Can this skill handle the 2024 (5.2) rule updates?

Yes, it includes specific guidance and markdown sources for the SRD 5.2 revision, covering updated class features, backgrounds, and feats.

Is it compatible with homebrew content?

Absolutely. It encourages a narrative-first design philosophy and provides a framework for stating mechanical assumptions to ensure homebrew remains consistent.

Does this skill include the full text of D&D core books?

No, it provides instructions and links on how to integrate Creative Commons SRD (System Reference Document) content into your local environment for Claude to reference.

How do I verify exact spell effects with this skill?

The skill provides CLI instructions to clone Markdown-based SRD repositories to your local 'references/' folder, allowing Claude to query exact mechanical data.

D&D 5e Rules Reference

Name: D&D 5e Rules Reference
Author: JoernStoehler

byJoernStoehler

Game Development

Provides standardized rules, mechanics, and reference sources for creating balanced D&D 5e campaign content.

About

This skill equips Claude with the specific frameworks and sources needed to generate mechanically accurate D&D 5e content. It outlines when to rely on training data versus when to verify against SRD 5.1 or 5.2 sources, helping DMs and designers maintain balance and consistency. By prioritizing narrative-first design and providing clear guidance on stating mechanical assumptions, it ensures that AI-generated encounters, items, and class features align with official System Reference Documents while remaining adaptable for creative house rules.

Key Features

Session-time cheat sheets for DCs, conditions, and combat actions
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Best practices for narrative-first mechanical design and player agency
Frameworks for stating explicit mechanical assumptions in generated content
Curated links to high-quality Markdown SRD repositories for local reference
Standardized rule verification guidelines for SRD 5.1 and 5.2 revisions

Use Cases

Generating balanced monster stat blocks and encounter mechanics
Drafting campaign settings with consistent 2014 or 2024 rule assumptions
Creating homebrew magic items with proper SRD-aligned syntax

About

Key Features

Session-time cheat sheets for DCs, conditions, and combat actions
0 GitHub stars
Best practices for narrative-first mechanical design and player agency
Frameworks for stating explicit mechanical assumptions in generated content
Curated links to high-quality Markdown SRD repositories for local reference
Standardized rule verification guidelines for SRD 5.1 and 5.2 revisions

Use Cases

Generating balanced monster stat blocks and encounter mechanics
Drafting campaign settings with consistent 2014 or 2024 rule assumptions
Creating homebrew magic items with proper SRD-aligned syntax