Why are there so many lame cantrips?

About this episode

The episode discusses the various cantrips available in Dungeons and Dragons and critiques some of their effectiveness.

There are a lot of cantrips you can choose in Dungeons and Dragons! And honestly, some of them really suck.----------Check out our socials!Instagram --- https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetavernwallTikTok --- https://www.tiktok.com/beyondthetavernwallYouTuve --- https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthetavernwall

Topics covered

• cantrips
• Dungeons and Dragons
• game mechanics
• tabletop gaming
• fantasy games

Keywords

• cantrips
• Dungeons and Dragons
• gameplay
• tabletop RPG
• fantasy
• game design

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Organizations: Dungeons and Dragons

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