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Candlekeep Codex
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by FeverDream S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/28/2021 22:03:29

Very evocative subclasses, full of interesting ideas and flavour. Same can be said for the spellls, and honestly the rest of the book. This supplement is full of interesting ideas that fit the aesthetic and feel of Candlekeep very well. My favourite part is probably the monsters. They have unique and interesting abilities and there is plenty of flavour text to add dimension and spark the imagination. 5 stars!



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Candlekeep Codex
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Mike R. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/24/2021 07:16:08

Excellent book with original monsters, items, spells, and magical books which can realistically be adapted to any library-themed setting. The art and organization are fantastic, it feels like any other book I could pull out of the official store. Looking forward to using some these ideas in my next campaign!



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Candlekeep Codex
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Matthew W. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/12/2021 02:19:55

Candlekeep Codex has a fascinating collection of monsters, items, spells, and even subclasses that, while geared towards Candlekeep Mysteries, will fit quite well in any campaign where magic is commonplace. The subclasses feel really well-tuned, and I would run these myself or use them as NPC templates without hesitation. If I had to pick, however, my favorite would be the Illumination wizard.

If you're uncertain how or where you'll use these materials, XhangoGames provides DM Tips throughout the product to address those very concerns.



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Candlekeep Codex
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Jason T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/11/2021 18:58:46

Fantastic! Such a great compendium of items and monsters, and so inspiring for my homebrew campaign!



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Candlekeep Codex
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Jordan C. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/11/2021 14:49:17

Full disclosure, this was provided as a complimentary copy, that said, I think it is a fantastic suppliment especially to pait with Candlekeep, the subclasses sound like they will mesh very well with the setting in general and both seem like they would be very interesting to play.

The spells and magic items are in a similar boat, they just help to flesh out the upcoming setting and the monsters give dm's something different to throw at their players and make the location feel unique.

The random book table is also extensive and will come in handy for anyone running candlekeep.

All in all you are getting a lot with this supplement making it well worth the cost.



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Candlekeep Codex
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Andrés L. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/11/2021 09:16:14

This is a thick one so the review will be a long one too. Damn, I need some glasses of speed reading! Candlekeep Codex is all about value, you are getting a ton of content that you can drop on your Candlekeep game (or any library to be fair). I would be buying this product for the random book names alone, as somewhat my players keep asking me to search book on old libraries and book stores when I don't have prepared anything like that! Candlekeep Codex not only contains the names of the book, which anyone could do, but also a fully detailed description of its content, including author and languages.

That's not everything though, as Candlekeep Codex adds even more value by providing two new subclasses. I can't speak much about the monk one as I am not a monk expert, but I can say that I love the wizard one inspired on the age of enlightment. The ability to temporary grant proficiencies to your "dumb" friends is awesome for adventures in which ability checks take a bigger role over combat. It doesn't stay away by the ability of turning normal weapons on magical weapons! Trully a support wizard which sounds a lot of fun to play.

aaaand that's still not everything. This product contains spells! Most of them are utility spells which is great for your investigation games. I am always a fan of complex spells that can interact with others (such as nystul magical aura and ward), and this product contains some gems such as create bones and wild magic field chef kiss

I am not done with this, as there are also some magical items to talk about. I like the simple common ones, disappearing ammunition is such a trope that I wonder how it isn't an official item already!

And finally, we have monsters. Funny enough there are two version of animated books, which iirc appear on Candlekeep Mysteries. I wonder how different they will be, but the animated spellbook version is surely a blast. This product even contains an outsider from the far realm with its own regional effects, though I would say it needs a higher CR!

Some nitpicks: I don't think the "---- (cont.)" are needed on most cases. Shared Knowledge from the wizard could be reworded a bit, so everyone knows that that creature can cast that spell and that you can change the creature and spell at the end of the next long rest. I don't like the fact that Blinding Light can be used as a reaction on initiative count 20, that's just so weird to me. Raptor's mark is just slightly different from Hunter's mark. I would make Wild Magic Field an Intelligence saving throw, that way sorcerers have a rougher time controlling their spells while wizards handle it better. Would make the magnifying glasses rare and add the ability to cast detect magic with them.



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Candlekeep Codex
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Christer E. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/09/2021 04:03:48

This is a little gem of a book. I love the list of books (with descriptions) it includes. A while back, a book-loving PC of mine found a random bookshelf in a dungeon and started pulling books out of it, asking me what they were. I was, of course, totally unprepared for that, so I had to make up a bunch of nonsense on the fly. Oh how I wish I would have had the Candlekeep Codex then. Anyway, I do now, so next time I'll be prepared!



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