Party Tactical Reference

Party Tactical Reference

Quick Reference Guide for Combat Situations

This guide shows what abilities the entire party has available for specific tactical situations. Use this during combat to coordinate optimal responses.

Party Composition:

• Alexios - Paladin 7 (Oath of Vengeance) - HP: 74, AC: 22
• Gootcha - Rogue 6/Warlock 2 (Phantom/Pact of the Blade) - HP: 59, AC: 16
• Karma - Druid 7 (Circle of the Moon) - HP: 52, AC: 19
• Keyleth - Ranger 7 (Swarmkeeper) - HP: 67, AC: 18
• Shade - Bard 7 (College of Lore) - HP: 45, AC: 18
• Xanphina - Barbarian 7 (Path of the Ancestral Guardian) - HP: 82, AC: 18

DEFENSIVE SITUATIONS

Enemy Lands a Big Attack

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost	Notes
Alexios	Vow of Enmity	Advantage on attack rolls against target for 1 minute	1 Bonus Action	10 ft.	Channel Divinity	Can transfer vow to different creature within 30 ft. if target drops to 0 HP
Alexios	Reactive Strike	Make one melee attack against creature that enters weapon reach	1 Reaction	Reach	None	While holding quarterstaff/spear/weapon with Heavy and Reach
Alexios	Shield of Faith	+2 AC to one creature	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level spell slot	Concentration, 10 minutes
Gootcha	Uncanny Dodge	Halve damage from one attack you can see	1 Reaction	Self	None	When hit by an attack
Gootcha	Cloak of Protection	+1 to AC and saving throws	Passive	Self	Attunement	Always active
Karma	Absorb Elements	Resistance to triggering damage type; add 1d6 of that type to next melee attack	1 Reaction	Self	1st-level spell slot	Trigger: taking acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage
Karma	Shield (Wild Shape)	+5 AC until start of next turn	1 Reaction	Self	1st-level spell slot	Can't cast in Wild Shape normally
Karma	Animated Shield	+2 AC	1 Bonus Action to activate	Self	Attunement	Lasts until you use bonus action to end
Keyleth	Absorb Elements	Resistance to triggering damage type; add 1d6 to next melee attack	1 Reaction	Self	1st-level spell slot	When you take acid/cold/fire/lightning/thunder damage
Keyleth	Shield	+5 AC until start of next turn	1 Reaction	Self	1st-level spell slot	When hit by an attack
Shade	Cutting Words	Subtract 1d8 from enemy's attack roll, ability check, or damage roll	1 Reaction	60 ft.	Bardic Inspiration die	Can use after seeing roll but before knowing result
Xanphina	Shield of Faith	+2 AC to one creature	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level spell slot	Concentration, requires Order of the Gauntlet feature
Xanphina	Restraining Ward	Reduce damage by 2d6 when ally within 60 ft. is hit	1 Reaction	60 ft.	1 Rage use	Spectral chains restrain attacker (DC 15 + Rage bonus STR save or Restrained until start of next turn)
Xanphina	Rally the Line	Give ally advantage on save, add STR to their reroll	1 Reaction	60 ft.	None	When ally you can see fails a saving throw

Ally is Down (0 HP)

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost	Healing Amount
Alexios	Lay On Hands	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	Lay On Hands pool (35 HP total)	Up to maximum remaining in pool
Alexios	Cure Wounds	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1st-level spell slot	1d8+3 (avg 7-8)
Alexios	Potion of Healing	Restore HP	1 Action	Self/Adjacent	1 potion	2d4+2 (avg 7)
Gootcha	Potion of Healing (via Fast Hands)	Restore HP to ally	1 Bonus Action	5 ft.	1 potion	2d4+2 (avg 7)
Karma	Cure Wounds	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1st-level spell slot	1d8+5 (avg 9-10)
Karma	Healing Word	Restore HP at range	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level spell slot	1d4+5 (avg 7-8)
Karma	Healing Spirit	Create healing spirit in 5 ft. cube	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	2nd-level spell slot	1d6 per turn when creature starts turn in area or enters (avg 3-4)
Karma	Potion of Healing	Restore HP	1 Action	Self/Touch	1 potion	2d4+2 (avg 7)
Karma (Wild Shape)	Healer feat	Stabilize and restore HP	1 Action	5 ft.	1 use of healer's kit per creature	1 HP
Keyleth	Cure Wounds	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1st-level spell slot	1d8+3 (avg 7-8)
Keyleth	Healing Spirit	Create healing spirit	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	2nd-level spell slot	1d6 per turn in area (avg 3-4)
Keyleth	Potion of Healing	Restore HP	1 Action	Self/Touch	1 potion	2d4+2 (avg 7)
Shade	Healing Word	Restore HP at range	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level spell slot	1d4 (avg 2-3)
Shade	Cure Wounds (via Magical Secrets)	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1st-level spell slot	1d8 (avg 4-5)
Xanphina	Potion of Healing	Restore HP	1 Action	Self/Touch	1 potion	2d4+2 (avg 7)

Ally Needs Healing (Still Up)

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost	Avg Healing
Alexios	Lay On Hands	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	Healing pool (35 HP max)	Variable (up to 35 total)
Alexios	Cure Wounds (1st)	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1st-level slot	1d8+3 (7-8)
Alexios	Shield of Faith	+2 AC (prevention)	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	N/A
Gootcha	Potion of Healing	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1 potion	2d4+2 (7)
Karma	Cure Wounds (1st)	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1st-level slot	1d8+5 (9-10)
Karma	Cure Wounds (2nd)	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	2nd-level slot	2d8+5 (14-15)
Karma	Healing Word (1st)	Restore HP	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	1d4+5 (7-8)
Karma	Healing Spirit (2nd)	Healing area	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	2nd-level slot	1d6 per turn (3-4)
Karma	Healer feat	Restore HP	1 Action	5 ft.	Healer's kit use	1d6+4+max hit dice (avg 10-15)
Keyleth	Cure Wounds (1st)	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1st-level slot	1d8+3 (7-8)
Keyleth	Healing Spirit (2nd)	Healing area	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	2nd-level slot	1d6 per turn (3-4)
Shade	Healing Word (1st)	Restore HP	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	1d4 (2-3)
Shade	Song of Rest	Bonus healing during short rest	Short rest	30 ft.	None	+1d6 to hit dice rolls
Xanphina	Potion of Healing	Restore HP	1 Action	Touch	1 potion	2d4+2 (7)

Need to Protect an Ally

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost	Notes
Alexios	Shield of Faith	+2 AC to ally	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	Concentration, 10 min
Alexios	Compelled Duel	Force enemy to attack only you	1 Bonus Action	30 ft.	1st-level slot	WIS save, enemy has disadvantage on attacks vs others
Gootcha	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Protection from Energy	Grant resistance to one damage type	1 Action	Touch	3rd-level slot	Concentration, 1 hour
Karma	Warding Wind	Ranged attacks at disadvantage in area	1 Action	10 ft. radius	2nd-level slot	Concentration
Keyleth	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shade	Shield of Faith (via Magical Secrets)	+2 AC to ally	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	Concentration, 10 min
Xanphina	Ancestral Protectors	Enemy has disadvantage on attacks vs others, allies have resistance	Passive	5 ft. of Xanphina	Rage	First creature you hit while raging
Xanphina	Rally the Line	Give ally advantage and STR bonus on save reroll	1 Reaction	60 ft.	None	When ally fails saving throw
Xanphina	Restraining Ward	Reduce damage to ally, restrain attacker	1 Reaction	60 ft.	Special	Spectral chains: DC 15+Rage STR save or Restrained

OFFENSIVE SITUATIONS

Enemy Succeeds on a Saving Throw

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost	Notes
Alexios	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gootcha	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Keyleth	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shade	Cutting Words	Subtract 1d8 from save	1 Reaction	60 ft.	Bardic Inspiration	Before knowing result
Xanphina	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Enemy Has Concentration

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Damage	Notes
Alexios	Extra Attack	Two attacks to force two concentration checks	1 Action	Varies	Varies by weapon	Multiple hits = multiple CON saves
Alexios	Savage Attacker	Reroll weapon damage once per turn	Passive	Melee	Varies	Take higher result
Gootcha	Crossbow, Hand	Ranged attack	1 Attack	30-120 ft.	1d6+4 (7-8)	Light, ammunition
Gootcha	Sneak Attack	Add damage to one attack per turn	Passive	Varies	3d6 (10-11)	With advantage or ally within 5 ft.
Gootcha	Poison (Shadowfell Crossbow)	Extra poison damage	1 Attack	120 ft.	1d8+4 + poison	Two-handed, slice
Karma	Magic Missile	Guaranteed hits, multiple concentration checks	1 Action	120 ft.	3 darts at 1d4+1 each	Each dart forces separate save
Karma	Starry Wisp	Ranged spell attack	1 Cantrip	60 ft.	2d8 radiant (9)	No save
Karma (Wild Shape)	Multiattack	Multiple attacks per action	1 Action	Varies	Varies	Depends on beast form
Keyleth	Gathered Swarm	Extra 1d6 piercing on hit	Passive	Melee/ranged	1d6 (3-4)	Once per turn after you hit
Keyleth	Hunter's Mark	Extra 1d6 damage on every hit	1 Bonus Action	90 ft.	1st-level slot	Concentration, can move to new target
Keyleth	Longbow attacks	Two attacks per action	1 Action	150/600 ft.	1d8+7 each (11-12)	Extra Attack feature
Shade	Ray of Frost	Ranged spell attack, reduce speed	1 Cantrip	60 ft.	1d8 cold (4-5)	Speed reduced 10 ft.
Shade	Magic Missile	Guaranteed hits	1 Action	120 ft.	3 darts at 1d4+1 (5-6 each)	No save, each dart separate
Xanphina	Reckless Attack	Two attacks with advantage	1 Action	Melee	2× weapon damage	While raging
Xanphina	Extra Attack	Two attacks per turn	1 Action	Melee	Varies	Multiple concentration checks

Enemy Casts a Spell

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost	Notes
Alexios	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	No counterspell access
Gootcha	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	No counterspell known
Karma	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	No counterspell prepared
Keyleth	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Rangers don't get counterspell
Shade	Counterspell	Interrupt and potentially stop spell	1 Reaction	60 ft.	3rd-level slot	Auto-success on 3rd level or lower; check for higher
Xanphina	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Barbarians can't counterspell

Enemy Has High AC

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost	Notes
Alexios	Bane	-1d4 to enemy attack rolls and saves	1 Action	30 ft.	1st-level slot	CHA save, up to 3 targets, Concentration
Alexios	Command	Force action (Grovel = prone, advantage)	1 Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	WIS save
Gootcha	Advantage (Steady Aim)	Get advantage on next attack	1 Bonus Action	Self	0 speed rest of turn	Must not have moved
Gootcha	Shadowfell Crossbow	Attack with advantage in dim light/darkness	1 Attack	120 ft.	None	Stealthy weapon
Karma	Faerie Fire	Grant advantage on all attacks vs targets	1 Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	DEX save, targets outlined in light
Karma	Guiding Bolt	On hit, next attack has advantage	1 Action	120 ft.	1st-level slot	Spell attack, 4d6 radiant
Karma	Heat Metal	Automatic damage, force drop weapon	1 Action	60 ft.	2nd-level slot	CON save or drop item
Karma	Hold Person	Paralyze (auto-crit on melee)	1 Action	60 ft.	2nd-level slot	WIS save, attacks have advantage, melee auto-crit
Keyleth	Faerie Fire	Grant advantage to all attackers	1 Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	DEX save, targets glow
Keyleth	Ensnaring Strike	Restrain on hit (advantage vs restrained)	1 Bonus Action	Self	1st-level slot	STR save or Restrained
Shade	Faerie Fire	Grant advantage on all attacks	1 Action	60 ft.	1st-level slot	DEX save, lasts 1 minute
Shade	Bardic Inspiration	Add 1d8 to ally's attack roll	1 Bonus Action	60 ft.	Bardic Inspiration die	Ally decides whether to use before/after roll
Xanphina	Reckless Attack	Gain advantage on all attacks this turn	Part of Attack	Self	None	While raging; enemies have advantage vs you
Xanphina	Garmok's Flail of Restraining	On hit, restrain target	1 Attack	Melee	None	1d6 psychic, DC 15+Rage STR save or Restrained

Enemy is Resistant/Immune to Damage

Character	Damage Types Available	Ability/Source	Notes
Alexios	Piercing	Adamantine Dagger, Lance, Corpse Slayer (Spear)	Adamantine ignores damage resistance
Alexios	Slashing	Battleaxe, Greataxe, Greatsword	Normal weapons
Alexios	Radiant	Divine Smite	2d8 radiant per spell slot level
Alexios	Fire	Glimmering Moonbow	1d8+2 fire
Gootcha	Piercing	Crossbows, Rapier, Shortsword	Standard weapons
Gootcha	Slashing	Shortsword	Standard weapon
Gootcha	Necrotic	Raven's Reach (cantrip)	1d10 necrotic, counts as 2 for Sneak Attack
Gootcha	Force	Magic Missile (Wand)	1d4+1 per missile
Karma	Bludgeoning	Staff, Wild Shape attacks	Various forms
Karma	Piercing	Wild Shape attacks, Poison Spray	Various forms, cantrip
Karma	Slashing	Wild Shape attacks	Various forms
Karma	Fire	Flame Blade, Fire Storm	Spells
Karma	Cold	Ice Knife, Cone of Cold, Ice Storm, Wall of Ice	Spells
Karma	Lightning	Lightning Bolt (or via wild shape)	Spell
Karma	Radiant	Starry Wisp (cantrip)	2d8 radiant
Karma	Acid	Acid spells	If prepared
Karma	Poison	Poison Spray	2d12 poison
Keyleth	Piercing	Longbow, Shortsword, Thorn Whip	Ranged and melee
Keyleth	Slashing	Shortsword, Wyrmreaver (longsword)	Melee
Keyleth	Bludgeoning	Unarmed Strike	Melee
Keyleth	Fire	Flame Arrows (spell)	1d6 fire per hit
Keyleth	Acid	Acid-based spells	If prepared
Keyleth	Lightning	Lightning Arrow (spell)	If prepared
Shade	Piercing	Crossbow, Rapier, Spear, Dagger	Standard weapons
Shade	Slashing	Dagger	Standard weapon
Shade	Radiant	Starry Wisp (cantrip)	2d8 radiant
Shade	Fire	Fire Bolt (cantrip)	1d8 fire
Shade	Cold	Ray of Frost	1d8 cold
Shade	Psychic	Witch Bolt (Strixhaven Initiate)	1d12 initial, 1d12 subsequent
Shade	Thunder	Thunderwave, Shatter	Spells
Shade	Force	Magic Missile	1d4+1 per missile
Xanphina	Bludgeoning	Corpse Slayer Mace, Garmok's Flail	Magic weapons
Xanphina	Slashing	Greataxe, Greatsword, Handaxe	Standard weapons
Xanphina	Piercing	Crossbow, Javelin	Ranged
Xanphina	Psychic	Garmok's Flail	1d6 psychic on hit
Xanphina	Necrotic	Improved Javelin of Lightning (?)	Uncertain from sheet

Need Maximum Single-Target Damage

Character	Combo	Action Type	Avg Damage	Resource Cost	Notes
Alexios	Extra Attack + Divine Smite (3rd) + Vow of Enmity	1 Action + 1 Bonus Action	~60-70	3rd-level slot + Channel Divinity	Advantage on both attacks, 2d8+10 weapon + 4d8 radiant per hit
Alexios	Greatsword Crit + Divine Smite (3rd)	1 Attack (crit)	~80	3rd-level slot	4d6+7 slashing + 8d8 radiant on crit
Gootcha	Sneak Attack + Poison + Shadowfell Crossbow	1 Attack	~30	None (if have advantage)	1d10+4 + 3d6 sneak + poison damage
Gootcha	Raven's Reach + Sneak Attack	1 Attack	~25 necrotic	None	1d10 necrotic (counts as 2 for sneak) + 3d6 sneak
Karma	Elemental Fury (Wild Shape) + Multiattack	1 Action (Wild Shape)	~45-50	Wild Shape + 1 Action	Add 1d8 cold/fire/lightning to target hit by wild shape
Karma	Cone of Cold (upcasted to 6th)	1 Action	~63	6th-level slot	11d8 cold damage, CON save half
Karma	Wall of Ice (damage focus)	1 Action	~40	6th-level slot	10d6 cold to creatures in wall
Keyleth	Hunter's Mark + Two Attacks + Gathered Swarm	1 Bonus + 1 Action	~45	1st-level slot	(1d8+7+1d6)×2 + 1d6 swarm = ~22+22+4
Keyleth	Longbow Crit + Hunter's Mark	1 Attack (crit)	~35	1st-level slot	2d8+14+2d6 on crit
Shade	Witch Bolt (maintained) + Bardic Inspiration (to ally)	1 Action + 1 Bonus	1d12/turn	1st-level slot + Inspiration	Automatic 1d12 damage each turn no action required
Shade	Shatter (upcasted to 4th)	1 Action	~31	4th-level slot	5d8 thunder, DEX save half
Xanphina	Reckless Attack + Rage + Extra Attack + Garmok's Flail	1 Action	~50	Rage	2× (1d8+8+1d6 psychic) with advantage = ~2×15
Xanphina	Greataxe Crit (Raging, Reckless)	1 Attack (crit)	~40	Rage	2d12+14+6 rage bonus

Need Area Damage (Multiple Enemies)

Character	Spell/Ability	Area	Avg Damage	Save	Resource Cost
Alexios	Burning Hands	15 ft. cone	3d6 (10-11) fire	DEX 14	1st-level slot
Alexios	None (primarily single-target)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gootcha	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Ice Storm	20 ft. radius, 40 ft. tall cylinder	2d8+4d6 (23) cold/bludgeon	DEX 16	4th-level slot
Karma	Cone of Cold	60 ft. cone	8d8 (36) cold	CON 16	5th-level slot
Karma	Fireball (if prepared)	20 ft. radius	8d6 (28) fire	DEX	3rd-level slot
Karma	Wall of Fire	60 ft. line or 20 ft. radius	5d8 (22-23) fire	DEX 16	4th-level slot
Karma	Thunderwave (if prepared)	15 ft. cube	2d8 (9) thunder	CON	1st-level slot
Keyleth	None (primarily single-target)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shade	Thunderwave	15 ft. cube	2d8 (9) thunder	CON 16	1st-level slot
Shade	Shatter	10 ft. radius sphere	3d8 (13-14) thunder	DEX 16	2nd-level slot
Shade	Cloud of Daggers	5 ft. cube	4d4 (10) slashing	None (save to avoid)	2nd-level slot
Shade	Erupting Earth	20 ft. cube	3d12 (19-20) bludgeon	DEX 16	3rd-level slot
Xanphina	None (melee single-target)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

CONTROL SITUATIONS

Need to Lock Down an Enemy

Character	Spell/Ability	Effect	Duration	Save	Range	Resource Cost
Alexios	Compelled Duel	Target must attack only you, disadvantage vs others	1 minute	WIS 14	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Alexios	Command	Force one-word command (Grovel, Flee, etc.)	1 round	WIS 14	60 ft.	1st-level slot
Gootcha	Hold Person (Warlock)	Paralyze humanoid	1 minute	WIS 14	60 ft.	2nd-level Warlock slot (Concentration)
Gootcha	None (limited control)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Hold Person	Paralyze humanoid (auto-crit melee)	1 minute	WIS 16	60 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Entangle	Restrain creatures in area	1 minute	STR 16	90 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Charm Person	Charm humanoid	1 hour	WIS 16	30 ft.	1st-level slot
Karma	Hold Monster (if prepared)	Paralyze any creature	1 minute	WIS 16	90 ft.	5th-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Wall of Ice	Block movement/trap	10 minutes	DEX 16 (damage)	120 ft.	6th-level slot (Concentration)
Keyleth	Ensnaring Strike	Restrain on hit	1 minute	STR 14	Weapon reach	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Keyleth	Web	Restrain in webbing	1 hour	DEX 14	60 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Keyleth	Hold Person (if prepared)	Paralyze humanoid	1 minute	WIS 14	60 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Shade	Hold Person	Paralyze humanoid	1 minute	WIS 16	60 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Shade	Suggestion	Force reasonable course of action	8 hours	WIS 16	30 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Shade	Darkness (Infernal Legacy)	Create magical darkness	1 minute	None	60 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Xanphina	Garmok's Flail of Restraining	Restrain on hit	Until save	STR 15+Rage	Melee	None (weapon property)
Xanphina	Ancestral Protectors	Disadvantage on attacks vs non-you	Until start of your next turn	None	5 ft.	Rage (first creature hit)

Need to Control Battlefield Movement

Character	Spell/Ability	Effect	Area	Duration	Save	Resource Cost
Alexios	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gootch	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Entangle	Difficult terrain, restrain	20 ft. square	1 minute	STR 16	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Spike Growth	2d4 damage per 5 ft., difficult terrain	20 ft. radius	10 minutes	None	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Plant Growth	Difficult terrain (1 ft. = 4 ft.)	100 ft. radius	Permanent	None	3rd-level slot
Karma	Wall of Fire	Blocks movement, damages	60 ft. line or ring	1 minute	DEX 16	4th-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Wall of Ice	Physical barrier	10×10 ft. panels	10 minutes	DEX 16	6th-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Warding Wind	Difficult terrain, ranged disadvantage	10 ft. radius (self)	10 minutes	STR 16	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Keyleth	Web	Restrain, difficult terrain	20 ft. cube	1 hour	DEX 14	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Keyleth	Spike Growth (if prepared)	2d4/5 ft., difficult	20 ft. radius	10 minutes	None	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Shade	Cloud of Daggers	Blocks area with damage	5 ft. cube	1 minute	None	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Shade	Erupting Earth	Creates difficult terrain	20 ft. cube	Instantaneous	DEX 16	3rd-level slot
Xanphina	None (melee focused)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Need to Debuff Enemies

Character	Spell/Ability	Debuff Effect	Duration	Save	Range	Resource Cost
Alexios	Bane	-1d4 to attack rolls and saves	1 minute	CHA 14	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Alexios	Wrathful Smite (if prepared)	Frightened	1 minute	WIS 14	Self	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Gootcha	Poison (weapon coating)	Poisoned 1 minute	1 minute	CON 14	Touch	1 dose
Karma	Faerie Fire	Attacks have advantage vs targets	1 minute	DEX 16	60 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Heat Metal	2d8 fire, disadvantage on attacks/checks	1 minute	CON 16 to drop	60 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Slow (if prepared)	-2 AC, -2 DEX saves, half movement, etc.	1 minute	WIS 16	120 ft.	3rd-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Bestow Curse (if prepared)	Various penalties	1 minute	WIS 16	Touch	3rd-level slot (Concentration)
Keyleth	Longbow (Slow property)	Reduce speed by 10 ft.	1 round	None	150/600 ft.	None
Keyleth	Ensnaring Strike	Restrained	1 minute	STR 14	Touch	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Shade	Bane	-1d4 to attacks and saves	1 minute	CHA 16	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)
Shade	Cutting Words	-1d8 to one roll	Instant	None	60 ft.	Bardic Inspiration (Reaction)
Shade	Ray of Frost	-10 ft. speed	1 round	None	60 ft.	Cantrip
Shade	Curse of the Eye (Tiefling)	Disadvantage on Perception/Dexterity saves	Long rest	None	Sight	Long rest ability
Xanphina	Ancestral Protectors	Disadvantage on attacks vs non-you	1 round	None	5 ft.	Rage
Xanphina	Garmok's Flail	Restrained	Until save	STR 15+Rage	Melee	Weapon property

Need to Move Enemies

Character	Ability/Item	Effect	Distance	Save/Attack	Resource Cost
Alexios	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gootcha	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Thunderwave	Push away	10 ft.	CON 16	1st-level slot
Karma	Gust of Wind (if prepared)	Push in direction	15 ft.	STR 16	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Keyleth	Gathered Swarm (Push)	Push or pull	15 ft.	STR 14	None (once per turn after hit)
Keyleth	Thorn Whip (Pull)	Pull toward you	10 ft.	Spell attack	Cantrip
Shade	Thunderwave	Push away	10 ft.	CON 16	1st-level slot
Xanphina	Shove (Athletics)	Push or knock prone	5 ft.	Contested Athletics/Acrobatics	Replace one attack
Xanphina	Greataxe Cleave	Push 5 ft. on hit	5 ft.	None	Part of weapon attack

SUPPORT SITUATIONS

Need to Buff Allies

Character	Spell/Ability	Buff Effect	Duration	Range	Resource Cost	Targets
Alexios	Bless	+1d4 to attack rolls and saves	1 minute	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)	Up to 3 creatures
Alexios	Shield of Faith	+2 AC	10 minutes	60 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)	1 creature
Alexios	Aura of Protection	+3 to all saves	Passive	10 ft.	None	All allies in range
Gootcha	Bardic Inspiration (Blessing of Raven Queen)	Add inspiration to teleport 30 ft.	Until used	60 ft.	3/Long Rest (Reaction)	1 ally
Gootcha	None (limited support)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Protection from Poison	Advantage vs poison, resistance to poison damage	1 hour	Touch	2nd-level slot	1 creature
Karma	Protection from Energy	Resistance to one damage type	1 hour	Touch	3rd-level slot (Concentration)	1 creature
Karma	Beacon of Hope (if prepared)	Advantage on WIS saves, max healing	1 minute	30 ft.	3rd-level slot (Concentration)	Any in range
Keyleth	Hunter's Mark	+1d6 damage per hit (for Keyleth)	1 hour	90 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)	Mark enemy
Keyleth	Pass without Trace	+10 to Stealth	1 hour	Self (30 ft. aura)	2nd-level slot (Concentration)	All allies within 30 ft.
Shade	Bardic Inspiration	+1d8 to one roll (attack/save/check)	10 minutes	60 ft.	Bardic Inspiration die	1 ally
Shade	Bless	+1d4 to attacks and saves	1 minute	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)	Up to 3 creatures
Shade	Heroic Inspiration (Bonus Action)	Grant inspiration to ally	10 minutes	60 ft.	Short rest recharge	1 creature per 10 minutes
Xanphina	Shield of Faith (Order of Gauntlet)	+2 AC	10 minutes	60 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration)	1 creature
Xanphina	Rally the Line	Advantage + STR bonus on save reroll	1 save	60 ft.	None (Reaction)	1 ally failing save

Need to Move Allies

Character	Ability	Effect	Distance	Resource Cost
Alexios	None	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gootcha	Blessing of the Raven Queen	Teleport ally	30 ft.	3/Long Rest (Reaction when ally takes damage)
Karma	None	N/A	N/A	N/A
Keyleth	Gathered Swarm	Move ally	5 ft. (horizontal only)	None (once per turn after you hit)
Shade	None	N/A	N/A	N/A
Xanphina	None	N/A	N/A	N/A

Need to Grant Advantage

Character	Ability	On What	Duration	Range	Resource Cost
Alexios	Vow of Enmity	Alexios gets advantage on attacks vs one enemy	1 minute	10 ft.	Channel Divinity (Concentration)
Alexios	Guiding Bolt	Next attack vs target has advantage	Until hit	120 ft.	1st-level slot
Gootcha	None (grants own advantage via Steady Aim)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Faerie Fire	All attacks vs targets have advantage	1 minute	60 ft.	1st-level slot (DEX save, Concentration)
Karma	Guiding Bolt	Next attack vs target has advantage	Until hit	120 ft.	1st-level slot
Karma	Wolf Form (Pack Tactics)	Allies get advantage if within 5 ft.	Passive	5 ft.	Wild Shape
Keyleth	Faerie Fire	All attacks vs targets have advantage	1 minute	60 ft.	1st-level slot (DEX save, Concentration)
Shade	Faerie Fire (via Magical Secrets)	All attacks vs targets have advantage	1 minute	60 ft.	1st-level slot (DEX save, Concentration)
Shade	Bardic Inspiration	+1d8 to ally's roll (including attacks)	Until used	60 ft.	Bardic Inspiration
Xanphina	Reckless Attack	Xanphina gains advantage (enemies get advantage vs her)	1 turn	Self	None

Need to Remove Conditions

Character	Spell/Ability	Conditions Removed	Action Type	Range	Resource Cost
Alexios	Lay On Hands	Poisoned, Diseased	1 Action	Touch	5 HP from pool per condition
Alexios	None (no Lesser Restoration)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gootcha	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Lesser Restoration	Blinded, Deafened, Paralyzed, Poisoned	1 Action	Touch	2nd-level slot
Karma	Protection from Poison	Remove poisoned	1 Action	Touch	2nd-level slot
Karma	Dispel Magic	Magical effects/spells	1 Action	120 ft.	3rd-level slot
Keyleth	Lesser Restoration (if prepared)	Blinded, Deafened, Paralyzed, Poisoned	1 Action	Touch	2nd-level slot
Shade	Lesser Restoration (if prepared)	Blinded, Deafened, Paralyzed, Poisoned	1 Action	Touch	2nd-level slot
Shade	Dispel Magic (if prepared)	Magical effects	1 Action	120 ft.	3rd-level slot
Xanphina	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

UTILITY SITUATIONS

Need Information/Detection

Character	Spell/Ability	What It Detects	Duration	Range	Resource Cost
Alexios	Divine Sense	Celestials, Fiends, Undead, consecrated/desecrated	1 Action	60 ft.	Channel Divinity (1 use)
Alexios	Detect Magic (if prepared)	Magic auras	10 minutes	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration, Ritual)
Gootcha	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Karma	Detect Magic	Magic auras and schools	10 minutes	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration, Ritual)
Karma	Detect Poison and Disease	Poisons, diseases, poisonous creatures	10 minutes	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration, Ritual)
Karma	Locate Object	Specific object	10 minutes	1000 ft.	2nd-level slot (Concentration)
Karma	Locate Animals or Plants	Type of animal/plant	Instant	5 miles	2nd-level slot (Ritual)
Karma	Commune with Nature (if prepared)	Terrain features	Instant	3 miles	5th-level slot (Ritual)
Keyleth	Detect Magic (if prepared)	Magic auras	10 minutes	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration, Ritual)
Keyleth	Detect Poison and Disease	Poisons, diseases	10 minutes	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration, Ritual)
Keyleth	Locate Animals/Plants (if prepared)	Animals or plants	Instant	5 miles	2nd-level slot (Ritual)
Shade	Detect Magic	Magic auras	10 minutes	30 ft.	1st-level slot (Concentration, Ritual)
Shade	Speak with Dead	Question corpse	10 minutes	10 ft.	3rd-level slot
Xanphina	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Enemy is Invisible/Hidden

Character	Ability	Effect	Duration	Range	Resource Cost
Alexios	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gootcha	Shadowfell Crossbow (in darkness)	See in magical darkness	Passive	Self	None (weapon property)
Karma	Faerie Fire	Outline invisible creatures	1 minute	60 ft.	1st-level slot (DEX save, Concentration)
Karma	See Invisibility (if prepared)	See invisible	1 hour	Self	2nd-level slot
Keyleth	Faerie Fire	Outline invisible	1 minute	60 ft.	1st-level slot (DEX save, Concentration)
Shade	Faerie Fire	Outline invisible	1 minute	60 ft.	1st-level slot (DEX save, Concentration)
Shade	Robe of Eyes	See invisible, 120 ft. darkvision	Passive	Self	Attunement (Cursed: disadvantage vs visual effects)
Xanphina	None	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Need to Deal with Flying Enemies

Character	Option	Range	Notes
Alexios	Glimmering Moonbow (Longbow)	20/60 ft.	Ranged weapon attack, 1d8+2 fire
Alexios	Spear/Lance (thrown)	20/60 ft. (spear)	Thrown weapon
Gootcha	Crossbow (Hand or Heavy)	30-120 ft. (hand), 100-400 ft. (heavy)	Primary ranged option
Gootcha	Raven's Reach (cantrip)	120 ft.	1d10 necrotic, counts as 2 for sneak attack
Karma	Starry Wisp (cantrip)	60 ft.	2d8 radiant
Karma	Ranged spells	Varies (60-120 ft. typically)	Many attack and save spells
Karma	Wild Shape (flying forms if available)	Melee in air	If has seen appropriate beast
Keyleth	Longbow	150/600 ft.	Primary weapon, 1d8+7
Keyleth	Thorn Whip	30 ft.	Cantrip, pulls enemy 10 ft. closer
Keyleth	Ranged spells	Varies	Various ranger spells
Shade	Crossbow (Light)	80/320 ft.	1d8+3
Shade	Cantrips (Ray of Frost, Fire Bolt, Starry Wisp)	60-120 ft.	Various elemental damage
Shade	Ranged spells	Varies	Many spell options
Xanphina	Crossbow (Heavy)	100/400 ft.	1d10+3
Xanphina	Javelin (thrown)	30/120 ft.	1d6+4 or improved version
Xanphina	Handaxe (thrown)	20/60 ft.	1d6+7

Need to Break Grapple/Restraint

Character	Option	Effect	Resource Cost
Alexios	Athletics check	Break grapple	Action (contested check)
Alexios	None (no teleport/freedom)	N/A	N/A
Gootcha	Acrobatics/Athletics	Break grapple	Action (contested check)
Gootcha	Misty Step (Warlock)	Teleport 30 ft., ends grapple	2nd-level Warlock slot (Bonus Action)
Karma	Freedom of Movement (if prepared)	Ignore restraint/grapple	1 Action, 4th-level slot
Karma	Wild Shape	Transform, ending physical restraints	1 Bonus Action, Wild Shape use
Keyleth	Acrobatics/Athletics	Break grapple	Action (contested check)
Keyleth	Freedom of Movement (if prepared)	Ignore restraint	1 Action, 4th-level slot
Shade	Acrobatics	Break grapple	Action (contested check)
Shade	Dimension Door (if prepared)	Teleport 500 ft.	4th-level slot (Action)
Xanphina	Athletics	Break grapple	Action (contested check, +7 bonus)
Xanphina	Rage	Advantage on STR checks (including escape)	Bonus Action (enter Rage)

PARTY SYNERGIES

Best Two-Character Combos

Karma + Anyone (Faerie Fire):

• Karma casts Faerie Fire (1st-level) → All party members get advantage on attacks vs affected enemies
• Synergizes with: Gootcha's Sneak Attack, Alexios's Extra Attack, Xanphina's Reckless Attack, Keyleth's ranged attacks

Shade + Alexios/Xanphina (Bardic Inspiration):

• Shade grants Bardic Inspiration (1d8) as bonus action → Ally adds to attack, save, or check
• Best used: On Xanphina's reckless attacks for guaranteed big hits, or Alexios's smite attacks

Gootcha + Xanphina (Ancestral Protectors):

• Xanphina hits enemy while raging → Enemy has disadvantage vs anyone but Xanphina
• Gootcha can get Sneak Attack even without advantage due to ally (Xanphina) within 5 ft. of target
• Xanphina protects Gootcha from retaliation (enemy has disadvantage + resistance)

Karma (Faerie Fire) + Alexios (Smite):

• Karma: Faerie Fire → Alexios: Attacks with advantage → Higher crit chance for massive Divine Smite damage
• Advantage increases crit chance from 5% to 9.75%

Keyleth (Web) + Karma (AoE Spells):

• Keyleth casts Web (restrained = DEX save disadvantage) → Karma casts Fireball/Ice Storm (DEX saves)
• Restrained enemies have disadvantage on DEX saves = more damage

Alexios (Compelled Duel) + Gootcha (Sneak Attack from Range):

• Alexios forces enemy to focus him → Gootcha attacks from range with advantage (or sneak attack with ally nearby)

Shade (Bane) + Any Spellcaster:

• Shade casts Bane → Enemies get -1d4 to saves → Higher success rate for Karma/Keyleth/Alexios spells

Xanphina (Garmok's Flail Restrain) + Melee Allies:

• Xanphina restrains enemy → Melee allies get advantage on attacks

Keyleth (Gathered Swarm Push) + Environmental Hazards:

• Keyleth pushes enemies 15 ft. into Karma's Spike Growth, Wall of Fire, or off cliffs

Gootcha (Raven's Reach) + Shade (Cutting Words):

• Gootcha sets up necrotic damage → Shade debuffs enemy's retaliation with Cutting Words

Resource Sharing

HP Restoration (who can heal whom):

• Alexios: Lay On Hands (35 HP pool, can touch any ally)
• Alexios: Cure Wounds (touch range, any ally)
• Karma: Healing spells (touch and 60 ft. range options)
• Keyleth: Healing Spirit (area healing, allies move through)
• Shade: Healing Word (60 ft. bonus action ranged healing)
• All: Can administer Potions of Healing to adjacent allies

Inspiration/Buffs (who can boost whom):

• Shade: Bardic Inspiration (1d8 to any ally's roll, 60 ft., bonus action)
• Alexios: Aura of Protection (+3 to all saves for allies within 10 ft.)
• Gootcha: Blessing of Raven Queen (teleport ally 30 ft., 3/long rest)

Defensive Boosts:

• Alexios: Shield of Faith (+2 AC to any ally, 60 ft.)
• Xanphina: Ancestral Protectors (resistance to damage for ally being attacked)
• Xanphina: Rally the Line (help ally reroll failed save with advantage)

Concentration Management

Who should concentrate on what:

Priority Concentration Spells (avoid overlap):

High Priority - One Person Only:

• Faerie Fire (advantage for all) → Best: Karma (highest spell save DC 16), Backup: Keyleth or Shade
• Bless (+1d4 to attacks/saves) → Best: Shade or Alexios (support characters)
• Hunter's Mark (+1d6 damage) → Keyleth only (class feature synergy)
• Web/Entangle (control) → Keyleth (primary controller) or Karma (backup)

Medium Priority - Multiple Options:

• Shield of Faith (+2 AC) → Alexios or Xanphina (both can cast, don't stack)
• Hold Person → Karma (highest DC 16) or Shade or Gootcha

Avoid Overlapping:

• Don't have multiple people cast Bless (doesn't stack)
• Don't have multiple people cast Faerie Fire on same targets
• Coordinate Shield of Faith targets (only need one per ally)

Safe to Stack (Different Effects):

• Faerie Fire + Bless = Advantage + 1d4 (both help, don't overlap)
• Hunter's Mark + Faerie Fire = Extra damage + advantage
• Web + Area damage spells = Restrain + damage (no concentration on damage spell)

Action Economy - Who Should Concentrate:

• Bonus Action casters (Alexios, Keyleth with Hunter's Mark) → Can still use Action fully
• Ranged characters (Gootcha, Keyleth, Shade) → Less likely to lose concentration from melee hits
• Karma in Wild Shape → Higher CON, more HP = better concentration saves

Emergency Concentration Swaps:

• If primary concentrator goes down, have backup plan:

 * Karma down → Keyleth can cast Faerie Fire or Web
 * Shade down → Alexios can cast Bless
 * Keyleth down → Karma takes over control spells

Action Economy Optimization

Bonus Actions (what each character wants to use):

• Alexios: Divine Smite (free), Vow of Enmity, Shield of Faith, Compelled Duel
• Gootcha: Cunning Action (Dash/Disengage/Hide), Pact of the Blade conjure
• Karma: Wild Shape, Healing Word, Healing Spirit
• Keyleth: Hunter's Mark, Healing Spirit, Gathered Swarm movement
• Shade: Bardic Inspiration, Healing Word, Heroic Inspiration
• Xanphina: Rage, Extend Rage attack

Bonus Action Conflicts to Watch:

• Shade wants to give Inspiration (bonus action) → Can't also cast Healing Word same turn
• Keyleth wants Hunter's Mark up → Can't move ally with swarm same turn
• Gootcha wants to Hide (bonus action) → Can't use other bonus actions

Reactions (who competes for reactions):

• Alexios: Reactive Strike (when enemy enters reach), Opportunity attacks
• Gootcha: Uncanny Dodge (when hit)
• Karma: Absorb Elements (when taking elemental damage)
• Keyleth: Absorb Elements (when taking elemental damage)
• Shade: Cutting Words (when enemy rolls attack/check/save), Counterspell
• Xanphina: Restraining Ward (when ally hit), Rally the Line (when ally fails save), Opportunity attacks

Reaction Priority:

• Shade's Cutting Words > Other reactions (can prevent damage before it happens)
• Shade's Counterspell > Everything (stop enemy spell entirely)
• Xanphina's Rally the Line > Absorb Elements (save ally from failed save)
• Gootcha's Uncanny Dodge (only if no one else can help)

Movement and Positioning

Frontline:

• Xanphina (AC 18, HP 82, Rage resistance) - Primary tank
• Alexios (AC 22, HP 74) - Secondary tank/defender

Mid-range:

• Karma (Wild Shape melee or caster at range)
• Keyleth (45 ft. range with Gathered Swarm, can engage or retreat)

Backline:

• Shade (AC 18, HP 45 - lowest HP, stay back)
• Gootcha (AC 16, HP 59 - can Hide as bonus action, mobile)

Positioning Tips:

• Keep Shade and Gootcha within 30 ft. of Alexios for Aura of Protection (+3 saves)
• Keep Xanphina adjacent to high-priority enemies for Ancestral Protectors
• Keep at least one ally within 5 ft. of enemies for Gootcha's Sneak Attack
• Spread out to avoid area damage, but stay within 60 ft. for Bardic Inspiration/healing

Combat Round Optimization

Round 1 Setup (typical): 1. Xanphina: Rage (bonus action) + Reckless Attack enemy 2. Karma: Faerie Fire (action) or Wild Shape (bonus action) + attack 3. Shade: Bane or Bless (action) + Bardic Inspiration (bonus action if available) 4. Keyleth: Hunter's Mark (bonus action) + attack 5. Alexios: Vow of Enmity (bonus action) + attack with advantage 6. Gootcha: Hide (bonus action) + Sneak Attack with advantage

Sustained Damage (rounds 2+): 1. Xanphina: Reckless Attack x2 (advantage, rage damage) 2. Keyleth: Two attacks (with Hunter's Mark bonus) 3. Alexios: Two attacks (with smites as needed) 4. Gootcha: Sneak Attack (hide → advantage or ally proximity) 5. Karma: Attack or spell depending on Wild Shape 6. Shade: Cantrip or spell + support reactions

Emergency Healing Priority: 1. Shade: Healing Word (bonus action, ranged) - can still attack/cast 2. Karma: Healing Word (bonus action) or Cure Wounds (action) 3. Alexios: Lay On Hands (action, emergency only) 4. Anyone: Potion of Healing (action)

NOTES

Spell Slot Tracking:

• Alexios: 4/3/3 (1st/2nd/3rd)
• Gootcha: 2 Warlock slots (2nd-level, short rest recharge)
• Karma: 4/3/3/1 (1st/2nd/3rd/4th)
• Keyleth: 4/3/3 (1st/2nd/3rd)
• Shade: 4/3/3/1 (1st/2nd/3rd/4th)
• Xanphina: 2/2 (1st/2nd - Order of the Gauntlet feature, limited)

Common Consumables:

• Potions of Healing: Most characters carry 1-7
• Rations: All characters carry multiple days

Key Magic Items:

• Alexios: Gauntlet of Gemforged Will (can't be disarmed), Jaunty Boots (advantage on initiative 1/long rest)
• Gootcha: Vaarlox Studded Leather (+1 AC), Circlet of Commanding Presence (charisma), Cloak of Protection (+1 AC/saves)
• Karma: Animated Shield (+2 AC as bonus action), Ring of Evasion (DEX save auto-success), Improved Staff of Iskralathrax's Horn (weapon)
• Keyleth: Bracers of Archery (no attunement), Dragon Scale Mail of Wyrmwood (+1 AC, advantage vs dragon breath), Improved Armor of Necrotic Resistance (half plate)
• Shade: Bagpipes of Zariel's Lament (performance bonus, 1 charge various effects), Robe of Eyes (see invisible, darkvision 120, curse: disadvantage vs visual)
• Xanphina: Improved Armor of Necrotic Resistance (breastplate), Garmok's Flail of Restraining (restrain on hit), Returning Trident (returns after thrown), Improved Javelin of Lightning

Damage Resistances (while active):

• Alexios: Radiant (Aura of Protection passive)
• Gootcha: Fire (resistance), Magical Sleep (immunity)
• Karma: Cold (resistance - Tabaxi in cold climate)
• Keyleth: Fire (resistance), Poison (resistance), Magical Sleep (immunity)
• Shade: Fire (resistance), Acid (resistance)
• Xanphina: Bludgeoning/Piercing/Slashing while raging, Necrotic (from armor), Breath weapons (advantage on saves)