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Unlimited spell slots, endless frustration for your DM, and accessible as early as level 5? The Coffeelock is one of the most infamously despised builds in Dungeons & Dragons. But hey, we’re not here to play the role of your disapproving parents. If you want to embrace the chaos, we’re… Read more: What Exactly is the “Coffeelock” Infinite Spellslots Build?

Creating a Single-Session One Shot Adventure That Shines Dungeons & Dragons campaigns can be fantastic, extensive sagas, putting together  stories of bravery and mystery over months or even years. Nonetheless, there’s a similarly captivating art form in the one shot adventure a standalone narrative crafted to be enjoyed within just a few hours. The beauty of the one-shot is in its brevity, offering a high-energy, distilled version of the game, while still packing in some real emotional weight… Read more: How to One-Shot: The Art of The One Shot

One of the most well known animes in the world hit the big screens in Japan on November, 8th. Originally the show aired in November of 2013, with the ten year conclusion occurring November 5th, 2023 (Maybe November is a lucky month?). With the finale of the show over, what… Read more: Attack On Titan: The Last Attack – What You Need To Know

As a Dungeon Master, inspiration can be a powerful tool if used wisely. When watching television, or catching up on our fantasy novels, you can’t help but want to use this or that in your next game. From what we have watched of the anime genre that is isekai, we… Read more: The Best Isekai for Dungeon Master Inspiration in 2024

After the recent, shocking election results, we found ourselves reflecting on our next steps as Americans. In the spirit of commentary, we decided to add to the conversation uniquely by presenting our top 10 monsters better than Trump for president. P.S- Catch Donald Trump’s statblock at the end! 1. Mind… Read more: 10 Monsters That’d Be Better Than Trump as President

With the release of the new Dungeons Master’s Guide on November 12th, it is expected to create some exciting uproar in the DND community. Some have had the foresight to call this latest iteration 5.5e, while Wizards of the Coast have coined the term OneDND. But let’s look at what… Read more: 2024 Players Handbook Was Released – What’s New?

Playing Dungeons & Dragons usually involves a single DM guiding a group of players through a shared adventure. However, we think that a campaign with a CO-DM style can create a more interesting, immersive, and memorable story for everyone. This article will go into the details of why this is… Read more: How Does Co-DMing with Multiple People Create Better Stories?

We get it, when in the wilderness and you’re traveling to your destination, sometimes it is easier to do a survival check and move on. But you should be roleplaying these aspects. Talking and telling about how actions are done, even while traveling, is part of the experience. After all,… Read more: Playing For Your Life: Freebie Survival Tips For Survival Checks

After ten days, I finally got around to watching the Bastions video released by the official Dungeons and Dragons YouTube channel. After seeing an entire CHAPTER dedicated to bastions in One Dnd, all I can say is that I am slowly becoming more and more of a fan of the… Read more: Are The New Bastion Rules Even Worth Using?

Its finally that time of year again… Halloween Season! The weather has finally been released from the clutches of summer heat and the chill has returned to the air. With the arrival of fall and the night arriving early we tend to spend much more inside. Rustling of leaves and… Read more: Scary and Powerful Monsters for Your Halloween One-Shot

Dimension 20 already has a fantastical lineup that will be able to keep you entertained for hours on end. Ever since 2018 with the introduction of Fantasy High, there have been almost weekly releases on their platform, Dropout. Six years is plenty of time to put out some top-notch shows.… Read more: The Most Reliable Dimension 20 Campaigns Ranked: A Fan’s Guide

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to run a one-shot that followed my friends following a rumor that a nearby cave held some treasure that would allow them all to retire and live like lords for the rest of their lives. Their hopes were crushed when they entered the… Read more: Behirs: The Most Underrated Monster in Dungeons and Dragons

DAN DA DAN: First Encounter was recently released in theaters across the United States on September 15th, 2024. This series has been added to the ever-expanding lineup of anime receiving theatrical releases, and with good reason. Dandadan hit cinemas with the first three episodes airing with a movie format. I… Read more: Dandadan Movie: Everything You Need to Know About the New Anime Adaptation

The West Marches Campaign playstyle is one of the most brilliant play methods ever introduced to Dungeons and Dragons. It makes the players excited for the next game, it creates a more interesting and collaborative world, and the great Matt Colville backs it. What else could you ask for? This article… Read more: West Marches Campaign: The Most Brilliant Way to Play

When it comes to size in Dungeons and Dragons 5e, it really does matter. If you are forced to fight a dragon and you don’t know if it’s the size of Pseudodragon or an Adult Red Dragon, then you’re in trouble. Luckily, with the Players Handbook, it encompasses everything you… Read more: DM Advice: Does Size Really Matter In Dungeons and Dragons?

In Dungeons & Dragons, rewards are a key pillar of the excitement that follows a successful quest. Sure, we’re heroes, but that doesn’t mean we turn down a little treasure! But if this was real life, how far would a gold coin take us? In this article, we explore the… Read more: A Free Guide To How Many Gold Pieces Your Shopping List Would Be.

In the world that is the Forgotten Realms magic runs rampart. From the divine power of the gods to a race born with an inert cantrip, a little bit of magic can be found everywhere. But what and where does magic in Dungeons and Dragons 5e come from? The Source… Read more: What Makes Authentic Magic in Dungeons and Dragons 5e?

Fartbuckle the Goblin (I am a professional blogger I swear) has taken Tiktok by storm for its depiction of an NPC sacrificing its life for the sake of the party over the stellar song, “Lithonia” by Childish Gambino. This made me think about what made a good NPC and why… Read more: Guaranteed Techniques To Make the “Perfect” NPC

Liches are, let’s face it, are at the top of their game. Whatever form of Arcanum they practiced in their (previous?) life would have been renowned if studied. A lich who was a cleric or mage in their old existence have now reached the pinnacle in their field. On top… Read more: Liches: How to Live an Esoteric Life Forever with Phylacteries

On the Isle of Baylor, set in the Misty Isles archipelago, lays the domain of the vampire queen and her minions. In the city of Ar Toe, a Dwarven King wanders his empty castle, hoping that he will be reunited with his daughter. Coming upon all of this is you,… Read more: DnD’s First Module: Palace of the Vampire Queen

One of probably the most used magical items in Dungeons and Dragons is the Health Potion. These things seem to be everywhere but at the same time, cost a pretty penny. What’s the reason for this? Is it the crafting time? What resources does it take to make a health… Read more: How To Make A Legitimate Health Potion in DND?

When planning a one-shot or even a full-blown campaign, the tools at your disposal are numerous. Making sure to bring forth an exciting adventure with the right tools is what will be the key to elevating your player’s experience. I would rather not just do a “top tools” article, but… Read more: The Best Dungeon and Dragons Tools for Dungeon Masters 2024

There are 16 different languages (not counting Thieves Cant or Druidic) featured in the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons and I want to speak all of them. If you’re like me, you want to leave behind the days of asking “DM, can I read this? DM, can I talk… Read more: How To Speak Every Language in DnD at Level One

Sometimes playing the hero of a world-saving adventure can be…. exhausting. To inherit the freedom of having 4 hp does tend to come with its troubles. The job market is not any more forgiving. To be a peasant is to be lowly but without the weight of the safety of… Read more: How to Play a Peasant: Ye Old Roleplaying Guide

On June 18th, Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins, Lead Rules Designer of Dungeons and Dragons and Game Designer respectively, sat down to answer questions and discuss the upcoming 2024 Player’s Handbook that will hold the next edition for the next generation of Dungeons and Dragons players What’s in the New… Read more: Everything You Need To Know About the 2024 Player’s Handbook

Running through the forest the Dungeon Master describes the rocky and crooked terrain around you. In the background you hear the echo’s of monsters chasing hurriedly. The party is taking what feels like countless rounds of just running, using up your movement speed as the echo’s reverberate louder. Then without… Read more: Dungeon and Dragons Baby Steps: How To Jump

Cambridge experimental parapsychologist by day and Dungeons and Dragons Freelance writer for TSR and Games Workshop at night. Carl Sargent certainly had quite the resume under his belt until his mysterious disappearance in 1995, where he was never seen again after his disgraceful controversy. This article was presented to us… Read more: Introducing Carl Sargent: The Man Who Faked Psionic Powers

THRILL SEEKING BOY, LET’S DO IT -Brennan Lee Mulligan(2024) NEVER STOP BLOWING UP Dimension 20 released their new title and trailer for their new campaign earlier today. Never Stop Blowing Up has already set itself up as an interesting and action-packed campaign with an entertaining cast to back it up.… Read more: VHS is Back! Never Stop Blowing Up is Dimension 20’s Explosive New Campaign

Earlier this week, the hit streaming service Dropout released their new show Thousandaires and I can say with a hearty chuckle that this could possibly be a show that rivals that of Game Changer or Make Some Noise. What is Thousandaires About? In summary, Thousandaires is about a rotating cast… Read more: Is Thousandaires The New Best Show on the Internet?

Table of Contents Overview of the Imprisionment Spell Imprisonment is the ultimate form of non-lethal punishment geared towards any creature in the D&D universe. At first glance, imprisonment seems like an easy way for your players to get rid of a troublesome BBEG (or the guard that called your mother… Read more: Imprisonment: The Ultimate Way To Get Rid Of A Problem

“You utter a word of power that can compel one creature you can see within range to die instantly. If the creature you choose has 100 hit points or fewer, it dies. Otherwise, the spell has no effect.” – Basic Rules, pg. 266 Power Word Kill Power Word Kill was… Read more: Power Word Kill: The Best Way to Reveal a BBEG

When you’re doomed from character creation, what is there left to do but what needs to be done? Spire: The City Must Fall indirectly asks you this question when you pick up this RPG. The Spire RPG was released in 2018 by the publishing company Rowan, Rook and Decard with… Read more: SPIRE: The Best RPG Where Death Isn’t A Bad Thing

While Beadle and Grimm’s was nice enough to send us some products to review in the future, Knight’s Digest is in no way getting paid or sponsored for this post. I was recently looking over some of my favorite Dungeon and Dragon’s social media when one caught my attention. What… Read more: Unveiling the Secrets of Beadle and Grimm’s: It’s Goblins

What is the Dungeons and Dragons SRD and why is today a good day to know about it? On May 6th, 2024, Wizards of the Coast released this blog post detailing their plans to release an updated version of the SRD. This is a silver lining in the waves of… Read more: Wizards of the Coast Did Something GREAT!

The party, stacked with gear, easily passes through the dungeon. They take down any foes within a few strikes of their legendary gear, getting to their final destination. The Dungeon Master has prepped this dungeon for weeks, growing the excitement from the group. It all happened in a flash. As… Read more: What is the “Monty Haul Problem” In RPGs?

An archmage dressed in tan robes with intricate gold patterns, part of the Circle of Eight. The Circle of Eight, which was created by the wizard Mordenkainen (played by Gary Gygax). This man, known as Rary of Ket (played by Brian Blume), would be part of a discovery that would… Read more: Rary the Traitor: Deserter to the Bright Lands

The Archmage so powerful that he was played by Gary Gygax himself. Mordenkainen’s genesis dates back to 1973, persisting through to the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. This human wizard, native to the Yatil Mountains within the Greyhawk setting, has made a remarkable journey from his humble beginnings as… Read more: The Most Powerful Wizard in DnD: Mordenkainen

The dreaded Total Party Kill. This campaign-ending term has been around since the first edition of Dungeons and Dragons and has been applied to a range of different RPGs. What is a Total Party Kill? A Total Party Kill, otherwise known as a TPK, is a term used by the… Read more: What Exactly is the “Total Party Kill” in DnD?

SPOILERS FOR FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY’S END About seven months ago I realized that I would have a new show to watch every Friday night. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End had an instant grip on me within the first episode. If we are talking about a mysterious and layered magic system, Frieren… Read more: Fantasy Anime at Its Peak: The Frieren Millennium Perspective

What is Shillelagh dnd 5e and why is it actually one of the best spells to have in your tome of spells? The Shelaylee..shuhlaylee?…shuh·lay·luh? Whatever… The Shillelagh 5e spell is a cantrip that is available for druids that buffs the wood of a club or quarterstaff that you are holding… Read more: What is a Shillelagh? The Best Spell in Your Arsenal

Dungeons, Dragons, and the Satanic Panic During the late 1980s and ’90s, there was a grip on media focused on the religious morals of popular tabletop roleplaying games. The shining example, of course, was a popular TSR game: Dungeons and Dragons. After a string of suicides, many people (especially those… Read more: How “Satanic Panic” Almost Banned Dungeons and Dragons

The Dimension 20’s Miniature Auction came to a close last Friday and the results are in! Throughout the entire month, Knight’s Digest has been writing down the results at the end of each week to see how many bids were placed, the highest bids overall, and the results of the… Read more: What Were the Results of Dimension 20’s Miniature Auction?

What happens when a colleague suddenly goes missing? David Allen Trampier, better known as D. A. Trampier or DAT, was an artist who did famous works such as the cover of the 1978 Advanced D&D cover, the smoking wizard logo, and the well-known The Face of the Great Green Devil.… Read more: The Mysterious Disappearance of D&D’s Greatest Artist

Dungeons, dragons, and decades-long past have finally accumulated into half a century filled with adventures and mysteries unknown. What can we do as players of this game other than celebrate? Well, it seems like Wizards of the Coast have had ample time on their hands to plan. They are creating… Read more: Celebrate 50 Years of Dungeons and Dragons: A Journey Through Time

It is without a doubt that Game of Thrones is one of the best fantasy book series/television shows for this generation. Its gray themes, scheming characters, and worldbuilding stand above the rest and rival even that of Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Even if Grimdark isn’t your cup of tea, you can’t… Read more: Using Machiavelli to Make Your Stories Better

“Strahd Von Zarovich-a selfish beast forever lurking behind a mask of tragic romance, the illusion of redemption that was ever only camouflage for his prey…” – Tracy Hickman, Creator of STAHD Curse of Strahd is a timeless gothic horror adventure originally inspired by Laura and Tracy Hickman’s Ravenloft and published… Read more: What Is Curse Of Strahd? Summary of A Great D&D Module.

SPOILERS FOR DUNE: PART ONE AND TWO Wake Up and Smell the Spices Dune’s dynasty defines what every film fanatic hopes to receive out of a film; to be completely and consistently immersed. Director Denis Villeneuve seems to know exactly how to captivate an audience. Leaving them with the overwhelming… Read more: Beyond the Spice: Dune Part Two Unleashes New Frontiers

Legos, like little building blocks of life, are endlessly entertaining. As a child, my imagination was the limit. Now as time went on, the creativity transferred from one part of my life into another in the form of Dungeons and Dragons. Also with DND, I realized, I am limited to… Read more: Brick By Brick: Exciting DND and LEGO Collaboration

How hard is it to believe that Fantasy High: Freshman Year came out six years ago? It was one of the first Dungeons and Dragons shows produced by College Humor (now known as Dropout) and introduced us to one of the community’s most beloved DM’S, Brennen Lee Mulligan! Not to… Read more: The Best Auction So Far: Dimension 20’s Freshman Year Sale

SPOILERS FOR THE SERIES: OVERLORD AHEAD!  “I am the leader of the supreme beings of the Tomb of Nazarick. Feel the power of the man you all respect and call your master!”  -Ainz Ooal Gown Outstanding, Original, ….OVERLORD. This series as a whole has continually shown me that the time… Read more: Overlord: Overwhelming Knowledge In An Unknown World