D&D 5E Best one shot for 3-4th level characters, with players who really enjoy combat

[Eyes of Nine]

The title says it all.

My son wants to run a 1-shot for his gamer group. They like combat. He wants them to be higher than 1st level, I suggested 3rd level so that all characters are sub-classed already. 4th would be ok too. (Once they hit 5th of course, it's a different game due to fireball and other 3rd level spells and fightery types get a 2nd attack.)

He does not want to do any conversions from other editions. So the adventure must be written for 5e.

With the above - suggestions? Ideally easy to get on DMs Guild or elsewhere, and not requiring collectible prices.

 

[Parmandur]

The title says it all.

My son wants to run a 1-shot for his gamer group. They like combat. He wants them to be higher than 1st level, I suggested 3rd level so that all characters are sub-classed already. 4th would be ok too. (Once they hit 5th of course, it's a different game due to fireball and other 3rd level spells and fightery types get a 2nd attack.)

He does not want to do any conversions from other editions. So the adventure must be written for 5e.

With the above - suggestions? Ideally easy to get on DMs Guild or elsewhere, and not requiring collectible prices.

Forge of Fury from Yawning Portal?

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Forge of Fury from Yawning Portal?

Is it a one shot? I specifically did not include any TftYP because they aren't one-shots generally

 

[Parmandur]

Is it a one shot? I specifically did not include any TftYP because they aren't one-shots generally

Depends on how long the shot is?

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Depends on how long the shot is?

A good point. I think he's expecting 4-5 hours with relative D&D newbies

 

[Parmandur]

A good point. I think he's expecting 4-5 hours with relative D&D newbies

Might be a stretch. Mayhe better is the material from the Essentials Kit? The various Dungeon quests are super modular and not too crazy long.

 

[Parmandur]

A good point. I think he's expecting 4-5 hours with relative D&D newbies

Take a look at Axeholm, from the Essentials Kit: an old Dwarcen Fortresss clogged with undead:

Essentials Kit is basically a box of one shots.

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Might be a stretch. Mayhe better is the material from the Essentials Kit? The various Dungeon quests are super modular and not too crazy long.

How about some of the Adventurer's League mods? They are specifically one-shots. I just don't know the quality

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Take a look at Axeholm, from the Essentials Kit: an old Dwarcen Fortresss clogged with undead:

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Essentials Kit is basically a box of one shots.

Nice.
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[jgsugden]

Forge of Fury from Yawning Portal?

This is an excellent suggestion. The adventure accomodates a battle focus. If you want to make it more interesting, add a mimic posing as a deck at the far side of the chasm in 3 on the first level, a mission to recover something that has been taken by the dragon at the bottom of the adventure - a something that will be ruined if not recovered within 5 days of entering the place, and give the dragon the Darkness and Silent Image spells.