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The Paladin Class - Oathbreaker Paladins

What happens if a Paladin doesn’t honor their oath? This episode discusses the repercussions of such a choice, as well as a fairly popular subclass that is a direct result of that behavior: The Oathbreaker.

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The Paladin Class - Additional Oath Options

If you’re looking for something outside the traditional options for Oaths, this episode gives an overview of additional choices that come from other sourcebooks such as Xanathar's, Tasha’s, and Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide.

Quests for Authenticity sponsored this episode. If you’re curious about how you’d measure up to your D&D character, take the free quiz to get your level one real-life stats. If you'd like some help improving your real-life scores, their 10-week confidence coaching program might be right for you.

The Paladin Class - Players Handbook Oaths

Every player’s favorite level increase is to level 3, where you get to choose your sub-class. Paladins get to select from certain ‘Oaths’ to which they swear their allegiance. This episode gives a high-level discussion of all of the Oath options available to you in the Player's Handbook.

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The Paladin Class - Leveling up from 4-20

Everything you need to know about the options available to your Paladin from levels 4-20.

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The Paladin Class - Levels 2-3

No one ever stays at level 1 for long. This episode talks about what to expect as you level up to a level 2 and 3 Paladin, omitting the sub-class oaths for the time being.

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The Paladin Class - Level 1 Paladin

This episode unpacks everything you get from a level 1 Paladin build, from your equipment and armor to traits and abilities.

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The Paladin Class - Intro to Paladins

Paladins are one of two classes that fall into the category of ‘half-casters,’ since they utilize both martial tactics and magic. This episode introduces the class, defines how it differs from clerics, and gives a few real-life and fictitious examples of paladins to help you get a better grasp on the class as a whole.

Quests for Authenticity sponsored this episode. If you’re curious about how you’d measure up to your D&D character, take the free quiz to get your level one real-life stats. If you'd like some help improving your real-life scores, their 10-week confidence coaching program might be right for you.

The Ranger Class – Full Episode

Everything you need to know about the Ranger class in one episode. Rangers fall into the category of ‘half-casters,’ since they utilize both martial tactics and magic. Unlike other classes, Rangers were not an OG D&D class back with first edition, and their introduction received a lack-luster welcome from some. This episode covers some of the reasons why, as well as a comprehensive overview of how to build your character using either the materials from the Players Handbook or some of the additional content from other source materials.

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The Ranger Class – Archetypes, part 2

Once you reach level 3, your Ranger gets to select their Archetype, or their class’s sub-class. Although there are only two in the Players Handbook, a number of additional ones exist in other source materials.

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer, and Swarm Keeper archetypes.

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The Ranger Class – Archetypes, part 1

Once you reach level 3, your Ranger gets to select their Archetype, or their class’s sub-class. Although there are only two in the Players Handbook, a number of additional ones exist in other source materials.

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the Hunter, Beast Master, and Drake Warden archetypes.

The Critical Dice and the Endless Bag of Dice was the sponsor for this episode – listen in for a code that will save you 50% off your first month’s subscription. You can also support the podcast through Patreon. Get early access to episode content every month for less than a grande black coffee at starbucks.