Modded Power Spike at Level 5. The New 5.5e Meta | Broken Builds #3

Gut is gone, the Underdark is bleeding, and Level 5 is finally unlocked. In Episode 3 of our Broken Builds series, our custom 5.5e party goes on an absolute rampage across Act 1. We kick things off inside the Goblin Camp by rescuing Halsin and instantly executing a total slaughter of Priestess Gut. From there, we dive headfirst into the Underdark: crushing the Oathless Wretch to claim the Phalar Aluve, smashing Minotaurs, taking down the Ancient Hook Horror alongside the unfortunate Zhentarim crew, and stylishly repelling the Duergar assault on the Myconid Grove. We bounce back to the surface to clear out Ilyn Toth’s undead minions beneath the Blighted Village apothecary, delete the Risen Road gnolls, and wipe out the Phase Spider Matriarch. To top it all off, we hit Level 5, breaking down the massive new power spikes, extra attacks, and spell tiers that make the 5.5e ruleset feel utterly broken. In this episode: 🦹 Gut's Execution: Freeing Halsin and wiping out Priestess Gut in a fast, brutal opening. 🍄 Underdark Gauntlet: Claiming the Phalar Aluve from the Oathless Wretch, crushing Minotaurs, and saving the Myconid Grove. 🧪 Ilyn Toth's Lair: Exploring the apothecary basement and putting the undead back in the dirt. 🕷️ Gnolls & Spiders: Quick, clean field cleanups across the surface map. 📈 Level 5 Breakdown: A deep dive into how our Sorcerer, Gunslinger, Artificer, and Monk transform with 5.5e's tier-two evolution. We've hit Level 5, and our custom squad is officially firing on all cylinders. ⚔️ SERIES RUN LOG: Party Lead: Icewing (Frost Sorcerer) 2nd Spot: Celerity Blaze (Pistolero Gunslinger) 3rd Spot: Antonia Stark (Armourer Artificer) 4th Spot: Whisper (Way of Mercy Monk) Status: Level 5 attained. Underdark and surface Act 1 heavily farmed. What was your favorite power-spike ability when your custom party hit Level 5 with the 5.5e ruleset? Let me know in the comments!