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Is This Homebrew "Protective Ward" Spell/Ability Balanced?
I am in the process of creating a homebrew class.
or potentially a subclass...
I haven't decided yet if I wanted to make this class a type of caster or martial character, but either way, I want it to ...
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What are good principles for determining whether and at what level a homebrew class feature is balanced?
I'm working on a homebrew revision (and slight buff) of the Sorcerer class in D&D 5e that includes some additional class features. I've read the Unearthed Arcana article about modifying classes, ...
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For a Portent feat based on the Lucky feat, how many Portent dice would be balanced against the 3 points (dice) from the Lucky feat?
I am looking to make a homebrew feat based on the Lucky feat but using the Portent mechanic, and am trying to find the balance point on the amount of dice.
Disclaimer: I don't think Lucky is ...
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How does my homebrew spell replacement for the Shadow Magic sorcerer's Hound of Ill Omen feature compare to the original?
We are starting a new campaign soon with 7 players. To avoid a lot of extra rolling and stuff, the DM banned summons (companions/mounts).
I still wanted to play a Shadow Magic sorcerer (XGtE, p. 50-51)...
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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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Necromancer Life Tap [closed]
One of my players wants to play a necromancer, using the following homebrew class: https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Necromancer_(5e_Class)
I have some concerns about the feature "Life Tap". From my ...
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Is it imbalanced give the Eldritch Knight's Bard spells instead of Wizard? [closed]
I am building a Fighter character in D&D 5e, starting at level six. None of the archetypes as written really fit my idea, but the Eldritch Knight is closest-- except for the Wizard spells.
What ...
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