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DMs sometimes counter optimized -5/+10 builds by giving monsters maximum hitpoints. The problem in this approach is that it "forces" fighters to select the GWM feat or drop behind in the damage treadmill. (A better approach would be to give monsters higher AC, but I suppose many DMs will want to...

Unless I am mistaken, given two attacks, it is always better (for the fighter) to attack twice than (try to) shove a target prone and attack it once with advantage. Standing up from prone consumes half of ones movement. Therefore, standing up is kind of moving, and movement does provoke attack...

Assume that the campaign goes from level 1 to 20, no feats will be allowed and only official rules will be used. I have read about potential balance issues with respect to strength versus dexterity, melee vs. ranged and martials vs. casters. I'd be interested in experiences from people who have...

This is a question for those experienced players/DMs who find the game a bit too easy because of feats. Has anyone considered banning ASIs and allowing only feats? (Typically, it would be just the other way.) Let's assume that point buy will be used. Without ASIs, to get, let's say, strength...