Can we make the best cantrip *even better* in 2024? Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 - Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting…

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Finally, a Healer/Support build for the 2024 Rules! Check out The Mystery of Witchhaven here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obviousmimic/the-mystery-of-witchhaven-a-5e-solo-adventure?ref=22iegz Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd…

Nova/Burst damage may have been nerfed for a lot of builds in 2024, but that won't stop me from trying to build for burst damage once in awhile anyways :). Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting t…

Time for a 2024 update to my favorite Rogue Subclass :). Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 - Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider suppo…

Check out Obvious Mimic here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBY10 - and don't forget their patreon: patreon.com/obviousmimic - oh and check out the upcoming kickstarter!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obviousmimic/the-mystery-of-witchhaven-a-5e-solo-adventure My favorite new subclass is a Barbarian!? And they make an INCREDIBLE tank! …

Time for a Bladesinger build using the updated D&D 5e 2024 rules! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/…

Let's Make a ranged weapon user for the new 2024 D&D 5e! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merc…

A Trickery Domain Cleric!? And you multiclassed them with WHAT!? Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/j…

Monks are so much better in D&D with the 2024 rules! Woo hoo! Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 - Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider …

Check out the Elemental Storm BattleZoo Bestiary here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rollforcombat/battlezoo-bestiary-elemental-storm-for-5e-and-pathfinder?ref=2nbbib What's the most damage could we do every single round without *any* set up and without spending *any* resources? I think it's something like this... Table of Contents of all D&…

Valor Bards are *amazing* in the new 2024 D&D rules - even *without* Conjure Minor Elementals :). Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/c…

Guess what? Paladins are still good. Check out Faerie: A Realm Wanderer's Guide here! https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/the-dragons-vault/faerie-a-realm-wanderer-s-guide?ref=D4DD Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if y…

Is the new Warlock Gish or Spellsword *better* than the old Hexblade? Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd con…

What was once the Stormlight RPG is now, officially, the Cosmere RPG! Be sure to check out the Kickstarter Page here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg?ref=yxs3ig I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Me…

The New Player's Handbook is upon us! Here's a list of every single change for every class and subclass comparing the new PHB to the 2014 version! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channe…

Go back Falko's Vault of Wonders before it's too late! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dungeondecks/falkos-vault-of-wonders-5e?ref=8jgvl9 How will the changes from the 2024 rules affect the "Meta" of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition? Join me and Chris (Treantmonk) as we make our predictions! Watch the other part of this chat on Chris's Channel h…

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Kraken Week is here and the build I put together for it might be one of my strongest ever. Why am I surprised? Get $5 off your next order through my link https://magicspoon.com/D4 or use code D4 at checkout. Or look for Magic Spoon in your nearest grocery store! Check out other Kraken Week Contributors here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Here's a full Rogue Assassin build using everything from the new 2024 PHB! Preorder the new Core Rulebooks here: https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/core-rulebook-bundle Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd …

The wait is over! This is the official version of the Assassin Rogue that will be in the 2024 D&D 5e Player's Handbook! Preorder the new Core Rulebooks here: https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/core-rulebook-bundle Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U…

Ever wondered how much damage you could do with 0 set up and 0 resources? I have. Go check out DC20 here - they are *destroying* Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20?ref=c6owez Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=s…

What's the highest Critical Hit chance we can get? How do we make the most of that Crit chance? Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd …

A Glamour Bard Tank? Sounds... fabulous! Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel …

What's the highest *sustained* damage a Player Character can do at each level? Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0524 Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?…

Today we try to figure out: just how good is Polymorph, really? Check out Torrent of the Spellhoarder here (and don't forget to use the code D4 for a 10% discount on everything!) https://elderbrain.com/collections/torrent-of-the-spellhoarder Elderbrain Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnPjz3D0_xyT2bkU36X-Gg 120-page free module sa…

The best ranged weapon user in 5e is a Warlock!? /flip table Check out the Secrets of Oki Island here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obviousmimic/the-secret-of-oki-island-a-5e-solo-adventure?ref=uprxyj I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/joi…

Here's the exact build for my favorite "support" character I've ever played in a D&D campaign. Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! If you want to read Alomah's backstory... https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nKYVvkmVSHcpqGuzD3W_IjwoL6ocgSQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116660991924012338…

Can we make a viable build out of the worst subclass of the weakest class in D&D 5e? Shoutout to Holzkern for sponsoring this video! Head to http://www.holzkern.com/d4 and use my code d4 to get 15% off your purchase store-wide. Be proud to be unique. I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtub…

So you want to be a *true* master of shadows in Baldur's Gate? Then have I got the build for you. Check out The Wandering Tavern here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=aleote I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZ…

Bladesingers can't be Paladins too, can they!? Check out the Field Guide to Floral Dragons here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-field-guide-to-floral-dragons?ref=cjdkks I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! h…

Are Echo Knights OP? No! Well ok... maybe? Depends on how you build 'em :). Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0324 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA…

Hi, I'm Colby and I like Warm Hugs. The kind where I press your face into my searing-hot armor. Check out Tabletop Candle Company HERE! https://tabletopcandlecompany.com And don't forget the promo code D4 at checkout to save 20%! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2I…

Great Weapon Master *and* Sharpshooter in the same build? Yeah, I went there. And it's freaking amazing. Check out Zander's Guide to Zombie Hunting here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grizeldas-sw/zanders-guide-to-zombie-hunting?ref=67w722 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.co…

Q: How much forced movement is *too* much in D&D? A: No such thing Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51% off any premium subscription! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch S…

What if we had an entire menagerie of pets who could all take their full action when we were incapacitated? Would it be worth intentionally knocking ourselves out to let them run amok? Let's find out! Check out Homebrewed Games here: https://www.patreon.com/dndhomebrew I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member!…

Today's BG3 build combines two unique statuses, Radiating Orb and Reverberation, for *devastating* effect. Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventure And don't forget: use the code "COLBYSOLO" to get 10% off! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider…

This week we're exploring *yet another* way to reliably get Sneak Attack Damage 2x per round, but this time, focused on doing damage to 2 targets while we're at it! Check out Deal Dash Here: https://www.dealdash.com/d4 Promo Code: d4 to get 100 free bids! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.y…

Hypothesis: delaying or sacrificing things that add to our damage is worth it if we can nearly guarantee getting an attack with our reaction every round. Today, let's test that. Check out Immi Ramen here: www.immieats.com/d4 And don't forget to use the Code D4 for 15% off! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a mem…

Can we build a dedicated healer (who's *not* a Twilight Cleric) who can reasonably be expected to keep their entire party near full health all the time? Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventure And don't forget: use the code "COLBYSOLO" to ge…

Today I'm going to do a Deep Dive into my favorite Baldur's Gate 3 build to date, including the most important magic items we want and even what we need out of our companions to really make it shine! Check out Deal Dash Here: https://dealdash.com/D4 Promo code: D4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! http…

You want a One D&D Playtest Monk? Ok! Good news: they're awesome! Bad news (?): they might be even better when mixed with some other classes ;). Check out Czepeku maps here! https://www.czepeku.com/ And join their Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/czepeku I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://w…

An Arcane Assassin? I'm not talking about a gish; I'm talking about a build that Assassinates with spells and spells alone. And my goodness can it burst! Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0124 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel …

If you're looking for a good "overview" of all of my Burst/Nova builds to date, this is a great place to start! Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing Intro:(0:00) Multi-Target Tier:(6:04) Tier 4:(11:49) Tier 3:(19:02) Tier 2:(26:53) Tier 1:(35:03)…

A dual-wielding Hexblade? I guess that three and a half years later, I think it's time to update my very first build. Spoiler Alert: I think this is better. Check out the Obvious Mimic T-shirt collections here! https://obviousmimic.com/collections/wish-you-were-here https://obviousmimic.com/collections/side-hustles-t-shirt-collection And don't forg…

"Can you make a video that focuses on making the best party for the new Honor Mode for Baldur's Gate 3?" I can certainly try... Check out The Seeker's Guide to Enchanting Emporiums here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eldermancy/the-seekers-guide-to-enchanting-emporiums?ref=bzlr8m I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by …

Some people like to really help their allies shine. Some people really like to just blow stuff up once in awhile. Nobody does *both* of those things better than the Order Cleric! Check out Czepeku maps here! https://www.czepeku.com/ And join their Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/czepeku I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the chann…

Today I combine a couple of things I've been wanting to play with on a Monk - 1: Armor, and 2: Shadow Blade. The results are surprisingly effective :). Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 40%! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.y…

Today I'm breaking down everyone one of my "sustained" damage builds (DPR) I've ever done, giving a brief synopsis of each, and ranking them. According to a not very qualitatively useful and overly-simplistic mathmatical formula ;). Sustained DPR Comparisons (6 Tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC…