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Tales of the Valiant Witch Guide
Tales of the Valiant Witch guide with Hex tactics, Spirit Binding implements, Shadow Craft rituals, coven choices, and Player's Guide 2 build advice.

Monster Vault Animal Allies and Summons Guide
A source-labeled Tales of the Valiant guide to Monster Vault 2, Player's Guide 2, The Old Margreve, Book of Blades, and Labyrinth Worldbook animal allies: mounts, companions, summonable beasts, familiars, mounted features, travel summons, and party utility creatures.

Tales of the Valiant Talent Guides
Choose Tales of the Valiant Martial, Magic, and Technical Talents by checking your background, class or subclass access, prerequisites, and campaign role.

Tales of the Valiant Spell Guides
Every ToV spell guide in one place. Browse by class or circle, learn how spellcasting works, and find the spells that define each caster, including new Old Margreve and Labyrinth Worldbook spell options.

Best 1st Circle Spells in Tales of the Valiant
A 1st-circle Tales of the Valiant spell guide covering source lists, class picks, rituals, concentration, and sourcebook options.

Best 2nd Circle Spells in Tales of the Valiant
A complete rating guide to every 2nd circle spell in Tales of the Valiant (Arcane, Divine, Primordial, Wyrd, The Old Margreve, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 additions) with top picks by class and build.

Best 3rd Circle Spells in Tales of the Valiant
Fireball, Counterspell, Spirit Guardians, The Old Margreve, and Labyrinth Worldbook additions — 3rd circle is where ToV spellcasting breaks wide open. Here are the top picks and which classes should take them.

Best 4th and 5th Circle Spells in Tales of the Valiant
The definitive rating guide to 4th and 5th circle spells in Tales of the Valiant — best picks by source list, The Old Margreve and Labyrinth Worldbook additions, class synergies, and hot takes.

Best 6th–9th Circle Spells in Tales of the Valiant
The definitive rating guide to every 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th circle spell in Tales of the Valiant across all four source lists, including The Old Margreve, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 additions.

Best Cantrips in Tales of the Valiant
Choose Tales of the Valiant cantrips by source list, class access, party job, and allowed supplemental books.

Beginner's Guide to Tales of the Valiant
New to Tales of the Valiant? Learn the core rules, classes, character creation, optional The Old Margreve content, and what to expect at your first session in this complete starter guide.

Tales of the Valiant vs D&D 5e: Which Should You Play?
A practical comparison of Tales of the Valiant and 2014 D&D 5e: classes, spell sources, lineage and heritage, Talents, Improvements, Luck, and switching advice.

Tales of the Valiant Heritage Guide
Every Tales of the Valiant heritage rated and ranked: core options, The Old Margreve, Book of Blades, Labyrinth Worldbook, and Player's Guide 2 heritages, mechanics, pairing advice, and campaign fit.

Tales of the Valiant Lineage Guide
Your complete guide to every Tales of the Valiant lineage, including Player Guide options, Player's Guide 2 options, The Old Margreve lineages, and Labyrinth Worldbook lineages, with traits, class pairings, ratings, and links to every in-depth guide.

Tales of the Valiant Beastkin Lineage Guide
Master the ToV Beastkin lineage: traits, best class pairings, heritage combos, and a complete level 1-10 build in one thorough guide.