d4: D&D Deep Dive

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  • Welcome to the D&D Deep Dive, or D4. This is a place where you can find D&D content for all interest and experience levels; from Live Play games to Optimized character builds to D&D related news and educational "How To" videos, there's something here for everyone!
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  • The Blade and Bow: D&D Ep #212

    The Blade and Bow: D&D Ep #212
    May 6 2025

    Get $5 off your next order through my link magicspoon.com/D4 or use code D4 at checkout. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon and in your nearest grocery store!

    A -pistol- crossbow in one hand, sword in the other? Are we a pirate, a musketeer, or a spy? Maybe a little of each?

    Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing

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    Intro 0:00
    Level 1 5:59
    Level 2-6 12:52
    Level 7-9 25:16
    Level 10-13 30:53
    Level 14-17 34:56
    Final Thoughts 39:26
    Outtakes 41:50

    Math/Graph for this episode:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ivCRbpJ_4wktJl3HiSw9NJFYFMVj9fW5CDYNDoI87s4/edit?usp=sharing

    Master Sustained Damage Comparison:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing

    Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))

    Music Credits:
    Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
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    Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
    Artist: http://incompetech.com
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    45 mins
  • The Bladesinger and the Hexblade: BG3 Ep #15

    The Bladesinger and the Hexblade: BG3 Ep #15
    Apr 29 2025

    Check out Obvious Mimic's Mystery of Witchhaven and more right here! https://obviousmimic.com/discount/COLBY10 - and don't forget their patreon: patreon.com/obviousmimic

    NO MORE DILLY-DALLY! IT'S BG3 SPELLSWORD TIME!

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    Intro 0:00
    Bladesinger 1-6 5:58
    Gameplay Example 21:18
    Bladesinger 7-12 26:27
    Hexblade 1-6 34:30
    Hexblade 1-7 44:46
    Final Thoughts 51:24
    Outtakes 54:37

    Music Credits:
    Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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    58 mins
  • The Draconic Cleaver: D&D Ep #211

    The Draconic Cleaver: D&D Ep #211
    Apr 22 2025

    Check out the War Stories Kickstarter here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/firelockgames/war-stories-0

    Dragon Week! Let's build a Slashing and Burning, Super Dragony, multi-target menace!

    Table of Contents of all D&D Builds to date: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18lsjEdNIXayLCUsv9v-Afx-y3MEone2c2EGszBtGw8U/edit?usp=sharing

    I'd appreciate it if you'd consider supporting the channel by becoming a member or patron!
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    Also: if you'd like to purchase content through my Amazon affiliate link, it would be another way to help support the channel :) - https://www.amazon.com/shop/d4dddeepdive?listId=MFEYK9W51D9K&ref=idea_share_inf

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    Intro 0:00
    Level 1 6:47
    Level 2-6 12:04
    Level 7-9 30:01
    Level 10-13 36:47
    Level 14-17 43:53
    Final Thoughts 51:11
    Outtakes 55:40

    Math/Graph for this episode:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vO-WSWaJ9BajPPS6rO89Kd4qpsdCnkuZg5MzlHBbFMU/edit?usp=sharing

    Master Sustained Damage Comparison:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HPMg7cDqOC-0-vNFgEV9E5WQLDdCOdI64Vbnu60pC78/edit?usp=sharing

    Thanks to LudicSavant for the amazing DPR calculator! https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?582779-Comprehensive-DPR-Calculator-(v2-0))

    Music Credits:
    Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Angevin 120 loop by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200111
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400051
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022
    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
    Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400019
    Artist: http://incompetech.com
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    58 mins
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Fantastic and interesting builds

Great sustainable, nova, and tanky Dungeons and Dragons character builds. Detailed, funny, and effective. Keep it up, Colby!

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