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In Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, a magical potion is a consumable item that produces a one-time magical effect when imbibed. Potions belong to the broader category of magic it...

Dual wielding in D&D 5e involves using two one-handed weapons while you are not holding a shield or a bonus-compatible object in your off-hand. The core rules require you to tak...

Prestidigitation in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition is a cantrip available to sorcerers and the wizard spell list. As an evocation cantrip with a range of self or touch, it scale...

In Dungeons & Dragons, a successful attack roll depends on understanding how attack roll modifiers change your odds of hitting. An attack roll compares your d20 result to a targ...

In Dungeons & Dragons, a dexterity weapon is any weapon that lets you use your Dexterity modifier for attack rolls instead of Strength. This usually applies to light melee weapo...

Fire damage in Dungeons & Dragons represents harm caused by flames, heat, and burning effects. It is one of the core damage types in the game and appears on spells, class featur...

When a martial arts-focused character dies in D&D, the outcome depends on class features, resurrection mechanics, and table expectations rather than a single rule labeled "marti...

Lightning bolt is a classic evocation spell in Dungeons & Dragons 5e that deals reliable lightning damage in a straight line. It is available to several full casters and some li...

Stink Cloud creates a foul, greasy cloud that lightly obscures the area and heavily impedes creatures inside it. It is a situational control option that trades reliability for s...

In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, jumping tests the relationship between your character’s physical power, training, and the limits of their race and build. The rules describe...