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Campaign 1: Vox Machina (2015-2017)
Arc 1: Kraghammer and Vasselheim
Picking up
where the home game left off, Lady Allura asks Vox Machina to find her friend, Lady Kima, who disappeared into the mines of Kraghammer upon learning of a great evil resting beneath it during a vision quest. Upon completing their quest, trouble with the law in Vasselheim splits the party into two separate groups as they attempt to make amends, and during their stay, they encounter new friends, new enemies, and new revelations before eventually returning home.
Guest Star Party Members:
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn,
Felicia Day,
Will Friedle and
Wil Wheaton.
- "Arrival at Kraghammer" (March 12, 2015) note Our story begins as Vox Machina, the heroes of Emon, arrive at the cavernous underground city of Kraghammer.
- "Into the Greyspire Mines" (March 19, 2015) note After Scanlan Shorthalt brought the abomination of a Naga to it’s tortured end, the Vox Machina vowed to Nostoc Greyspine to put an end to the darkness now bubbling up out of the bowls of the earth.
- "Strange Bedfellows" (March 26, 2015) note With Grog’s mind now silenced, the twins fall upon the last surviving Duergar.
- "Attack on the Duergar Warcamp" (April 2, 2015) note Vox Machina form a tentative alliance with an Illithid outcast named Clarota, deep inside the caverns under Kraghammer.
- "The Trick about Falling" (April 9, 2015) note Having successfully slain a dangerous Illithid and its dwarven general, the Vox Machina find themselves surrounded by a small army of Duergar.
- "Breaching the Emberhold" (April 16, 2015) note The party continues to wind its way ever downward, far below Kraghammer.
- "The Throne Room" (April 23, 2015) note With an uneasy agreement struck between Kima and Clarota, Vox Machina quietly begin a search of Emberhold.
- 'Glass and Bone' (April 30, 2015) note Vox Machina struggles to survive after their battle with the Duergar King and Queen, our heroes broken and battered.
- 'Yug'Voril Uncovered' (May 7, 2015) note The team overtakes the Duergar Queen, before Ulara is able to make a thrall of Grog.
- 'K'Varn Revealed' (May 14, 2015) note The team jumps right into a fight with some undead. Vax’ildan ends up surrounded and takes a few hits getting paralyzed before the team can jump to his aid, but the fight is over almost before it begins once Tiberius gets involved.
- 'The Temple Showdown' (May 21, 2015) note This time around, Vox Machina finds themselves in dire straits. We pick up where we last left off, with the adventurers about to take on a giant of some sort they stumbled upon while scouting.
(Episode 12 is not part of the main plot, thus it is listed below with the one-shots)
- 'Escape from the Underdark' (June 4, 2015) note With K’Varn killed, and the dread god Orcus’ machinations put to an end, the party struggles with what to do next.
- 'Shopping and Shipping' (June 11, 2015) note After allowing themselves a single night’s rest back in the city of Emon, Vox Machina sets out for their meeting with the Sovereign Uriel and the Council of Tal’Dorei.
- 'Skyward' (June 25, 2015) note The party finishes their necessary purchases within the city of Emon in preparation for their journey.
- 'Enter Vasselheim' (July 2, 2015) note As Vox Machina completes their journey across the Ozmit Sea, Tiberius and Scanlan engage in a strange math workshop until Kima arrives and prepares the group for the culture shock awaiting them in Othanzia's capital city of Vasselheim.
- 'Hubris' (July 23, 2015) note Parting ways with their beloved cleric, Vox Machina is now adrift in a strange and unfamiliar city.
- 'Trial of the Take, part 1' (July 30, 2015) note With the party now split, Scanlan, Percy, Vex, and Grog find themselves teaming up with an unlikely duo. Putting differences aside, the forced fellowship heads out into the frost-harried north of the Vesper Timberland.
- 'Trial of the Take, part 2' (August 6, 2015) note Our unlikely collection of travelers press forward into to the frozen, hoary wilds of the Vesper Timberland, closing the last few miles between themselves and their prey.
- 'Trial of the Take, part 3' (August 13, 2015) note Like their companions before them, Keyleth, Vax, and Tiberius make their way to The Slayer's Take. Arriving shortly after their friends' departure for the Vesper Timberlands, the trio are introduced to the rest of their own hunting party.
- 'Trial of the Take, part 4' (August 20, 2015) note The three members of Vox Machina and their Slayer’s Take companions make their way down into the tunnels beneath the Velvet Cabaret, pursuing their mercurial prey.
- 'Aramenté to Pyrah' (August 27, 2015) note Their trials behind them, Vox Machina is brought together within the walls of The Slayer's Take.
- 'The Rematch' (September 10, 2015) note As Vox Machina prepares for their return to Emon, Grog demands a rematch against Kern to regain his honor.
Arc 2: The Briarwoods
A mysterious couple known as the Briarwoods arrive in Emon for a formal feast. Knowing that they were responsible for the deaths of his family, Percy decides it's time to achieve his vengeance. Following his lead, Vox Machina is accused of destructive behavior and kicked off the Tal'Dorei Council. Now they need to clear their names, but the cost might be Percy's soul.
- 'The Feast' (September 17, 2015) note Percy reveals the full tale of his blood feud with the Briarwoods, leaving Vox Machina just one week to prepare.
- 'Crimson Diplomacy' (September 24, 2015) note Vax finds himself alone in the clutches of the villainous Briarwoods! While the team rushes in to save him, they are joined by a mysterious tiefling named Lilith, a powerful wizard who is on the run from vicious bounty hunters. (Guest Kit Buss.)
- 'Consequences and Cows' (October 1, 2015) note Reeling from the aftermath of their battle against the Briarwoods, Vox Machina is called before Sovereign Uriel to answer for their recent destructive behavior.
- 'The Path to Whitestone' (October 8, 2015) note Greyskull keep is infiltrated by ghostly attackers as Vox Machina prepares to make their way Northeast to Whitestone to confront the Briarwoods head on.
- 'The Sun Tree' (October 15, 2015) note Vox Machina sneaks their way into the town of Whitestone with the intent of inspiring revolution, but could not be prepared for the horrors that await them inside.
- 'Whispers' (October 22, 2015) note Vox Machina begin their campaign to sow the seeds of rebellion amongst the people of Whitestone. The cruel Sir Kerrion Stonefell is the first target on their list, but will the attack against him unleash a darker power?
- 'Stoke the Flames' (October 29, 2015) note The seeds of rebellion begin to take root in Whitestone! But as Vox Machina make their move to bring the population to revolt, they learn that another de Rolo may still be alive.
- 'Gunpowder Plot' (November 5, 2015) note Scanlan finds himself alone, caught in a Briarwood trap! Meanwhile, the party fuels the fire of rebellion, but will the price the town of Whitestone pays be too high? The revolution has begun, and nothing can stop it now.
- 'Against the Tide of Bone' (November 12, 2015) note Vox Machina are exhausted, facing an undead army, and preparing to storm Whitestone Castle! Thankfully they’re about to get some help from an old friend.
- 'Reunions' (November 19, 2015) note Vox Machina make their way through Whitestone Castle, lead by a new, unlikely ally, in hopes of rescuing Cassandra de Rolo. Battles commence, debts are settled, and secrets revealed as the group descends into the haunted catacombs.
- 'Race to the Ziggurat' (December 3, 2015) note Vox Machina vs. The Briarwoods: Who will survive? And what terrible secret waits for our heroes beneath Whitestone.
- 'Denouement' (December 10, 2015) note Vox Machina fights for Percy’s soul as the Whitestone rebellion comes to a head! All this plus berets, tree hugging and… ships?
- 'Winter's Crest in Whitestone' (December 17, 2015) note It's time for the Winter's Crest festival in Whitestone! Contests, prizes, and revelry abound as we wrap up our year with a nice bow.
- 'A Musician's Nostalgia' (January 7, 2016) note Vox Machina return to Emon to prove their innocence. Now on the hunt for the treacherous Riskel Daxio, they must once again face the Clasp, along with some shady characters from Scanlan’s past.
- 'Echoes of the Past' (January 14, 2016) note Vox Machina take some well earned downtime! Scanlan continues his dance with the mysterious gnome girl, and the group agrees to venture back to a mysterious cavern they had abandoned years before.
Arc 3: The Chroma Conclave
As Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei II announces his abdication, four dragons calling themselves the Chroma Conclave attack the city of Emon. After saving whomever they can and resettling them in Whitestone, the members of Vox Machina rally their allies to kill the dragons and take back their home and gather the power of the Vestiges of the Divergence. One member of the Chroma Conclave, Raishan, proposes an alliance with Vox Machina to take down the leader, Thordak. Although the party does not trust her, the dragon's strength and knowledge would be a great asset to them. As Thordak swells with madness and power from his position within Emon, time is running out until the final confrontation with the Cinder King.
- Omens (January 21, 2016) note Vox Machina fight their way out of the late General Krieg's house. Sovereign Uriel announces a substantial change to the leadership of Tal'Dorei.
- Desperate Measures (January 28, 2016) note Vox Machina struggle to defend Greyskull Keep as Emon lies devastated after an attack by the Chroma Conclave, a quartet of ancient chromatic dragons.
- In Ruins (February 4, 2016) note To safeguard the survivors of the Chroma Conclave's attack, Vox Machina return to Emon in secret and learn the fate of their allies.(Guest Jason Charles Miller.)
- Dangerous Dealings (February 11, 2016) note Vox Machina organise an evacuation to Whitestone and forge an alliance with the Clasp, a dangerous thieves' guild.
- Return to Vasselheim (February 18, 2016) note Having returned to the holy city of Vasselheim, Vox Machina reunite with Kashaw and Zahra (special guests Will Friedle and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn), and learn of powerful magical artifacts which may help them battle the Chroma Conclave.
- The Sunken Tomb (March 10, 2016) note Vox Machina descend into the submerged, watery tomb of a Champion of the Raven Queen to retrieve the first of the Vestiges of Divergence (with special guests Will Friedle and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn).
- Those Who Walk Away (March 17, 2016) note Barely recovered from a sudden death and costly resurrection, Vox Machina journey to the ruins of Pyrah to learn what's become of the Fire Ashari.
- Cindergrove Revisited (March 24, 2016) note Vox Machina travel into the ruins of Cindergrove, and with an unexpected ally (special guest Chris Hardwick), they seek to close the rift torn open by Thordak.
- The Family Business (March 31, 2016) note Vox Machina return to Westrunn, the home of Pike and Grog, only to find it occupied by a goliath horde ruled by Grog's uncle Kevdak.
- Into the Frostweald (April 7, 2016) note Continuing their search for the Vestiges of Divergence, Vox Machina journey to the frozen wild of the Frostweald to seek aid from a powerful androsphynx.
- A Name is Earned (April 14, 2016) note Vox Machina face the challenges of an androsphynx to learn what it knows of the Vestiges of Divergence.
- Best Laid Plans... (April 21, 2016) note Grog reaches an impasse in his relationship with Craven Edge, his accursed weapon. Vox Machina makes plans to liberate Westrunn from the goliath horde.
- Test of Pride (April 28, 2016) note Having learned that Kaylie and Dr. Dranzel are trapped in the city, Scanlan uses all his wits to keep them alive. Grog tries a direct tactic to free Westrunn from the goliaths.
- The Kill Box (May 5, 2016) note Vox Machina take on the occupying goliaths, and Grog has his final showdown with Kevdak.
- At Dawn, We Plan! (May 12, 2016) note With Westrunn liberated, Vox Machina must decide how to secure the city and whether they're ready to take a member of the Chroma Conclave.
- In the Belly of the Beast (May 19, 2016) note Aided by the remnants of the goliath hoard, Vox Machina sets a cunning trap for the ancient black dragon Umbrasyl.
- Umbrasyl (June 2, 2016) note Scanlan, Vax and Grog are caught up in Umbrasyl's flight from the battle in Westrunn, while the rest of Vox Machina find an ally (special guest Christopher Perkins) for their final battle with the Hope Devourer.
- Hope (June 9, 2016) note Having defeated one of the Chroma Conclave, Vox Machina take responsibility for Westrunn's safety. Keyleth befriends a community leader, paladin-turned-blacksmith Kerrek (special guest Patrick Rothfuss), and Scanlan seeks closure with Kaylie.
- Duskmeadow (June 16, 2016) note Vax faces the consequences of his bargain with the Raven Queen. Vox Machina and their allies plan the next phase of their battle with the Chroma Conclave.
- A Cycle of Vengeance (June 23, 2016) note As Castle Whitestone is beset by assassins on the hunt for Vox Machina, Vax faces off against his would-be killer — not Gilmore, but Hotis the Rakshasa, back for revenge.
- Into the Feywild (July 7, 2016) note To find the next Vestige, Vox Machina make their way into the Feywild, a plane of wild magic and rampant nature, where even the most innocent thing can be deadly.
- Heredity and Hats (July 14, 2016) note To fulfill their bargain with Garmelie the satyr, Vox Machina enter the city of Syngorn and confront Syldor Vessar, the twins' father.
- Denizens of the Moonbrush (July 28, 2016) note Vox Machina are caught up in a conflict between a tribe of lycanthropes and a band of violent pixies, and must choose a side before they can continue their journey.
- Uninviting Waters (August 6, 2016) note With reluctant help from Garmelie, Vox Machina brave the unforgiving terrain that surrounds the Shademirk Bog and draw closer to their goal.
- The Echo Tree (August 11, 2016) note The fate of a Vestige and much of the Feywild hangs in the balance as Vox Machina battle the powerful fey creature that lurks in the heart of the Shademirk Bog.
- The Frigid Doom (August 18, 2016) note Vox Machina journey to Draconia, which lies all but destroyed in the wake of the Chroma Conclave, and see allies among the survivors.
- The Streets of Ank'Harel (August 25, 2016) note Keyleth and Vax's relationship takes on a new dimension, as Vox Machina travel to the distant desert continent of Marquet to find the next Vestige.
- A Traveler's Gamble (September 8, 2016) note Vox Machina must prove their worth to J'mon Sa Ord, the mysterious ruler of Ank'Harel. Scanlan pursues a business deal he doesn't fully understand.
- The Chase to Glintshore (September 15, 2016) note With one Vestige in the hands of Dr. Anna Ripley, the race is on to see if Vox Machina can beat her to the next one.
- Cloak and Dagger (September 22, 2016) note The island of Glintshore is the venue for a battle of wits — and guns — as Percy and Vox Machina face off against Ripley and her unexpected companion.
- Passed Through Fire (September 29, 2016) note Before Percy can be returned from the dead, his soul must be rested free from its captor. Vax begins a rehabilitation. And an unlikely creature offers Vox Machina an alliance.
- Trust (October 6, 2016) note As they make plans for their next battle with the Chroma Conclave, Vox Machina debate whether or not to ally themselves with Raishan.
- Vorugal (October 13, 2016) note Vox Machina unleash their cunning plan to acquire another Vestige and defeat Vorugal the Frigid Doom at once.
- The Elephant in the Room (October 20, 2016) note Vox Machina deal with the fallout of Vorugal's defeat and the fast-approaching battle with Thordak himself.
- The Coming Storm (October 28, 2016) note The Tal'Dorei war council convenes to decide their next course of action, and Vox Machina plan their next move.
- Path of Brass (November 3, 2016) note As their forces rally at Fort Daxio, Vox Machina travel to the Elemental Plane of Fire to find the last Vestige.
- Where the Cards Fall (November 10, 2016) note To acquire the last Vestige of Divergence, Vox Machina enter into a deadly game of chance.
- Brawl in the Arches (November 17, 2016) note With their freedom on the line — not to mention the final Vestige — Vox Machina battle a pit fiend in the slaver markets of the City of Brass.
- Clash at Daxio (December 1, 2016) note Returning to the material plane with the complete set of Vestiges, Vox Machina find Fort Daxio under attack by the Cinder King's forces.
- The Siege of Emon (December 8, 2016) note Tal'Dorei's armies prepare to take back Emon, as Vox Machina make plans and recruit allies (special guests Will Friedle and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn) for a precision strike against Thordak.
- Thordak (December 15, 2016) note Vox Machina vs. the Cinder King. In the heart of Emon and amidst the siege, the fate of Tal'Dorei is decided.
- Raishan (January 5, 2017) note The Cinder King is dead, but so is the alliance between Vox Machina and Raishan.
- What Lies Beneath the Surface (January 12, 2017) note With help from Kerrek (special guest Patrick Rothfuss), Vox Machina pick up the pieces of Tal'Dorei's capital and debate what to do about Raishan.
- Deadly Echoes (January 19, 2017) note Vox Machina, along with Kerrek (special guest Patrick Rothfuss), pursue Raishan to her island lair but face a number of cunning defences.
- The Deceiver's Stand (January 26, 2017) note Vox Machina vs. the Diseased Deciever, as the last of the Chroma Conclave makes her stand.
Arc 4: Taryon Darrington
Having taken care of the major threat facing Tal'Dorei and quickly making a new acquaintance, Vox Machina sets out to tie up some loose ends, including the final leg of Keyleth's Aramenté and the ever-present threat of Hotis' return.
- Loose Ends (February 2, 2017) note Vox Machina deals with the fallout of the final battle with Raishan, with Exandria finally at peace.
- A Bard's Lament (February 9, 2017) note Grog shows Earthbreaker Groon what he has learned since their last meeting, Scanlan awakens from his slumber, and Vox Machina meets a new acquaintance in Ank'harel.
- Daring Days (February 16, 2017) note Vox Machina gets to know their new friend Taryon before moving onto the next leg of their journey.
- Onward to Vesrah (February 23, 2017) note Vox Machina set sail across the Ozmit Sea towards the final leg of Keyleth's Aramenté.
- Tangled Depths (March 2, 2017) note Vox Machina descends into the watery depths to complete Keyleth's final trial.
- Curious Tides (March 9, 2017) note After narrowly retrieving the lodestones from the Elemental Plane of Water, Vox Machina scrambles to save the life of one of their own as Keyleth's Aramenté trials come to a close.
- Voice of the Tempest (March 16, 2017) note Vox Machina travels to Zephrah to witness the coronation of a new leader of the Air Ashari: Keyleth herself.
- Vox Machina Go to Hell (March 23, 2017) note Vox Machina travels to the Iron City of Dis in the Nine Hells to kill Hotis before he can return.
- Deals in the Dark (March 30, 2017) note Percy makes a literal deal with a devil in order to aid the party's mission of killing Hotis. To that end, they rescue an unlikely ally named Tova (special guest ND Stevenson) who decides to aid them in their endeavor.
- Bats Out of Hell (April 6, 2017) note Vox Machina does battle with another pit fiend and intentionally get arrested and sent to the prison of Mentiri, where Hotis can be found. They then enact a daring plan to kill him and escape.
- Jugs and Rods (April 13, 2017) note Vox Machina returns to Whitestone, reunites with Pike, and Taryon tries to experiment. Meanwhile, Vex attempts to earn her title and place in her new home.
- One Year Later... (April 27, 2017) note A year of peace follows as Vox Machina reunites and gets into mischief before meeting up with some rather shady gnomes...
- Family Matters (May 4, 2017) note Vox Machina and the Trickfoots work together to aid Pike in ridding herself of a family curse.
- Taryon, My Wayward Son (May 11, 2017) note Keyleth goes off the deep end and Taryon is forcibly taken back to his hometown as Vox Machina travels to Wildemount to save him.
- The Mines of the Many (May 18, 2017) note Vox Machina strike a deal with the Myriad in order to save the Darringtons from their obscene debt.
- Masquerade (June 1, 2017) note Taryon comes into his own as he proposes to his family the future that lies in store for them as Vox Machina is greeted by a rather kooky half-orc (special guest Jon Heder) and his boss who may be more than he seems.
Arc 5: Vecna
With the return of an old foe leading a band of cultists as they seek to raise the archlich Vecna to godhood. Vox Machina must race against time to stop this new threat as the ascension of Vecna looms ever closer.
- 'Unfinished Business' (June 8, 2017) note Vox Machina travel to Ank'Harel to investigate the second ziggurat, and Pike and Grog wrestle with their feelings about Scanlan's return (with special guest Jon Heder).
- 'Thar Amphala' (June 15, 2017) note Lady Delilah Briarwood has returned from the dead and is once more in Vecna's service. To stop her, Vox Machina must piece together clues from all their past adventures.
- "Race to the Tower" (June 22, 2017) note Vox Machina journey towards the black tower of Entropis in the heart of Thar Amphala, deep within the Shadowfell, to learn — and hopefully thwart — the plans of Vecna.
- 'The Fate-Touched' (June 29, 2017) note As Vox Machina recovers from their disastrous battle with Vecna, the Raven Queen herself offers Vax a chance to return to his loved ones.
- 'Elysium' (July 6, 2017) note Vox Machina wanders the Fields of Elysium, seeking Sarenrae and Pelor's blessings for the coming fight against Vecna.
- 'The Fear of Isolation' (July 13, 2017) note Armed with a clue from Pelor himself, Vox Machina return to the material plane to seek out a mysterious hermit (special guest Darin De Paul) who may be the key to finding the wounded goddess, Ioun.
- "The Endless Atheneeum" (July 27, 2017) note Scanlan and Vox Machina step up to the plate for Ioun's test for the right to the means to defeat Vecna as time grows even shorter for Exandria (with special guest Darin De Paul).
- 'Scaldseat' (August 3, 2017) note With Vecna ascended to godhood and no more time to waste, Vox Machina hurries to an undersea volcano to find the forge of the gods.
- 'The Core Anvil' (August 10, 2017) note Inside the volcano, Vox Machina faces the guardian of the forge as they seek to create the weapons that can defeat Vecna.
- 'The Ominous March' (August 17, 2017) note Having forged the divine trammels, Vox Machina returns to Vasselheim to prepare for Vecna's coming.
- 'The Climb Within' (August 24, 2017) note Vox Machina infiltrates the inside of an undead titan marching towards Vasselheim in hopes of stopping Vecna's plans.
- 'Shadows of Thomara' (September 14, 2017) note The climb within the titan continues, as Vox Machina strives to avoid being discovered.
- 'Dark Dealings' (September 21, 2017) note Vox Machina emerges into Thar Amphala and seeks out an ancient weapon rumored to have power to defeat Vecna.
- 'The Final Ascent' (September 28, 2017) note Having rested in the Feywild, Artagan sends Vox Machina back to Thar Amphala, where the time has come to scale the tower of Entropis, aided by an old acquaintance (special guest Joe Manganiello).
- 'Vecna, the Ascended' (October 5, 2017) note Aided by a cadre of allies and blessings from the gods, Vox Machina face off against Vecna, in a race to banish the Whispered One from the material plane before his armies can crush Vasselheim (with special guests Will Friedle, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn and Joe Manganiello.
- "The Chapter Closes" (October 12, 2017) note With Vecna defeated and Vasselheim safe, the Raven Queen comes to collect on her bargain, and Vox Machina are left to decide how to spend their days as their stories come to an end.
Canon Specials
- The Story of Vox Machina (January 6, 2016)note A recap of the campaign pre-stream, written by Matt, narrated by the cast members and featuring new art.
- The Search For Grog (January 19, 2019 (Live Show), February 22, 2019 (Stream))note After pulling a card from the Deck of Many Things, Grog's soul was stolen and trapped in the Plane of Pandemonium. This is the story of Vox Machina attempting to find and rescue their big buddy, Grog.
- The Search For Grog Epilogue: The Search For Bob (Kickstarter reward game $1,000,000) (June 21, 2019)note While searching Pandemonium for Grog, a strange being named Bob stole Vox Machina's spell components. With Grog in tow, the party has to hunt down the thief before they can return to the material plane.
- Vox Machina's Summer Reunion At Dalen's Closet (Kickstarter reward game $2,000,000) (August 29, 2019) note Vex and Percy are having a destination wedding for their friends and family! What could possibly go wrong? Well, Vox Machina never did properly tie up that one certain loose end...
- The Adventures of the Darrington Brigade (November 23, 2019)note Live from the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, TX, Taryon Darrington leads a troupe of unlikely miscreants through a dangerous journey in search of glory!
Other Specials and One-Shots (2015-2017)
- 'Dungeons & Dragons' Campaign Tips (May 5, 2015). In a brief hiatus between games, Matt Mercer gives viewers some advice on running a D&D campaign, before running some hapless volunteers through a quick adventure.
- How to Score a Massive Hit (July 9, 2015). The Critical Role panel from San Diego Comic Con 2015.
- Critical Trolls! For Extra Life (October 3, 2015). Vox Moronica reunite for a new one-off game as part of Extra Life 2015.
- D&Diesel (October 19, 2015) . To promote The Last Witch Hunter, actor and longtime D&D player Vin Diesel joins Matt, Laura, Travis, and special guests Jessica Chobot and Dan Casey for a one-off adventure. Diesel is playing his character from The Last Witch Hunter, and Matt created a new Witch Hunter class (later revised to Blood Hunter) for the game.
- November 2015 Critmas (November 5, 2015). Originally recorded as part of "Gunpowder Plot".
- December 2015 Critmas (December 10, 2015). Originally recorded as part of "Denouement".
- Wizard World Portland Q&A (February 20, 2016).
- Q&A and Battle Royale! (February 25, 2016). During a hiatus, Matt hosted a Q&A with Marisha, Travis, and returning guest stars Will Friedle and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, before running a battle royale between Keyleth, Grog, Kashaw and Zahra.
- To the Poop! (April 18, 2016). A one-shot Pathfinder game featuring Taliesin, Marisha, and special guests Ashly Burch, Phil LaMarr and Ivan Van Norman as a party of goblins.
- Q&A and Battle Royale II (May 26, 2016). A Q&A with Matt, Marisha, Taliesin, Liam and Ashley, followed by a second battle royale between Keyleth, Percy, Vax and Pike.
- Deadlands (June 25, 2016). A one-shot of the Deadlands Western-themed game run by Matt, featuring Laura, Liam, Marisha and Travis.
- Liam's Quest (June 30, 2016). A one-shot run by Liam, featuring Sam, Taliesin, Laura, and Travis as... themselves?
- SDCC 2016: The Dating Game (July 23, 2016). Recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con 2016, this features a parody of The Dating Game with Vox Machina as the contestants, followed by a short Q&A.
- SDCC 2016 Q&A (July 23, 2016). The Critical Role Q&A panel recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con 2016.
- The Return of Liam (September 1, 2016). A canonical one-shot run by Liam, featuring Laura, Sam, Travis, and special guests Ashly Burch and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, as members of the Clasp who team up to pull a heist in Emon.
- Liam's Quest: Full Circle (April 20, 2017). The conclusion to Liam's earlier genre-bending one-shot adventure, featuring Laura, Taliesin, Ashley, Matt, Marisha, Sam, and Travis, once more playing themselves.
- Fireside Q&A with Matthew Mercer (April 25, 2017). A tongue-in-cheek video in which Matt answers questions while reclining by a fireplace in a silk robe.
- Talks Machina: Pants-Optional Critmas (May 2, 2017). The May 2017 Critmas, which was originally recorded as an episode of Talks Machina.
- Battle Royale III (May 25, 2017). The biggest battle royale yet pits Vex, Percy, Keyleth, Taryon and Grog against one another in a fight to the death.
- Bar-Room Blitz - A Sam Riegel One-Shot (August 31, 2017). Sam takes on his first game as DM, placing Liam and guests Ashly Burch, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Eric Bauza, and Brian Wayne Foster in a crowded seedy bar in the Critical Role universe, as several parties all converge on a special little girl.
- Thursday by Night, Part 1 (October 19, 2017) . Taliesin leads a game of Vampire: The Masquerade starring the Critical Role cast as... themselves.
- Thursday by Night, Part 2 (October 26, 2017). Taliesin continues his game with the survivors of the first week.
- Bunions and Flagons (November 2, 2017). Grog runs Vox Machina (Vax, Vex, Scanlan, and Percy) through a strange tabletop game he picked up at the local bar.
- Trinket's Honey Heist (November 9, 2017). Marisha puts Matt, Sam, Liam, Taliesin, and Brian Wayne Foster in the role of Trinket and an assortment of bears as they attempt to raid the Westruun Honey Festival in this game of the one-page RPG Honey Heist.
- Once Upon A Cruise (November 16, 2017). Sam runs six guest players through an adventure where fairytale characters meet up on the Love Boat and hijinks most definitely ensue.
- Kobolds, Catacombs, and Dragons (Oh My!) (November 30, 2017) . Matt leads Laura, Taliesin, Travis, Liam, and special guest Jennifer Hale through an adventure inspired by the latest Hearthstone expansion.
- Level 20 Battle Royale (December 7, 2017). Grog vs. Vax vs. Percy vs. Keyleth vs. Scanlan in a round robin fight to the finish.
Campaign 2: The Mighty Nein (2018-2021)
Arc 1: Come Together
Seven disparate individuals first meet by chance in the sleepy town of Trostenwald, but they quickly become involved in an investigation after a zombie attacks the recently arrived traveling carnival. Out of necessity, they come together as a group, calling themselves the Mighty Nein and setting off north. In the aftermath of the attack on the Zauber Spire, they find themselves exploring the underbelly of Zadash, gambling their fates with the Gentleman, and riding across the swamps of Berleben before engaging in merriment and mayhem among the folks of Hupperdook, oblivious to their soon-to-be changing fortunes.
- Curious Beginnings (January 11, 2018) note In Wildemount, seven adventurers coalesce in a tavern before finding themselves drawn to a mysterious circus.
- A Show of Scrutiny (January 18, 2018) note The newly formed party delves into their own investigation of the events at the carnival, while still wondering if they can trust the company they've found themselves in.
- The Midnight Chase (January 25, 2018) note The party searches for the devil toad in an attempt to clear their name, finding themselves on a haunted island in the middle of the Usteloch.
- Disparate Pieces (February 1, 2018) note The party presents evidence of the devil toad’s corruption at a midnight trial, and Beau confronts an envoy from her past
- The Open Road (February 8, 2018) note The group hits the road, preparing for a long trip to Zadash. But trouble in the small town of Alfield stops the band of adventurers in their tracks.
- The Howling Mines (February 15, 2018) note The group questions the crownsguard for clarity about last night’s attacks, and their hunt for the gnolls leads them to a descent down a mysterious mine.
- Hush (February 22, 2018) note The group plunges deeper into the gnoll mines, coming across an unexpected ally, and wandering into a nest of dangers. (Guest Khary Payton)
- The Gates of Zadash (March 1, 2018) note The group decides upon a name and leaves Alfield, heading back on the open road to Zadash... though not without having to deal with the dangers of the road.
- note NEIN! Steam and Conversation (March 8, 2018) note The Mighty Nein explore Zadash, looking for new jobs, finding old allies, and stumbling upon intriguing mysteries.
- Waste and Webs (Recap Episodes 1-10) (March 15, 2018) note The Mighty Nein delve into the sewers of Zadash in search of the mysterious beast that has been terrorizing the Crownsguard.
- Zemnian Nights (Recap) (March 22, 2018) note The Mighty Nein finally make it into the Tri-Spire, exploring the upper echelon of Zadash and investigating the Knights of Requital’s claims of corruption within the government.
- Midnight Espionage (Recap) (March 29, 2018) note Hijinks ensue as the Mighty Nein attempt subterfuge in order to carry out the mission of the Knights of Requital.
- Lost and Found (Recap) (April 5, 2018) note The Mighty Nein deal with the fallout from the night’s events, working to repair the fraying edges of the Knights of Requital and learning how to trust their own team.
- Fleeting Memories (Recap) (April 12, 2018) note The Mighty Nein find themselves creating dangerous allegiances, and uncovering more about the past of one of their own.
- Where The River Goes (Recap) (April 19, 2018) note Heading down an underground river, the Mighty Nein explore a long abandoned research facility, uncovering dangerous foes and even more dangerous secrets.
- A Favor In Kind (Recap) (April 26, 2018) note The Mighty Nein deal with the ramifications of their actions in the research facility, exploring more of the dark caverns beneath Zadash and experimenting with dangerous unknowns.
- Harvest Close (Recap) (May 3, 2018) note The Mighty Nein attend the Harvest Close Festival, taking part in sweets and games of skill, and entering the challenging Victory Pit.
- Whispers of War (Recap) (May 10, 2018) note The end of the Harvest Close Festival brings a victory overshadowed by the bigger problems of the Empire.
- The Gentleman's Path (May 17, 2018) note The Mighty Nein find themselves facing multiple choices as to their next actions and alliances.
- Labenda Awaits (May 24, 2018) note As The Mighty Nein get closer to Berleben, trouble awaits them on the road and in the swamp.
- Stalker in the Swamp (May 31, 2018) note A new ally joins the Mighty Nein as they head deep into the Labenda Swamp to investigate the Gentleman’s mysterious safe house (guest Mark Hulmes).
- Lost Treasures (June 7, 2018) note The Mighty Nein delve into the waters below the safehouse in an attempt to finish their first task for the Gentleman.
- Have Bird, Will Travel (June 14, 2018) note After finishing up some loose ends in the Labenda Swamp, the Mighty Nein head to the town of Hupperdook.
- The Hour of Honor (June 21, 2018) note The Mighty Nein explore the town of Hupperdook, and find much more intrigue than they bargained for.
- Divergent Paths (June 28, 2018) note The Mighty Nein head down into the Gearhold Prison to destroy the clockwork Gear Warden, and hopefully help a family in need.
Arc 2: The Bad Guys
The Mighty Nein scramble to recover those who were lost, and the attempt bears a heavy cost and an unexpected gain. Then, in pursuit of clues as to Fjord's mysterious patron, the party arrives in Nicodranas, the home of Jester. But their respite is short-lived as their adventure sets sail to the seas, where both answers and dangers lurk from above and beneath.
- Found and Lost (Recap Episodes 1-26) (July 12, 2018)note The Mighty Nein wake up to missing members, meet a stranger who could possibly help them, and find that some plans... have a high cost (guest Ashly Burch).
- Converging Fury (July 19, 2018)note Still reeling from the cost of their first fight against the Iron Shepherds, the Mighty Nein gain another ally and enter Shadycreek Run, where they begin to plot their revenge against their formidable foe (guests Ashly Burch and Sumalee Montano).
- Within the Nest (July 26, 2018)note The Mighty Nein set out to find some help to take down the Iron Shepherds, and enter the Sour Nest to engage with their enemies (guests Ashly Burch and Sumalee Montano).
- The Stalking Nightmare (August 3, 2018)note Live from Indianapolis! The Mighty Nein descend deeper into the Sour Nest to rescue their friends, and find help in an unexpected corner. (guests Ashly Burch and Khary Payton)
- The Journey Home (August 9, 2018)note Reunited at last, the Mighty Nein journey back to Zadash, hoping to find closure with those they've lost and the contracts they've made.
- Commerce and Chaos (August 16, 2018)note The Mighty Nein take two weeks of down time in Zadash, shopping and researching, before embarking on their next adventure.
- Beyond the Boundaries (August 23, 2018)note The Mighty Nein return to several old stomping grounds as they journey south to Nicodranas and the Menagerie Coast.
- The Ruby and the Sapphire (September 6, 2018)note Beach episode! The Mighty Nein explore Nicodranas and Jester reunites with her mother, the famed Ruby of the Sea.
- Encroaching Waters (September 13, 2018)note The Mighty Nein investigate the watery underbelly of Nicodranas, and find more danger than they bargained for.
- Dockside Diplomacy (September 20, 2018)note The Mighty Nein find success in their task for the Ruby, but chaos ensues as they continue their search for Marius LePual.
- O Captain, Who's Captain? (September 27, 2018)note The Mighty Nein hire a crew and set out on a naval adventure, but danger lurks on the open seas.
- Dangerous Liaisons (October 4, 2018)note Live from New York! The Mighty Nein are taken aboard the Squall Eater, and Fjord learns more about his mysterious patron.
- Welcome To The Jungle (October 11,2018)note Delving into the jungle island of Urukaxl, the Mighty Nein must utilize new tactics in order to contend with the dangerous denizens of the jungle.
- Temple Of The False Serpent (October 18, 2018)note The Mighty Nein discover what creatures lie in wait in the inner depths of the temple.
- Dubious Pursuits (November 1, 2018)note The Mighty Nein undergo a dangerous watery escape from the temple, and go to great lengths to maintain their alliance with Captain Avantika.
- A Pirate's Life For Me (November 8, 2018)note The Mighty Nein head for the lawless island of Darktow, engaging in an act of piracy along the way.
- A Hole In The Plan (November 15, 2018)note The Mighty Nein explore the pirate island of Darktow, and attempt to undermine Avantika.
- In Hot Water (November 29, 2018)note The Mighty Nein face a showdown with Avantika and her crew in Darktow, and the possible wrath of the Plank King for breaking pirate law.
- The Diver's Grave (December 7, 2018)note The Mighty Nein investigate Fjord's shipwreck, and their underwater adventure takes a spooky turn as they head deeper into the Diver's Grave.
- The Stowaway (December 13, 2018)note The Mighty Nein find a stowaway on the Squalleater, who carries a mysterious item that holds dangerous consequences for the curious (guest Deborah Ann Woll).
- A Storm of Memories (December 20, 2018)note The Mighty Nein dock in Bisaft before setting sail through a dangerous storm to find the next temple of Uk'otoa.
- The Second Seal (January 10, 2019)note The Mighty Nein dive back underwater to find the second temple of Uk'otoa in search of Fjord's reward.
Arc 3: The Bright Queen's Favor
The Mighty Nein return to the mainland and travel deep into Xhorhas in search of the missing Yeza. Upon finding an "anchor" to the Abyss, the party earns the favor of the Bright Queen Leylas Kryn. From their new home base in the capital of Rosohna, they continue their search for answers and in the course of their chase, they end up losing one of their own to Obann, a servant of the Chained Oblivion.
- Homeward Bound (Recap Episodes 27-49) (January 17, 2019)note The Mighty Nein dock in Nicodranas and reenter the Empire, finding secrets waiting for them in Felderwin.
- A Game of Names (January 24, 2019)note Reeling from their discovery, the Mighty Nein come clean with each other about aspects of their past.
- The Endless Burrows (January 31, 2019)note The Mighty Nein follow the tunnels of the Kryn's burrowing worms, but find much more than caverns and rocks await them down in the underground. (guest Chris Perkins).
- Xhorhas (Recap) (February 14, 2019)note The Mighty Nein safely make it to Xhorhas, but find more danger than they could have imagined in this new country.
- Feral Business (Recap) (February 21, 2019)note The Mighty Nein enter Asarius, the City of Beasts, and encounter dangerous denizens within and below its streets.
- Cornered (Recap) (February 28, 2019)note The Mighty Nein explore the markets of Asarius and tangle with the locals in a no-holds-barred prize fight.
- Well Beneath (Recap) (March 7, 2019)note The Mighty Nein reunite with an old ally, and investigate the growing mystery of the fiendish rifts in Asarius.
- Duplicity (Recap) (March 14, 2019)note The Mighty Nein engage in an intense battle with some nasty fiends below the city of Asarius as they search for the source of the rifts.
- The Favor (Recap) (March 21, 2019)note The Mighty Nein bring their hard-fought evidence of the abyssal rifts to Lady Olios in hopes of gaining the promised favor of the Bright Queen.
- In Love and War (Recap) (April 4, 2019)note The Mighty Nein face the ramifications of Caleb's decision, and Nott is faced with a tense reunion.
- Wood and Steel (Recap) (April 11, 2019)note The Mighty Nein explore Rosohna, the City of Perpetual Night, before embarking on a dangerous mission for Professer Waccoh.
- Perspective (Recap) (April 18, 2019)note The Mighty Nein engage with the stone giants in the Icozrin Steelworks, then discover a more sinister danger deep in the Vermaloc.
- A Turtle By Any Other Name (Recap) (April 25, 2019)note The Mighty Nein face a fiendish showdown in the Braan, and uncover more clues about the rifts throughout Xhorhas.
- Agreements (Recap) (May 2, 2019)note The Mighty Nein conclude their business with the giants and head back to Rosohna, as Fjord deals with an unexpected development in his relationship with his patron.
- Domestic Respite (Recap) (May 8, 2019)note The Mighty Nein explore their new keep while anticipating the meeting at the Overcrow Apothecary.
- Intervention (Recap) (May 16, 2019)note The Mighty Nein tell the Bright Queen about a potential attack on Xhorhas, and attempt to infiltrate a meeting at the Overcrow Apothecary.
- A Dangerous Chase (Recap) (May 23, 2019)note Giving chase to their wily target, the Mighty Nein travel north into the Barbed Fields, a dangerous and terrifying wasteland.
- Chases and Trees (Recap) (May 30, 2019)note The Mighty Nein continue their trudge through the Barbed Fields, and find beauty and shelter in an unlikely corner.
- Beneath Bazzoxan (Recap) (June 6, 2019)note The Mighty Nein tussle with a roc and make their way to Bazzoxan, a village holding the line against historical terrors.
- Beyond the Eyes of Angels (Recap) (June 13, 2019)note The Mighty Nein delve further under Bazzoxan, where dangerous traps and ghostly horrors lie in wait.
- Reflections (Recap) (June 20, 2019)note The Mighty Nein continues through the dungeon, facing down a bridge of terrors and sinister reflections on the way down.
- The King's Cage (Recap) (June 27, 2019)note The Mighty Nein finally come face-to-face with Obann, and learn about his intentions and Yasha's past.
Arc 4: Swords and Angels
The Mighty Nein seeks to free Yasha from Obann's control while Fjord struggles to free himself from Uk'otoa's. Meanwhile, the Angel of Irons cult has their own plans to release their god. Complicating things further, the party finds themselves drawn deeper into the tangled webs of intrigue between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty with the fates of both territories hanging in the balance.
- Causatum (Recap) (July 11, 2019)note The group takes time to recover from the loss of one of their own and decide on their next course of action.
- Family Gathering (Recap) (July 18, 2019) note The Mighty Nein spend a day in Nicodranas, reuniting families and causing several members to question their next steps.
- Clay and Dust (Recap) (Recap Episodes 50-72) (July 25, 2019) note The Mighty Nein arrive at the Kiln and seek help from its keepers, while Fjord has a harrowing choice to make.
- Uthodurn (Recap) (August 1, 2019) note Live from GenCon! The Mighty Nein make the trek through the mountains to the city where dwarves and elves live together, in the hopes of finding a legendary smith.
- Manifold Morals (Recap) (August 8, 2019) note Joined by a new, lawful ally, the Mighty Nein delve deeper into the disks of Uthodurn in their search for mythril and the whereabouts of a white dragon. (Guest starring Mica Burton)
- Rime and Reason (Recap) (August 15, 2019) note The Mighty Nein find themselves transported to snowy Mythburrow in pursuit of a white dragon, and must use all their wisdom to escape with their prize and their lives intact. (Guest starring Mica Burton)
- Refjorged (Recap) (August 22, 2019) note Before returning to the Kiln to reforge the Star Razor, the Mighty Nein have to pull of a dangerous heist to claim a reward for Caduceus's holy quest. (Guest starring Mica Burton)
- A Tangled Web (Recap) (September 5, 2019) note The Mighty Nein must determine their next step as they learn more about the powerful figures from Caleb's past.
- Between the Lines (Recap) (September 19, 2010) note The Mighty Nein return to Zadash, where lore and knowledge await those that know where to look.
- Through the Trees (Recap) (September 26, 2019) note The Mighty Nein follow the trail of the Cult of the Angel of Irons in hope of beating them to their prize in the Lotusden.
- The Folding Halls (Recap) (October 10, 2019)note The Mighty Nein recover from their encounter with Obann and head to Nicodranas to seek Yussah's guidance, but find more than just a meeting awaits them.
- From Door to Door (Recap) (October 17, 2019)note Continuing their search for Yussa and hoping to find a possible boon in their struggle against Obann, the Mighty Nein wander the Heirloom Sphere into rooms of ever-growing danger.
- The Beat of the Permaheart (Recap) (October 24, 2019)note The Mighty Nein continue their plunge into the Heirloom Sphere, seeking out a dangerous item whose destruction could change the tide in their fight against the Angel of Irons.
- Dark Bargains (Recap) (October 31, 2019)note Now trapped within the astral dreadnought, the Mighty Nein must decide whether or not to trust the entity that they discover waiting inside.
- Titles and Tattoos (Recap) (November 7, 2019)note Having survived the dangers of the Folding Halls, the Mighty Nein must now grapple with the gravity of Obann’s plot and decide who in the Empire they can possibly trust.
- The Threads Converge (Recap) (November 14, 2019)note The Mighty Nein find danger in an unexpected place when they're forced to contend with an assassin, and inch closer to uncovering truths about both the Angel of Irons and themselves.
- The Cathedral (Recap) (November 21, 2019)note The Mighty Nein race to the cathedral of the Dawnfather in a desperate effort to stop Obann's sinister plot.
- Punishment and Politics (Recap) (December 5, 2019)note Running on fumes, the Mighty Nein face down the new form of their old threat, but it is diplomacy that proves to be an even greater challenge.
- Unwanted Reunions (Recap) (December 12, 2019)note The Mighty Nein must deal with the political ramifications of their choices as they wade further into the depths of the war between the Empire and Xhorhas.
- Lingering Wounds (Recap) (December 19, 2019)note The Mighty Nein take a couple days of downtime in Rexxentrum to research, train, and reconnect with faces from the past.
- Bathhouses and Bastions (Recap) (January 9, 2020)note The Mighty Nein continue their research and relaxation in Rexxentrum before returning to Xhorhas in hopes of convincing the Bright Queen to parley.
- Stone to Clay (Recap) (January 16, 2020)note The Mighty Nein spend some time at home connecting with an ally, while the answer to a once-distant goals comes rapidly into view.
Arc 5: Family Ties
With a tentative cease-fire in place, the Mighty Nein make time within their hectic schedules to plan for Traveler Con and to catch up with their own separated families and former friends. Soon after peace is apparently made a reality, the party finally arrives at the long-awaited destination of Rumblecusp for the event that Jester and the Traveler spent half a year preparing for. However, they discover more secrets, oddities, and threats than expected, including the potential loss of their own memories and selves and an even more chilling omen on the horizon.
- Home Is Where the Heart Is (Recap) (January 23, 2020)note The Mighty Nein chase a lead on Nott's curse, but that lead brings Beau face-to-face with a past she would rather leave behind.
- Misery Loves Company (Recap)(January 30, 2020)note The Mighty Nein find themselves on the hunt for the entity responsible for Nott's predicament, but neither the journey nor the quarry are quite what they expected.
- With Great Power (Recap)(February 6, 2020)note The Mighty Nein take stock after their tangle with a dealmaker, but their arrival at a new destination holds unexpected answers.
- Blessing In Disguise (Recap)(February 13, 2020)note Now in the jungles of the White Dawn Lagoon, the Mighty Nein find themselves challenged not just by Caduceus' journey of faith, but by Jester's as well.
- Family Shatters (Recap)(February 20, 2020)note The Mighty Nein, having arrived at the oasis menagerie, must now protect both themselves and the fragile garden denizens from the danger barreling toward them.
- The Fancy and the Fooled (Recap)(February 27, 2020)note Live from Chicago! The Mighty Nein return to Nicodranas, where happy reunions and fantastic makeovers are shadowed by revelations about someone close to the party.
- Dark Waters (Recap)(March 5, 2020)note The Mighty Nein reset after their intense interactions at the party to prepare for their voyage to the peace talks, but nothing can prepare them for the danger that awaits on the high seas.
- High Seas, High Stakes (Recap) (Recap Episodes 73-99) (March 12, 2020)note Slowly recovering from the midnight attack, the Mighty Nein continue their course for the long-awaited peace talks between warring nations.
- Hunted At Sea (Recap) (July 2, 2020)note The Mighty Nein are back! Faced with a pursuing dragon turtle, the Mighty Nein must rely on luck and cunning in order to battle their enormous, determined foe.note This episode marks a shift to pre-recorded episodes in a new studio layout, designed in compliance with public safety guidelines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mysteries, Memories, and Music (Recap) (July 9, 2020)note The Mighty Nein explore the village of Vo on the island of Rumblecusp, and discover things aren't quite as idyllic as the villagers think they are.
- Ghosts, Dinosaurs, and Stuff (Recap) (July 16, 2020)note The Mighty Nein continue their perilous journey to the heart of Rumblecusp, seeking an audience with the island's supposed god, Vokodo.
- Maritime Mysteries (Recap) (July 23, 2020)note Determined to put an end to Vokodo's reign of terror, the Mighty Nein and Viridian—now remembering her true identity—explore a strange lagoon, hoping to find the would-be god's weaknesses.
- The Ruined Sliver (Recap) (July 30, 2020)note The Mighty Nein learn about Vokodo's history and Rumblecusp's strange nature, and formulate a plan as they explore the forbidden ruins.
- Rumble at Rumblecusp (Recap) (August 6, 2020)note It's finally time for the Mighty Nein to make their play and take Vokodo down.
- A Fog Lifted (Recap) (August 13, 2020)note In the wake of Vokodo's destruction, the people of Vo have to figure out where to go next, while the Mighty Nein deal with the first arrivals for TravelerCon.
- Devoutness and Dicks (Recap) (August 27, 2020)note As the people of Vo go their separate ways, the preparation for TravelerCon begins in earnest! The Mighty Nein are going to have a lot of people to feed and entertain, and a truly divine switcheroo to pull off...
- Traveler Con (Recap) (September 3, 2020)note The time has finally arrived for TravelerCon! Will the fanciful festivities and facades the friends have fabricated fly free or fall flat?
- Frigid Propositions (Recap) (September 10, 2020)note The Mighty Nein return to the mainland after an eventful TravelerCon and take Vess DeRogna up on her offer of work.
- Dinner with the Devil (Recap) (September 17, 2020)note The Mighty Nein accept an invitation to dine with Trent Ikithon and Caleb's old classmates Eodwulf and Astrid.
- New Homes and Old Friends (Recap) (September 24, 2020)note Caleb unveils a new extradimensional home away from home for the Mighty Nein, and they compare notes on the tangled web they find themselves in ahead of their northern expedition.
- The Chase Begins (Recap) (October 15, 2020)note Reeling from a shocking revalation, the Mighty Nein convince Vess DeRogna to advance her timetable, and begin their journey to Eiselcross.
Arc 6: Weird Magic
The Mighty Nein pursue a familiar face north to Eiselcross toward the ruins of the ancient magocracy of Aeor. The cold circumstances lead to even colder complications, however, with knowledge of an encroaching threat from the distant past threatening to return: the Somnovem. Armed with this knowledge, the Mighty Nein consolidate their alliances and goals, travel across the land and even the planes, and engage in a desperate race against time that will determine the fate of their home and those they hold dear.
- A Heart Grown Cold (Recap) (October 22, 2020)note In the middle of their sea voyage to Eiselcross, the Mighty Nein fight to repel the servants of Uk'otoa once more and prevent them from obtaining the final Cloven Crystal.
- An Open Window (Recap) (October 29, 2020)note The Mighty Nein arrive in Eiselcross and prepare for their landbound stretch of their trek to Aeor—and receive a daunting shock.
- Fetching Fables & Frosty Friends (Recap) (November 5, 2020)note With a new sense of urgency, the Mighty Nein begin the treacherous hike to Aeor with their guide.
- Under Timeless Ice (Recap) (November 12, 2020)note The Mighty Nein warily accept an invitation to talk within Aeorian ruins and make their chilly descent.
- The Tortoise and the Dare (Recap) (November 19, 2020)note The Mighty Nein have their long-awaited face-to-face conversation with the Tomb Takers, and plan a way to beat them north.
- Solace Between the Secrets (December 3, 2020)note The Mighty Nein uncover some dire secrets as they approach and delve into an Aeor excavation site.
- Malice and Mystery Below (Recap) (December 10, 2020)note The Mighty Nein descend through long-forgotten horrors of Aeor on their way to secure a threshold crest.
- Contentious Company (Recap) (December 17, 2020)note The Mighty Nein encounter some problems in retrieving the threshold crest and sneaking to their next destination.
- Ice and Fire (Recap) (January 14, 2021)note The Mighty Nein strike an uneasy alliance with the Tomb Takers as they forge their way through the frozen north and try to figure out what comes next.
- Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (Recap) (January 21, 2021)note In an effort to maintain some level of trust between the groups, the Mighty Nein and the Tomb Takers share some stories and secrets with each other.
- Fair-weather Faith (Recap) (January 28, 2021)note While they process some disturbing new information, the Mighty Nein are threatened by a powerful foe who has long resented them.
- A Walk to Warmer Welcomes (Recap) (February 4, 2021)note The Mighty Nein escape the Tomb Takers by the skins of their teeth and seek refuge with an old friend as they plan their next moves.
- The Neverending Day (Recap) (February 11, 2021)note While they're outmatched by the Tomb Takers, the Mighty Nein can't just leave them to their plans, and so they collect what help they can get.
- Worth Fighting For (Recap) (February 18, 2021)note The Mighty Nein, knowing that the Tomb Takers could be watching them at any moment, seek help from Caleb's old school friends. Also, Beau takes Yasha on a date in Caleb's tower.
- Sarsparilla, Licorice, and Red Hot (Recap) (February 25, 2021)note On a tip from Astrid, the Mighty Nein rush to pull a heist on the Vergessen Sanatorium, hoping to obtain anti-scrying devices before they catch the attention of the Cerberus Assembly.
- Cat and Mouse (Recap) (March 4, 2021)note When the heist goes south, the Mighty Nein have the full weight of the Cerberus Assembly on their tails as they make a frantic escape.
- Between a Ball and a Hot Place (Recap) (March 11, 2021)note Half of the Nein brave the Folding Halls of Halas once more, while the other half, along with Marion, Yeza, and Luc, arrive in an unknown fiery locale as they escape their pursuers.
- The Calm Before the Storm (Recap) (March 18, 2021)note Regrouping and reconnecting with allies and family, the Mighty Nein take stock of what must be done before returning to Eiselcross.
- Into the Eye (Recap) (March 25, 2021)note Yasha undergoes a dreamscape duel to become worthy of wielding the Holy Avenger, the party returns to Eiselcross, and a choice is made as to whom they can trust to brave the dangers of Aeor.
- Aeor (April 1, 2021)note The Mighty Nein, now with Essek in tow, descend into the depths of Aeor, determined to cut off the Tomb Takers from their goal.
- Hunter and Hunted (April 8, 2021)note Continuing their descent, the Mighty Nein must decide a plan of attack against the Tomb Takers, who are not too far behind...
- The Streets of the Forgotten (April 15, 2021)note As Cree and Lucien escape, the Mighty Nein gives chase, meets a new face, and hope to outpace in their desperate race.
- The Genesis Ward (April 22, 2021)note The Mighty Nein enter the Genesis Ward of Aeor, make new discoveries, and continue to pursue the Tomb Takers, though not without some snags...
- Hell or High Water (April 29, 2021)note The end of the road is in sight, though the Mighty Nein are about to discover that it is only just beginning.
- Welcome to Cognouza (May 6, 2021)note The Mighty Nein arrive in the Astral Sea and Cognouza itself, determined more than ever to stop Cree and Lucien's cataclysmic caper.
- Where There is a Will... (May 13, 2021)note ...there is a way, as the Mighty Nein face Cree, free a friend, and uncover Lucien's true motives.
- Rebirth (May 20, 2021)note The Mighty Nein take the fight to Lucien directly, but the stakes have never been higher as they come face to face with his newfound power.
- Long May He Reign (May 27, 2021)note Continuing from the first round, the Mighty Nein must utilize all of their remaining willpower and reserves to stop the Nonagon once and for all.
- Fond Farewells (June 3, 2021)note The Mighty Nein's time as a group comes to a final crossroads, as plans are made for the unknown future.
Canon Specials
Other Specials and One-Shots (2018-2021)
- Fireside Chat and NPC Build with Matthew Mercer (August 7, 2018)note The silk robe and port return, as Matt reclines in front of a "roaring fire" to answer questions, and build a new NPC with the chat.
- Honey Heist 2: Electric Beargaloo (August 10, 2018)note The same cast of Honey Heist 1 reunites for more un-bear-able dick jokes.
- The Song of the Lorelei (August 30, 2018)note With Matt, Marisha, and Taliesin at Burning Man, Liam rounds up two guest stars (TJ Storm and Erica Luttrell), Sam, Laura, and Travis to play five siblings in a werewolf family murder spree.
- Crash Pandas: Too Trashed, Too Curious (September 21, 2018)note With $20K donated to the Pablove Foundation charity, Sam sits in the Dungeon Master's chair once more to race some raccoons (Matt, Marisha, Travis, Laura, Liam, and Blair Herter).
- Critical Role and the Club of Misfits (October 25, 2018)note It's finally America's Sweetheart, Laura Bailey, in the Dungeon Master's chair! She leads Shmogwarts students played by Travis, Taliesin, Sam, Liam, and Brian Foster in a magical adventure.
- Honey Heist 3: Tova's Honeys (November 23, 2018)note Tova’s back. And she’s rounded up five un-bear-ably funny ladies for the ultimate caper. (ND Stevenson, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Krystina Arielle, Brittany Walloch-Key, Dani Carr, and Laura Bailey).
- The Night Before Critmas (December 21, 2018)note Special guest Julie Nathanson joins the cast of Critical Role for a hilarious "slay" ride through Dungeon Master Liam O'Brien's "The Night Before Critmas".
- Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure (May 23, 2019) note To raise money for Red Nose Day 2019, Matt runs a one-shot solo adventure for Stephen Colbert, which takes an adventurous young bard and his bee companion into a dungeon beneath the Menagerie Coast...
- Tails of Equestria (May 31, 2019)note Mark Hulmes DMs Ashley and Liam with special guests Markeia McCarty, Julie Nathanson, and Roger Craig Smith in a My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic-themed adventure.
- Shadow of the Crystal Palace (July 29, 2019)note Taliesin leads Travis, Liam, and Marisha along with special guests Ashly Burch, Phil Lamarr, and Erika Ishii through a harrowing scenario in 1890s London using the Call of Cthulhu ruleset.
- Cinderbrush: A Monsterhearts Story (February 14, 2020)note In a special Valentine's Day Monsterhearts one-shot, Matt leads four teenagers (Taliesin, Ashley, and guest stars Erika Ishii and Ally Beardsley) through the horrors of high school - hormones, social cliques, teen angst... Oh, and they're also monsters.
- DOOM Eternal One-Shot (March 16, 2020)note Game Master Matthew Mercer leads a horde of demons (Sam, Laura, Taliesin, and guest stars Anjali Bhimani and Jasmine Bhullar) on an adventure based on the Doom Eternal FPS.
- Explorer's Guide to Wildemount Q&A and Fireside Chat with Matthew Mercer (March 26, 2020)note Matthew Mercer answers questions about Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, Critical Role's new campaign guide with Dungeons & Dragons, in this... special... fireside chat produced and hosted from home by Marisha Ray.
- Diablo One Shot (February 20, 2021)note To be added
- Vox Machina vs. Mighty Nein (Kickstarter reward game $3,000,000) (June 18, 2021)note Vax'ildan, Pike, Scanlan, and Percy from Vox Machina and Beauregard, Jester, Fjord, and Mollymauk from the Mighty Nein are pitted against each other in a Level 15 death match to see which adventuring party is the superior one.
- The Nautilus Ark: A Johnson Corp Odyssey (Kickstarter reward game $8,800,000) (September 9, 2021)note Ashley makes her long-awaited debut in the GM's chair! Joining her are Taliesin, Liam, Laura, Marisha, and Travis for a sci-fi survival horror extravaganza IN SPACE!
Exandria Unlimited
An anthology series exploring periods from across Exandria's timeline.
Exandria Unlimited
Airing in June 2021, this mini-campaign is set ten years after the events of Campaign 2. It features Matt, Liam, and Ashley as players, joined by
Robbie Daymond and
Aimee Carrero, with Aabria Iyengar as the Dungeon Master.
- The Nameless Ones (Recap) (June 24, 2021)note Five burgeoning adventurers explore the Upper Slums of Emon and take a job offered by a mysterious thief, but what they discover may be more dangerous than any of them bargained for...
- The Oh No Plateau (Recap) (July 1, 2021)note The party makes a hasty escape from Emon, pursued by the Nameless Ones, and seek out the Fire Ashari at the Scar of the Cinder King.
- A Glorious Return (Recap) (July 8, 2021)note The party reenters Emon at the Fire Ashari's behest to seek out one Shaun Gilmore, supposedly a master of runic magic, while trying to avoid detection by the very angry Nameless Ones.
- By the Road (Recap) (July 15, 2021)note On the path to the Qoniira ruins for runic knowledge, a new(?) friend joins the party as Fearne and Opal have uncomfortable confrontations with themselves, and the party unwinds when they reach Opal's home of Byroden on a festival day.
- A Test of Worth (Recap)(July 22, 2021)note The Spider Queen continues to tempt the party, who face a test from the Wildmother at the Qoniira ruins.
- The Gift Among the Green (Recap) (July 29, 2021)note The party arrives at the believed-to-be-lost city of Niirdal-Poc for the wisdom they seek...but they don't arrive alone.
- Beyond the Heart City (Recap) (August 5, 2021)note The party journeys to Niirdal-Sarquet in search of Tetrarch Umejii. However, the city's guardians and Opal's longtime pursuer have different ideas.
- What Comes Next (Recap) (August 12, 2021)note Myr'atta strikes! The party not only has to fend off her cadre, but they must also stop her from stealing Opal's sister from her forever. At the same time, the Spider Queen is still intent on gaining a champion from those bearing her crown.
Exandria Unlimited: Kymal
Airing in April 2022, this two-part game continues from Season 1, featuring returning players Aimee Carrero, Robbie Draymond and Matt Mercer, joined by Anjali Bhimani and Erica Lindbeck, with Aabria Iyengar returning as DM.
- Part 1 (April 4, 2022) note Fleeing from Marquet to Tal’Dorei with his brother, Dorian Storm returns to his friends, The Crown Keepers, and attempts to lay low in the seedy casino town of Kymal, which naturally leads to the crew attempting a casino heist…
- Part 2 (April 5, 2022) note Laying low only lasts so long in the casino town of Kymal... After regrouping, the Crown Keepers daringly attempt their heist at the Maiden's Wish.
Exandria Unlimited: Calamity
Airing in May and June 2022, this mini-campaign is set during the Age of Arcanum, thousands of years before any of the events of the main campaigns. It features Marisha, Sam and Travis as players, joined by Luis Carazo, Aabria Iyengar and Lou Wilson, with Brennan Lee Mulligan as the Dungeon Master.
- Excelsior (Recap) (May 30, 2022) note The flying city of Avalir begins its triumphant return to the continent of Domunas while the Ring of Brass, a group of eminent city dignitaries, begin to uncover hints of something rotten within their gilded home...
- Bitterness and Dread (June 6, 2022) note The Ring of Brass deepen their investigation into Vespin's inconceivable ritual while juggling their own profound desires and lofty ambitions...
- Blood and Shadow (June 13, 2022) note Confronted with how deep Avalir's corruption runs, the Ring of Brass must face hard truths about themselves as impossible choices are made and lines are both drawn and sundered...
- Fire and Ruin (June 20, 2022) note With time running out and an ancient terror unleashed, the Ring of Brass make their last stand for Avalir, for Exandria, and for their souls as calamity draws near...
Campaign 3: Bell's Hells (2021-present)
Arc 1: Jrusar
This campaign pre-filmed its episodes from the beginning, saw the cast move to a new set, and broadcast its premiere to select movie theaters in the United States. The opening chapter sees the formation of a new party of adventurers on the continent of Marquet, drawn together by convenience and the desire for knowledge and coin. Quickly, however, they find themselves digging into the city's shadowy mysteries and increasingly fraught tensions.
- The Draw of Destiny (October 21, 2021)note In the city of Jrusar, built into towering spires of rock, three groups of adventurers coalesce into a single party of eight when an unusual threat menaces the streets.
- Trial by Firelight (October 28, 2021)note The fledgling party auditions for the patronage of the enigmatic Lord Eshteross and takes on their first mission.
- The Trail and the Toll (November 4, 2021)note While investigating a series of thefts, the group stumbles onto something much more dangerous than anticipated, with lasting consequences.
- On the Trail of a Killer (November 11, 2021)note Determined to avenge a tragic loss, the group takes to the streets in search of answers, but their probing into Jrusar's secrets may have dangerous ramifications.
- The Threat Between the Walls (November 18, 2021)note The party negotiates their way out of a tense confrontation with the Hubbat Corsairs, and with their information, take the fight to Duggar.
- Growing Bonds and Teasing Threads (December 2, 2021)note The group celebrates their success by getting to know each other better and looking into the background of Orym's contact in the city, but the past is following one of them closely.
- Behind the Curtain (December 9, 2021)note After a performance goes slightly awry, the group begins investigating the strange disappearances that have all taken place in and around the Dreamscape Theater.
- A Woodworker's Quandary (December 16, 2021)note The group gets to know a very unusual new friend who requests their help in a missing person's case while Dorian receives some unwelcome tidings from a beloved family member...
- Thicker Grows the Meal and Plot (January 7, 2022)note Fearne and the party have to quick-talk their way out of a compromising position, and soon find themselves in progressively more trouble as their search for Gurge continues.
- Ghosts, Dates, and Darker Fates (January 13, 2022) note After a successful but interrupted burglary, the party splits in order to follow leads, go on a date, and investigate the machinations of the mysterious Nightmare King...
- Chasing Nightmates (January 20, 2022)note The party faces down the Nightmare King, and in the aftermath uncover some secrets about some of the party.
- Make It Fashion (February 3, 2022)note After an intense few days, the party unwinds by preparing for a ball! ...And the heist Lord Eshteross plans to accompany it.
- A Dance Of Deception (February 10, 2022) note With a heist somewhat planned, the group attends the masquerade ball but have trouble keeping a low profile as various complications arise...
- In Too Deep (February 17, 2022)note The ball takes several unexpected twists and turns when dancing shifts to fighting and fighting shifts to fleeing...
- The Tunnels Below (March 3, 2022)note Bells Hells awaken to the repercussions of their antics at the ball, but the unwanted attention of certain parties could be the key to unraveling some of Jrusar’s mysteries…
- The Shade Mother (March 10, 2022)note With a new alliance made, Bells Hells discover an unsettling entity within the mines beneath the city whose terrors are more potent than any of them bargained for...
- Heart-to-Heartmoor (March 17, 2022)note With a strange job to take and stranger mysteries to chase, Bells Hells prepares for their journey into the Oderan Wilds while opening up about their lives and their secrets...
- A Hungry Jungle (March 24, 2022)note While traveling to the Heartmoor Hamlet, Bells Hells find their night's rest interrupted by an enormous fey plant creature intent on devouring them whole...
- Omens Above (April 7, 2022)note Newly arrived in the Heartmoor Hamlet, Bells Hells seek answers to long-sought questions and prepare for the midnight museum heist...
- Breaking and Entering... (April 14, 2022)note With the heist underway, Bells Hells explore the traps and trinkets of the Twilight Mirror Museum, finding unexpected dangers as they venture deeper into the vault...
- Fight at the Museum... (April 21, 2022)note Bells Hells may have located their quarry, but the heist is far from over as they face down freshly formed formidable foes...
- Promise and Potential (May 5, 2022)note Now returned to Jrusar, Bells Hells meet with old and new allies to catch up on the city news and determine their next mission...
- To The Skies (May 12 2022)note Bells Hells finish their business in Jrusar and take to the skies on The Silver Sun skyship, where wonders and dangers lurk among the clouds…
Arc 2: Ruidus Rising
Bells Hells leaves Jrusar and the memories of the friends no longer with them to explore the further reaches of Marquet and meet new potential friends... and enemies.
- The Hellcatch Valley (May 19, 2022)note Bells Hells’ fantastical flight takes them to the lawless town of Bassuras, where danger, deception, and delight lurk behind every corner…
- A Taste of Tal'Dorei (June 30, 2022)note Bells Hells explore Bassuras and the Paragon's Call stronghold while getting to know their new friend Dusk, whose past strangely intersects with one of their own...
- Hidden Truths (July 7, 2022)note Bells Hells seek out allies and options in their evolving plan to infiltrate Paragon’s Call…
- A Race for the Prize (July 14, 2022)note Bells Hells tend to their inner relationships before returning to the Seat of Disdain, but a surprising face in Paragon's Call rattles several members of the group...
- The Deathwish Run (July 21, 2022)note Bells Hells enter the deadly crawler race known as Deathwish, where survival is the only rule and winning is the only option...
- Dark Portents (August 4, 2022)note With a mother-daughter reunion interrupted by deception, Bells Hells must decide who they can trust and how to navigate the tides of dangerous new knowledge...
- Reunion & Revelation (August 11, 2022)note Bells Hells entangle themselves further in dangerous Fey business as they ride across the treacherous Hellcatch Valley to find answers to a growing mystery…
- Breaking Point (August 18, 2022)note Bells Hells process their feelings as they work through moon mysteries, family conflict, and a shocking revelation about one of their own...
- A Stage Set (September 1, 2022)note Bells Hells tinker with former friendships and robotic inner workings before returning to Paragon's Call, this time as newly minted members...
- Blood and Dust (September 8, 2022)note Surrounded by chaos, Bells Hells act quickly to secure their quarry, but their attempted escape leads to an unexpected confrontation with a deadly foe...
- What Dreams May Come (September 15, 2022)
- Pyrrhic Return (September 22, 2022)
- A Desperate Call (October 6, 2022)
- From the Boughs (October 13, 2022)
- A Dark Balance (October 20, 2022)
- The Momentum of Murder (November 3, 2022)
- Compulsions (November 10, 2022)
- Call of the Wild (December 8, 2022)
- The City of Flowing Light (December 15, 2022)
- Axiom Shaken (December 22, 2022)
- Bawdy Basement Belligerence (January 5, 2023)
- Ominous Lectures (January 12, 2023)
- Night at the Ligament Manor (January 26, 2023)
- The Fey Key (February 2, 2023)
- An Exit Most Fraught (February 9, 2023)
- The Aurora Grows (February 16, 2023)
- Red Moon Rising (March 2, 2023)
- The Apogee Solstice (March 9, 2023)
Arc 3: Separation and Exploration
The Apogee Solstice arrives, bringing the culmination of a plan thousands of years in the making, and new challenges and separations for Bells Hells. To learn more, they travel to the most distant reaches of Exandria.
- Far From The Others (March 16, 2023)
- Ripples (March 23, 2023)
- Treacherous Toys (April 6, 2023)
- Hope Within History (April 13, 2023)
- By Goat or By Boat (April 20, 2023)
- The Sorrow of Molaesmyr (May 4, 2023)
- Escape From the Past (May 11, 2023)
- Somewhere Out There (May 18, 2023)
- Faith or Famine (June 1, 2023)
- Crisis of Faith (June 8, 2023)
- A Long Walk of Reflection (June 15, 2023)
- A Haunted Past (June 22, 2023)
- Reunited (July 6, 2023)
- A Path of Vengeance (July 13, 2023)
- Aid of the Tempest (July 20, 2023)
- Bloody Flowers (August 3, 2023)
- For The Tempest (August 10, 2023)
- Nice (August 17, 2023)
- Embattled in Bassuras (August 24, 2023)
- Mist and Whimsy (September 7, 2023)
- Phantasmal Parley (September 14, 2023)
- Kindling the Spirits (September 21, 2023)
- Roots Between Worlds (October 5, 2023)
- An Ancient Flame (October 12, 2023)
Arc 4
Back together after seeing some of the farthest corners of Exandria, Bells Hells begins moving toward thwarting the plans of Ludinus Da'leth and the Ruby Vanguard.
- A Gathering of Heroes (October 19, 2023)
- The Promise and the Price (November 9, 2023)
- Fractures (November 16, 2023)
- To Hurt Is to Heal (December 7, 2023)
- A Test of Trust (December 14, 2023)
- The Eve of the Red Moon (December 21, 2023)
- Rush for the Bloody Bridge (January 11, 2024)
- Ruidus (February 1, 2024)
- Red Rural Revelations (February 8, 2024)
- Intense Interrogations (February 15, 2024)
- Doorways to Darker Depths (February 22, 2024)
- Arrival at Kreviris (March 7, 2024)
- Seeking Sedition (March 14, 2024)
- Divisive Portents (March 21, 2024)
Specials and One-Shots (2022-)
- Guest Battle Royale (Kickstarter reward game $7,500,000) (January 27, 2022)note With Sam in the DM's chair, five adventurers—Kashaw, Sprigg, Tova, Nila, and Fy'ra Rai—are pulled from across Exandrian history to compete against each other for the prize of a single Wish.
- Generation Nord, (November 11, 2022)note Sponsored by NordVPN, the players were led by game master and sponsorship legend Sam Riegel on a journey through the information superhighway (aka the internet).