Forget the shining hero ideal. The true danger of a Knight is their willingness to sacrifice conscience to authority. This entry explores the two faces of the D&D Knight: the CR 3 Practical Bully and the CR 12 Fanatical Zealot. Learn how to use their unbreakable loyalties to create story challenges that last long after the battle is over.
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The Commoner: The Most Important Stat Block in the Book
They have no magic. No armor. Just 4 HP and a club. But the Commoner might be the most powerful stat block in your game—not because of what they do, but because of what they mean. How your table treats them says more about your campaign than any monster ever could.
Assassins and the Art of Narrative Murder
Don’t waste your Assassin on a hit point grind. Whether they’re a shadowy professional, a political weapon, or an agent of personal vengeance, Assassins should drive the story, not just swing a poisoned blade. Here’s how to turn this underwhelming stat block into a campaign-shaping narrative force your players will never forget.
Monthly Monster Mashup 2: Warrior + Jackalwere
What happens when cunning chaos meets seasoned steel? In this month’s Monster Mashup, we pair the disciplined Warrior with the sly and unpredictable Jackalwere. Whether they’re uneasy allies in a border skirmish or a mercenary band run by a jackal-headed trickster, this unlikely duo offers some fascinating possibilities for both combat and character. Just don’t turn your back on them. Either of them.
Encounter Every Enemy 