About Riley
Riley Rath is a freelance tabletop games copywriter, content writer, and marketer based out of Spokane, WA. He writes about DnD mechanics, lore, and strategy for the Awesome 5e Blog, bringing deep knowledge of 5th Edition rules and a genuine love for the game to every article.
When he's not breaking down grapple rules or dissecting banshee stat blocks, Riley is busy with family, hiking, cooking, and gardening—very hobbit-like for a 6'4" dude. His writing style is approachable, detailed, and always grounded in actual play experience. If you've ever wondered how a specific mechanic really works at the table (not just in theory), Riley's your guy.
What Riley Writes About
Riley specializes in DnD 5e deep-dives—the kind of articles that answer the questions players and DMs actually ask during sessions. He covers combat mechanics, monster lore, character building, and the finer points of 5th Edition rules that don't always get a clear answer in the PHB.
Articles by Riley
- 5e Grapple Rules — Everything You Need to Know
- DnD 5e Insight — How It Actually Works
- DnD Banshee: Lore, Combat, and WAAAAIL!!!
- 12 DnD Character Flaws You Should Actually Play
Connect
Riley is available for tabletop game copywriting, content writing, and marketing projects. Visit his site for board game marketing or check out more of his work on the Awesome 5e Blog.