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Show Notes
In this episode, the RPGBOT crew slides from sports talk to spellcraft in record time. After sharing their favorite baseball rivalries, they get on topic: Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana updates for Arcane Archer, Tattooed Warrior, Conjurer Wizard, and more!
The hosts analyze the Arcane Archer subclass redesign, exploring how the subclass feels more satisfying to play in D&D 5e. They then unpack the Tattooed Warrior, a mystical martial archetype that trades spellcasting for permanent magical ink, bringing new abilities like Beast Tattoos and Celestial Tattoos into play.
Finally, they summon up the Conjurer Wizard subclass, praising the new Durable Summons and Splintered Summons mechanics that make conjuration magic both tactical and terrifying. The group discusses the ongoing struggle for martial class balance in D&D 5e, the Weapon Mastery updates coming in 2024, and the limitations of customization in tabletop RPGs compared to other systems.
Despite the in-depth mechanics, the humor never fades. Tyler laments his dice luck, Ash declares summoning “a sport,” and Randall insists that snacks are the foundation of all creative builds.
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