Critical Role Campaign 4 has been an emotional rollercoaster since it debuted in October 2025. There have been epic battles, incredible game-shattering moments, shenanigans involving bikinis made out of souls, and, as expected in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, plenty of death. With 13 players, a fresh West Marches-style setup, and Brennan Lee Mulligan as Dungeon Master, it’s no surprise that Critical Role’s latest campaign features many crazy and unpredictable moments.

To celebrate Arc 2 of Campaign 4 set to premiere this Thursday night, we’ve rounded up five of the best, biggest, and wildest moments of Campaign 4 so far.

5 The Destruction of Houses Royce and Davinos - Stone-Faced (4x04)

Critical Role had an overwhelming number of shocking moments in its four-episode overture, so narrowing it down to one big thing was difficult.

The arrival of House Tachonis assassins at Palazzo Davinos and their brutal slaughter of the households of House Royce, Davinos, and Occtis Tachonis (who, don’t worry, recovered) kept us on the edge of our seats from beginning to end. With the players still low-level, Critters unsure which player character would even survive into the next arc, and the constant reminder that “anyone could die,” this moment established a Game of Thrones-like tone........

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