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We’re All Mad Here You lose your way in the woods and find a path through a willow tree arch you’ve never seen before. The path twists and turns through ever-more vibrant old groves and flower fields and you spot a young girl. She giggles as she takes your hand and whisks you away into a courtyard gala where you dance and sing amidst what seems like hundreds of smiling faces. The days and hours blend into a colorful haze before eventually you wander home away from the fop and fey only to...
Published 04/09/24
Published 04/09/24
The Original Upside Down You’ve lost your way in the graveyard and stumbled your way through an open grave. The shock creeps into a confused and foreboding terror as you crawl out of the cold earth and behold a dark and twisted landscape bereft of color and solemnly still save for the lumbering forms of countless undead. You’ve just fallen from the forgotten realms through a shadow crossing and if you don’t scramble back through before it closes, you’re likely in for a bad and spooky time in...
Published 03/26/24
All Hail the Machine God Artificers are the inventors of the impossible and the crafters of the arcane, capable of assembling the most wondrous and deadly of magic items. Clerics are the devout ministers of divine will, imbued with celestial power to heal the sick and smite the unworthy. Put them together and we get priests of arcane science and the machine god’s clergy, bedecked in all the powers that can be assembled by god or man. Check out the full Cleric Artificer blog...
Published 03/11/24
Fighters are versatile powerhouses, capable of countless techniques for applying cold steel to worthy opponents. Monks are ascetic disciples of the martial arts who have surpassed the physical limits through sheer willpower and skill. When combined you apply the speed of a martial artist with the skill of a dedicated murder machine. Eat your protein powder and don’t skip leg day as we go through everything you need to know about the 5e Dungeons & Dragons fighter monk multiclass. Let us...
Published 02/27/24
Giants are striding into 5e Dungeons and Dragons in this newest addition from Wizards of the Coast. In a similar vein to Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons from a couple years back, Glory of the Giants is primarily a lore book centered around the giant folk and their Ordning but with quite a bit more mechanical oomph than we got last time around. Does all this add up to something worth buying? Find your place in the Ordning and get climbing that beanstalk as we go through everything you need to...
Published 01/16/24
Barbarians are creatures of adrenaline and wrath, berserkers whose blind rage and strength allow them to power through mortal wounds and cleave through the impenetrable. Paladins are living paragons of divine grace, conduits of godly power and deliverers of divine punishment. Put them together and we get a rage knight, dealing divine wrath in a zealot's fervor, if perhaps a pit less cognizant of who actually deserves it. Grab your holy book and your axe and get ready to strike down the...
Published 11/01/23
Monks are the pinnacles of discipline and martial technique that test the limits of humanoid capability. Warlocks are the servants of eldritch beings who’ve bestowed upon them unknowable cosmic powers in exchange for dark and mysterious pacts. When combined you get a sword wielding martial arts master whose intense training is empowered by the dark gods. Grab your hexblade and put on your gi as we go through everything you need to know. Support our Content: Monthly Dice...
Published 09/12/23
5e D&D has picked up its 4th official starter adventure kit, this time taking our fledgling heroes to an isolated island ravaged by the undead and the lingering curses of a long dead dragon. Players will have to investigate shipwrecks and sea caves, help the local kobolds and perhaps stop a young dragon before they tamper with something they can’t control. If you’re starting out is this the best option for a new playgroup? Is Stormwreck Isle worth playing for experienced groups? Grab a...
Published 08/29/23
5e is in a bit of a trouble spot right now and many playgroups are scrambling to find a new home. Paizo’s latest system has a lot going for it, but just what does Pathfinder 2nd edition entail for your games? Pathfinder has always been the frontrunning rival to D&D, is now the time they take the front seat? We’re going to go through all the big changes you’ll feel making the shift from 5e D&D to Pathfinder 2e. Get ready to blaze those trails as we go through everything you need to...
Published 08/08/23
Savage Worlds is a fast network of systems and settings all using the same mechanical base that can be used for traditional fantasy games, sci-fi space battles and everything in between. But the Savage Worlds have over a hundred books in their library, where do you start? Support the Channel: RPG Dice Subscription: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/products/rpg-dice-subscription Amazing dice every month, no repeats. Andrar's Vault is Open - Over 100 Unique Magic...
Published 07/11/23
Wizards of the Coast is currently playtesting and tinkering with “One D&D”, which they claim will be the definitive version of Dungeons and Dragons for the foreseeable future. One edition to rule them all, and potentially in the darkness to bind them. But what exactly is it? Is this a new edition or just an update? Should you be excited or afraid? And most importantly, are they messing with your favorite character classes? Hold onto your core books and kiss your old character builds...
Published 06/13/23
FIGHTER CLERIC MULTICLASSING- A 5E GUIDE FOR HOLY BEATDOWNS Fighters are the versatile masters of the battlefield capable of taking on any combat role that possess every sort of weapon mastery. Clerics are versatile holy priests that can suit any deity, able to pick and choose from all the divine spells and the widest range of archetypes in 5e. Support the Channel: RPG Dice Subscription: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/products/rpg-dice-subscription Get dice every month, no...
Published 04/25/23
Creating Magic: A Guide to Running a Successful D&D Item Shop Do you have what it takes to create magic? Starting and running a successful magic item shop as a DM in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition can be challenging, but with the right tips it can be a breeze. In this guide we will go over everything you need to know in order to make it entertaining and immersive, and keep it running smoothly. So put on your wizard's hat and let's get started! Our Filterable list of Magic Items...
Published 03/28/23
Fighters are living weapons, honed fighters who use their physical prowess to master their chosen fighting style. Sorcerers are the lucky inheritors of magic in their bloodlines, innately magical beings who wield their arcane power like an extension of their own body. Conquer your enemies and see them driven before you with our latest guide! Support the Channel Andrar's Vault is Open - Over 100 Unique Magic Items: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/products/andrars-vault Patricks Shirt...
Published 02/14/23
With all the drama surrounding the OGL update you and your playgroup may be in the market for a new tabletop roleplaying system. Pathfinder is the pepsi to D&D’s coke and if you’re looking for a new game that isn’t too much of a departure from the dungeon delving you know and love then pathfinder might be a perfect fit for your table. We’re going to go through all the major differences and changes you can expect switching from 5e D&D to Pathfinder 1e. Get ready to climb those feat...
Published 02/07/23
CLERIC WIZARD 5E MULTICLASS GUIDE - A 5E GUIDE TO GODLIKE WIZARDRY Clerics are masters of divine magic, versatile enough to fill any role on the battlefield. Wizards are the masters of arcane magic, powerful spellcasters with the widest range of spells Put them together and you get a versatile magical powerhouse. Ready your spellbook and your holy symbol as we go through everything you need to know. Read the blog post here:...
Published 01/24/23
Zaxar the Dauntless is one of MANY sentient items we include in our new Magic Item Book: Andrar's Vault. Give your players the edge they need or the toys they never knew they wanted. Andrar's Vault is bursting with ingenious items and downright magical illustrations including:: - More than 100 New and Unique Magic items - Class Specific Items for classes that don't get enough love - Sentient items that level with your characters members - Race specific items -...
Published 01/13/23
MONK ROGUE MULTICLASS - 5E NINJAS Monks are adept warriors of discipline and skill who have trained and honed themselves into perfected instruments. Rogues are agents of shadow and misdirection who can find the perfect opening to plunge the knife. Put them together and you get straight up ninjas! Mystery Sharp Edged Dice Subscription: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/products/sharp-edged-dice-subscription Mystery...
Published 01/10/23
Barbarians are wild muscle machines fueled by adrenaline and wrath to smash everything and take any punishment. Warlocks are the favored servants of otherworldly patrons, instilled with eldritch power. Check out our D&D 5e Barbarian Warlock Multiclass Guide Now! Check out our Blog Post Here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/barbarian-warlock-multiclass-guide-for-d-d-5e-barblock Want to Grow your hoard? Check out our Dice Subscription:...
Published 12/20/22
Looking for a guide to multiclassing as an Artificer Rogue in the 5th edition of the Dungeons and Dragons game? Look no further! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of multiclassing as an Artificer Rogue and cover different ideas for builds. Check out our Blog Post Here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/artificer-rogue-multiclass-for-dnd-5e Want to Grow your hoard? Check out our Dice Subscription:...
Published 11/22/22
The bard is an artisan of magic, knowledgeable and witty musicians and warriors capable of lethal arts. Paladins are champions of holy power, heralds of their faith and smiters of the unrighteous through divine favor and martial prowess. Put them together and we get a divine chorus leader who inspires their supporting singers while triumphantly smiting the wicked. Grab your songbook and put on some heavy armor as we go through everything you need to know. Want endless dice for Dungeons and...
Published 11/03/22
The fighter mage multiclass combo can be absolutely devastating in Dungeons and Dragons (look we get that fighter mage isn't EXCACTLY a thing) but it's still coolCheck out the full Fighter Mage multiclass guide here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/fighter-mage-wizard-multiclassFighters are flexible martial weapon masters capable of nearly inhuman feats of strength, agility, and skill. Countless classes are capable of powerful spellcasting and any number of these mages can add a...
Published 10/18/22
Mass Combat for D&D 5e - Tips and Tricks Mass Combat for D&D 5e can be really tough to run without turning into super grindy and mathy boringness (those are actual words). Check out our take on how to run mass combat for 5e without making your characters feel unimportant or making the battle too boring. #masscombat #dungeonsanddragons #5e #dnd5e #dnd #dandd Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/skullsplitterdice If you like the t-shirt that Patrick's wearing...
Published 09/27/22
Spelljammer is a beloved setting and concept from long gone editions now brought back from the abyss into 5th edition with Spelljammer: Adventures in Space Check out our blog post on this book here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/blogs/dnd/spelljammer-adventures-in-space-review Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/skullsplitterdice If you like the t-shirt that Patrick's wearing go here: https://www.skullsplitterdice.com/collections/t-shirts Check out the best rpg dice...
Published 09/06/22