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Artwork of Critical Role's The Legend of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein characters
Vox Machina vs. The Mighty Nein: Which Critical Role Campaign Is Better

Of the two completed Dungeons & Dragons campaigns by Critical Role, which stands out as the one with the most compelling story and characters?

Critical Role - The Traveler
Critical Role: Who Is the Traveler?

Dungeons & Dragons allows for worlds of powerful gods, devils, and fey beings and Critical Role's is no exception, so who exactly is The Traveler?

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Dungeons & Dragons' Martial Classes Need a Makeover

Dungeons & Dragons spends chapters offering rich options to their spellcasters -- while leaving little more than footnotes for their martial classes.

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Why These Two Dungeons & Dragons Skills Are the Most Important for Any Character

Although there are many skills to choose from in Dungeons & Dragons, Stealth and Perception have some of the most tangible benefits of the lot.

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Dungeons & Dragons: How to Make Death Saving Throws More Meaningful

Facing death in Dungeons & Dragons is monumental, but the mechanic that determines a character's fate is lackluster. Here's how to improve it.

Kang the Conqueror manipulates the time stream in Marvel Comics.
Dungeons & Dragons: How to Build Kang the Conqueror

With Kang the Conqueror taking over as the big bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he makes for an impressive figure in any D&D adventuring party.

A group of spellcasters arguing on the cover of Thay: Land of the Red Wizards DnD sourcebook and adventure
How To Use Dungeons & Dragons' Social Skills

Dungeons & Dragons' social skills of Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion can potentially change an entire campaign if utilized in the right ways.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Why Your Next Character Should Be an Aasimar

As celestial-touched humanoids, Aasimar player characters allow for some incredible storytelling opportunities in Dungeons & Dragons.

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How to Build Obi-Wan Kenobi in Dungeons & Dragons

The recreation of Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi in Dungeons & Dragons results in a character who makes their presence known in and out of combat.

Dungeons & Dragons: Why Your Next Character Should Be a Goliath

Goliaths in Dungeons & Dragons offer the opportunity to play a character who can survive any kind of punishment while seeking a path of glory.

Doctor Doom
How to Build Doctor Doom in Dungeons & Dragons

For D&D players who don't want to be a clean-cut hero, exploring the moral nuances of a charming villain like Doctor Doom can be a great experience.

Apex Legends Season 12
Apex Legends: Season 12's Assault Rifles Ranked from Worst to Best

When deciding which assault rifle is best in Apex Legends, it's important to weigh the specifics of each to determine which will take you to victory.

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How to Build Neo in Dungeons & Dragons

Creating Neo from The Matrix in Dungeons & Dragons requires some forethought, but the resulting character can be one of the most fun in the game.

Apex Legends: How Mad Maggie's Abilities Can Change The Game's Meta

Mad Maggie's introduction into Apex Legends may result in massive changes to the competitive scene as her abilities challenge conventional tactics

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Dungeons & Dragons: Why Your Weakest Ability Score Is Your Greatest Role-Playing Tool

Often players view ability score penalties in Dungeons & Dragons as burdens -- but in fact, these penalties can provide the best role-play choices

How to Build Superman in Dungeons & Dragons
How to Build Superman in Dungeons & Dragons

For many, Superman represents the epitome of the selfless hero. Here's how to create this iconic character in Dungeons & Dragons 5e.

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Four Punishing Witcher 3 Challenges For Die-Hard Fans

Fans of The Witcher 3 continue to look for new ways to experience the game again, and several community-designed challenges can provide just that.

How to Use Dungeons & Dragons' Most Controversial Skill

Dungeons & Dragons' Insight skill is commonly used only to determine the truth of NPC dialogue, but it's capable of revealing so much more.

Dungeons & Dragons: Why Your Next Character Should Be a Kobold
Dungeons & Dragons: Why Your Next Character Should Be a Kobold

Formerly a lowly Dungeons & Dragons grunt, kobolds have come into their own as a viable choice for players seeking compelling characters.