2CGazette - Designer's Diary — Optimization

No one gets more ASIs than the Epic Legacy Core Rulebook's Dreadnought!   In the world of Dungeons & Dragons, character progression is a crucial aspect of gameplay, allowing players to develop their heroes and create unique builds. One of the key components of character advancement is the acquisition of Ability Score Improvements. These invaluable improvements offer players the opportunity to fine-tune their characters, enhancing their strengths and mitigating their weaknesses. Today we will explore the impact of ASIs on character building and progression, and how your choices can have far reaching benefits and consequences for your character.   The...

Unleash the Epic Fighter with the Epic Legacy Core Rulebook! Fighters are often perceived as D&D’s simplest and most straightforward class, specializing in martial prowess and raw physical power. However, when it comes to high-level gameplay, Fighters truly come into their own as unparalleled death machines. Conventional wisdom touts spellcasters as the top dog, but this is often the result of “white room” theory crafting and a misunderstanding of the fighter’s potential. So lets delve into the many aspects that make high-level Fighters formidable opponents and essential assets to any adventuring party.   The Art of the Attack: Action Surge...

Check out the Epic Paladin in the Epic Legacy Core Rulebook!  Paladins in Dungeons & Dragons are often viewed as holy warriors who excel at protecting their allies and banishing evil. While their role as a supportive class cannot be denied, it's important to remember that Paladins are also capable of dishing out substantial damage in the right circumstances. In fact, they are among the most lethal of all 5th edition classes. So lets explore the hidden damage-dealing potential of Paladins and how you can unleash their full potential in combat.   Smite Mechanics The key to unlocking a...

Check out Epic Rogues in the Epic Legacy Core Rulebook! Rogues in Dungeons & Dragons are often seen as stealthy, nimble characters who excel at striking from the shadows and avoiding direct confrontation. However, the Rogue class is deceptively resilient and can, in many cases, take on a tankier role in a party. So lets discuss the surprising survivability of Rogues and explore how they can contribute to a party's frontline. And hopefully help you share the burden the next time your barbarian or paladin is struggling to hold back a tide of orcs.   Evasion and Uncanny Dodge One...