The Best Episodes Written By Travis Willingham

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.1/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Hell to Pay

   S3:E410/10/2024

   While Vax, Keyleth, Pike, Grog and Scanlan seek magical armor in the Hells of Despath, Percy, Vex, Kima and Allura try to survive against the savage Vorugal. Can each team survive the fires of hell, and the frigid doom?

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   9.0/10(27 votes)

   #2 - Whispers at the Ziggurat

   S1:E112/17/2022

   Vox Machina launches a final assault against the Briarwoods atop the Ziggurat. Battling the dark magic of Delilah and the vampiric strength of Sylas, a worried Vex and an unhinged Percy try to save their siblings. But their best efforts may not be enough as the Briarwoods near completion of their secret ritual.

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   8.6/10(26 votes)

   #3 - Scanbo

   S1:E72/10/2022

   As Vox Machina discovers more about a revenge pact Percy made years ago, Keyleth tries to magically connect with the Sun Tree. She senses its pain as well as a dark force deep below the city of Whitestone. Feeling underappreciated, Scanlan volunteers to infiltrate Duke Vedmire's mansion as a distraction while Vox Machina attempts to rescue Percy's sister Cassandra.

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   8.4/10(20 votes)

   #4 - Test of Pride

   S2:E92/2/2023

   Knowing that the Titanstone Knuckles are in the city of Westruun, Pike and Scanlan come up with a plan to get them from their current owner, Grog's uncle, Kevdak. But Grog, weakened by Craven Edge's curse and haunted by his last encounter with his uncle, questions whether he is strong enough of mind, or body, to confront Kevdak.

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   8.1/10(14 votes)

   #5 - A Deadly Bargain

   S3:E110/3/2024

   In disguise, Raishan visits Vox Machina with a promise of aid. She tells them of a vestige capable of defeating Thordak; the Plate of the Dawnmartyr. The team is divided on trusting the duplicitous dragon, but journeys to the city of Marquet to test if she speaks true.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Trial by Water

   S4:E26/3/2026

   Doty, take this down. Antlers has gone off to do something terribly dangerous involving water. Meanwhile, Short Stuff and Jumbo are poking around places they probably shouldn't be. I've arrived with important news. Doty, underline "important."

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #7 - The Poisoned Ear

   S4:E106/24/2026

   Doty, take this down. I don't want to talk about this one. Something terrible has happened and my fellow adventurers are shaken. Even Jumbo is quiet. Short Stuff is facing something I don't fully understand. Doty, just… stay close.

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   7.4/10(9 votes)

   #8 - The Mighty Nein

   S1:E411/26/2025

   Framed for the carnival massacre, the Mighty Nein must come together to rescue a young girl and clear their names - if they don't kill each other first. Meanwhile, Essek and Trent Ikithon begin their Beacon experiments. Trent is thrilled by the implications, leaving Essek to reconsider his choices.

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