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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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00:20:33

Entangle

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/01/15

We're getting tangled up in all these spells. Entangle is a druid-special for those who love the restrained condition and requires a fun strength save if you're sick of those monks and rogues running around. Derek and Tim discuss the range and unique timing of the strength-saving throw before Tim introduces us to Edwin, a gentle druid who uses this spell for conservation. Then Derek shares his homebrew monster, the Wilden. If you get caught in its entangle you might find yourself in the

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00:24:36

Ensnaring Strike

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/01/08

This week we're looking at Ensnaring Strike. It's a Ranger-special with lots of advantages if you can get it to land. Let us know if you would be casting this spell or sticking to Hunter's Mark. Also, check out our homebrew monster of the week the incredibly versatile Cannibalista.

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00:20:05

Divine Favor

Player"s Spellbook ·

2024/01/02

We're not completely sold on this Paladin-specific spell. Would you use it instead of divine smite with your limited spell slots? Either way make sure you catch Derek's homebrew monster The Octopod Archon for a combat geared towards your most clever adventurers.

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00:20:34

Dissonant Whispers

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/12/26

If you don't like it when someone comes up behind you and whispers in your ear then you know all about how Dissonant Whispers works. Tim shares his Eloquence Bard and Sorcerer builds and Derek gives you something to terrify your party with: "The Melomaniac."

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00:21:36

Disguise Self

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/12/19

It's the friend of "Friends". Disguise Self is perfect for shenanigans, but fairly easy to detect. Tim explains why this is perfect for a School of Illusion wizard and Derek shares his homebrew monster the Rusalka. It's disgusting and creepy and perfect for drowning that PC you don't like.

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00:20:51

Detect Poison and Disease

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/12/19

If you have the kind of DM that just loves to poison you take "Detect Poison and Disease." It's the classic situational spell that won't matter for most of the campaign, but can save your life when it matters. Check out Derek's homebrew Weretiger Yuan-Ti Hunter on the DMs guild for a monster inspired by this spell.

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00:22:38

Detect Magic

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/12/10

It's the spell that answers the question, "where's the magic at?" Find out how Derek rules the corner case of invisible magic creatures and objects. Tim's character build is a cleric searching a low-magic world for an ancient relic. And don't forget to check out our homebrew monster of the week The Mage Hound!

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00:22:20

Detect Evil or Good

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/12/02

It's the first spell in our "Detect" series. Let's hope you're surrounded by fiends and fey or this spell might be useless. And don't forget to check out Derek's homebrew monster the Makara, which was inspired by this wonderful spell.

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00:21:19

Cure Wounds

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/11/20

Tim explains why he always chooses Healing Word instead of Cure Wounds and Derek tells us how WotC didn't follow their own guidelines when designing this spell. Also, Derek's got a new homebrew monster, the Healer. It's perfect as a support NPC to boost your bosses or your party!

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00:21:22

Create or Destroy Water

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/11/14

We review this 2-for-1 special and try to figure out what an "open container" is. It's the perfect spell to launch your Mad Max-themed campaign. Tim shares his design for a desert druid and Derek gives us a homebrew monster called the Peri.

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00:21:49

Comprehend Languages

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/11/07

Comprehend Languages is the spell your DM wants you to take so you stumble into their lore drop traps. Tim shares his homebrew Bardic Sublcass - the College of Linguistics Bard and Derek shares the Archive. A monster that's perfect for your Spelljammer game. Find it now on the DMs Guild from Gryphon Games.

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00:20:27

Compelled Duel

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/10/30

Challenge everyone to fight to the death with 'Compelled Duel.' Tim designs a character who will take revenge on anyone for any sleight and Derek homebrews the Green Knight, an NPC whose sole purpose is to destroy any one member of your party.

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00:26:25

Command

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/10/23

Derek shares his favorite commands like "apologize" and "monologue." We also explore a couple of character options including the glamor bard. Finally, Derek shares his homebrew monster, the Unearthly Beauty that will have your PCs begging for a nice, quick death.

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00:22:16

Color Spray

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/10/16

Tim and Derek try to figure out if there's monsters it might be worth casting Color Spray on at higher levels. Check out the Iridescent Angelfish, a homebrew monster based on this colorful spell.

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00:18:39

Chromatic Orb

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/10/09

Chromatic Orb is perfect for anyone who can't commit to one damage type, including Christoper the monster slayer ranger Tim built. Or if you want a monster with continually changing immunities and vulnerabilities check out the Mutable Elemental, the featured homebrew monster from this week's episode.

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00:23:16

Charm Person

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/10/02

Less risky than friends, but just as fun. Cast Charm Person to get what you want when you want it. Tim's character Charity wants to conduct experiments and needs Charmed Person to get volunteers. And Derek shares the Chlurichaun who just wants everyone to have a good time. Download the stat sheet from Gryphon Games.

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00:22:13

Burning Hands

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/09/25

It's spell you have to cast with two hands! Tim shares the story of arson/environmentalist Bernice. And Derek's homebrew monster of the week is called the Burning Hand and it's also loot. Get your free copy of the Burning Hand now!

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00:21:07

Bless

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/09/18

Tim shares the character build Derek banned from their table and Derek reveals his cutest monster yet, the Seraphling.

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00:19:47

Bane

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/09/11

The classic 1st-level debuff, it's Bane. Tim goes pure mechanics in creature corner with Ben, the autumn eladrin, crown of glory paladin. Derek plans to ruin all critical hits with his homebrew monster, the Fate Thief. Check out Gryphon Games on the DMs Guild to get a stat sheet for the monster that will frustrate your champion fighters and rogues.

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00:17:53

Arms of Hadar

Player"s Spellbook ·

2023/09/04

Let's jump into the arms of Hadar together! A fun battlefield control spell to help your friends make a quick getaway. You can also download Derek's spell-inspired monster from this week: The Herald of Hadar.

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