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Player bastions inDungeons & Dragonscan prove to be an incredibly powerful resource if used correctly.
But, if youre brand new to bastions, where should you start?
Leveling up your bastion in Dungeons & Dragons can be a rewarding, yet complex process.
Heres everything you should probably know.
Theres a lot to consider when you first get your player bastion at level five.
What types of special facilities should you construct?
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And, how does your bastion vary depending on the punch in of magic you wield?
This guide has you covered.
Heres everything you better know to make a powerful magic bastion.
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Most basic facilities are fun, but they wont help when it comes to your magic.
These include things like bedrooms, parlors, or other standard rooms.
You’ll want tofocus your energy on special facilities.
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These arefacilities you constructat different levelsthat have in-game benefits.
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There are a handful of special facilities worth checking out as you level up your bastion.
Primary Special Facilities
Heres a breakdown of primary facilitiesyoull want to consider.
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Prioritize these above all else.
Special Facility
Prerequisite
Level To Build At
Key Benefits
Sanctuary
Ability to use a Holy Symbol or Druidic Focus.
Level 5
Can craft holy symbols or druidic focuses.
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Can gain the ability to cast Healing Word without expending a spell slot.
Sacristy
Level 9
Can craft Holy Water, as well as uncommon or common magic relics.
Regain one expended spell slot of level five or lower after a short rest in your bastion.
Harvest a specialty talisman that you’ve got the option to use in place of other material components.
Sanctum
Level 17
Gain a magical charm that allows you to cast Heal without expending a spell slot.
Gain temporary hit points through empowerment.
Can always keep Word of Recall prepared, using your Sanctum as the destination.
Stock your bastion with shields for your use.
This is great for clerics or paladins.
Greenhouse
Can make greater healing potions.
Create Fruits of Restoration to cast Lesser Restoration on any who consume it.
Observatory
Ability to use a specllasting focus.
Can gain a charm to cast Contact Other Plane.
Empower yourself or another creature with Charms of Heroism or Vitality.
There are a few different special facilities youll want to prioritize.
Heres a breakdown of primary facilitiesyoull want to consider.
Focus on these first.
Arcane Study
Ability to use an Arcane Focus.
Level 5 or Level 9
Can cast Identity without expending a spell slot.
Can craft a new Arcane Focus, spellbook, or an uncommon or common magic item.
Abilty to use a Spellcasting Focus.
Demiplane
Empower yourself with Temporary Hit Points.
Create a nonmagical item of your choice.
Here are somesecondary special facilities you might want to consider.
Garden
Create rations or potions of healing as well as various material components like perfume.
Library
None
Level 5 or 9
Research lore on various creatures or foes.
Teleportation Circle
Level 9 or 13
Recruit spellcasters to cast spells for you while in your bastion.
Archive
Research various tomes to get advantage on specific Intelligence checks.
Let your party become less like vagrants and more like…well, vagrants with a sweet pad.
