d4: D&D Deep Dive
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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 339
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Knight in Shining Armor - D&D: Optimized #51
This week's D&D 5e character build is for all those who have ever wanted to play as one of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table or a Rider of Rohan in Dungeon & Dragons.
I'd appreciate it if you'…
Tales of Aneria - Session 11 - The Encroaching Wilds - D&D Actual Play
Emboldened by their recent victory, the party dives head first into the Emerald Wilds. Will they find victory in the depths of the jungle, or only defeat?
Check out the world of Aneria here: https://…
Tales of Aneria - Session 10 - Under Siege *D&D: Actual Play*
After a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Infinite Sight, the party regroups and attempts to plan their next steps. But something lurks on the road ahead that may prove far too dangerous for the…
The Rogue Whip-poorwill - D&D: Optimized #50
The D&D 5e Character Build this week is a collaboration with the amazing artist Randall Hampton! We went live on his Twitch stream where I presented a build for a character built around using, that's…
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons! - Slidin' Into My DMs #29
Come Slide Into My DMs as we discuss the newly announced book for D&D 5e, as well as some nuances with Grappling Bears.
Quick Ruling: What happens if I'm Wild Shaped and grappled and drop to 0 HP?
Fizb…
The Starry Twilight Healer - D&D: Optimized #49
Most people would argue that you can't or shouldn't try to play a character in D&D 5e that's dedicated exclusively (or almost exclusively) to healing. It's not efficient. It's not optimal. It doesn't…
Tales of Aneria - Session 9 - Infinite Sight - D&D Actual Play
After making a hasty exit from Willow Creek Hollow, the party finds themselves hounded by the Arcanum and must steal away into the night. Can they escape, or are they walking right into a trap?
Check …
Tales of Aneria - Session 8 - Willow Creek Hollow - D&D Actual Play
After 10 days on The Long Road, the party finally arrives in Willow Creek Hollow in search of answers to both Ezra's past and the mysterious glowing shard in their posession
Check out the world of Ane…
How to Handle Player Absence - Slidin' Into My DMs #28
Welcome to the "Talk Show" portion of D4! Here we discuss D&D Rules, News, and tips for helping everyone at your table have fun.
Quick Ruling for the week: how do you determine what "pushed away from …
The Ultimate Crit Fisher - D&D:Optimized #48
In this week's D&D5e build we're focused on one thing and one thing only: getting critical hits that hit as hard as possible, as often as possible. Come fishing with us!
I'd appreciate it if you'd con…
The Sorlock Cheese Grater - D&D: Optimized #47
The weekly D&D 5e build for the week might be my highest sustained DPR build yet; it involves Dao Genie Warlocks, Wild Magic Sorcerers, Spike Growth, Eldritch Blast, and lots and lots of Cheese.
I'd …
Tales of Aneria - Session 7 - A Hefty Toll - D&D Actual Play
The journey up the long road continues as our party learns that Ezra isn't the only member who has a price on their head...
Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/aneria-nibu…
The Law(s) of Surprise - Slidin' Into My DMs #27
The Law of Surprise has been declared! But how does it work in D&D 5e, exactly? And more importantly, what kinds of things do players and DMs need to keep in mind when playing as and with a character…
The Wolf and the Coyote - D&D: Optimized #46
This week's D&D 5e character build is another Duo or Team up, meant to be played with you and a friend - one of you is the Wolf: a pack leader, a protector, a front-line damage dealer, and the other …
Tales of Aneria - Session 6 - The Long Road to Terrebaun - D&D Actual Play
After a rousing festival, the party gathers to plan their next move. As they do, the looming question hanging over their heads is who has contracted Eve to bring in Ezra and his book and can they be …
Metagaming and Biting - Slidin' Into My DMs #26
This is the talkshow portion of the channel where we chat about D&D 5e news, rules, and how to ensure that everyone at your table is having as much fun as possible. So come slide into my DMs as, this…
The Flame Thrower Sorcerer - D&D:O Ep 45
Today's D&D 5e build is a burst / nova damage character that is a bit of a pyromaniac who just wants to watch the world burn. In their defense, they *are* descended from dragons...
I'd appreciate it …
Mages of Strixhaven - Slidin' Into My DMs #25
A new D&D 5e Unearthed Arcana was announced this week, and the sorting hat is going to put you in house Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or Witherbloom. Which will it be!
Also, a pseudo quic…
Tales of Aneria - Session 5 - A Job Well Done
A mysterious shard of light in hand, the party can finally make their way out of Hollowbend Sanctum and back to Six Hills. But one more challenge stands in their way...
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Tales of Aneria - Session 4 - The Darkness of Hollowbend
Something dark and sinister lies within hollowbend sanctum, can our party best the challenges ahead and defeat the evil within The Ember Forrest?
Check out the world of Aneria here: https://www.worlda…