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Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvX8XJ7leKc&t=1s&ab_channel=EternityTTRPG Transcription Meet the 2025 Arcane Archer—no longer just elves with bows. Now they can wield any ammo‑based weapon, deal scaling magic damage, and manipulate the battlefield like dedicated spellcasters. But does this overhaul truly hit the mark? Let’s find out. Hey everyone, welcome back to Eternity TTRPG. Today we’re shooting straight at the new Arcane Archer from Unearthed Arcana. Since 2017’s Xanathar’s Guide, this Fighter subclass has been overshadowed by melee‑centric options—but Wizards just buffed it hard in their latest UA Arcane Subclasses playtest. Time to ask: is this the ranged spotlight the subclass always deserved? Arcane Archer Lore now grants proficiency in both Arcana and Nature , plus either Prestidigitation or Druidcraft—strengthening its elven‑archer ancestry, but broadening its identity. Previously , Arcane Shot was limited to bows, and could only be used twice per rest. Now , you can channel effects through any Ammunition‑property weapon (blowguns, slings!), with uses tied to your Intelligence modifier , and feature a scaling “Arcane Shot Die.” This isn’t just incremental—it's a quantum leap in design. The subclass now scales with you, not sealed off after two shots. Here’s some other new, critical features to the class: Ever‑Ready Shot is now at Level 7 (instead of 15), giving Arcane Archers a much earlier safety net to stay magically effective in more fights. With this ability, when you roll initiative and have no uses of Arcane Shot left, you regain one use automatically. Improved/ Powerful/ and Masterful Shots: these are tiered upgrades to Arcane Shot that progressively increase your Arcane Shot Die from a d6 (base) to a d8 at level 10, a d10 at level 15, and a d12 at level 18—boosting the damage and effectiveness of every magical shot. These features didn’t exist in the 2017 version at all—this is a brand-new scaling mechanic to make the subclass’s magical damage grow meaningfully with your level. These two updates together ensure that each arcane archer level feels meaningful. The earlier and more frequent upgrades basically round out the subclass.” Just as a quick interjection, it’s worth noting as well that “Arcane Shot” is far more advanced than it was, say back in 3.5edition. Now, you have a variety of arcane shots, including “banishing shot” (which ads psychic damage and forces a Charisma save. On a fail, the target is banished until the end of their next turn). There’s also “seeking shot” (where you choose a creature you've seen in the past minute; the ammo seeks them out , flying around corners and ignoring cover) and a host of others that make your “arcane shots” do a huge number of interesting things both in and out of combat. When it comes to the upgrades to ever ready shot and masterful shots, Dungeon Mister has praised these changes, saying they’re: "quality of life improvements...[that] take what was a poor subclass, up to being a more decent one on par with the Battle Master.” Reddit users are also generally optimistic. The overall vibe is that the “New Arcane Archer looks good. Been waiting for that.” Okay, so the new Arcane Archer is packed with magical power—but like any subclass, it comes with a few strings attached. Issue #1: Intelligence Matters - Most Fighter builds focus on Strength or Dexterity to hit hard and take hits—but the Arcane Archer needs Intelligence too, because all your magical shots rely on it for saving throw DCs. If you don’t invest in Intelligence, enemies will resist your effects more often. And in campaigns nowadays where min-maxing is “so important,” where you have to spread out your stats too thin, your stat investments might feel wasted. Ok, on to Issue #2: Weapon Weirdness - One of the coolest changes is that you can now use any weapon with the Ammunition property—not just bows. That means blowguns, crossbows… even firearms, if your DM allows them. But here’s the catch: guns and ammo rules aren’t standard in every campaign. Your DM has to give the green light, and not every table runs with optional gear or rules. So while the subclass is a powerhouse on paper, it takes a thoughtful build and a cooperative DM to really make it shine. Without those, your arrows might fall a little short. Final verdict? Overall, the 2025 Arcane Archer nails the bullseye. It’s versatile, scales smoothly, has earlier impact, and remains flavorful—definitely the best version yet. It definitely has more combative oomph, and less tabletop baggage. If you want to test it, grab the Unearthed Arcana PDF and share your build ideas below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more tabletop RPG coverage.

Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR5wS-kJOzQ&ab_channel=EternityTTRPG Transcription Your paladin steps forward… and WHAM! A giant rolling pin smashes down from above. They stand up—dazed, frosting-covered—while a gold dragon named Briochebane cackles in the distance. Yep, that’s a real scene from the new Dragon Delves anthology… and we’re just getting started. Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG—your tavern table for all things D&D. Today, we’re diving into Dragon Delves, the first adventure book using the new D&D rules, and spoiler: it’s got more dragons per square foot than any book in 5e history. Dragon Delves is a new anthology featuring 10 short adventures for characters Level 1 to 12—each centered on a chromatic or metallic dragon. It just officially became available for print, but early birds who preordered got digital access back on June 24 via D&D Beyond. Heads up, these adventures don’t lean too hard into the new mechanics. No Bastions, no major spell reworks, just clean integration. Let’s talk dragons—and the 10 tales where they shine—with a quickfire adventure rundown: Death at Sunset (Lvl 1): Green dragon in a cursed forest. The party investigates vanishing villagers and a creeping forest blight tied to a green dragon’s lingering influence. Baker’s Doesn’t (Lvl 3): Gold dragon + evil male hag in a gingerbread house. It’s as wild as it sounds. A halfling bakery is set ablaze by a gold dragon, leading to a confectionery showdown. Will of Orcus (Lvl 4): Cultists, silver dragons, and a haunted temple. Cultists worshipping the demon prince Orcus draw the attention of a silver dragon—and your group is caught in the crossfire. For Whom the Void Calls (Lvl 5): A telepathic Bag of Holding stolen by a dragon begs for rescue from inside a surreal, brass-dragon-infused dungeon. The Dragon of Najkir (Lvl 7): The players sail to a remote monastery to find shipwreck survivors—and discover a deeper mystery involving a brass dragon. The Forbidden Vale (Lvl 9): summed up as the “red dragon arsonist.” A wildfire-wielding red dragon threatens the region, and the party must stop the blaze before a town burns to ash. Before the Storm (Lvl 10): Pirates, a magical talisman, and a deadly black dragon all collide as the party fights to save a coastal village. Shivering Death (Lvl 11): A mysterious heatwave in the frozen north hides the white dragon, “Shivering Death”—and a chilling magical conspiracy. A Copper for a Song (Lvl 12): Music-based soil revival. Seriously. To save a dying land, the party must recover lost verses of a magical song blessed by a whimsical copper dragon. Dragons of the Sandstone City (Lvl 12): Deep beneath the earth, the party must thwart a ritual powered by a blue dragon in a crumbling desert ruin. Here’s something cool: Three adventures—Baker’s Doesn’t, Najkir, and Copper for a Song—are fully playable with just one player and a DM . Not solo in the “no DM” sense, but designed for low-prep, high-impact duos. They use a new buff called “Blessing of the Lone Champion” that gives you temporary hit points and Heroic Inspiration during key moments—essentially letting one player survive boss fights without backup. This might be the most aesthetically daring D&D book ever. Each adventure features original art by different artists—ranging from '70s-style psychedelia to clean manga-like minimalism. The standout? That weirdly awesome cartoon gold dragon in a land made of candy. According to GamesRadar, it’s both hilarious and memorable. Bonus points, from my perspective: the layout is streamlined and easy to DM. Read-aloud text, maps, and stat blocks are all neatly embedded with minimal page-flipping. Can you run all 10 together as a single campaign? Kinda. The adventures are pretty disconnected—so if you’re going full arc with the book, expect to DIY your narrative glue. The book offers light suggestions, but it’s not a full storyline in the way Curse of Strahd or Out of the Abyss. Still, if you want dragon-centric episodes that drop into any campaign? This is perfect. So, is Dragon Delves worth it? Yes if: You want quick, dragon-themed one-shots. You like wild variety in tone and art. You DM for casual or solo players. But, maybe not if: You’re after one huge epic campaign, and don’t want to put in any of your own work to connect adventures. Or if, you want deep rules content, or fresh mechanics with the new D&D system. My verdict?  Dragon Delves doesn’t reinvent D&D or anything crazy like that—but it does remind us why dragons are in the name. It’s silly, scary, creative, and at times downright heartwarming. Plus, no one can *really* be angry about a bunch of adventues centered around dragons. So, let me know—what’s your favorite dragon color to face? And have you ever been flattened by a rolling pin in a dungeon? If you liked this video, roll a natural 20 on that Like button, Subscribe for more D&D news, and let me know what you want to see next. Catch you the next time we roll for initiative!