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Category: DnD 5e Rule Guides

Guides on DnD 5e’s rules. Everything from how basic actions and conditions work to the rules for spellcasting, resting, and calculating all your modifiers. Also many of the other little rules in the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons.

Crossbow Expert 5e [DnD Feat Guide]

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Matt Zane

You gain the following benefits: Thanks to extensive practice with the crossbow, you gain the following benefits: You ignore the loading quality of crossbows with which you are proficient. Being

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Polearm Master 5e [DnD Feat Guide]

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Matt Zane

You gain the following benefits: When you take the Attack action and attack with only a glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, or spear, you can use a bonus action to make a

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How Long Is A Round In 5e? [DnD]

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Matt Zane

A round is about 6 seconds in DnD 5e. A round consists of each creature involved in the encounter taking their turn. Some things can only be done once per

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How Many Spells Can A Druid Prepare In 5e? [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Matt Zane

A druid can prepare a number of spells equal to their Wisdom modifier + their druid level (minimum one). For example, a 5th-level with a +3 Wisdom modifier can prepare

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How To Calculate Initiative In 5e [DnD]

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Matt Zane

To calculate initiative in 5e, look at your Dexterity modifier; the two are one and the same (usually). To calculate your initiative in combat, make a Dexterity check (roll a

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How To Calculate Hit Points In 5e

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Matt Zane

You calculate hit points in 5e based on your level, your class’s hit die, and your Constitution modifier. At 1st-level, a character’s hit points equal the maximum value of their

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How Long Is A Short Rest In 5e? [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Matt Zane

A short rest is at least 1 hour long in 5e, if playing by the standard rules. If you’re playing with the Epic Heroism variant rule, a short rest must

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How Many Spells Does A Wizard Know In 5e? [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Matt Zane

A Wizard knows between 9 and 290 spells in 5e, depending on their level and access to spellbooks. A 1st-level Wizard knows six 1st-level spells and three cantrips. Each time

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How Many Bonus Actions Per Turn In 5e? [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Matt Zane

A creature has one bonus action per turn in 5e, regardless of how many actions it has. You can take a bonus action when a spell, feature, or feat says

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When Do You Get Feats In 5e? [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Matt Zane

You get feats when you reach level 4, 8, 12, or 19 in any class in 5e. Fighters can also get feats at 6th- and 14th-level, and Rogues can also

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