Published May 1, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

Always carry a backup

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The cast of Critical Role has often been pushed to the limit in Campaign 4 . There have been close scrapes , as well as the introduction of brutal death and dying house rules . In Campaign 4’s four-episode overture, there was even a character death so shocking that it continues to play a major part in the campaign’s unfolding narrative. With all this in mind, we can’t help but wonder if it’s only a matter of time before the next Critical Role character dies.

Death is far from a new concept when it comes to Dungeons & Dragons actual play, particularly for Critical Role. In Campaign 1, almost the entire party of Vox Machina has bitten the dust once. In Campaign 2, the eventual loss of Mollymauk Tealeaf shook the Mighty Nein’s foundations to the point audiences wondered if they would ever recover.…