Paul DiSalvo

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20 Strongest Forest Monsters In D&D 5e

3 weeks ago | cbr.com | Paul DiSalvo |John Curtin |Declan Lowthian

By Paul DiSalvo , John Curtin & Declan Lowthian Updated 11 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image created by Jenny Melzer One of the defining elements of Dungeons & Dragons is the immense assortment of monsters that a DM can include in a campaign. While some monsters can fit into the majority of potential settings, many monsters only appear in specific environments. This allows monsters to both flesh out and make distinct any potential location while providing...
15 Best Magical Rings In Dungeons & Dragons

1 month ago | cbr.com | Paul DiSalvo |Mayra Azucena Garcia |Mayra García

Throughout a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, players often collect valuable loot as rewards from quests and scavenging treasure. Some of the most sought-after items that players can obtain are magical items and relics that possess a wide range of benefits. While not quite common, magical rings are a fixture of D&D that come in many forms and can offer various effects. These effects tend to range in usefulness, with some rings being much more sought after than others.
15 Best Magical Rings In Dungeons & Dragons

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Paul DiSalvo

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Dungeons & Dragons: The Largest And Smallest Species You Can Play

1 month ago | thegamer.com | Paul DiSalvo |Doruk Kaptan |Jack Filsinger

Some of the lightest species in D&D include the aarakocras, gnomes, and halflings, who make great spellcasters and agile rogues. Some of the heaviest creatures in D&D include the centaurs, minotaur, and bugbear species. Giff, loxodon, and tortle offer unique abilities and stats for tanky, sturdy, or frontline fighter builds. When it comes to character creation in Dungeons & Dragons, players can choose many aspects of their character.
20 Best Defensive Spells in Dungeons & Dragons

2 months ago | cbr.com | Paul DiSalvo |Declan Lowthian |Jenny Melzer |Mayra Azucena Garcia |Mayra García |Jennifer Melzer

Dungeons & Dragons By Paul DiSalvo , Declan Lowthian , Jenny Melzer & Mayra Garcia Updated 2 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account While many of the most iconic Dungeons & Dragons spells, such as Magic Missile and Fireball, aim to deal as much damage as possible to one's foes, countless spells offer other utility to players. On the opposite end of the magical spectrum of spells like Fireball are those whose effects aim to protect the caster and their...
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Brew Your Own Potions

Jan 10, 2025 | thegamer.com | Paul DiSalvo

Related Plus, it’s very possible to make your own healing potions if your party is in short supply. Beyond just healing potions, you can craft a variety of different types of potions to help get your fellow adventurers out of sticky situations. Here’s everything you need to craft potions in D&D 5E. Updated January 7th, 2025 by Jack Filsinger: With the release of the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide, some rules have been changed when it comes to brewing potions.
How To Brew Your Own Potions In DND

Jan 10, 2025 | flipboard.com | Paul DiSalvo

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DnD 5e 2024 Spells That Deal The Most Damage

Sep 23, 2024 | cbr.com | Paul DiSalvo |Louis Kemner |Jeremy Devoe

Dungeons & Dragons By Paul DiSalvo , Louis Kemner & Jeremy Devoe Updated 15 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account In Dungeons & Dragons, many high-level spells have impressive effects; ranging from creating a clone as a backup body in case of an untimely death to controlling the weather within a five-mile radius. While players can appreciate the power of spells like these, it is often the potential damage output of a spell that draws the most attention to it from players, and there's no...
25 Strongest Types Of Dragons in Dungeons & Dragons

Aug 14, 2024 | cbr.com | Paul DiSalvo |Mayra Azucena Garcia |Mayra García |Isaac Williams

The dragon of the most iconic creatures in all of fantasy, and half of Dungeons & Dragons' namesake. As a result, it's no surprise that dragons remain some of D&D's deadliest creatures. Every dragon is an epic, powerful creature with immense physical strength, elemental breath, and often magical prowess to boot. D&D Fifth Edition has more varieties of dragons than any other type of monster. As a result, DMs have no shortage of choices to throw at the players.
25 Most Powerful Aquatic Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons

Jul 30, 2024 | cbr.com | Paul DiSalvo |Louis Kemner |Isaac Williams |Declan Lowthian

Dungeons & Dragons By Paul DiSalvo , Louis Kemner , Isaac Williams & Declan Lowthian Updated 9 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Dungeons & Dragons is filled with countless monsters that a Dungeon Master can include in a given campaign. More monsters are added in almost every new D&D setting, giving DMs even more options to throw at their players. The monsters included in a campaign help set the tone and can also work to establish a specific location with the world. Some monsters can be...