Generators
A collection of generators for players and DMs to build backstories, create character traits, and come up with names.
Spell Guides
Tips for how to use spells effectively and answers to the most common rules questions.
Rule Guides
Tutorials on 5e’s rules, from the basics of how actions work to the nitty gritty of spellcasting.
About DnD Lounge
Hail! I’m Matt Zane, a DnD player and DM since 2015. I’m currently playing as a Forest Gnome Nature Cleric (Shebs Shellet) in an Underdark-based campaign, and DMing a Curse of Strahd game.
I made DnD Lounge as a resource to help players learn cool tricks with their spells, DMs to get quick answers about the 5e’s rules, and everyone come up with interesting backstories for characters and NPCs.
I started DnD Lounge in 2021, and the 250+ articles you’ll find on this website are all written by me. I also handwrite (and constantly add to) generators for backstories, personality traits, ideals, bonds, flaws, and names.
Matt Zane
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The Cabin in the Woods
A horror-themed, 5-in-1 one-shot that’s 5e compatible and designed for a party of 4th-level players.
Five completely different scenarios can unfold depending on the players’ decisions early in the adventure, all leading to tropey trials from horror movie classics.
Comes with 20 VTT-compatible maps and 21 unique monster stat blocks — these files are too big for Patreon’s shop, but email me after purchase, and I’ll send them right over!
Bard Character Sheet
A bard-tailored character sheet that’s perfect for any lute-wielding, magic-slinging 5e character dedicated to the magical power of music.
Comes with a fillable PDF, so you can edit it on your computer before printing it out. Or use it alongside online play and make/save changes to your character in real-time.
Nature Character Sheet
A nature-themed character sheet that’s perfect for Rangers, Druids, and any 5e character dedicated to protecting nature or primal-based magic.
Comes with a fillable PDF, so you can edit it on your computer before printing it out. Or use it alongside online play and make/save changes to your character in real-time.
- Chill Touch 5e [2024 Nerfed the Niche Spell]
Channeling the chill of the grave, make a melee spell attack against a target within reach. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Necrotic damage, and it can’t regain Hit - Witch Bolt 5e (2024 Rules) [From F to A-Tier]
A beam of crackling energy lances toward a creature within range, forming a sustained arc of lightning between you and the target. Make a ranged spell attack against it. On - Ray Of Enfeeblement 5e: Is It Any Good in the 2024 PHB?
A beam of enervating energy shoots from you toward a creature within range. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the target has Disadvantage on - Cloud of Daggers 5e [DnD Spell Guide: Uses, Rules, Tips]
You conjure spinning daggers in a 5-foot Cube centered on a point within range. Each creature in that area takes 4d4 Slashing damage. A creature also takes that damage if - True Strike 5e (2024 Rules) [Guide: From Worst to S-Tier]
Guided by a flash of magical insight, you make one attack with the weapon used in the spell’s casting. The attack uses your spellcasting ability for the attack and damage - Identify 5e (2024 Rules) [Guide, Ratings & Changes]
You touch an object throughout the spell’s casting. If the object is a magic item or some other magical object, you learn its properties and how to use them, whether