John Hitchcock graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in film studies and previously wrote on his own blog. He also specializes in nature and virtual photography and does art in Source ...

Baldur's Gate 2 years after seeing an Owlbear crush a cultist in Baldur's Gate 3, I'm ditching my usual spellcasting builds to embrace the Wild Shape lifestyle in my first multiplayer campaign ...

No class is so intrinsically tied to Dungeons & Dragons than the Bard. Bards are incredibly fun to play and are able to offer support to your entire party. That’s the first thing to keep in mind when ...

Bards in D&D 5e excel at social interactions, combat support, and spellcasting, making them versatile leaders in the party. Optimal Bard builds focus on maximizing Charisma, Dexterity, and ...

One thing that has many DnD players excited about the new College of Spirits Bard is the somewhat unique spin on the character trope itself. Bards in DnD are largely relegated to the trope of an ...

Both new subclasses are uniquely powerful in their own way. The Eloquence Bard is basically a master arguer and debater, who quickly gains the ability to speak to any creature and cast “Calm Emotions” ...