Player Toolbox: The Ultimate Guide to Boosting Your Armor Class in Dungeons and Dragons

In the perilous realms of Dungeons & Dragons, your Armor Class (AC) is more than just a number—it's your character's first line of defense against the claws, swords, and spells of those who would do them harm. Boosting your AC can mean the difference between a glorious victory and a tragic demise. Whether you're a mighty warrior clad in armor or a nimble rogue darting through the shadows, understanding how to maximize your AC is crucial. This topic has been on my mind recently as I am currently playing a Ranger in my group’s main campaign. Rangers often rely on not getting too involved with the melee, using distance as a form of AC. However, this isn’t always an achievable tactic. This guide will cover a comprehensive range of strategies to bolster your defenses, including feats, stats, traits, spells, class abilities, and racial bonuses, tailored to each of the main classes. While not exhaustive, this guide should provide the squishiest of characters a few options to improve their AC.

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperMarch 25, 2024Player Toolbox, Boosting AC, Armor Class, DnD, Dungeons and DragonsComment

Player Toolbox: Boosting Spell DC in D&D 5E — Feats, Tips, and Strategies

“As someone who enjoys playing a spellcaster in D&D 5e, I’ve often pondered ways to increase the effectiveness of my characters’ magical abilities, especially when it comes to ensuring my spells hit their mark. There’s nothing more frustrating (and sometimes chaotically exciting) than having a foe-felling spell not meet its mark due to a low DC (Difficulty Class). Boosting the spell DC is a vital aspect of being a formidable caster. In this guide, I’ll share some valuable techniques, including racial and class feats, that I’ve learned along the way to enhance your spell DC, helping you become a more influential spellcaster in the world of Dungeons and Dragons…”

Dungeons and Dragons, Games and Hobbies, TTRPGInn KeeperAugust 28, 2023Player Toolbox, Character Creation, Boosting DC, TipsComment