Handbooker Helper: Leveling Up

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Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer discusses character advancement in 5th Edition D&D on the latest installment of our Player's Handbook tutorial series: Handbooker Helper!
Featuring doodles by our friend Wendy: / wendydoodles
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@Rocketboy1313 5 лет назад

"I have killed a score of living creatures, infiltrated a tomb and learned a small part of the bleak secret history of this land." "And now you are level 2." "Sweet."

@Linerunner99 5 лет назад

A score? In 5E? More like 3 or 4 to hit level 2, with no tombs or research. Just punch 4 random people in the face and BAM... you're level two. ;)

@frankman90210 5 лет назад

@@Linerunner99 Ah, same as in real life then.

@Linerunner99 5 лет назад

Pretty much. Luckily, for Critical Role, Matt doesn't bother with the experience point system at all and simply awards level ups at appropriate times in the story. So more like was posted.

@cryogenicwaif4688 5 лет назад

@@Linerunner99 that's what my dm does, we just went threw an intense battle where an army of 200+ Goblin 100+ orcs and 2 ogres attacked the town we've been staying in. I ended up solo killing the 2 ogres and a bunch of goblins, my other 2 party members kicked butt as well, in the end me and our druid got captured while, of course our rogue escapes even after I tell him I'm gonna try to finish off the big orc warlock leading the army 😆. Anyway I was going through the 5e guide app and realized that we had not even a 4th of what we needed to level up! But he gave us all a level anyway, makeing us all level 5. It was a 6 hour session, so it would have really sucked if we didn't get any rewards from it! Lol

@Wrendojin 5 лет назад

@@cryogenicwaif4688 has your DM been watching goblin slayer?? XD

@EduardoOliveira-mb6qr 5 лет назад

he has a 20 charisma

@joshyboy1983 5 лет назад

Nah, he has a CHR score of *INFINITE*. Only other creature on this planet to have this score is The Rock.

@PuzzleBox83 5 лет назад

You can get a Charisma score above 20, just not be leveling up and I am sure Matt has achieved this.

@rodew2875 5 лет назад

@@joshyboy1983 I'd say Terry Crews is up there too, to be honest.

@danieldosso2455 5 лет назад

Mercer is definitely more of a God than a Player Character. He's not limited to the 20 maximum, his is more like 30-Cha

@beargrills3508 5 лет назад

It's the charisma equivalent of a barbarian with 20 str that becomes 24 at level 20 and then reads a manual and equips something that gives +4 str like the gauntlets from campaign 1. And expertise in persuasion of course.

@Fumm95 5 лет назад

Honestly, because it's Matt, I just sort of assume he already knows exactly which page of the PHB all of this information is on and is just rattling them off from memory for us.

@ThaBobKin 5 лет назад

Well to be honest, even tho Matt Mercer is the godsent saint of all dmhood, any half-decent dm who plays on a regular basis and takes his job seriously can tell you roughly which pages you have to look at to find what you seek. especially things regarding feats, magic items and equipment and such.

@lorinatidc 5 лет назад

True, there are essential pages you just memorize. I get my players to learn and watch them thumb through a bit before I just give them the page number. Maybe not exact but I'll get you in a page or two range. This is where being a book holder beats DnD Beyond. . . learning.

@bytheburnside7539 5 лет назад

@@ThaBobKin i disafuckingree, and im the chump who made the system i use from scratch.

@ThaBobKin 5 лет назад

@@bytheburnside7539 well either you made it to complex, didn't use it for long enough or didn't play much yet. Its just as above mentioned. Over time you learn the essentials by looking it up regularly.

@OtakuNoShitpost 5 лет назад

René I disagree. Chapter yes. Neighboring sections absolutely. But I don't think many DMs or Players really pay attention to page numbers when reading over feats for the 18th time this month

@brotherofAnubus 5 лет назад

Important note: When playing a Fighter you'll get Ability Score Improvements more often from level 4 onwards than other members of your party. That Character chart is super important to keep an eye on.

@yargolocus4853 5 лет назад

And that is almost the only thing on that chart. Fighters are incredibly universal concept, and they get most of their distinct features from their Martial archeotype, fighting style and feats. The only universal things across fighters are proficiencies, extra attacks, action surge and indomitable.

@yargolocus4853 5 лет назад

This actually applies to Wizards too. Taking Wizard levels for a Fighter is almost interchangeable to being Eldritch knight

@Vol7ar 5 лет назад

Rogues also get an extra one at 10th level. I don't think a lot of people know that.

@jonathanhamilton6190 5 лет назад

Lvl 20 fighter human variant “I have like 6 feats and a 20 in 2 stats who can stop me?”

@yargolocus4853 5 лет назад

@@Vol7ar oh wow. I really did not know that. No wonder it felt like they were missing a class feature.

@TheRealDerohneNick 5 лет назад

Important note about feats: Talk to your DM! Feats are optional rules, and some are superior to others (e.g. Lucky, which is banned at many tables).

@ljaquos 5 лет назад

I will never understand why Lucky is banned so widely. Yes it's good, but it's not that insane.

@Rathkryn 5 лет назад

@@ljaquos Some DMs think it slows down the game. But then some DMs can't handle Bards and ban that class from their games.

@XblacklightZ 5 лет назад

@@ljaquos it's the same with great weapon master and sharpshooter. Their so good you have to take them and they out shine things like actor or healer

@matt.oconnor 5 лет назад

@@ljaquos it's usually because it's incorrectly used. It's not that op. Combine it with a portent wizard? Now that player is slightly lucky 😁

@DeathMonky22 5 лет назад

@@XblacklightZ but...why? that sounds so dumb to me, every feat takes away from being able to increase ability(s) score(s) and some have drawbacks if they are very powerful, what's the point of further limiting the players?

@deegandeloof4953 5 лет назад

Yes, another video with God as the host.

@aenorist2431 5 лет назад

Mercer is Taldoreis god. Seperate from actual god, that will always be Freeman.

@TheGreatDrake 5 лет назад

Don't insult Mercer he isn't a measly god He's the DM he commands even the gods and the very fabric of reality.

@brwhm 5 лет назад

Just waiting for the church of mercer.

@fieldy409 5 лет назад

The One Above All.

@felipearaujodominici3057 5 лет назад

God does not know how to tell a story as well as matthew

@MrYoneta1 5 лет назад

I came, I saw Matt, I liked.

@SebiStr99 5 лет назад

Some other people on the internet would say, I came, I saw Matt Mercer, I came... But that's beside the point (this is not ment to offend anyone or anything, please understand that I've been spending too much time on certain subreddits and am therefore spoiled)

@user-pi8pi3wj7h 5 лет назад

@@MrYoneta1 and guys

@KappaKiller108 5 лет назад

I saw Matt, I liked, I came.... All over my pants

@darwis1464 3 года назад

I saw Matt, I came, I liked.

@sghallart 5 лет назад

Anyone else in the late stages of Critical R withdrawal? :c Love y'all!

@Gryphon2026 5 лет назад

Yehehehessss!

@danielrussell7643 5 лет назад

Oh God I'm shaking

@Deiwos0 5 лет назад

Only just over a week to go. We can make it! We can make it! (I'm not gonna make it, send help.)

@hiraunia 5 лет назад

8 days, 5 hours and 57 minutes to go.

@alexknj1 5 лет назад

@@Deiwos0 oh no it's not this week? Hecking heck.

@Ashtarte3D 5 лет назад

I love that since Matt was doing this one when they drew the DM it was Satinee.

@MemoryPhaseStudios 5 лет назад

I love the fact this one has a Santine doodle for the DM!

@johnharrison2086 5 лет назад

Yes. Very cool.

@danielsprague2652 5 лет назад

wait.... that bit about the constitution bump is insane! I had no idea!

@ChaosWolf1982 5 лет назад

And now you know! Isn't that awesome? Have fun with your new information!

@RvBDopp 5 лет назад

Yep about to do some calculations to see if I ever bumped my CON in the last two years. Lol

@Rathkryn 5 лет назад

The Tough feat gives you 2 hit points for each of your levels, also retroactively. So if a level 12 druid took Tough she'd instantly get an additional 24 hit points.

@pdegan2814 5 лет назад

Yup! When you increase your Con mod, the boost to HP/level is retroactive :)

@MushyUndTingly 5 лет назад

Seems like you didn't know how to play, so Mercer showed you the way... Handbook, handbook, handbook-er Helper. Handbooker helper. (Ding.) But in all seriousness. It is a pretty cool thing.

@keikei79 5 лет назад

Wait... was that bardbarian?

@MikaruXDenka 5 лет назад

Rock'n'Roll Grog or rather Rock 'n' Rage Grog?

@blairbird8022 5 лет назад

Yes, at 3:25

@BlueVortecz 5 лет назад

Lionel Gayheart / Chod as he is known

@coolvin9307 5 лет назад

It was an Bardbarian

@bcn1gh7h4wk 5 лет назад

that was totally a bardbarian

@RBIllustration 5 лет назад

This is so helpful, levelling up is one of the things I've been struggling to get the hang of. I had no idea about the increase in con modifier adding to your HP for each level!

@pylons5485 5 лет назад

Same. Been DMing 5e for a long time now and I'm very familiar with most of the rules but I had never heard this before.

@dicedoom7162 5 лет назад

really?? its says in the book + you can ask your dm right?

@Ekimnnamuab 5 лет назад

also take note that the feat tough gives the same context for retroactive levels and future ones

@RBIllustration 5 лет назад

@@dicedoom7162 I'll admit I'm still at the stage where I feel awkward asking my DM too many questions because I don't want to be a nuisance, but I don't seem to be the only person who missed that. It's a LOT to take in especially when you learn more by playing than by just reading it!

@giuliofortini8496 5 лет назад

@@RBIllustration Never be afraid to ask something to your DM. I doubt they will refuse to help, nor i believe they'll find you a nuisance (it's part of their "job", even more if there are new or unexperienced players at the table). Remember, everybody can forget stuff or need clarifications.

@Quadraxis 5 лет назад

"Remember us fondly at level 20." Pretty sure the total amount of groups that ever made it to level 20 are below 1000....

@raidanxv1464 5 лет назад

My group never makes it past lvl 3 and its infuriating

@Linerunner99 5 лет назад

In 5th edition? I doubt that. It's easier than ever to hit 20.... less than 400k exp and monsters give a LOT.

@ThomasBearsOfficial 5 лет назад

@@Linerunner99 True, but unless your DM is creating the adventure of their own, most books really only reach level 17. Reaching the bounds of 20 is usually DM discretion.

@Linerunner99 5 лет назад

If you're stuck with a DM who's going to limit your campaign to 17 because his book ran out of stuff to do you need a new DM. Even less experienced DMs can usually blend enough unique material with modules etc to provide their players with plenty to do. And even 20 shouldn't be the end, but going beyond that is usually a thing only more experienced DMs attempt. Every group should do at least one "fast track" campaign where every attempt is made to pace things to allow the players to experience high level play.

@ThomasBearsOfficial 5 лет назад

@@Linerunner99 I know, all i'm saying is it's mostly DM discretion. I bring all my players to 20 as well

@1Kapuchu100 5 лет назад

Drawing of Grog with Cloud's hair and buster sword is glorious

@ryderigo694 5 лет назад

I seriously didnt know that when your con mod increases you get a hitpoint for every lvl, and I've been playing for a while now so thanks!

@kittencuffs 5 лет назад

Ryder Igo Neither did I! I love this series. :3

@RyanCoke1001 5 лет назад

Absolutely not what my DM allows. Your HP is indicative of what you were at the time. Con bonuses are a “go forward” addition. I don’t like what he said about that in particular. It seems a little “min-max”y to me.

@kylestroup3077 5 лет назад

@@RyanCoke1001 thats literally the rules

@kylestroup3077 5 лет назад

@@RyanCoke1001 to increase your health with your con Thats the whole point of putting into con To give those much needed health points

@RyanCoke1001 5 лет назад

@@kylestroup3077 To do so at the time of HP rolling. Not to retroactively add HP to past rolls. It seems flawed to me. And my DM has the last say in all rules. If he doesn't like it, it goes.

@RobertMcGovernTarasis 5 лет назад

Can someone get Matt a telephone book? I could listen to him read it for hours ... and hours ... and hours.

@eric_moore-6126 2 года назад

... and hours

@randomlygeneratedname 5 лет назад

Is it bad I've once made a warlock with matt as their patron

@Xane875 5 лет назад

The only bad part I could see is your DM not doing him justice in his portrayal as a patron

@eric_moore-6126 3 года назад

I've seen multiple other RU-vidrs use him as their example Cleric or Warlock patron.

@danielribeiro1433 3 года назад

witch pacy was it? Archfey?

@randomlygeneratedname 3 года назад

@@danielribeiro1433 old one

@SebiStr99 5 лет назад

This was one of the few things that I didn't pick up on just by watching crit role. Everything else clicks after a while, but since we don't have insight into this process it's kinda hard to learn by just watching the show

@PuzzleBox83 5 лет назад

Yeah, I know they like to do all of the leveling mostly behind the scenes, but I wouldn't mind one episode of them going through it all on camera.

@shadycactus6146 5 лет назад

i believe they rolled for hp on screen when they hit level 4, which i think was c2e13-ish

@lordstolas8146 5 лет назад

[God has joined the server]

@colemanscollard2207 5 лет назад

Todd, the Anti-Christ, draws a knife and enters the Critical Role Studio Edit: "Who's laughin' now? Hehe."

@bensnow4046 5 лет назад

Matt Mercer = Dnd Jesus

@TheCinderfang 5 лет назад

Jesus saves and takes half damage.

@DavveRosf 5 лет назад

also best boi in P5

@hedgehatchet3578 4 года назад

Empyreans: Are we jokes to you?

@biancabrooks280 5 лет назад

Mercer-ful Heavens!! A new episode of Handbooker Helper!!

@WallyDM 5 лет назад

I don't ever want to miss out on goodies from leveling up, so one of the things I do is jot down abilities that my character would get from races (or anything outside of the contents of the main class and subclass) in the notes section of my character sheet. Otherwise, for example, I may forget that my Dark Elf would gain a single use of Faerie Fire at 3rd level and Darkness at 5th. Also... there are times that I may "look ahead" to what I want my character to get when they reach a certain level and jot those ideas down in the "notes" section of my character sheet so I can remember them when they reach that level... Hmm... sounds like I have a memory issue. It's possible. I don't remember if I do or not.

@RealUnimportant 5 лет назад

I used to have memory problems, I think...

@greatestoldone7658 5 лет назад

I just write down racial features in the same section as my class features, I mean they are all features, I don't really see the need to separate them.

@eric_moore-6126 2 года назад

I also like to plan my character out a few levels ahead. It especially helps if your DM decides to have you level up mid-session.

@ragingtothemax 5 лет назад

I had no idea that a con buff increases your HP by that much. Thanks for the info!

@safirasart 5 лет назад

how can a man be so beautiful?

@rachaelsdaddy 2 года назад

You are effing amazeballs. I have had such a hard time working this out. Everybody else takes too long to get to the point and I get distracted by it. But you rock. I can't wait to see what else you have. Thnaks.

@Chabono17 5 лет назад

Matt looks absolutely glorious this episode

@witchmouthbtc2197 5 лет назад

A nice video on gaining levels. Whoever thought of adding in the pages section with relevance to classes is a genius. Great job guys.

@sammayes948 4 года назад

"Remember us fondly" I already do "At level 20" 3 more to go! Jokes aside, Matt is a treat

@lorinatidc 5 лет назад

With all the possibilities, having Matt do this was excellent and he was very detailed in all the options yet remained well organized. Very well done mate.

@cassiebanks 5 лет назад

This was such a nice gift for the New Year! I didn't expect to see anything new from the Critical Role camp until next week. Very uplifting energy to start the year off with! =)

@oakley2726 5 лет назад

This is so helpful I love that you marked the book pages!!!

@dovianempire1868 2 года назад

Mercer, you are the reason I've gotten into D&D. You make it so much easier for my short attention span to learn this stuff. Thank you.

@katieduplessis7255 5 лет назад

Honestly just love watching HH for the CR crew😄

@sashajones6845 5 лет назад

Best update I've had all day!

@DrinaiaDrake 5 лет назад

So funny, yesterday me and my Dm adapted my character sheet and were confused with some things that were explained in this video! It's super helpful! Thank you guys for this series!

@Zelmel 5 лет назад

As someone who has played D&D in (almost) every edition since ADnD, I still love this video because it explains things so well. I'm definitely going to send this to any new players I play with or DM for in the future.

@nazothecrusader 5 лет назад

Thank god for this video. I always forget how to level up properly or I mess it up. Great job guys! Most useful vid yet!

@rootlord8114 5 лет назад

Just got myself the player's handbook. I'm gonna enjoy looking at all the possible combination for characters.

@MarcRodriguez1 5 лет назад

Starting the year off right, with Matt on Handbooker Helper :D

@BrianWilkersontheAuthor 5 лет назад

I must say, when I saw that Mat Mercer was doing this handbooker helper I was even more excited than usual. Leveling up was something that was difficult for me to pick up when I started reading for this edition. Thank you, DM!

@ryangraber6099 5 лет назад

These videos are honestly so helpful. I'm a noob and watch all these and it helps make it easier

@aliirielle1217 5 лет назад

Been playing since I was 6 years old, love these though. Plus, I could listen to his voice all day

@davidlindsay5905 5 лет назад

It's amazing that you make this stuff sound so cool. I have tried and failed.

@blairbird8022 5 лет назад

I like the Stabby Tabby at 0:43

@clumsyturtle8544 5 лет назад

Fuck I wish this was longer. I could listen to Matt go on and on about D&D mechanics for days

@Eaglebrace 5 лет назад

This one has confused me suprisingly for awhile, Thanks guys for provide this video!

@aykay521 4 года назад

Thanks so much for making this video! As a starting DM this helped out a lot!

@gojirajenkins8528 Год назад

Dude You helper me out a lot ! I feel super positive

@Shadylikeatree 5 лет назад

Praise Lord Mercer for bestowing his knowledge upon the world.

@nickwilliams8302 5 лет назад

"His" knowledge? He's literally just summarising the info in the PHB.

@FlorescentInk 4 года назад

thank you this is really helpful. somehow i got really confused during my level up. you are all life savers!!!

@Aerges 5 лет назад

I can not wait until the Multi Class episode. I’ve been playing for about 4 years now and I’ve always been afraid to do it because I want to make sure I’m doing it right.

@Bi0nicFurY Год назад

Starting my 1st ever campaign next Thursday, I can't wait 🤩

@marachime 5 лет назад

I'm still not over the little 'ding!' at the end of the jingle. So good :D

@rasmuskock8077 5 лет назад

I'm a pretty experienced player, but I still watch these videos

@jashin5252 5 лет назад

I just love listening to Matt talk.

@montezuma0000 5 лет назад

Satine Phoenix drawn as the DM, I love it

@mcmosfet2856 5 лет назад

It's worth mentioning that while I've yet to play at a 5e table that didn't use them, Feats are technically an optional rule and are incorporated at the DM's discretion, so talking with your DM and group about your character design goals is always a good idea, to make sure everyone is on the same page. :)

@Warhammered 5 лет назад

I've known all this stuff (in it's varying editions) for almost 30 years. I just watch these videos for the fun of it. They're so entertaining, in the 'oh, how cute' way.

@AskKory 5 лет назад

Its been so long since I heard that beautiful voice. :D 8 more days I cant handle this :D

@noahcalder4279 4 года назад

When you watch these videos even though don't play D&D, you play pathfinder, but just to listen top Matt Mercer talking....

@ChristopherWalrath 5 лет назад

I SO love the jingle.

@YuubiTimberwolf 5 лет назад

The video is perfect since Earth just leveled up and should take some cool perk to make future adventures better! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

@seanbennett4454 5 лет назад

Omg this is awesome for a new dm and new players!

@asachanguin 4 года назад

I really appreciate this video, I decided to learn how to DM so this is very helpful thank you!!

@LavaTalon73 4 года назад

I'm literally my friend group's forever DM and I still watch these avidly

@juniorgomez4815 Год назад

Omg I was so confused of how the hit points worked. Thank You T.T

@dorkofchops 5 лет назад

I love the music in this because Matt is that magical. xD

@mythwanderer 5 лет назад

Thank you! This video kept me from leveling up Wrong with Too Few Hit Points when I bumped my constitution modifier.

@MikaruXDenka 5 лет назад

I will always remember you, even at LVL 20, Matt.

@valkoharja 5 лет назад

Nicely done Matthew.

@michaelfrancis8482 5 лет назад

Ya know I only watched this cause I love watching these guys do stuff, and thought it would be some ggofy cute short, but I actually learned something and it was a really good explanation of the topic.

@drhapi5308 5 лет назад

Matt Mercer is one of my favorite people.

@thedragonborn6963 2 года назад

I know I'm late for all this but thank God I discovered this through a friend, getting ready to DM my first game tonight and im a bit nervous

@PixelSparrow 2 года назад

As a complete newbie at dnd this helped a lot. I’ve had a lot of levelling up but honestly didn’t know what I could improve on, aside from adding new spells. Also looks like I’m gonna need to get the players handbook 😅

@mjollyakaweedwhat 5 лет назад

I like that end quote.

@maiadraconica6488 Год назад

This was so useful and easy to understand :0

@LethalShadow 5 лет назад

That Cloud Strife Grog cracked me up but good xD

@tekoinspace 5 лет назад

Satine DM Doodle was the cutest one I've seen yet, and then I saw Final Fantasy Grog and had to instantly change my ranking.

@SpungeySays 5 лет назад

While I love these videos and want more, I'd love to see one for multiclassing two caster classes. That one still throws me for a loop.

@rnelson1415 5 лет назад

We just reached level 8! I'm so stoked to max out wisdom :D

@HowtoRPG 5 лет назад

Really nice explanation.

@lt7039 5 лет назад

Fancy seeing you here...

@killermann232 5 лет назад

this is perfectly timed, my players literally just hit 2nd lvl at the end of last weeks session, its perfect for my 3 newbies in the group :D

@really1337 5 лет назад

Page numbers are really helpful for new players that are overwhelmed by the PHB. I know there's a table of contents, but I've heard from players it's difficult to look something up when they don't have keywords memorized yet. Good on you for including.