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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.

How To Multiclass In 5e [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Matt Zane

To multiclass in 5e, you need to level up at least once and meet the ability score minimum prerequisite for the new class you wish to pursue. Whenever you advance

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How To Calculate Challenge Rating In 5e [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Matt Zane

To calculate challenge rating in 5e, you need to consider both the defensive and offensive statistics of a creature. A creature with a 1/8 challenge rating (CR) typically has an

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How To Roll For Stats In 5e [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Matt Zane

To roll for stats in 5e, roll 4d6 six times, record the sum of the highest 3 rolls each time (so that you have six numbers), and then assign each

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How To Calculate Armor Class In 5e [DnD Quick Guide]

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Matt Zane

To calculate armor class in 5e, add your Dexterity modifier to your armor’s AC, unless you’re wearing heavy armor. Here’s how to calculate your armor class depending on which armor

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UA 2022: Character Origins One D&D Playtest Material

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Matt Zane

This document is the first in a series of Unearthed Arcana articles that present material designed for the Player’s Handbook coming out in 2024. The material here uses the rules

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Fall Damage 5e [DnD Rule Guide]

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Matt Zane

A fall from a great height is one of the most common hazards facing an adventurer. At the end of a fall, a creature takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage for every

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Dodge Action 5e [DnD Rule Guide]

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Matt Zane

When you take the Dodge action, you focus entirely on avoiding attacks. Until the start of your next turn, any attack roll made against you has disadvantage if you can

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DnD Skills [5e Rules Guide]

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Matt Zane

The skills related to each ability score are shown in the following list. (No skills are related to Constitution.) Strength Athletics Dexterity Acrobatics Sleight of Hand Stealth Intelligence Arcana History

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DnD Modifiers [5e Guide]

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Matt Zane

Each ability also has a modifier, derived from the score and ranging from -5 (for an ability score of 1) to +10 (for a score of 30). The Ability Scores

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DnD 5e Level Up [Checklist + Guide]

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Matt Zane

Here’s a quick checklist on how to level up in DnD 5e: Increase your hit points. Either roll your class’ hit die or take the average result of that hit

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