A new contender appears

Whether you want to test your latest build, push a gimmick or just watch yourself and/or the rest implode - this is your stage! We're seeking lighthearted players who want to laugh, experiment, and do the absolute worst thing possible with D&D: use it for PvP! [insert gasp sound effect here]

If you can handle your death saves with dignity and are okay losing to a halfling with a frying pan, you’ll fit right in.

But this isn’t just roll for initiative and make your attacks. Between the fireballs and sucker punches you’ll face:

• Minichallenges to spruce up the battlefield
• Wild environments that punish comfort and reward creativity
• Potions, magic items and other boons presented at random
• Narrative combat where your antics will live on in legends (or infamy)

Victors also earn digital trophies and eternal renown (on our Discord server).

May the dice gods show you mercy.

Arena details

Format: One shot
Duration: 2 to 3 hours, with multiple rounds if possible
Platform: Roll20 (VTT) + Discord (Voice)
Players: Minimum 5, maximum 10
Price: 10 per person · You must purchase a seat to participate and payment must be made at least an hour before the session takes place

The entry deadline is always one week prior to the event.

• If fewer than five entries are received, the event is postponed by one week.
• Three Not confirmed events tightly scheduled around one date serve as alternative timeslots to cover a variety of time zones for the singular battle to take place around that time.
• If none of the non-confirmed events reach the minimum entry by the deadline, only the event with the most interest (if any) will have its deadline extended by one week.
• Confirmed events have reached the minimum entries and will proceed with the battle on the date per the timetable.

It is advised you check back often to keep track of the updating table.

Build guide

System: D&D 5e (2014)
Level, magic items, build: See battle modes table below
Homebrew adjustments: Max HP calculation for each level + Tough

Allowed resources:

• Player’s Handbook
• Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
• Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
• Elemental Evil Player’s Companion
• Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
• Volo’s Guide to Monsters
• Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
• Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
• Eberron: Rising from the Last War
• Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
• Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Special events

Beginning with the the second combat round, and at the start of each subsequent round, one player rolls a d6 (or a d7 if applicable). Events may persist across rounds unless otherwise stated.

Mini events affect only player characters and their designated allies. Summoned creatures and companions may be affected indirectly.

Game modes

Clash of Titans A taste of divinity	Build: Player’s choice Level: 20 Special rules: No events Magic items: 2 rare, 1 legendary Unrestrained power at its peak. Reality bends, balance collapses, and players briefly walk the world as something dangerously close to gods.
Choice lock Ever-changing build limitations	Build: Player's choice Level: 12 Special rules: Up to group's decision (see below.) Magic items: 1 uncommon The final limitation is decided by the team running this game mode. Some examples are: Everyone plays the same class Everyone must have a score below X Spellcasters OR martials banned
Mayhem & Madness Nothing's guaranteed	Build: Random premades Level: 8 Special rules: Randomly assigned items Magic items: 1 uncommon Less padding, more volatility. Premade characters, potent gear, and unpredictable pressure test whether you can keep pace when chaos escalates.
Meatgrinder No rest for the wicked	Build: Random premades Level: 3 Special rules: No Tough, no events Magic items: None No flouris or safety nets, only pain! Characters fall fast and often as multiple rounds chew through low-level builds.
Ride or Die Dynamic duos	Build: Player’s choice Level: 16 (primary), 12 (secondary) Special rules: Secondary character Magic items: 1 uncommon, 1 rare (primary only) Bring a secondary character into battle at a slightly lower level and pilot your own team. These allies may tip the scales or, if fate allows, drag you back from the edge.

Come what may ⚔️

All applications must be sent in through the form below. No information is publicly shared and only I, the DM, will access it.

The entry deadline for any event is one week prior.

As a reminder, these are paid events - to participate, your seat must be paid for at least an hour before the session takes place. A single event costs 10 per contender.

By submitting, you acknowledge and accept the listed terms.