Critical Role
The bestCritical Roleone - shots give both role player and audiences chances to explore Vox Machina and Exandria beyond the proper long - kind crusade . For the cast ofCritical Role , these standalone episode give the players more elbow room to rise their various reference , insight additions or changes to Exandria , and even hone their witty quips . Moreover , whileCritical RoleandThe Legend of Vox Machinaare train at prospicient - time tabletop RPG players , many of the best Exandria one - shots are viably approachable to those new to the continent of Tal’Dorei or even the world ofDungeons and Dragonsitself .
Indeed , not unlike theDungeons & DragonsmovieHonor Among Thieves , Critical Role ’s one - injection are abbreviated glimpse into the long - established lore and histories of the most large modern fantasy storytellers in the West . Many of these one - shots are place after theCritical Rolecampaigns while others serve as makeweight . Either way of life , these one - shots ply watcher with standalone United States Department of State ofCritical Rolethat are quicker to take in than the full campaigns .
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8Honorable Mention: Honey Heist Series
Most of the bestCritical Roleone - shot are connect to the main campaigns . However , the non - canonHoney Heistseries deserves an honorable honorable mention - not just for the sheer playfulness of it , but also for grow into its own miniseries . The first two parts follow Trinket ( Matt Mercer ) as he make a crew of thieving bear ( and one honey badger ) to steal some toothsome dear to delight . The third part focalize on werebear Tova ( ND Stevenson ) and a gang of unrelated bear in anOcean ’s Eleven - trend heist of their own .
Voice actor andCritical Rolecreative director Marisha RayGM ’s all three mesa , using the one - pageHoney Heistsystem created by Grant Howitt to craft hilarious send - ups to Hellenic heist tale about bears jade very silly hats . With each PC really leaning into the over - the - top con - creative person role of their bears , it ’s definitely a worth AU of Exandria for Critters to research .
7The Search For Bob
" The Search For Bob " is the sequel to the " The Search For Grog " , as the party fuck as Vox Machina cover the plain of Pandemonium to find a Githyanki know as Bob , who stole the spell factor they take to return home . While still deserving of a place among the bestCritical Roleone - shot , " The Search For Bob " is n’t utter . The main offspring comes down to the want of a solid story within the story .
After the high - tense mission of " The Search For Grog , " which was not only the first one - jibe afterCritical Role ’s first campaign , but was also capped by one of the highest terms - dealing fights in series account , the more low - samara sequel just feel a bit meandering and boring in comparison . Some of the joke go on a turn too long and there ’s a universal deficiency of urgency - but in an otherwise still fun and worthwhile game .
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6A Familiar Problem: Sprinkle’s Incredible Journey
With a system create by Marisha Ray and contrive byHoney Heistarchitect Grant Howitt , this one - dig play along Mighty Nein punching bag Sprinkle the Crimson Weasel , who is separated from owner Jester , joining up with other familiars to endeavor to get back to her . What follows is one of the comical one - shots inCritical Roleas this group of contrary familiars ( joined by excellent guests Heidi N Closet and Izzy Roland ) endeavor to force the loth Sprinkle back home .
to boot , the crimson weaselMighty NeinEaster Egg inVox Machinamakes " Sprinkle ’s Incredible Journey " a more rewarding watch . That said , while " Sprinkle ’s Incredible Journey " is one of the funniest one - shot in the franchise , there are jokes that drag a bit at times , and at the end , audiences will be incertain if Sprinkle even care about Jester . That dubiety definitely puts a bit of a damper on the end - despite " Sprinkle ’s Incredible Journey " still being one of the bestCritical Roleone - shot .
5Song Of The Lorelei
In this repulsion - inspired one - shot led by Liam O’Brien , the sibling of the mysterious Lorelei house return to their plate to find most of the home dead , their founder missing , and family line mystery that have to be reveal quickly if they ’ll get out of this alive . In addition , they are also werewolves . With a mix of Gothic horror , with child guest stars ( TJ Storm and Erica Luttrell ) , and a well - paced write up , " Song of the Lorelei " is a great trailer ofLiam O’Brien ’s plan forMighty Nein / Vox Machina .
4The Darrington Brigade
" The Darrington Brigade " one - scene follows the non - profit stake radical created by former Vox Machina member , Taryon Darrington . As the level 15 hero lead a radical of eclectic level 10 member of the Brigade , they must combat against the mysterious Quackthulu so as to complete their quest and donate the money to Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae . Undoubtedly one of the bestCritical Roleone - shots , " The Darrington Brigade " is so memorable within the fandom that give Critters would love to see a continuation play out one twenty-four hour period .
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While it ’s a simple one - shot succeed the formation of the new members of the Brigade and their first adventure , the tale is solid and moves along at a nice brisk stride . Each appendage of theCritical Rolecast bring in their A - biz to the irreverently silly one - injection , which will definitely leave Modern fans and old in screaming laughter . Overall , " The Darrington Brigade " is a great add-on to a belovedCritical Role Vox Machinastory arc .
3The Search For Grog
" The Search For Grog " takes shoes in the prompt aftermath of Vox Machina ’s fight with Vecna after Grog pulled the Void plug-in from the Deck of Many Things and sent his psyche to parts unidentified . The penis of Vox Machina ring together yet again to find their tyke ’s soul and relieve him while simultaneously grieving the red ink of company member Vax’ildan . With Liam O’Brien and Travis Willingham playing PCs Liev’tel and Bertrand Bell to connect the company , the one - shot is truly a treat for follower of the first safari - especially those who ’ve become attached to the lovable Goth .
Moreover , envision the cast - who were inCritical Role’ssecond run / Mighty Neinat this point - stepping into their first campaign office is also a real delicacy , especially when everyone starts the Roast of Grog on Willingham for making the decision to pull something from the Deck of Many Things . While not a character eff for his intelligence operation , Grog did anticipate not to pull out any cards from the deck of cards . tot in one of the best battle in a one - shot with some of the highest undivided - turn equipment casualty deals in any run , and " The Search For Grog " is definitely one of the bestCritical Roleone - shot .
2The Mighty Nein Reunited
The first proper post - campaign one - shot for the Mighty Nein is technically a two - shot , but it can be forgiven as " The Mighty Nein Reunited " is just so honorable . Taking place several calendar month after the events of thecampaign that pep up theMighty Neinseries , the radical reunites to check the climb of demigod U’kotoa . The two - scene episode combine what made the 2nd campaign work so well : a portmanteau of tension , levity , and sheer awe-inspiring moments from the floor 17 character reference .
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" The Mighty Nein Reunited " also allowed for a balk - in with how the characters are doing in the aftermath of the 2d political campaign - from Beau and Yasha ’s life of domesticity to the adventures of Fjord , Jester , and Kingsley on the high ocean . With a echt threat from U’kotoa driving the story action , this is an excellent kick - off to any future continuation one - shots to the 2nd hunting expedition , which was full of truly amazingCritical Roleepisodes .
1Dalen’s Closet
" Dalen ’s Closet " takes place a year after two of the best Exandria one - blastoff - " The Search For Grog " and " The Search for Bob . " It start with the vow reclamation ofVox Machina member , Percy de Rolo and Vex’ahlia . unluckily , the glad festivities take a twist for the disastrous when long - time enemy of Vox Machina , Sylas Briarwood , attacks to get vengeance for his married woman , Delilah .
The one - shot is just a complete balance between odoriferous and tender moments with some truly nail - bite action . " Dalen ’s Closet " really revisits the safari One characters at a time when their emotional scar are n’t as fresh , permit for some beautiful present moment of healing and reflection . In addition , the ending of the one - shot is one of the most beautiful and uplift inCritical Rolehistory , make it inarguably the bestCritical Roleone - shot - at least for now . With the likely rollout ofCritical Rolevideo games and live - activity adaptationsin the good time to come , there ’s truss to be more Exandria one - shots in the cards for both Vox Machina and Mighty Nein .
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