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Encounters feel fresh and exciting thanks to the redone stats, which see monsters losing and gaining new abilities.

Even classic creatures, such as dragons, feel new and fearsome again.

A dwarf wielding handaxes is hit by projectiles, while a dragonborn readies magical energy around their hands and a wizard fires energy

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However, it is still a welcome surprise to get this return officially announced.

But this Starter Set isnt just a reworked set of character sheets and a new beginner campaign.

This new set looks to remedy that.

Empyrean warriors gaze out from a maelstrom of light and magic

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These books aim to help both players and DMs take advantage of this versatility.

This new method of spellcasting combines the power of multiple spellcasters working in unison on a single spell.

These empowered spells can be brand new or stronger versions of existing ones.

Monster Manual art showing a tentacle monster fighting humanoids in a sewer

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I cant wait to see what happens when you circle cast the Fireball spell!

One key distinction with this release, however, is that players wont have access to the same information.

Its a smart move, and as a DM, I can appreciate it.

Monster Manual art showing a multi-headed elemental creature battling knights in a city

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Monster Manual art showing pirates pushing one off the plank

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Monster Manual art showing multi-colored cats with wings in a library of scrolls, where one chases a fly

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A necrotic dragon wreathed in green flame

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A white dragon in an icy environment

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A black and white illustration of a dragon with a knight riding it

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A raptor, a robot, and a warrior in a dry gulch

Warriors battle against hobgoblin foes in a wooded area

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A galleon sails on ocean flanked by a volcano and sharp rocks

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