Can a character be *mostly* an Artificer Alchemist and still do both decent damage *and* fantastic support? I submit that they can. Check out Loke Battle Mats here! https://www.lokebattlemats.store I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help ...
Apr 03, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Today's Pathfinder build feels a lot like Geralt: a Monster Hunter who slices and dices. Check out Big Bads from Hit Point Press Here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/big-bads?ref=eeubo4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way ...
Mar 28, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 134
If I were to play a Bladesinger in D&D 5e today, this is how I would build them. A combination of burst damage, sustained DPR, and strong spellcasting :). Check out dScryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Promo Code: d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliate link, it woul...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 133
You want to be an expert melee striker *and* you want to cast spells? Look no further than the Magus: conceptually, my favorite Gish ever. Check out dScryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Promo Code to save 10%: d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be ano...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Today's D&D 5e build is an attempt to answer one question: how far into the air could we blast an enemy in a single round of combat if we built for it? Check out RPG Wanderer's Tides of Murkport here! https://rpgwanderer.com/lp/colby I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliat...
Mar 06, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 131
In Pathfinder 2e, if you want to be a melee damage dealer who can pretty much ignore Strength to focus on finesse, there is one best option: the nimble, backstabbing, lockpicking but hard hitting Rogue Thief. Check out 101 Subclasses here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/101subclasses/101-subclasses-first-folio-make-100?ref=4lam58 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https:...
Feb 21, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Today we're building a War Cleric for D&D 5e. Ok, fine, it's *mostly* a War Cleric; regardless, they're definitely bringing the Good Word of their God to the masses via... a big huge hammer. Check out Kibbles Compendium here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kibblestasty/kibbles-compendium-of-legends-and-legacies?ref=57v6qh I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://ww...
Feb 16, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In my first ever character build for Pathfinder 2e, I try to create a stealthy, sneaky, silent but deadly Monk, and *spoiler alert* - in Pathfinder, Monks freaking awesome. Check out World Anvil Here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Don't forget the promo code d4 to save 40%! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchas...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 128
Our D&D 5e character build this week is an attempt to make a tank who can help protect their allies *regardless* of where the enemy may be on the battlefield. Check out dScryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Promo Code to save 10%: d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon...
Jan 30, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Jan 25, 2023•29 min
Are you interested in learning how to play Pathfinder 2e? Are you wanting to know all the major differences between Pathfinder and D&D? Time for a PF Deep Dive! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - ...
Jan 24, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Can we build a D&D character who does respectable damage using *only* Cantrips? What if we exclude Eldritch Blast and Booming Blade? Check out dScryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help supp...
Jan 14, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Can we build a Way of the Four Elements Monk that's actually effective in D&D 5e combat? It's not *exactly* Aang from the Last Airbender, but I love it anyway :). Check out Out of the Maw by Coven Games here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/covengames/out-of-the-maw-the-eldritch-compendium-for-dandd-5e?ref=euxcfj I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Our D&D character build this week takes my two most popular character builds (The Bladesinger Wizard and the Hexblade Warlcok) and tries to combine them into one character. Is it the Ultimate Gish, or too MAD to be effective? Check out dScryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Promo Code to save 10%: d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDiv...
Dec 26, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Our D&D character build this week is taking out your entire squad... and you don't even know where they are hitting you from. Check out dScryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Promo Code to save 10%: d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be anot...
Dec 16, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 122
The concept for our D&D 5e character build this week: you only get one attack per turn. Use it wisely. Check out dscryb here! https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Promo Code: d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel...
Dec 12, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Nov 30, 2022•59 min
Our D&D character build this week is an attempt to take the advantage of all the things an Open Hand Monk can do. Come see! Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: https://www.wren.co/start/d&ddeepdive The first 100 people who sign up will have 10 extra trees planted in their name! Check out Tabletop Candles here! https://tabletopcandlecompany.com/ Don't forget to use this promo code to save 15%! - d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://...
Nov 28, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Our D&D 5e character build this week is an attempt to make a "true" Tank out of the Bear Totem Barbarian. Are they as tough as everyone seems to think? Check out Established Titles here! https://www.establishedtitles.com/d4 Promo Code: d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Am...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Our D&D 5e character build this week is a Rogue / Sorcerer that attacks fast. Very, very fast. Check out The Divine Forge here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/questnest/a-5e-gm-friendly-adventure-the-divine-forge I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affiliate link,...
Nov 12, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Our D&D character build this week is, yes, a Bard who grapples. Call them the Luchador, the Meat Grinder, The Triple Dipper; they are muy podersoso. Check out Tabletop Candles here! https://tabletopcandlecompany.com/ Don't forget to use this promo code to save 15%! - d4 I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purcha...
Nov 04, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Our D&D character build this week is Melee Gish Druid focused on multi-target damage; they move in and out of combat with the aid of their Spirit Animals and can support with the best of them. Check out Minis Monthly here: https://www.minis-monthly.com (custom) and here: https://www.patreon.com/minismonthly (subscription) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Oct 17, 2022•54 min
Our D&D 5e character build this week is an attempt to take something I hate, The War Caster feat, and turn it into something I love. While simultaneously firing, like, 5,000 beams of Eldritch Blast :). Check out dscryb here: https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Enter their September giveaway here! https://dscryb.com/september2022giveaway/ I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://ww...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Our D&D character build this week is the best Two Weapon Fighter who doesn't actually use Two Weapon Fighting™. Also, they get to be both Wolverine *and* Psylocke. Check out Claymore Minis here! https://claymore-miniatures.co/ I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchase D&D content through my Amazon affilia...
Oct 04, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Our D&D character build this week is an attempt to answer this question: is the worst Paladin also the best? Evil, perhaps, but so, so Good. Check out Lore of Aetherra: Dark Symmetry here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loreofaetherra/lore-of-aetherra-dark-symmetry?ref=cls78v I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd li...
Sep 29, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Our D&D 5e character build this week is both an incredibly durable Tank and *also* a fantastic Healer. If you enjoy both playstyles, you'll love the Cleric Tank. Check out Minis Monthly here: https://www.minis-monthly.com (custom) and here: https://www.patreon.com/minismonthly (subscription) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: i...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Our D&D 5e character build this week does *not* have a fetish! They're simply an Aberrant Mind Sorcerer with Fathomless Warlock tendencies... Check out dscryb here: https://www.dscryb.com/d4 Enter their September giveaway here! https://dscryb.com/september2022giveaway/ I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to purchas...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Our D&D character build this week is a Thri-Kreen who does something that no other race in 5e is quite capable of doing... so many arms!!! Check out the Waystar kickstarter here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paddyfinn/waystar-an-epic-dnd-5e-scifi-conversion?ref=b69fuf I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Also: if you'd like to ...
Sep 08, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Our D&D character build this week is a Gun-Fu Monk - a Monk wielding a gun in combat. Are they really as good as everyone seems to think? I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/d4DnDDeepDive Follow us here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDoptimized/ https://www.facebook.com/dnddeepdive https://twitter.com/ColbyPoulson Check out Randall Hampton here: Twitt...
Sep 02, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 107
