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Accidental Champion #5
Accidental Champion 5: A LitRPG Adventure
Here there be dragons.
Xavier, having been unexpectedly thrust forward in the Tower of Champions, is not about to squander his time on the hundredth floor.
There are still threats for him to face, still powerful enemies to defeat, and before he leaves, he will wring every ounce of power he can from this opportunity.
When he does return to Earth, he’s a force to be reckoned with, and is now one of the most powerful Denizens in the entire Silver River sector.
But will that be enough to face the threats that await him?
Don't miss book 5 of the action-packed LitRPG Apocalypse Series by Todd Herzman, with levels, a detailed System, classes, skills, towers, loot, & everything you love about progression fantasy. It's perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, System Universe, and He Who Fights With Monsters!
Xavier, having been unexpectedly thrust forward in the Tower of Champions, is not about to squander his time on the hundredth floor.
There are still threats for him to face, still powerful enemies to defeat, and before he leaves, he will wring every ounce of power he can from this opportunity.
When he does return to Earth, he’s a force to be reckoned with, and is now one of the most powerful Denizens in the entire Silver River sector.
But will that be enough to face the threats that await him?
Don't miss book 5 of the action-packed LitRPG Apocalypse Series by Todd Herzman, with levels, a detailed System, classes, skills, towers, loot, & everything you love about progression fantasy. It's perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, System Universe, and He Who Fights With Monsters!
622 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 2, 2025
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August 5, 2026
Honestly my enjoyment of this series has run its course. The main character who is endlessly arrogant, and lacks any semblance of character growth. And the author who doesn't seem to see the need to make their retcon any more intricate than "well I want this to happen now so the whole universe is going to bend to this" to the supposed battle genius MC having a damn stroke the moment the author wants to add a villain(Omg this evil being has arrived, let me spend 45minutes monologuing about how surprised I am as the MC while the villain essentially slowly walks away. To which I the MC am endlessly surprised they somehow got away while I did nothing but cross my damn eyes and drool)
Some of the core elements of the story are interesting, like who the final enemy is, who made the system, etc. But it's bogged down by so much arrogant narcissistic behavior by the MC and the author trying to justify the arrogance when the MCs main power is essentially plot armor.
And one of the main good parts of previous books, being his party members balancing out the MCs arrogance with voices of reason being essentially retconed away. I will not be continuing the series.
Some of the core elements of the story are interesting, like who the final enemy is, who made the system, etc. But it's bogged down by so much arrogant narcissistic behavior by the MC and the author trying to justify the arrogance when the MCs main power is essentially plot armor.
And one of the main good parts of previous books, being his party members balancing out the MCs arrogance with voices of reason being essentially retconed away. I will not be continuing the series.
July 13, 2025
Wow! Soooooooo friggintastic! And I can't wait to see what happens in the next book on Thazamar the first of The Three Hell Moons of Demonica!
This is all about Xavier and his climb through the Tower of Champions as the system itself is pushing him to new heights, new feats! And where Xavier ends up on the 100th floor, and under powered for this floor and sure enough he rises to the challenge, even surpassing it, but there's 2 monsters that he needs to beat before he leaves this floor... one of them for vengeance, and the other for friendship! You'll only be able to find out what happens if you read the book! Plus Xavier manages to get back to earth catch up with Colville and tie up some loose ends. Making some allies along the way, and saving a necromancer trapped in a dungeon. Ohhhh yeah there's plenty of pop-cultural references to please your heart ❤! And a big nod to Shirtaloon too!
Here's a couple of quotes for ya:
"The tone had a humorous nature to it that Xavier was drawn to. He flipped the book over and read the title. He Who Fights with Beasts, by Pantaloon." “Pantaloon,” Xavier muttered. “Why does that sound familiar?”
"Cute! I am not cute! I will rip your hand from your arm and crunch the bones before I swallow it whole!"... ...Famarial chuckled. “Adorable.”
This is all about Xavier and his climb through the Tower of Champions as the system itself is pushing him to new heights, new feats! And where Xavier ends up on the 100th floor, and under powered for this floor and sure enough he rises to the challenge, even surpassing it, but there's 2 monsters that he needs to beat before he leaves this floor... one of them for vengeance, and the other for friendship! You'll only be able to find out what happens if you read the book! Plus Xavier manages to get back to earth catch up with Colville and tie up some loose ends. Making some allies along the way, and saving a necromancer trapped in a dungeon. Ohhhh yeah there's plenty of pop-cultural references to please your heart ❤! And a big nod to Shirtaloon too!
Here's a couple of quotes for ya:
"The tone had a humorous nature to it that Xavier was drawn to. He flipped the book over and read the title. He Who Fights with Beasts, by Pantaloon." “Pantaloon,” Xavier muttered. “Why does that sound familiar?”
"Cute! I am not cute! I will rip your hand from your arm and crunch the bones before I swallow it whole!"... ...Famarial chuckled. “Adorable.”
July 12, 2025
It's good
If you like the previous books in this series, you'll enjoyed this one decent character growth and lots of fights. Some decent callbacks. Good use of powers. The main character doesn't make any crazy stupid mistakes that are easily preventable and anyone with the brain in their head could foresee which is nice for once. If you're looking for romance though, this isn't the book for you, there isn't any. The main character is super focused on its own progression which in the situation he's in he should be and I hope this review has some help to you or I apologize for any spelling errors I'm writing this review with voice to text
If you like the previous books in this series, you'll enjoyed this one decent character growth and lots of fights. Some decent callbacks. Good use of powers. The main character doesn't make any crazy stupid mistakes that are easily preventable and anyone with the brain in their head could foresee which is nice for once. If you're looking for romance though, this isn't the book for you, there isn't any. The main character is super focused on its own progression which in the situation he's in he should be and I hope this review has some help to you or I apologize for any spelling errors I'm writing this review with voice to text
December 27, 2025
I missed a book
Apparently I didn't read the previous book!! Gasp!! Luckily the author writes in such a way that I was able to comprehend the current setting of the character fairly quick.
An interesting twist to learn that he no longer has his party members and that the system is deliberately pushing his progress forward.
A big sad face to how the fight with the elemental dragon ended. Such a weird way to end that.
Anyway, have fun!!
Apparently I didn't read the previous book!! Gasp!! Luckily the author writes in such a way that I was able to comprehend the current setting of the character fairly quick.
An interesting twist to learn that he no longer has his party members and that the system is deliberately pushing his progress forward.
A big sad face to how the fight with the elemental dragon ended. Such a weird way to end that.
Anyway, have fun!!
May 13, 2026
The books are kind of all blending together. I really liked the 100 floor arc, but I felt like at times we just skipped over important scenes or actions. For instance we just completely missed Xavier getting his main weapon because we flashed forward in time so far, and it wasn’t even referenced until tens of pages later which left me lost. The dialogue has gotten a bit better since the last couple of books, and I’m excited about the next book which hasn’t happened for the last couple of books
July 7, 2025
Target on his back
Yeh.... In this book Xavier grapples with having a target on his back. He also realizes he must grow faster than the tower is facilitating... So what's a bit gotta do to get stronger? This was more of the same as the other books, with just the right amount of twists and turns to make it fun along the way. I'm looking forward to the next book!
Yeh.... In this book Xavier grapples with having a target on his back. He also realizes he must grow faster than the tower is facilitating... So what's a bit gotta do to get stronger? This was more of the same as the other books, with just the right amount of twists and turns to make it fun along the way. I'm looking forward to the next book!
July 9, 2025
another great book in this brilliant series
Another great book in the series ! Love the reference to other books and authors too as ever:
Great development of characters and new storylines . Just wish they were longer as I can’t wait for the next book!
Another great book in the series ! Love the reference to other books and authors too as ever:
Great development of characters and new storylines . Just wish they were longer as I can’t wait for the next book!
July 10, 2025
I want to give this 5 stars because it’s written well but…
I loved it, except that I skipped a lot. Too much internal dialogue and not enough actual action. I see this a lot once writers get further into a series… please make it fun again:) looking forward to the next one.
I loved it, except that I skipped a lot. Too much internal dialogue and not enough actual action. I see this a lot once writers get further into a series… please make it fun again:) looking forward to the next one.
July 26, 2025
The series has been a good one. IN book 5 the author is starting to lose the thread that made it readable. Now it’s just outlandish things that do not mesh will with the story line. Good for 5 thats an accomplishment. First 4 a good this one below average
May 23, 2025
See my review for book 1. Read book 5 on Royal Road.
July 13, 2025
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
July 23, 2025
very enjoyable
Fast passed progression, interesting battles. Author does a good job keeping it interesting. Definitely has me hooked. Can’t wait for the next book
Fast passed progression, interesting battles. Author does a good job keeping it interesting. Definitely has me hooked. Can’t wait for the next book
August 4, 2025
Fanfreakingtastic!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
What an amazing book! I absolutely loved this book and such wonderful characters! I can not wait for the next book to come out!
August 6, 2025
Boring and disjointed. A few good scenes, essentially fights. Will not pursue.
September 15, 2025
WOW
This is the fifth book in this series of books by this author. I have no idea if there's any more than this one or not.
This is the fifth book in this series of books by this author. I have no idea if there's any more than this one or not.
October 7, 2025
sooooo goood!!
I hope this series goes on for a long time I enjoy them so much more demons more dragons and more funny!
I hope this series goes on for a long time I enjoy them so much more demons more dragons and more funny!
November 1, 2025
Xavier is becoming stronger by leaps and bounds. Will it be enough? We can see that there are many fights that will coming his way.
July 14, 2026
good
Another good one in this series. Good action and fun scenes with interesting characters. Looking forward to the next one.
Another good one in this series. Good action and fun scenes with interesting characters. Looking forward to the next one.
July 13, 2025
Please add in a recap!
May 11, 2026
50% filler and I worry that the next one is going to be 99% filler based on the setup. If the next one is more of the same, ill probably drop it.
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