D&D: How to build a small party of 3 or fewer players

What do you do when there's a call to adventure and only a few adventurers in your party are willing to answer?Here's how to build a small party. D&D is a game built on something “everyone knows.” For example, who knows about adventuring with a party, and that an adventuring party consists of a group of heroes (the game recommends 4 to 6 people) who do various fantasy things to accomplish what they set out to do? I know too. Usually I fight monsters and find treasure. You might think that if there was an iconic D&D party, it would be something like “Fighter, Cleric, Rogue, Wizard”, but that's understandable since that's what WotC usually says. Sho. Actual play tends to be a little different. Players look for strange combinations of classes. Or multiclass. Or maybe I just decided to play something that I felt was a better vibe. So you'll end up with a Barbarian in your Hexblade Paladin or Sword Bird Fighter party. But what if you have a small party? What if you only have a few heroes? Small numbers can be difficult. But here are some things you can try… Teamwork makes dreams come true With a small party, things can get a little difficult. There will be less action available for your party, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. That means you need to figure out how to leverage your actions together for the best synergy. One of the best ways to do this is to choose parties that play well with each other. From the beginning, you can choose from a large number of suitable characters to play with. Some classes have it built in naturally, like Bards, who have a buff mechanic built into them. However, some do combo well once you dig in, like the Etrian Odyssey barbarian who can help healers by protecting party members at a distance. Versatility: Wear many hats, defeat many enemies Another good option is to have a versatile roster. Choosing a class that does two or more things well will help you cover the basics and then some. Let's take the example of the clergy. Clerics are one of the most versatile classes in the game. They can do anything, have some of the best and most sustainable spells, and their options tend to help you adjust your party even if you're focused on doing a lot and attacking your enemies. there is. Being able to use the “Words of Healing” bonus action makes it even easier to keep your party together even when you're whacking things with a giant magical blessed hammer. However, in 5.5E, many classes have a “versatile” option. Battle Master Fighters, Etrian Odyssey Barbarian, Circle of the Land Druid. The list goes on. However, if you are building a smaller party, consider having several different experts in different fields. Spotlight Sharing and Skill Issues If you only have a maximum of three players, everyone will spend more time in the spotlight, so you need to make sure everyone has something to do when the spotlight is on. . Usually the party chooses a “face” to be responsible for talking to people, but sometimes it helps the party to split up that role. Some people are good at threatening, some at lying, and some at perfectly beneficial persuasion. Since you don't have many people, you don't want to rely on one character making all the skill checks. So cast your net wide. Make sure there is someone to help you in dungeons, wilderness and urban jungles. Basically, also pay attention to what tools they have outside of combat. Because everyone in D&D is at least okay with fighting. And with a little planning, you can stack the odds in your favor. Bring in a paladin or warlock who can unleash powerful attacks with strikes, spells, or hexblade shenanigans, and look for ways to create combos from them. If you bring in a rogue, look for ways to ensure they have an advantage. Smaller parties allow characters like barbarians and rangers a chance to shine. Because they can often do a little bit of everything. It can also be a possibility in parties that don't necessarily have someone who specializes in skills or spells or very powerful attacks. It's a big benefit. What does your party look like? A staff writer and DM for Bell of Lost Souls, JR covers all kinds of RPGs and occasionally eats a sandwich. You can ask him about both (email protected) Read comments (3)