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This week, we realize we're getting close to finishing our Clerics series! We go over the Arcana domain (which was hidden in the Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide), and the Nature Domain. Strap in folks, we've got some good and critical things to say this week, but also have some tips on how to make each domain better! Let's dive in and find out these cleric's best potential.

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 7 GMT.

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No one can stop them. They're everywhere, and strike whether or not anyone is looking. They are cunning, they are aloof. And they're coming for yooooou!

Yes, we're talking about Murder Hobos, the players that often take out your favorite neighborhood NPCs without thought or reason. Or... is there a reason? Maybe there is a purpose for the murder hobo? Let's talk about it!

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 5PM EST.

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Everyone enjoys a good power trip when playing your favorite video game or destroying the opposition at family game night. But what happens when you have an overly optimized player that destroys combat encounters at your table in DnD? Maybe their sneaking ability is so high they're never caught, or they're so smooth that they talk themselves out of any situation? Maybe it's time to sit down and talk about Power Gamers then. We'll explore why you may have a power gamer at your table, and how you resolve the expectations between them and your game of D&D.

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 5PM EST.

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Dungeons and Dragons flavors spells in a lot of creative, interesting designs. From a classic Fireball to the power of illusion spells, 5E definitely has a lot of really fantastic spells. However, there's some spells in the game that really are just not good! Well, what are we going to do about it? Let's dive in and fix bad spells, and find out which spells need to have some overhaul!

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 5PM EST

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Calling all cleric lovers! Do you enjoy being a warforged? What about just liking the forge, and war? Maybe some other combination of these two words fit your fancy? Look no further! We're here to discuss War and Forge domains to bring the heat with this new discussion on this subclass option for clerics. Get yourself ready to see the options available for these to battle ready magic users.

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 5PM EST

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Often considered a joke monster of D&D, and very likely to stumble while stealing your gold, Kobolds are little dragonlike lizard people who are very odd and very crafty. However, they're also extremely interesting with lots of cool lore, options for running these creatures in a game, and will certainly provide an engaging experience when interacting with them. Give these lizard people a chance, and swing by our episode with our guest host this week!

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the little lizard man Aleric  in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 7PM EST.

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Our host is one, so we're here to give you the expert opinion on liches! These spellcasters of necrotic origin are often the craft bad guys of many campaigns. Since they're such a staple in D&D, we figured it would be good to freshen you up on the basics of running a Lich, and how to place one in your world to make for an interesting, and challenging experience!

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 7PM EST.

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Hey Gang! Recovering from a massacre (or our Editing Goblin's computer dying), we're off this week. We'll be back next week though.

In the meantime, please share our podcast with a friend, and check out previous episodes!

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In D&D 5e, there are many cleric specialties available to players. Two of the most popular choices for clerics are the Grave Clerics, an addition from Xanathar's Guide, and the Tempest Domain, a choice originating from the Player's Handbook. Grave clerics monitor the comings and goings of people between life and death, and act as a warden to monitor their movement. Tempest Clerics wield the power of the storm and zap anyone who stands in their way. What are the best of these domains? Stay tuned to find out!

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 7PM EST.

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Welcome to our 10TH EPISODE! To celebrate, we're talking about endings, specifically for your beloved characters!

Let's be honest, characters dying can really grind gears and be upsetting. When a character expectantly bites the dust, resolving the disturbance between the DM and the party can prove to be a challenge at many levels. We discuss how to deal with character death at the table, and what sort of role playing opportunities this can open for your games.

Welcome to DumpStat! Join the legendary lich overlord Brill and the level 12 fighter Doc in an epic quest to uncover the best-kept secrets and tricks for running the world's most popular role-playing game. We're your top D&D podcast, producing new episodes every week on Friday by 7PM EST.

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