting and then vanish to strike like the wind. Choose up to five creatures you can see within range. Make a melee spell

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Heat Metal 5e [DnD Spell Guide: Uses, Rules, Tips]

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Matt Zane

Choose a manufactured metal object, such as a metal weapon or a suit of heavy or medium metal armor, that you can see within range. You cause the object to

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Sickening Radiance 5e [DnD Spell Guide: Uses, Rules, Tips]

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Matt Zane

Dim, greenish light spreads within a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The light spreads around corners, and it lasts until the spell ends. When a

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Starting Gold by Level 5e [DnD Guide + Equipment Suggestions]

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Matt Zane

When you create your character, you receive equipment based on a combination of your class and background. Alternatively, you can start with a number of gold pieces based on your

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