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Player"s Spellbook

Derek and Tim are going through all the spells in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition starting with the Player"s Handbook. Every week we design a player character and homebrew monster who use that week"s spell as their signature spell.

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00:26:36

Beast Sense

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/04/15

The spell that turns any beast into your spy, with consent of course. Which beasts are best? Derek and Tim have some answers and some homebrew magic items inspired by Beast Sense.Questions/Comments: playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:24:52

Barkskin

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/04/07

Beef up your druid or ranger for combat with Barksin. Somehow providing a better armor class than regular trees. Derek and Tim also share their homebrew magic items based on the spell, which both turn out to be armor, of course. Questions or Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:24:43

Augery

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/04/02

The first in a series of spells to game the system by forcing your DM to give up their secrets. Some notable changes to the spell in the PHB have made it easier, but slightly less fun. Find out why and stick around when Derek and Tim share their homebrew magic items inspired by the spell.Question or comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:26:19

Arcane Vigor

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/03/22

A brand new spell in the 2024 Player's Handbook that's got lots of great flavour for arcane casters. Derek and Tim share their thoughts on which classes this spell might benefit the most and create magic items inspired by this brand new spell.Questions or Comments? playersspellbok@gmail.com

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00:24:46

Arcane Lock

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/03/10

Is the wording in the new PHB clearer? Tim doesn't think so. We try to figure out what you can actually do with this spell and share some homebrew magic items inspired by it to help keep your things and ships safe. Questions or comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:28:49

Animal Messenger

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/02/24

What could be more Druid than charming a tiny animal into delivering a brief message in your own voice? Derek and Tim discuss different ways to use the spell, including, getting around the 25 word limit. It's the perfect spell for that Disney Princess build you have in your back pocket.

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00:25:26

Alter Self

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/02/16

Change your appearance with this versatile spell and find out if spells like Truesight will find you out. Tim designs a cursed locket and Derek has some owlbear claws to help out your unarmed strikes. Questions and comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:25:44

Aid

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/02/08

We've arrived! Kicking off 2nd level spells with Aid. Tim shares why he loves it and Derek and Tim share homebrew magic items based on the spells.Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:24:28

Ice Knife

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/01/24

We've finally reached the last 1st level spell in the PHB! Derek and Tim discuss why you haven't taken Ice Knife before and why you should give it a try.Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:25:18

Divine Smite

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/01/18

If you're thinking that Divine Smite isn't a spell then you're in for a rude welcome to the 2024 Player's Handbook. Derek and Tim dive into the major change to Paladins and why you might love it or hate it. Questions or Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:24:16

Word of Radiance

Player"s Spellbook ·

2025/01/06

It's almost the same spell as Thunderclap, but listen to find out why we like Word of Radiance a lot more!Questions and comments? We've got your answers @ playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:18:28

Toll the Dead

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/12/23

Just a single dolorous bell to let you know you have the opportunity to embrace sweet death. Derek and Tim discuss why there's no material component or when you would ever cast this with d8s. Have you ever cast this spell with d8s for damage? Let us know @ playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:20:57

Thunderclap

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/12/17

Xanathar loves getting his spells in the new player's handbook. So this thunder-damage dealing cantrip could be the perfect fit for your storm-themed character. Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:20:30

Starry Wisp

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/12/10

Another brand new cantrip for, you guessed it, the classic combination of Druids and Bards. Should you add this to your spell list? Derek and Tim will help you figure it out. Questions and comments? Email them to playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:19:29

Sorcerous Burst

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/12/04

A brand new cantrip for 5.5e! And it's a fantastic spell with just enough variation to not feel like you're just blasting every turn. Questions or Comments? Email us at playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:19:05

Mind Sliver

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/11/23

Just like a regular splinter this spell isn't deadly, but it is quite annoying. Fun to cast and frustrating to have cast upon, like any good spell should be. Questions and comments? Email us @ playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:17:57

Elementalism

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/11/14

Everything you need to know about this brand new spell from the 2024 Player's Handbook. It's a lot of flavour, but also breaks down an entire pillar of play. Let us know what we missed: playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:51:03

2024 PHB 1st-Level Spell Changes: Part 2

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/11/11

From Grease to Wrathful Smite we have all the changes to every spell in the new 2024 Player's Handbook. Let us know what we missed: playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:18:04

Wrathful Smite

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/11/04

Hit your enemies and frighten them with Wrathful Smite! It's got a unique saving throw/check mechanic that makes it hard to overcome and is the inspiration for this week's homebrew monster, the Fearful! Send your questions and comments to playersspellbook@gmail.com

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00:26:58

Witch Bolt

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/10/29

Channel your inner Sith lord into this spell and deal that automatic damage! Derek cheated and made a trap instead of a monster. It's called the Room of Aerial Evil!Questions and Comments? playersspellbook@gmail.com

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