Martial classes RANKED in D&D 2024 @DndUnoptimized

DnD Unoptimized Forget vibes only tier lists, use a multidimensional ranking of every martial class in 2024. We can quantitatively measure every class's damage, control, mobility, durability, and resistance. All the combat dimensions that matter.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Class Builds
1:23 - Damage
3:39 - Control
5:54 - Mobility
7:00 - Durability
9:10 - Resistance
10:47 - Class Radar Charts
11:47 - Class Ranking

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Martial classes RANKED in D&D 2024

DnD Unoptimized 2024-11-18 | Forget vibes only tier lists, use a multidimensional ranking of every martial class in 2024. We can quantitatively measure every class's damage, control, mobility, durability, and resistance. All the combat dimensions that matter.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Class Builds
1:23 - Damage
3:39 - Control
5:54 - Mobility
7:00 - Durability
9:10 - Resistance
10:47 - Class Radar Charts
11:47 - Class Ranking

How to Calculate Damage in Daggerheart (Hint: Its hard)

DnD Unoptimized 2025-07-04 | Go over the math calculations and get a free tool to do it all for you.

Calculator: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tYl2PC-JS4l3ZUmfTa-8NEF55nEpR4gyQet4wknl5gw/copy

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Calculating Damage
3:51 - How to use the calculator
8:00 - Fireball vs Weapon Attack Example
1:37 - Player Damage boosts
4:46 - Monster Defense boosts
6:30 - Player Damage vs Monster Defense

Lets build and analyze a PSION

DnD Unoptimized 2025-06-23 | How strong is the Psion, what are their weaknesses and strengths? What is the class identity?

Moon Druid 2024 is NUMERICALLY strong

DnD Unoptimized 2025-03-31 | Big improvements from 2014 in quality of life and play style for the druid.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Durability Comparison
7:58 - Damage Comparison
14:23 - Gripes

Player vs Monster buffs arent what we thought they were

DnD Unoptimized 2025-03-03 | Comparing the math of player vs monster buffs to get a better picture of who got stronger comparatively.

Blog of Holding: blogofholding.com/?p=8469

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Player Damage boosts
4:46 - Monster Defense boosts
6:30 - Player Damage vs Monster Defense
8:12 - Player Defense boosts
9:04 - Monster Damage boosts
9:48 - Monster Damage vs Player Defense

Wizard by the numbers: D&D 2024

DnD Unoptimized 2025-01-29 | Best Damage? Best Control? How about BOTH?

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MbqhCHHoqoMarb3_1-CzRi41UFf-TyCGmvL9iyiP1rc/edit?usp=sharing
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Memorize Spell
3:00 - Spell Mastery
4:17 - Signature Spell
4:47 - Concentration
6:21 - Control Analysis
9:50 - Damage Analysis
11:59 - Mobility, Durability, Resistance
13:15 - Comparison to Sorcerer and Overview

Sorcerer by the numbers: D&D 2024

DnD Unoptimized 2025-01-07 | Best Damage? Best Control? How about BOTH?

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GrZyXs5eYUBzDwNQh6jku6sl_gWqxT6_KpI-eyYrAS8/edit?usp=sharing
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Innate Sorcery
3:03 - Metamagic
4:10 - Twinned Spell
7:44 - Sorcerous Restoration
8:15 - Sorcery Incarnate
9:26 - Epic Boon & Arcane Apotheosis
10:25 - Spell List
11:59 - Analysis Assumptions
13:33 - Explaining Analysis Dimensions
17:13 - Damage
20:27 - Control
24:33 - Mobility
25:04 - Durability & Resistance
26:15 - Overview

This lvl 1 spell is better than FIREBALL!

DnD Unoptimized 2024-12-18 | Can these two spells compete?

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rFQNjyVZsGtCjlzfeWkc3d2mwC45XBLrzu8M8as7Y9A/edit?usp=sharing
Simulation script: docs.google.com/document/d/1RHmr305YrPowXYtTBO285Kj1VdO9mBxaRuxwkpQHHYw/edit?usp=sharing

Warlock by the numbers: D&D 2024

DnD Unoptimized 2024-12-03 | Pact of Blade vs Eldritch Blast? Where do they get us?

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zuR_75Z4HX3CADcPnvdzwhcfkiYqxIlRO6wIxvfZKYU/edit?usp=sharing
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Magical Cunning
2:11 - Invocations
8:14 - Spells
15:08 - Eldritch Blast Damage
21:03 - Pact of Blade Damage
22:51 - Control
25:19 - Durability
26:25 - Resistance
27:14 - Mobility

Paladin By The Numbers: 2024 Breakdown and Comparison to 2014

DnD Unoptimized 2024-11-04 | Paladin was solid in 2014, how do the new smite changes affect it?

Here's a link to the new channel Tabletop Trends: youtube.com/channel/UCfAX5KzfoBJEGzUgwzDEtKw

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NYuIpoxzlJ-R0kWhTHdUAjrC0AiF4Vr2Z8BmsdeM1ig/edit?usp=sharing
Weapon Masteries 101: youtu.be/sVeen_1nqbw
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Tabletop Trends
2:32 - Smites
12:47 - Divine Favor
14:55 - Lay on Hands
15:54 - Feats
17:20 - Faithful Steed
18:48 - Aura of Protection
19:32 - Abjure Foes
21:14 - Aura of Courage/Radiant Strikes
21:51 - Restoring Touch, Aura Expansion, Epic Boon
22:34 - Build Overview
25:50 - Build Damage
27:46 - Build Control
29:10 - Build Durability
29:52 - Build Resistance
30:30 - Tier Results

Monk By The Numbers: Breakdown and 2014 Comparison

DnD Unoptimized 2024-10-28 | The new changes in 2024 Monk give it a very needed glow up making this the most well rounded class so far.

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oTdpgF0FbPV55E-67zOIPgvVRXoiwT_UKNXJFXBKyGU/edit?usp=sharing
Weapon Masteries 101: youtu.be/sVeen_1nqbw
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Martial Arts
1:34 - Focus (Ki)
2:19 - Uncanny Metabolism
2:36 - Deflect Attacks
4:18 - Feats
6:19 - Stunning Strike
7:36 - Empowered Strikes
7:45 - Evasion
8:13 - Acrobatic Movement
8:27 - Heightened Focus
9:33 - Self Restoration
10:47 - Deflect Energy
11:07 - Disciplined Survivor
11:29 - Perfect Focus
11:41 - Superior Defense
12:30 - Boon of Irresistible Offense
13:09 - Capstone
13:32 - Build Outline and Damage
16:27 - Durability
17:39 - Control
18:34 - Resistance
19:29 - Compared to 2014
20:58 - Overview and Tier Ranking

Rogue By The Numbers: Breakdown and 2014 Comparison

DnD Unoptimized 2024-10-11 | Is it the weakest class now? How much control do we gain from Cunning Strike?

Spreadsheet:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12IWlvzFH65pq_LjWf8Z4iuZN1Vfw5Yx-9jJ7aA1YUBw/edit?usp=sharing
Weapon Masteries 101: youtu.be/sVeen_1nqbw
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Sneak Attack
4:48 - Weapon Mastery
6:04 - Cunning Action
6:31 - Steady Aim
7:09 - Feat Options
10:27 - Uncanny Dodge
12:24 - Cunning Strike
16:04 - Evasion
17:31 - Reliable Talent
18:01 - Improved Cunning Strike
18:26 - Devious Strikes
22:24 - Slippery Mind
22:39 - Elusive
22:55 - Boon of Night Spirit
24:13 - Stroke of Luck
26:32 - Ranger Miscalculations
27:33 - Rogue Build & Damage
31:21 - Control
32:01 - Durability & Resistance
34:00 - Tier List & Summary

Ranger By The Numbers: Breakdown and 2014 Comparison

DnD Unoptimized 2024-09-30 | Compare Hunter's Mark vs all other spells. How does a longbow Ranger stack up?

Spreadsheet:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EPpTnh3uB-DvpJMMvNsaYvBuLsY8hSpuTd22xCQj6MY/edit?usp=sharing
Weapon Masteries 101: youtu.be/sVeen_1nqbw
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Favored Enemy
1:49 - Hunter's Mark
4:39 - Concentration Spells Level 1
7:33 - Concentration Spells Level 2
8:22 - Concentration Spells Level 3
10:02 - Concentration Spells Level 4
12:00 - Concentration Spells Level 5
12:36 - Spell Comparison Overview
13:53 - Weapon Mastery
15:23 - Feats
17:00 - Tireless
17:27 - Relentless Hunter
17:59 - Nature's Veil
18:42 - Precise Hunter
19:19 - Boon of Dimensional Travel
20:14 - Foe Slayer
21:27 - 2024 vs 2014 Damage
27:28 - Control
28:25 - Durability
28:59 - Resistance
29:39 - Tier List and Summary

Fighter By The Numbers: Numerical Breakdown and 2014 Comparison

DnD Unoptimized 2024-09-20 | How much Damage, Durability, Control, and Resistance each feature brings.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Fighting Styles
9:09 - Second Wind
10:13 - Weapon Masteries
10:42 - Action Surge
11:41 - Tactical Mind
13:11 - Feats
14:27 - Tactical Shift
15:09 - Tactical Masteries
17:02 - Indomitable
18:24 - Studied Attacks
20:04 - Boon of Combat Prowess
21:32 - 2024 vs 2014 Damage
27:01 - 2024 vs 2014 Control
29:06 - 2024 vs 2014 Durability
29:43 - 2024 vs 2014 Resistance
31:14 - Tier List

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H02pkBhkCpl4hHiLKytac_Le22yx5UibSi9ke-N7O2s/edit?usp=sharing
Weapon Masteries 101: youtu.be/sVeen_1nqbwControl Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Barbarian By the Numbers: Numerical breakdown and 2014 comparison

DnD Unoptimized 2024-09-09 | How much impact does each Barbarian feature provide?

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:34 - Rage
5:26 - Weapon Masteries Part 1
6:31 - Reckless Attack
7:10 - Weapon Masteries Part 2
10:18 - Danger Sense
11:17 - Primal Knowledge
13:07 - Feats
15:12 - Feral Instict/Instictive Pounce
15:42 - Brutal Strike
18:32 - Relentless Rage
19:43 - Improved Brutal Strike 1
22:26 - Persistent Rage
23:33 - Improved Brutal Strike 2
24:46 - Indomitable Might
25:52 - Boon of Irresistable Offense
26:53 - Capstone
27:23 - 2024 vs 2014 Damage
29:59 - 2024 vs 2014 Control
32:25 - Conclusions and Final Thoughts

Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14XDEsRPBnSahPNvBm5OpAqGJT5x3Ko6LuE_mtECJaD4/edit?usp=sharing
Weapon Masteries 101: youtu.be/sVeen_1nqbw
Control Per Round video: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Combat Space (% damage of deadly encounter): youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI

Weapon Masteries 101: Tactics, Synergies, and Weapon Juggling - D&D 5.5

DnD Unoptimized 2024-08-26 | Learn all the weapon masteries, how they are used, and how to combo them with other Masteries, Feats, and Features.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - Cleave
4:02 - Graze
5:19 - Nick
9:59 - Push
7:12 - Sap
11:27 - Slow
11:58 - Topple
13:19 - Vex
14:16 - Weapon Juggling
16:54 - Tactics (Super Cleave)
18:43 - Tactics (Topple Lance)
20:01 - Tactics (Sentinel)
21:16 - Tactics (Swords and Board)

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Top 5 Iconic Builds of 5e 2014 - A 10 year retrospective

DnD Unoptimized 2024-08-12 | So many builds over 10 years, which ones have stood the test of time to be called iconic?

Links
Treantmonk on Cheese Grating: youtube.com/watch?v=uupO2p7gDF4
Pack tactics on Spirit Guardians: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4vtURl92nc
Original Forcelance: youtube.com/watch?v=WeYjUHdSLi0&pp=ygUKZm9yY2VsYW5jZQ%3D%3D
Ghostlance: youtube.com/watch?v=zZeSm9v-ujc&pp=ygUKZm9yY2VsYW5jZQ%3D%3D

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Cheese Grater
2:30 - Spirit Guardian
4:29 - Forcelance
7:12 - PAM Sentinel
9:06 - Coffeelock

Drop kick: Make your speed count in this 5e build

DnD Unoptimized 2024-07-19 | Fast characters waste most of their movement. What if we can use it to damage and control the enemy?

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - How Drop Kicking works
3:36 - Options for Jumping
4:57 - Level 1-5
8:49 - Level 6-9
12:26 - Level 10-13
14:48 - Level 14-17
17:34 - Build Overview/Final Thoughts

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Best vs worst control spells at every level. 5e 2014

DnD Unoptimized 2024-07-10 | How wide is the gap between the good and bad spells?

0:00 - Intro
2:43 - Level 1 Spells
5:08 - Level 2 spells
7:34 - Level 3 spells
10:29 - Level 4 spells
12:50 - Level 5 spells
15:15 - Level 6 spells
17:28 - Level 7 spells
19:23 - Level 8 spells
21:42 - Level 9 spells
25:14 - Overview of results

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Build Analysis Math: Daggerheart vs D&D 5e

DnD Unoptimized 2024-06-07 | Character durability math in Daggerheart. Watch me botch Daggerheart terminology again and again.

0:00 - Intro
0:55 - 2d12 vs d20 and hit chance
3:31 - Math of Damage Thresholds
7:53 - Example
10:00 - Accounting for Armor
12:19 - Using the Spreadsheet
12:51 - Interesting Durability Takeaways

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Caster Caster Divide: How much impact is spell choice? A LOT!

DnD Unoptimized 2024-05-17 | How heavily does spell choice impact combat effectiveness? Tuns out a lot

0:00 - Intro
2:45 - Cantrips and Level 1 Spells
6:14 - Level 2 spells
9:30 - Level 3 spells
12:29 - Level 4 spells
17:12 - Level 5 spells
20:00 - Level 6 spells
23:39 - Level 7 spells
26:10 - Level 8 spells
27:52 - Level 9 spells
29:33 - Overview of results

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Reverse bard build: Charmed by every enemy

DnD Unoptimized 2024-05-03 | A pacifist 5e build where you are Charmed by every creature you see. Can we still build something worthwhile?

Thanks to my nephew for this silly but interesting suggestion!

How I calculate damage/combat space: youtube.com/watch?v=h-h7fKcnVCI
Control Per Round: youtube.com/watch?v=_sRxkYY6x90
Spreadsheet for this build: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17fHKWq8JDNjijd8KBDmLuuJbaj_omBsuQGCtv6DOMLs/edit?usp=sharing

0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Concept
4:25 - Level 1-5
11:04 - Level 5-9
14:31 - Level 10-13
17:04 - Level 14-17

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Beast Barrier - Battle of the builds ft. @the_twig131

DnD Unoptimized 2024-04-15 | Wall spells suck until they suddenly are too powerful. How about a build that can effectively use walls in all tiers of play, doesn't disable party members, and never gets boring?

This is part of a Build Battle with @the_twig131 who made another fantastic build. Please check it out and vote on which you think is better.

Spreadsheet of build: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NNf6R2SNR-NHBiUmuGjODT7-IxRJGplc9QuABZ5OAk4/edit?usp=sharing

the_twig's build video: youtu.be/MF3N8U4Q7bs?si=pSH8e0xHIXkvuUvs
VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/NgriPUztF3qxyyKbA
Check out the_twig's awesome content: youtube.com/@the_twig131?si=mdey39kaHY6bqLt_

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Build concept
5:31 - Level 1-5
15:09 - Level 5 analysis
19:20 - Level 6-9
25:28 - Level 10-13
31:03 - Level 14-17
36:10 - Overview and discussion

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Weirdest Psi Warrior 5e: Smash your steed into the enemies

DnD Unoptimized 2024-04-03 | Sometimes it's fun to see what we can make. This build is a request to create the "Weirdest Psi Warrior".

Here is a link to the spreadsheet with all of the number calculations:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KXL1ZqxYTNSZ4ftGJa9G_ooxIzFbuPKEDXh35UIiIWU/edit?usp=sharing

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Level 1-5
5:00 - Analysis Overview
7:25 - Level 5 Analysis
8:38 - Levels 6-9
13:56 - Levels 10-13
17:57 - Levels 14-17
20:35 - Problems and Overview

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Is it hard to RUN Daggerheart? A GMs review of the playtest

DnD Unoptimized 2024-03-25 | Long time 5e DM runs a game of Daggerheart to see how difficult it is.

5e players run Daggerheart one shot and discuss @InsightCheck @ExploringtheBuild

DnD Unoptimized 2024-03-23 | How easy is it for a 5e group to learn Daggerheart and run it efficiently? We have some great players join for the Daggerheart Beta module and have a fantastic time in spite of some technical difficulties.

0:00 - Intro
1:28:33 - Combat
2:20:30 - Daggerheart Discussion

Most POWERFUL Control Build Analysis: D4 Control Freak

DnD Unoptimized 2024-03-11 | D4 Deep Dive's Control Freak Build is reported to be their most powerful build. Let's test the limits of our CPR system to check what the most powerful Control build does in terms of Control Per Round.

0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Control Per Round Explanation
2:49 - Build Overview
3:37 - Level 1-5
4:19 - Level 5 CPR Calculations
7:56 - Level 6-9
10:53 - Level 10-13
12:59 - Level 14-17
16:02 - Summary and Final Evaluations

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When a player dives too deep into the math - 5e sketch

DnD Unoptimized 2024-02-23 | My two warring sides.

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Quadriplegic: A surprisingly good D&D 5e build

DnD Unoptimized 2024-02-16 | A way to overcome all hurdles and dominate the battlefield with just your voice.

0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Overcoming Hurdles
4:19 - Level 1-5
7:33 - Analysis Explanation
9:11 - Lvl 5 Analysis
9:46 - Lvl 5 CPR Calculation
11:50 - Lvl 6-9
14:58 - lvl 10-13
16:56 - lvl 14-17 and Summary

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Can magic items bridge the martial caster divide?

DnD Unoptimized 2024-01-23 | D&D 5e Martial Caster Divide Analysis. Are magic weapons the in-built equalizer for the martial caster divide? How big do we need to go in the magic items in order to bridge the gap?

Link to Spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14eW3kZkSbIK16B2TPUvlqQGhsjnwuPFVtlVxgvoeyus/edit?usp=sharing

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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Context
1:33 - No Magic Weapons
2:30 - When to give Magic Weapons
3:01 - Basic Magic Weapons
4:40 - Magic Weapon Distribution
6:02 - Best Magic Weapons
7:38 - Summary

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Leveling up Monk vs Wizard #shorts

DnD Unoptimized 2024-01-09 | Dice used in this skit are by Lauren Tress from Dice and Devilry
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How the monk feels leveling up with a wizard - D&D skit

Chessmaster: What if we Ready Action each turn? - 5e Build

DnD Unoptimized 2024-01-02 | By using Ready Action each turn we can create a really unique build that controls the battlefield like a chessmaster. Interrupting an enemy's turn can be extremely disruptive to them and we can channel that to create a fun time that really makes the player think.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Concept
7:07 - Level 1-5
8:21 - Combat Scenarios at level 5
12:29 - Level 5 analysis
16:43 - Level 6-9
19:57 - Combat Scenarios at level 9
27:19 - Level 10-13
31:43 - Level 14-17
35:24 - Overall Combat Graph and Summary

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Calculating Crowd Control in D&D 5e

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Measure Crowd Control? How to do it in D&D 5e

DnD Unoptimized 2023-12-15 | Can we come up with numbers to measure and rank control abilities? We can certainly try! We use the Unconscious condition as a basis point to find the smallest components of control and then apply those to everything else.

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Basis of CPR
1:59 - Unconscious Condition Breakdown
6:10 - Other Control Effect Scores
9:45 - Condition Control Scores
15:12 - Spells/Abilities Control Scores
23:44 - Overview

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Playtest 8 Monk Overview and Damage Comparison

DnD Unoptimized 2023-12-08 | A lot of hype around the new monk, but how do they stack up damage wise. We'll evaluate two builds, one from PHB and one from Playtest 8 to see their damage output and survivability.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Levels 1-5
7:22 - Levels 6-9
9:04 - Levels 10-13
11:11 - Levels 14-17
16:57 - Damage takeaways
18:42 - Survivability and Overview

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Martial caster divide using only one spell per encounter - D&D 5e

DnD Unoptimized 2023-12-02 | If casters use one spell per combat will they out-damage martials? Is there a significant martial caster divide, if so at what levels does it happen? We will take a deep look into the divide, especially at damage and sturdiness for each class.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Caster Dominated Areas
3:51 - Calculating Damage
5:50 - Fighter Damage
7:53 - Barbarian Damage
9:25 - Rogue Damage
10:08 - Monk Damage
11:30 - Ranger & Paladin Damage
13:07 - Wizard Damage
15:51 - Sorcerer, Warlock, and Bard Damage
17:13 - Cleric and Druid Damage
18:05 - Damage Takeaways
19:20 - Martial Survivability
22:15 - Caster Survivability
25:30 - Survivability Takeaways

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Thrown Weapon Build: How to do it in 2023

DnD Unoptimized 2023-11-23 | Step into the world of colossal throws and elemental fury with our "Path of the Giant Thrower" D&D character build guide! Unleash the thunder and channel your inner Thor as we explore the key features, epic feats, and role-playing tips to make your character a force to be reckoned with on the tabletop battlefield.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Level 1-5
4:18 - Level 6-9
6:27 - Level 10-13
8:49 - Level 14-17
11:20 - Overall scores

Damage and survivability calculations are done assuming an encountering day with 3 deadly encounters, so 1/3 daily resources, and 1/2 short rest resources rounded up.

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D&D 5e Build: Lone Wolf and Cub

DnD Unoptimized 2023-11-17 | Welcome to our D&D Build Series! In today's episode, we dive into the unique and engaging Lone Wolf and Cub build, where a fearless adventurer fights alongside their child, creating a bond that transcends the battlefield. You could say he was BJORN to be wild.

In this build, we explore the mechanics of having a child companion in battle. Learn how to synergize your attacks, defend each other, and create a narrative that adds depth to your D&D sessions.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Level 1-5
4:50 - Combat scenario explanation
5:28 - Combat scenario Level 5
7:53 - Level 6-9
10:06 - Level 10-13
13:08 - Level 14-17
15:50 - Overall scores

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D&D 5e Damage Guide: The Ultimate Monster-Backed Formula

DnD Unoptimized 2023-11-08 | Our brand new damage guide is rooted in the most reliable source of information—monster HP statistics! Instead of relying on hypothetical character builds as a baseline, we analyze the in-game monsters' health pools to create a dynamic and adaptable formula for calculating your character's damage output. This guide empowers you to gauge your character's potential damage for any party role, ensuring your play style strikes the right balance between power and fun.

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