How to Play Dungeons and Dragons 5e - Level Up and Customization

[@bennydaman7568]

My gosh thank you so much for this series! I am DM'ing for my first time and going through all the rules was really helpful!

[@mns3538-b9q]

Same

[@hummanbean4898]

Same

[@shiraoririmuru1942]

The real question is… how did it go.

[@bennydaman7568]

@@shiraoririmuru1942 It was alright all things considered. I was playing with a pretty chaotic group of newbies at the time who all brought their favourite anime characters to the table lol

[@dough7726]

@@bennydaman7568 yikes I'm gonna be dming for my young cousins and it's my first time playing as dm

[@TheRealityJack]

No need to thank us! It's no wonder you get so much positive feedback, since your videos are very high quality. You deserve a lot more subscribers and views, but sadly the people I shared it with don't seem to care a whole lot... maybe once you branch out into more "advanced" D&D content, you will gain more exposure. I will stick with you to see that happen!

[@britomicgamer922]

This has really helped me as an noobish D&D player! Props to you!

[@NephiEthan]

Lol my DM is forcing us to watch this series in order to play

[@aku4204]

Same here, since the entire party is composed of rookies

[@2dgirl]

ya haha

[@rmnlmao5569]

lol saaame

[@DeathTimer]

I'm a DM forcing players to watch this series in order to play. . . . . . . . . . . Well, some of it at least.

[@joshuasigmund3363]

Mine didn’t force me but suggested it to me. So I did.

[@shenkuulover]

I've played DnD for about 2 months already and had 8 sessions, also acted as a DM for 2 sessions. Though we follow rules of some are homebrew and others are old concepts, you're videos gave me a clear understanding of most concepts and it was insanely helpful. Kudos and more power!

[@ndJssFlurt]

Are Homebrew stuff things the DM made up for their game of D&D? (Just wondering, because I've never played D&D. But It sounds interesting!)

[@henrywilson5072]

*your

[@Messiah114]

Wtf is a kudo

[@nerd_mus]

Thanks for the vids man, I am DMing to a crew of newbies (including myself) and you explained some stuff that went over my head.

[@sadlad5258]

Thanks a lot for these videos. I'm playing for the first time ever tomorrow, in less than 24 hours, and I've been looking for tutorials all week. Most have been helpful, but yours were the best I found. You explain everything very well, in simple terms, and with great visuals that make understanding the concepts and mechanics that you're explaining easier. I can't wait for tomorrow, it's going to be super exciting! I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I really needed to thank you for how helpful all of this was.

[@DontStopThinking]

Good luck with your game tomorrow, Duwang Man. I am always happy to hear stories about people starting to play D&D.

[@sadlad5258]

Don't Stop Thinking Thanks! :)

[@LosTresPollos7]

Pato Alarcón How did it go?

[@nightslove]

thank you a hundred, thousand, million times over for this! this series was invaluable in learning DnD, the animations and organization makes learning so much easier. i'd tried reading the player's handbook on my own before this and, while i understood most of it, i still found myself confused with dice rolls and numbers, and there was just so much to read and memorize at once. your visuals to accompany your explanations made the rules a lot more memorable. u rock, dude

[@DontStopThinking]

You're welcome nightslove. Glad you got something out of the series.

[@PikaMewleMiaouss]

Thank you for creating this series. I invited the other players to check the playlist of the series as we are all beginners (me included, and I proposed myself to be their DM). I took notes across the 6/7 videos and I'm intending to share them with the other players to help them even more. In the meantime I got plenty of ideas for my campaign and I'm looking forward when we can finally get started. Thanks again for making D&D more accessible than ever and good continuation. ^^

[@Nightcoffee365]

I’ve been wanting to get back into D&D, but I haven’t played for ages. I’ve been playing other RPGs, but I haven’t played proper Dungeons & Dragons since AD&D 2e. This series was absolutely exactly what I needed! I now feel confident about getting into a 5e game with minimal trouble. Thank you so much for making this entertaining and comprehensive series!

[@cyclone76]

I have been playing DnD 5E since 2016 and your videos are still informative. They are also really well made and easy to understand. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@wilfredsantiesteban6474]

You have no idea how much these videos have helped... I'm tired of being the noob at my DnD group! lol it would be pretty cool if you created tutorials on the different classes

[@DontStopThinking]

Don't worry, I'm working on it.

[@daniele.parentmradamgamera2500]

this series is extremely helpful for begginers, intermeadaites, and veterans. praise be

[@bobbylind1145]

If there were a D&D video game that looked like this, I would play it obsessively. Thanks for the videos!

[@dreddbolt]

bobby lind Both Baldur's Gate games for the PS2 are good and co-op.

[@spaceburger7462]

5:04 i love this little sneakily cut out bit which was obviously an outtake XD

[@jonsmtih9155]

Like many others here it is my first time DMing and all of these videos prepared me greatly to carry out an adventure. Very thorough, entertaining, and easy to follow. Thanks!

[@leacockfamily4699]

I'm teaching my friend later today and I don't know what I would do without these videos, Thanks!

[@cadian101st]

Your videos are of such high quality it is a crime that your subscriber count doesn't yet reflect this.

[@ChanceDrive]

these videos where the best intro into D&D I could find. keep at it X3.

[@empirecrumbles615]

This man hit em with the X3

[@FizzOfInsanity]

I'm recently getting into D&D and you've been a lifesaver! Thank you!

[@asumetere]

I have no experience in D&D but I watched a few sessions online. I learn how to be DM to set up m,y own team and start to have fun. Thanks you fot that series of quide videos, its so helpful. When I become DM i will ask my team to watch this series before first session.

[@brianlopez9956]

1 year back and still the only thing my players would use to learn the game

[@benlangolf9610]

Thank you for taking your time to make these! These videos are incredibly helpful for someone trying to get into DnD and having a hard time with all the reading!

[@DontStopThinking]

No worries Ben. Creating the videos was a pleasure.

[@Shadowkiller925]

This amazing! Ive watched all your videos from intro to this one, and I feel like I understand the rules and concepts a lot more than even our own DM. Ill make sure to forward these videos to her!

[@Brian-yc4mi]

Looking forward to more D&D content!

[@calt495]

These videos are very good. The animation style and the way you have outlined them all go a long way to making this a good series. I'd happily watch more videos like this, regardless of topic. Good job

[@Lucasacp]

Excellent! Finally I understood some confusing aspects of multiclassing! Thank you a lot! I hope to see more videos about D&D rules! And also, a big shouout to you for including in many videos the informations from Sage's Advice (e.g.: How the long rest works for Elfs, that they can medidate for 4h and do light activites in the rest of the 8h total time). Keep up the awesome work!

[@samuelwatchman797]

These videos have helped out a lot as I’m starting to play dnd as a dm and I am having a awesome time. The videos help a lot and made this game easier for me and my friends and family!

[@triforcehero0325]

Well, I’m just starting to play d&d, and these videos were by far the best resource. The visuals are great, things are explained well, and I think I might be ready to start playing. Thanks for the help and keep up the hard work.

[@markapetersen]

Great videos. You're very to the point and don't waste any time. That makes your videos very easy and fun to watch

[@emolasher]

Thank you for breaking everything into easily understandable parts!

[@milltary64vs5]

Dude, I just found your channel I gotta say. You have some good quality content. Keep up the good work! Would love to see sorcerer guide!

[@ilkersoner2543]

Thank you for your series CJ. I am trying to learn about D&D to DM my friends and your videos are a tremendous help.

[@dolphinetube78]

These videos have helped me a lot. I was wondering if you could do any videos on how to play dnd 5e dm tips.

[@laynelaynelaynelaynelayne]

I'm starting to play D and D with a group of newbies lol We've all never played before, and I have been chosen as DM. These videos are a god send for me in order to make the game a fun but real experience of D&D 5e :) Wish me luck xF

[@vinnregi4882]

Thank you so much man. You've answered so many of my questions! :D Looking forward for many D&D videos! (btw, that's a cool feature on the upper left! Dividing the video in parts, cool!)

[@awsomewoodyful]

Awesome video once again

[@Kain5th]

You should do videos on each race and class!

[@ryanw5500]

This is a good series. Some videos I think I need to rewatch, but I think I'm starting to understand how to play Dungeons & Dragons better.

[@dappercuttlefish9557]

Thanks for this! I needed help with multiclassing, the party ranger is planning to take a level in rogue and I needed to figure out how that worked.

[@Dakota844]

I had no idea that hit points could be added retroactively due to an increase to the constitution modifier! Thank you so much for this detail.

[@toeshiiii]

Amazing videos, thank you so much! Production quality is truly UP THERE also, sick intros tbh

[@kides6537]

Yay, just saw my first Cj ad, way to go man.

[@smittywerbenjangermanjenso597]

Not a DM, but I am the most knowledgeable about the game in my humble group of five absolute beginners. After talking to one player about "No, Changeling Barbarian does not mean Crab Knife Meme," I've decided to order everyone (including the DM) to watch the whole series, including the How to Dungeon Master chunk (especially the DM). Rewatching this clarified so many things I didn't even think were incorrect. Thanks a whole lot for this great series! It's a must-watch for people wishing to get interested in DnD

[@Codynstef21]

Best DND tutorials on youtube! Thank you for making these videos

[@devinmiles5122]

honestly some solid content, thank you

[@PaeBlack]

thank you for the series! You’ve been a big help; my friends and i are just learning how to play!

[@yumalaiduran13]

These videos are so helpful Becaosue you assume is the viewers knew nothin, and video by video explained everything but by but thx so much.

[@TheMasterShogun]

Thanks for your videos, they have been the most helpful and easiest to follow compared to everything else on KZbin. Can you do a video series for Pathfinder too?

[@justinchinni2510]

Really well researched and explained. Good job, and keep up the good work!

[@Kyozen496]

Your videos are great! Keep up the good work! Was completely new at D&D and keep up with your videos to keep learning!

[@alexgulewich9670]

So, I've been looking for a good series so I can learn to play D&D. Unfortunately I haven't got the money currently to buy it, but hopefully I can get the book eventually. Later today I'm going to GM a game with some friends that have also never played, so that should be fun. Again, amazing work, it's hard to find a good explanation on youtube of how to play the game without some lengthy explanation as to why D&D is great.

[@papabear5]

Well done....as always...thank you!

[@johnharrison2086]

Very good series. Well done!

[@listeningdeeply7007]

Thanks so much for this guide, its just great and so useful

[@DeathRocket4990]

This is a really great series!

[@JamesPlaysGames95]

6:04 never knew it included the current class! :o

[@seanbrassell]

This video helped me so much!

[@baniunaite]

You helped me learn how to play dnd I'm 9 years old

[@slyfox0086]

Wonderful! Thanks so much.

[@a.o.8527]

thanks for the help!

[@rondurrans3979]

These are really good. Keep them coming !

[@HooD42-2]

Great Show! Massively helpful!

[@Seplechura]

THANKS, CJ!

[@wd5082]

Thanx for to the point Instruction!!👍It's GOOD stuff!!👍

[@Primo1230]

The hell i didnt now this was more than 6 years ago its feels really modern

[@colewegner7576]

I made a druid from the last episode, then learned the druid spell thing. Sweet!

[@ImTheMarchetti]

ah man, watched all the videos prior to this and then this one. I feel like I can finally play dnd but there is still a lot i dont fully understand and wont fully get until I've played the game and looked at the rules in the players handbook and whatnot. Multiclassing confuses the hell out of me and spell casting also confuses me. Hopefully I can pick up how this stuff works as I play, especially since my entire group is new and I'm DMing.

[@salutations123]

Thank you sooooo much

[@crisrody852]

Hey man, loving your videos, ever though about adding subtitles in other languages?

[@DontStopThinking]

It would be great if somebody can do it, I don't know any other major language besides English.

[@legendarydigitize2523]

I have an idea for a veeeery soul eater inspired multi class Where the weilders are 4 levels of hexblade warlock Then the rest as either barbarians,fighters,paladins or rogues Then the weapons, when out of weapon form Are sorcerers

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Dont forget to give valid reasons for your dm to multiclass It isnt easy but you have to try One of the best reasons are themes I have some multiclass ideas based off of so many inspirations Like how i got very inspired by jason todd from dc comics Aka the former 2nd robin who was a very serious foil to batman and his questionable moral code So i made a hexblade warlock oathbreaker paladin inspired from jason todd Another idea is a veeeeeery 5 animal style kung fu themed character where they are a monk and moon druid Then finally my personal fave recently Artillerist artificer with battlemaster fighter Heavy inspiration from black rock shooter You just got to be very creative with your multiclass possibilities

[@StarBoundFables]

Cheers CJ, thanks for the great 'How to play D&D' series

[@therolandolorian8105]

Just starting to play again since 2nd ed. So when you level, are you allowed to choose which class you raise a level or must it be the newest class? I seem to recall in 2nd ed that once you took up a new class, you could only keep the hit points but no skills/abilities of the previous class until you "caught up".

[@noelerzz9739]

can you make a video about how to play DM?

[@creyden7786]

Lol. Love the graphical work, 'just awesome. And hillarious :). Thanks!

[@ryldmeh251]

This makes the whole thing way easier (though there is so much math)

[@blammad4000]

Thanks a lot for this series. I want to start playing D&D but have not found a group yet. You said in the video the average of a D8 is 5. How do you get this number? I have 36/8=4.5. If I round down (like you said in previous videos) I end up with 4. Thanks for the clarification !

[@connormacmannus9603]

Thanks!

[@legladiateur9070]

At 2:22, I'm still wondering why it's 5+2+1. 5 for the average of a d8 2 for the constitution modifier BUT why is there a +1 Racial??? It should only get 7hp when leveling up. I know there is feats for more HP and stuff like that but nothing of that is mentionned here. Is there a mistake here by any chances or something I missed? The whole part on gaining HP has this random +1 RACIAL.

[@DontStopThinking]

Hill dwarf racial.

[@legladiateur9070]

@@DontStopThinking That makes sens now :P Thanks

[@marcelpedrosa6478]

Thank u so much

[@soul-of-a-butterfly3782]

wait so to lv up I roll my hit die and add the number I get to the con I have plus 1 for the race?

[@Crainage1056]

avg of d8 is 4 that confused me for like 20 minutes trying to figure out, then i saw the in paranthesis (OR 5). lawdy lawd, ima blind boi ... wait how 17 at second level? would it not be 12+1x(5+2+1)=20?

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Here is one tip if you want survivability as a full caster without healing Start 1 level of life domain cleric to ger heavy armor, cure wounds, bless and 1 other cleric spell Then if you heal yourself with cure wounds you will get at least 2-4 hp minimum The rest you go all the way in the spellcaster class of your choice Dont forget to not invest in wis Invest in cha or int for some casters instead Since multiclassing has required minimum stats It doesnt hold the same for starting as that class You can be a cleric with not much wisdom but is intelligent, so they go wizard

[@marcuspacheco3815]

Do all races only get two points at an ability score improvement or a feat?

[@enderboy-db3sh]

Wait, the 6 base stats do not improve when leveling up?

[@jnoop]

THIS IS REALLY GOOD HOLY.

[@eternalwarfare514]

Can someone give me Anvilback's class sheet? I need a template for my new class. Edit: Your D&D videos deserve some damn medals.

[@thatminer66]

Starting to play as DM for the first time. and I barely even played D&D.

[@manueltoney7702]

What do you think of multiclassing in 5e I think the cons out weight too much to the pros. I could be a good wizard\cleric and help my party with both healing and damage but I really worry I won't be able to do much damage if I focus in one class but also not enough healing from the other. Later down the line when you fight even stronger and harder monsters it's hard making decisions like that cause the dam usually scales all the monster and encounter to the party's current level or group dynamic.

[@DontStopThinking]

No man is an island. The emphasis for specializing is a feature rather than bug in d&d. You are supposed to let others cover your weaknesses.

[@legendarydigitize2523]

It depends on your build Yes you will miss out on some peak features but it isnt that bad as most classes are generally front loaded a lot of each class' best features are early levels Some domains for cleric allow free heavy armor proficiency Starting as fighter automatically gives you proficiency with any armor plus a fighting style like defense, that boosts ac by 1 when wearing armor, con save proficiency(very important for maintaining concentration) and even an emergency self heal using a bonus action Again it depends on your build dont get too discouraged

[@legendarydigitize2523]

If you want a spellcaster with armor proficiency Start 1 level of fighter and then any full caster Since fighters get all armor proficiency and even martial weapon proficiency if ever Even better since you get fighting style at level 1 fighter And also second wind for an emergency self heal

[@ginzomelo]

Wow, this video has 5 years already???

[@legendarydigitize2523]

Warlock's spell slot is treated differently and arent part of the multiclass spell slot table So if i were a level 18 paladin and then level 2 warlock I count as a 9th level caster right? So that means i only ever have 1 level 5 spell slot...

[@kennethlastinger5116]

What is that intro song. I want it

[@Agent_Neely]

You can always just use dnd beyond character creation for free and it keeps track of everything for you

[@salvadorquinonez2169]

How does the hit points work in multi classing does it only use one or the the amount of classes that you multi classing?

[@metalheaddave666]

Do you learn the second classes skill proficiency when multi-classing?

[@metalheaddave666]

Never mind I see.

[@sadezoe-martin608]

Hey, my DM, says we have to restart our Exp level back to 0 every time we level up, I’m thinking he is wrong in this, can you let me know what you think?

[@DontStopThinking]

That is definitely not right. It would leave a lot of you underlevelled. Look at page 15 of the phb. It says "A character who reaches a specified experience point total advances in capability."

[@sadezoe-martin608]

Don't Stop Thinking, thanks for the Info, I knew what he said was wrong, I just didn’t have to info on hand to proof otherwise, thanks for the help.

[@Martinez11g]

I have question that you didnt say in the video: if im playing with 3 friends and we are fighting a wolf, and a friend of mine kill it, i ressive exp? I didnt kill it but i was fighting two..

[@DontStopThinking]

Everyone involved in the fight or contributes to it gets a share of the experience.

[@Martinez11g]

all right! Thanks! Love your videos, and thank you for that! Very well edited and good dynamics! Bye

[@crankyartist111]

If you're a level 5 and your proficiency bonus is now +3, what does that mean? Can I add 3 to something Im proficient in? Can I distribute it? I've looked all over the place and can't find a straight answer. Also, when you level up, do you get an additional spell slot? I've been reading the book but can't make heads or tails of the explanation.

[@DontStopThinking]

It means that all your proficiency bonuses becomes 3 instead of 2. Calculate your skills & attacks accordingly.

[@crankyartist111]

I don't understand. What does that mean? Do I add anything to my skills?

[@legendarydigitize2523]

@@crankyartist111 your proficiency bonus grows in a fixed manner as you level up Once it goes up a value you adjust your proficiencies accordingly Example Let us say you are proficient in strength saving throws and athletics skill Then your pb turns from 2 to 3 So instead of your athletics being +5(3 str mod and 2 pb) It now becomes +6

[@legendarydigitize2523]

If you are multiclassing 2 full spellcasters there is a universal spell slot guide as you reach certain levels If you are a half caster for one of your multiclass Your growth is 1/2 instead For example, if i were a paladin multiclass where it is level is 18 My spell slots would equal to a 9th level caster instead There is even 1/3 casters So example if i were an eldritch knight fighter level 18 i count as a level 6 caster

[@crankyartist111]

Legendarydigitize thank you!

[@draizertbr6352]

As a dm how do i know when t or where to give exp and how much

[@DontStopThinking]

Monster experience can be found in their stat block.