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For questions about Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, an RPG published in 2014 by Wizards of the Coast. D&D 5e is a heroic fantasy RPG inspired by the mechanics and settings of all previous D&D editions. It was previously code-named D&D Next during the playtest period. (For questions about the 2024 revision of the D&D 5e rules, see the [dnd-5e-2024] tag.)

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How do I use Charisma, Persuasion, or other checks through a translator?

My hapless band of seven adventurers of eighth-level are about to encounter unfriendly Lizardfolk, who only speak Draconic. The only character that speaks Draconic is the Wizard with bad breath (CHA 8 …
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3 answers
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Which colors correspond to which colleges in the book "Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos"?

The introduction to the Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos D&D expansion states that PCs, who are students at Strixhaven University, start out in their first year in rather drab grey robes. At the end …
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Is there an item that can cast Alter Self?

The 5th level party I DM for just found a Hat of Disguise. Our Rogue (Thief Archetype) is fascinated by the endless possibilities, but slightly put off by the shortcomings of the Disguise Self spell i …
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8 votes
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What level should a shorter-duration "Mass Protection from Energy" be?

The group I DM for (7 characters - Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Ranger, Rogue, Wizard - all level 7) will soon go up against an Adult White Dragon. (They don't know yet. Heh.) I would like to gently …
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How can live fire exercises be made safer?

My group is in Waterdeep, and our wizard would love to help train the world-famous griffon cavalry, especially in evading fireballs. That is, he wants to hurl fireballs at them that they need to evade …
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Help! My PCs polymorphed my boss enemy! What do I do?

Our Druid has recently gotten access to the polymorph spell and has started polymorphing the opponents I so lovingly crafted for our (well, mostly my) enjoyment. (So far, he has been turning them into …
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What happens if I let my conjuration wizard be able to target unwilling creatures with Benig...

Likely, not much. (Some hilarity may ensue) As other answers noted, moving an opponent into an environmental hazard is powerful. However, there are a few aspects counteracting this. First, as Steve p …
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Where are the NPC mages' spellbooks in the Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure?

In Lost Mine of Phandelver, the party comes across (and presumably defeats) multiple mages. These are not specifically described as Wizards, but their spellcasting is Intelligence-based, and they know …
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