The wait is over! This is the official version of the Assassin Rogue that will be in the 2024 D&D 5e Player's Handbook! Preorder the new Core Rulebooks here: https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/core-rulebook-bundle Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_...
Jun 18, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Ever wondered how much damage you could do with 0 set up and 0 resources? I have. Go check out DC20 here - they are *destroying* Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20?ref=c6owez Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/j...
Jun 10, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 173
What's the highest Critical Hit chance we can get? How do we make the most of that Crit chance? Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/join Merch S...
Jun 03, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 172
A Glamour Bard Tank? Sounds... fabulous! Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing 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 ...
May 28, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 171
What's the highest *sustained* damage a Player Character can do at each level? Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0524 Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O...
May 21, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Today we try to figure out: just how good is Polymorph, really? Check out Torrent of the Spellhoarder here (and don't forget to use the code D4 for a 10% discount on everything!) https://elderbrain.com/collections/torrent-of-the-spellhoarder Elderbrain Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnPjz3D0_xyT2bkU36X-Gg 120-page free module sample: https://elderbrain.com/collections/torrent-of-the-spellhoarder/products/torrents-of-the-spellhoarder-advenutre-module-sample-free-pdf-download T...
May 14, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 169
The best ranged weapon user in 5e is a Warlock!? /flip table Check out the Secrets of Oki Island here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obviousmimic/the-secret-of-oki-island-a-5e-solo-adventure?ref=uprxyj 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 w...
May 07, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Here's the exact build for my favorite "support" character I've ever played in a D&D campaign. Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51%! If you want to read Alomah's backstory... https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nKYVvkmVSHcpqGuzD3W_IjwoL6ocgSQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116660991924012338011&rtpof=true&sd=true I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channe...
Apr 29, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Can we make a viable build out of the worst subclass of the weakest class in D&D 5e? Shoutout to Holzkern for sponsoring this video! Head to http://www.holzkern.com/d4 and use my code d4 to get 15% off your purchase store-wide. Be proud to be unique. 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 m...
Apr 22, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 166
So you want to be a *true* master of shadows in Baldur's Gate? Then have I got the build for you. Check out The Wandering Tavern here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=aleote 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 b...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Bladesingers can't be Paladins too, can they!? Check out the Field Guide to Floral Dragons here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-field-guide-to-floral-dragons?ref=cjdkks 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 suppo...
Apr 02, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Are Echo Knights OP? No! Well ok... maybe? Depends on how you build 'em :). Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0324 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 anoth...
Mar 26, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Hi, I'm Colby and I like Warm Hugs. The kind where I press your face into my searing-hot armor. Check out Tabletop Candle Company HERE! https://tabletopcandlecompany.com And don't forget the promo code D4 at checkout to save 20%! 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, ...
Mar 18, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Great Weapon Master *and* Sharpshooter in the same build? Yeah, I went there. And it's freaking amazing. Check out Zander's Guide to Zombie Hunting here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grizeldas-sw/zanders-guide-to-zombie-hunting?ref=67w722 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...
Mar 12, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Q: How much forced movement is *too* much in D&D? A: No such thing Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout to save 51% off any premium 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: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 160
What if we had an entire menagerie of pets who could all take their full action when we were incapacitated? Would it be worth intentionally knocking ourselves out to let them run amok? Let's find out! Check out Homebrewed Games here: https://www.patreon.com/dndhomebrew 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 co...
Feb 27, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Today's BG3 build combines two unique statuses, Radiating Orb and Reverberation, for *devastating* effect. Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventure And don't forget: use the code "COLBYSOLO" to get 10% off! 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/d4D...
Feb 20, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 176
This week we're exploring *yet another* way to reliably get Sneak Attack Damage 2x per round, but this time, focused on doing damage to 2 targets while we're at it! Check out Deal Dash Here: https://www.dealdash.com/d4 Promo Code: d4 to get 100 free bids! 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 ...
Feb 12, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Hypothesis: delaying or sacrificing things that add to our damage is worth it if we can nearly guarantee getting an attack with our reaction every round. Today, let's test that. Check out Immi Ramen here: www.immieats.com/d4 And don't forget to use the Code D4 for 15% off! 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 07, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Can we build a dedicated healer (who's *not* a Twilight Cleric) who can reasonably be expected to keep their entire party near full health all the time? Check out Crystals of Z'leth here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBYSOLO?redirect=/products/the-crystals-of-zleth-a-5e-survival-solo-adventure And don't forget: use the code "COLBYSOLO" to get 10% off! I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jQ2IsZj_CAS0bZgA6O2pA/j...
Jan 29, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Today I'm going to do a Deep Dive into my favorite Baldur's Gate 3 build to date, including the most important magic items we want and even what we need out of our companions to really make it shine! Check out Deal Dash Here: https://dealdash.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...
Jan 22, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 172
You want a One D&D Playtest Monk? Ok! Good news: they're awesome! Bad news (?): they might be even better when mixed with some other classes ;). Check out Czepeku maps here! https://www.czepeku.com/ And join their Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/czepeku 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 ...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 171
An Arcane Assassin? I'm not talking about a gish; I'm talking about a build that Assassinates with spells and spells alone. And my goodness can it burst! Use my code D4 to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_d4_0124 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'...
Jan 09, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 170
If you're looking for a good "overview" of all of my Burst/Nova builds to date, this is a great place to start! Master Nova Damage Comparison (5 tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YkQl4xJHk26zLAh-S0Uh-eW1f3rnKVrWkHaeuN9oCK0/edit?usp=sharing Intro:(0:00) Multi-Target Tier:(6:04) Tier 4:(11:49) Tier 3:(19:02) Tier 2:(26:53) Tier 1:(35:03) Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0)) Music Cr...
Jan 02, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 169
A dual-wielding Hexblade? I guess that three and a half years later, I think it's time to update my very first build. Spoiler Alert: I think this is better. Check out the Obvious Mimic T-shirt collections here! https://obviousmimic.com/collections/wish-you-were-here https://obviousmimic.com/collections/side-hustles-t-shirt-collection And don't forget to use the code COLBYSHIRTS at checkout for 10% off :) I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member! https://www...
Dec 21, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 168
"Can you make a video that focuses on making the best party for the new Honor Mode for Baldur's Gate 3?" I can certainly try... Check out The Seeker's Guide to Enchanting Emporiums here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eldermancy/the-seekers-guide-to-enchanting-emporiums?ref=bzlr8m 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 l...
Dec 18, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Some people like to really help their allies shine. Some people really like to just blow stuff up once in awhile. Nobody does *both* of those things better than the Order Cleric! Check out Czepeku maps here! https://www.czepeku.com/ And join their Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/czepeku 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 y...
Dec 11, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Today I combine a couple of things I've been wanting to play with on a Monk - 1: Armor, and 2: Shadow Blade. The results are surprisingly effective :). Check out World Anvil here! https://worldanvil.com/?c=D4 Use the promo code d4 at checkout 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 purchase content through ...
Nov 29, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Today I'm breaking down everyone one of my "sustained" damage builds (DPR) I've ever done, giving a brief synopsis of each, and ranking them. According to a not very qualitatively useful and overly-simplistic mathmatical formula ;). Sustained DPR Comparisons (6 Tabs): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing Intro:(0:00) Multi-Target Tier:(5:48) Tier 5:(9:41) Tier 4:(18:53) Tier 3:(27:11) Tier 2:(38:00) Tier 1:(48:25) Thanks to LudicSav...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Chris from Treantmonk's Temple and I take a Deep Dive into the Unearthed Arcana Monk from One D&D Playtest 8. Spoiler Alert: It's freaking fantastic. Watch Part 2 on Treantmonk's channel here: https://youtu.be/ILAxjCgb5mk AND SUBSCRIBE TO HIS CHANNEL IF YOU HAVEN'T!!! 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...
Nov 27, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 163
