D&D Character Level-Up Advisor

01Picks the best feat, spell, or ASI for your specific build — not generic 'always take Sharpshooter' advice

02Considers party composition: if your party already has a face, you don't need Eloquence Bard

03Explains the trade-offs in plain English so you understand WHY this pick beats the next one

04Suggests what to grab next level so your build has a coherent arc, not three half-finished concepts

05Two backup options ranked, in case the table is house-ruling something or you just don't like the top pick

06HTML artifact you can save to your character notes for future-you

What it does

You hit level 4 last session, the DM said 'pick a feat or bump a stat by next week,' and you've been doom-scrolling D&D Beyond comments for two hours. This is a D&D 5e level-up advisor that gives you the actual recommendation for YOUR character — not a TierMaxxing list from a YouTuber who's playing in a totally different campaign. Tell the skill your class, subclass, current level, key stats, and a few sentences on your party comp and playstyle ('we're four melee + a cleric, I'm the only ranged DPS' or 'we never fight, it's all roleplay'). It returns a specific feat vs ASI recommendation with the math — why this beats your second-best option, what it unlocks at levels 6 and 8, and two backup picks ranked. If you're a spellcaster, it does the same for spell selection at this level. Bundled reference: a feat/spell tier map by class and subclass that factors in party composition, plus a build-arc template so your level 6 / 8 / 12 picks fit together instead of going in three different directions. Output is a printable HTML card you can attach to your character notes.

Frequently asked

What feat should I take as a Battle Master Fighter at level 4?

That's exactly what this skill answers — but only with the full context. Paste your subclass (Battle Master), current stats (especially STR/CON/DEX), the maneuvers you already have, and your party comp. The recommendation factors all of it. Generic feat tier lists don't, which is why they're often wrong for your specific table.

Will it just tell me to take Sharpshooter / Great Weapon Master like every YouTube tier list?

Only if those are actually the best pick for your build and party. The skill weights options against your existing stats (GWM is worse if your STR is 14 than if it's 18) and your party (Sharpshooter loses value if you already have two ranged characters). It explains why something else might win.

Does it cover spell selection for casters or just feats and ASIs?

Both. For full casters and half casters it'll recommend specific spell picks at the level you just hit, with the same party-comp and playstyle weighting. For prepared casters it also suggests which spells to swap in/out daily.

Will it work for homebrew subclasses or only official 5e content?

Best on official 5e (PHB, Tasha's, Xanathar's, Fizban's). For homebrew, paste the subclass features and it'll weight them as best it can — but the recommendation quality depends on how cleanly the homebrew matches established 5e design language.

Can I just use D&D Beyond or RPGBOT for this?

RPGBOT's tier guides are great context but they're written for a generic table. This skill gives you a recommendation specifically for the party you're playing with and the way you actually play. It's the conversation you wish you could have with a friend who optimizes builds for fun.

Install — no Terminal required

After checkout you land on a page with a one-click download and a pre-built install prompt. Pick the AI you already pay for — both packages are included, so you can't pick wrong.

What you'll see the second your payment clears

Your license key

ST-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX · permanent

Pre-built install prompt⧉ Copy

ChatGPT package (ZIP)⬇ Download

No setup work before you buy — copy, paste, done.

Have Claude Pro, Max, or Team?

Copy the prompt, paste into Claude

Copy the pre-built install prompt from the success page, paste it into any Claude Code chat, and Claude installs the skill itself — about 10 seconds. Using the app instead? Drop the downloaded folder into a Claude Project's knowledge and ask Claude to use it.

Have ChatGPT Plus or Team?

Build a Custom GPT — ~2 minutes

Click Download ChatGPT package (included with every purchase).
Unzip it — inside is a SETUP.md and a knowledge/ folder.
Go to chatgpt.com → your profile → My GPTs → Create a GPT → Configure.
Paste the Name, Description, and Instructions from SETUP.md into the matching fields.
Under Knowledge, upload every file in the knowledge/ folder.
Click Create/Save, open your GPT, and describe your task in plain English.

A paid plan on either platform is required — Claude (Pro, Max, or Team) or ChatGPT (Plus or Team). Comfortable with Terminal? A one-line npx skilltree-network install path is available too.