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Would giving PHB Ranger archetypes extra "spells known" unbalance them?
There are two ranger archetypes in the PHB; the Hunter and the Beastmaster. There are three ranger archetypes in Xanathar's Guide to Everything; the Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker and Monster Slayer. ...
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Is this Hexblade homebrew weapon balanced? [closed]
I came up with the idea for a weapon for my Hexblade Warlock and I was wondering if it is balanced. as I look at it now it seems a bit under-powered and I would use it mostly for flavor.
My reasoning ...
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How unbalanced would a feat that allowed access to other spell lists be?
Background
There are times where I feel like a certain spell would very much suit a certain character or concept, but because it's not on that classes' spell list, they can't have it.
The classic ...
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What are the impacts of changing a Ranger's spellcasting ability?
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As a follow up to this question: What are the impacts of allowing Rangers to cast Arcane spells?
If we assume that my DM is fine with letting the Ranger use the Wizard spell list instead of ...
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What are the impacts of allowing Rangers to cast Arcane spells?
Background
Rangers have the spellcasting class feature. It allows the Ranger to cast a small number of spells from the Ranger spell list, which has a lot in common with the Druid spell list (much like ...
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How do I evaluate whether my homebrew race is balanced?
I've just created a couple of homebrew races for my players to potentially choose from for an upcoming campaign.
The problem is, I have no idea how well they stack up against the official races when ...
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Is there any official guidance on customizing class options?
This is not a suggestions question.
I'm not looking for someone to suggest how I should balance ability X. I want to know the "rules" or customs for balancing. I am also not looking for ...
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Is a weapon that grants additional attacks overpowered or exploitable?
I'm bringing a metal into my campaign that's light and strong (think aluminium/titanium) so attacks with weapons made from it end up being faster. Would allowing a second attack on a miss once per ...
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Would a feat for expertise be balanced?
Essentially, I want to gain expertise in 2 skills but without having to take a level in Rogue (Or several in Bard)
There are already feats to gain proficiency in various skills/weapons, but I can't ...
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Value/balancing/pricing of elemental arrows
I am just starting a campaign with some friends that has a heavy focus on horror style monsters. I have a shop in their home base town already that specializes in tools to hunt these creatures. Due to ...
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Paladin, balancing consequences of successful prayers?
Introduction
My table consists of only new players, including myself as DM. I have various books at home, but we often learn as we go and check rules later (on how they are intended). This way, ...
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How are features that automatically deal damage to be balanced?
There are a few spells and other features that can automatically deal damage, but it's very rare. The most common example I can think of is magic missile, which strikes unerringly and deals its damage ...
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Implementing a “perk system” of minor boons? [closed]
Background
I have recently become the DM of a group comprised mostly of newbies and one or two older players who aren’t accustomed to 5e’s rules yet. I decided that, for my first campaign, I wanted to ...
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DM changing homebrew race; does this retroactively change how you play the character and buy gear? [closed]
This is just a question I have been wondering about. Having strong debates with my group's DM over this ruling.
CONTEXT:
DM created a couatl race to play for his first campaign ever.
the abilities ...
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Partial spellcasting progression: quality vs quantity
There are plenty of half-casters whose progression is hindered quality-wise, i.e. a paladin at level 5 has 4/2 spells while a cleric has 4/3/2 spells.
I wonder how unbalanced (i.e. would it then ...
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