Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Bards… People either love them or hate them. Some think their spell list is too limited. Others just can’t stand the stereotypes associated with the class. But there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying those things! There’s also nothing to keep you from flipping the script and creating a totally unexpected bard character. Here’s the top […]

At first glance, the sorcerer class in Dungeons & Dragons can seem underwhelming. With limited features and a cap on known spells, many people ask, “Why not just play a wizard?” But for all that they lack, sorcerers make up for it with a very specialized type of casting. Without further ado, here’s the top […]

Ever want to play a cleric character, but worried you’ll just end up as the party’s boring healer? Well, think again! There’s so much more to this class than healing spells and goody two-shoesery. Clerics are a powerful casting class with a wide range of features to choose from. Here’s the top eight reasons to […]

Some people count out the rogue class when creating characters based on stereotypical excuses such as a lack of magic, boring combat options and the potential for edgelordery. However, those are just preconceived notions and aren’t what playing a rogue is all about. After all, it’s not a coincidence that rogues are a classic Dungeons […]

The monk class can be a bit… controversial among D&D players. Some argue that monks are too overpowered or off-theme for the game’s setting. However, the monk is an awesome martial class that has produced some die hard fans. Here’s the top eight reasons to follow a monastic tradition for your next campaign… 1. Your […]

One of the most recognizable classes in Dungeons & Dragons, the wizard class promises power to players who choose it. Some worry that wizards are too squishy and can’t withstand even the most minor damage. However, their magical strength more than compensates for this flaw. Here’s the top eight reasons to choose to use your […]

The ranger class is widely regarded as the least viable class option in Dungeons & Dragons. People think that it’s better to just play a fighter and use ranged weapons. However, there are a lot of great reasons to choose a ranger instead! Here’s the top eight reasons to pick up a bow for your […]

Paladins are a general favorite of many Dungeons & Dragons players. But some are turned off to them based on the fact that they are half-casters and can feel a bit limiting. But paladins are actually a class full of great tactical and roleplay options! Here’s the top eight reasons to swear a holy oath […]

Barbarians can be a very polarizing class in Dungeons & Dragons. People tend to either love them or hate them. However, there are actually quite a few perks that come along with the class! Here’s the top eight reasons to try out the barbarian class the next time you start a campaign… 1. Go Super […]