How to Play D&D

Dungeons & Dragons is easier to start than ever. Gather your friends, step into stories, and make choices that lead to unforgettable moments—whether you’re playing at the table or online.

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Player

Roleplay a Character


Become one of the heroes of a story you tell with friends.

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Dungeon Master

Tell the Story


Build worlds and shape the story for your players as a Dungeon Master

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Party

Find a Group


Every adventure needs a party.

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How D&D Beyond Helps

D&D Beyond is the official toolset of Dungeons & Dragons. It helps you learn the rules, create and keep track of your characters, and run your games—so you can focus on the fun.

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Play D&D

How to Become a Player

Create a Hero

In D&D, you are the hero. You decide what drives your character, what scares them, and what they’re willing to risk when battle breaks out.

D&D Beyond helps you manage your character, no subscription required:

  • Make your character easily in the guided builder.
  • Access their character sheet in the browser or app.
  • Create and maintain up to 6 characters for free.

Take Action

During your adventures, you’ll weave a story together with the Dungeon Master and other players. When you take risks or battle foes, you describe what your character does, then your Dungeon Master will tell you what to roll.

Your D&D Beyond digital character sheet handles the busywork, so you can focus on the fun:

  • Track Hit Points, spells, and key resources in one place.
  • Automatically calculate healing and damage.
  • Roll 3D dice that do the math for you.

Hone Your Power

With experience, your character will grow in knowledge and skill. Your Dungeon Master will tell you when it's time to level up, so you can pick new abilities and features!

With D&D Beyond's digital Character Builder, you can easily level up your character, make choices, and ensure you don't miss anything.

  • Level up easily—no math required.
  • Choose your path through subclasses, feats, and spells.
  • Unlock additional options with digital supplements.
Create a Hero

Dungeon Master

Take on the role of Storyteller

If you want to be the mastermind behind the curtain, you’ll find your place in the Dungeon Master’s seat. DMs create the adventures players experience—whether that’s a quick one-shot, a sprawling campaign, or an entire world of your own making.

Start your campaign

Running your first game doesn't have to mean spending hours learning how to play it. With D&D Beyond, you can jump in fast with tools that keep the session moving and the rules handled—so you can focus on describing the world and reacting to your players’ choices.

Run your games in the Maps VTT

The Maps virtual tabletop makes running your games easy—learn how here!

7 tips for running your first session

Every great game starts with a great first session. Get some tips on how to host a game your friends will never forget here!

Adventure Together

Find Your Group

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In-Person or Online

How to get to a table fast

Whether you’re looking for your first table or your next long-running campaign, there are more ways than ever to meet players and Dungeon Masters.

Want to play this week? Here's where to start.

  • Have a party but don't know where to start? The easiest way to start is playing with the D&D Starter Set. Just get your group together and learn as you play.

  • D&D’s Discord is full of new and experienced players looking to adventure together. Sign up today!

  • Looking for a low-pressure on-ramp? In-person events are happening all across the world! Get in contact with your Local Game Store to learn more.