Critical Role: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Critical Role Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
The Fall of Thjazi Fang
Oct 2, 2025
A politically suspicious execution brings the friends, family, and enemies of noted war hero Thjazi Fang to the city of Dol-Makjar to celebrate a life well-adventured…
Broken Wing
Oct 9, 2025
The loved ones of Thjazi Fang must contend with the ramifications of his past plots and schemes still reverberating across Dol-Makjar and their own lives…
The Snipping of Shears
Oct 16, 2025
With the true source of the Candescent Creed's magic revealed and the search for Occtis pressing in from all sides, lines of trust must quickly be drawn amongst the allies…
Stone-Faced
Oct 23, 2025
The Houses of Royce and Davinos are attacked by the focused might and undead horror of House Tachonis, while the secrets Bolaire has kept for years tumble into the light…
Branching Paths
Nov 6, 2025
Decisions are made about how to keep Occtis safe from his family while the Soldiers embark on a hunt for friend and foe alike…
Knives and Thorns
Nov 13, 2025
Tyranny struggles with her crueler instincts as the Soldiers discover a safe haven for fairies that may hold clues about Cyd's whereabouts...
On the Scent
Nov 20, 2025
The Soldiers arrive in the Kingdom of Timmony, where local customs are bending against the religious influence of the Candescent Creed...
Fanged Revenge
Dec 4, 2025
A battle for vengeance ensues in Castle Sloke as the Soldiers face the traitorous Baron Casimir Gavendale and his new knights...
To the Hounds!
Dec 11, 2025
The search for Teor's brother Cyd continues as the Soldiers are guided by the Hounds of the King down a mysterious fey shortcut...
Blood for Blood
Dec 18, 2025
Deep in the hidden dungeon of Castle Delawney, the Soldiers must fight for their lives against the cruel allies of House Tachonis...
Make Merry
Jan 15, 2026
The Schemers reckon with the swift changes coming to Dol-Makjar while the Soldiers ponder stone, blood, and blade...
The Giant's Belt
Jan 22, 2026
The Seekers arrive in Riesingürtle, where they explore the city and parley with Lord Einfasen, the head of the mighty and intimidating House Einfasen...
Seeking Sanctuary
Jan 29, 2026
As the walls close in on the Seekers, they are forced to decide if Einfasen's castle is truly as safe as its lord claims or if they should pursue another haven...
A Bridge Too Far
Feb 5, 2026
The druids of Shaungarten question Thaisha's decision to bring the undead Occtis to their sanctuary and debate their continued aid...
Flight to Castle Torch
Feb 12, 2026
The Seekers take to the skies via an eagle ally, bonding in the clouds as they head to the home of the Barrowguard...
Visions of Shadow & Stone
Feb 19, 2026
While searching for Alogar, the Seekers stop at Shadowlight Waypoint, where they learn of an unearthed prophecy and those who hold fast to its meaning...
The Place of Wings
Feb 26, 2026
The Seekers arrive in Tannesar, where stranger and stranger revelations await them within this ancient place of power...
Vindicta & Vale
Mar 5, 2026
Vaelus speaks with a deceased ally of Thaisha's while Occtis grapples with his family's plans... and what was left behind...
Hand & Wheel
Mar 19, 2026
In Dol-Makjar, the Schemers juggle jobs and subterfuge as they reckon with the ascent of the Sundered Houses...
The Vanishing
Mar 26, 2026
Azune is summoned to the Palazzo Davinos to investigate the disappearance of House Royce as Murray, Bolaire, and Hal realize other arcanists have gone missing...
King of Cards
Apr 2, 2026
A visit to The Seven Stars yields important meetings and a nudge in the direction of their disappeared illusionist...
The Point of No Return
Apr 9, 2026
With nowhere to go and no choice but forward, the Schemers put their wits and tricks to the test in a confrontation with the Crow Keepers...
Buried Truths
Apr 16, 2026
Murray learns more than she bargained for while investigating the belongings of House Tachonis while Bolaire and Hal are caught in a crime they can't explain...
Good Tidings
Apr 30, 2026
The Schemers make headway with their own plots, but Thjazi's secrets remain a mystery to unravel...
Targeted
May 7, 2026
When two political figures are attacked at the gala, the Schemers must jump into action to save as many lives as they can...
Council of Heroes
May 21, 2026
The Schemers contend with the aftermath of a miracle while the Soldiers and Seekers secretly return to Dol-Makjar...
Complicated Questions
May 28, 2026
Thirteen voices rise as the three groups reconvene to seek each other's aid as the Houses tighten their grip on the city...
Chasing Shadows
Jun 4, 2026
With opening night approaching and Thjazi's designs still obscured, a plan is formed for safety, rescue, and information...
Opening Night
Jun 11, 2026
Everyone takes their places across Dol-Makjar as the Hallowed Round presents a show that promises to be unforgettable...
Here in the Dark
Jun 18, 2026
Vaelus is faced with an impossible choice, Kattigan is taken to the demonic tailors, and a team split has devastating consequences...