The Monk sub-classes, called Monastic Traditions, layer on EVEN MORE ways to buff your Monk. This episode talks in-depth about the first one in the players handbook, The Way of the Open Hand.

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Did you know that Monk's eventually get the ability to just not age? Find out all the cool things to expect as you level your monk to 3 and beyond.

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Monks are a little unique in that they get some pretty incredible abilities at early levels. This episode focuses on the improvements your Monk will experience as soon as they kill a couple of goblins and make it to Level 2.

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Monk's aren't one of the original classes in D&D, and they weren't always that loved. Listen in to this introduction of the Monk class to learn more about it's history in D&D and the general character concept behind playing one. Curious what you're D&D stats would be in real life? Find out here.

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From thieves cant to sneak attack, leveling up to sub-classes, this episode will cover everything you need to know about playing a rogue in D&D.

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Finishing out the last of the rogue sub-classes, this episode discusses the Arcane Trickster, as well as some final thoughts on playing rogues (including race pairing ideas).

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Once your rogue hits level 3, you get to choose a Roguish Archetype (also known as the rogue's subclass). This episode breaks down two of the three main options available to select from the Players Handbook: Thief and Assassin. 

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As magnificent as rogues are right out of the gate at level one, it only gets better from there. This episode breaks down the improvements that happen as your rogue increases from levels 2-20.

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This episode covers the core perks your character will get by playing a rogue right from the start.

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