Loot, Items & Spells
Magic items, treasure, shops, and player-facing card decks.
The best D&D 5e cantrips for every class
The most useful cantrips in D&D 5e, class by class: attack, utility and social cantrips worth taking, why each one earns a slot, and where to find the full list.
ReadThe best starter magic items for low-level D&D characters
The most useful low-level magic items to hand out in D&D 5e: common and uncommon items that feel great without breaking the game, and why each one works as an early reward.
ReadSpell scrolls in D&D 2024: rules, scribing and using them
How spell scrolls work in D&D 2024 5e: who can use them, the scribing and crafting rules, costs and time, and how to hand them out as a DM without breaking your game.
ReadHow to Run a D&D Magic Shop Players Actually Enjoy
Run a D&D magic shop without tedious price-lookups: how to set stock, price items by rarity, handle haggling, buy loot, and give merchants real personality.
ReadThe Deck of Many Things, Explained (And How to Survive It)
A DM's guide to the Deck of Many Things in D&D 5e: how it works, the card effects that matter, 2024 DMG changes, and how to run it without wrecking your campaign.
ReadHow to Hand Out Treasure in D&D 2024
How to pace and present rewards using the 2024 DMG: individual vs hoard treasure, magic items by level, treasure themes, and loot that lands.
ReadPrintable DnD magic item cards: why they matter
Physical magic item cards transform how loot lands at the table. A practical guide to rarity, attunement, scope, and the cards worth printing.
ReadPrintable DnD spell cards: a 5e guide
Physical spell cards change how players engage with their spells. A practical guide to sizes, illustrations, edition coverage, and how DMs use them too.
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