The Best Dungeons & Dragons Gifts for the Holidays

Shopping for D&D gifts this holiday season? Our official D&D gift guide offers recommendations for longtime and new fans, including the latest books and collectibles.

If you want to see a wider selection of D&D books—or just snag that perfect last-minute gift—check out the D&D Beyond marketplace. D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset for Dungeons & Dragons. It integrates purchased content with tools that make playing the game easier, so you can focus on the fun.

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Top D&D Gifts of 2024

It's been a big year for D&D! We've released the 2024 Core Rulebooks, expanded the multiverse with exciting adventures, and partnered with brands to celebrate D&D's 50th anniversary! The newest and hottest D&D gifts in this section are bound to be a Critical Hit with the D&D fan in your life–but don't wait. Some of these might not last long!

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2024 Digital & Physical Core Rulebook Bundle

Recommended for: Players who want access to the latest and greatest rules

2024 Digital & Physical Core Rulebook Bundle

$179.97 on D&D Beyond

The 2024 Core Rulebook Bundle includes a digital and physical version of all three updated Core Rulebooks, ensuring your giftee has everything they need to start using the new rules. The best part is, Dungeon Masters with a Master Tier subscription can share all these new options with their group, allowing them to save money!

Your giftee will instantly receive a digital copy of the 2024 Player's Handbook and 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. The 2024 Monster Manual releases on February 18, 2025.

2024 Player's Handbook

Recommended for: Groups that love new options and streamlined play

2024 Player's Handbook artwork

Starting at $29.99 on D&D Beyond

Your giftee will be in awe at the wealth of content in D&D's largest-ever Player's Handbook! All twelve base classes have been revised and seen upgrades to their features, each class includes four updated subclasses, and there's a trove of revised spells, feats, and more! With this book, they can equip their warriors with Weapon Mastery or empower their Cleric's healing spells. Plus, it contains all of the updated rules for combat, social interactions, and exploration.

That's not all. The 2024 Player's Handbook is the most accessible Player's Handbook ever made, allowing new players to grasp the nuances of the game easily and start playing in no time!

2024 Dungeon Master Screen

Recommended for: New and experienced DMs who play in-person 

A four-paneled dungeon master screen with an illustration on the player-facing size and quick reference rules on the DM-facing side.

$19.99 on D&D Beyond

Featuring an intricate decal on one side and a DM cheatsheet on the other, this four-panel Dungeon Master Screen is perfect for DMs who want to keep the session rolling (and not spill their secrets). The DM-facing cheatsheet on the 2024 Dungeon Master Screen has been updated with the 2024 rules, ensuring that DMs have everything they need to run their sessions and have fun while doing it!

LEGO® Ideas: Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon's Tale

Recommended for: Builders and collectors

A cozy tavern beside castle ruins with a red dragon on top, all built out of LEGO

$359.99 on LEGO.com

This epic 3,745-piece structure isn't just the ultimate display piece for any D&D fan–it doubles as an interactive 3D battle map for your adventures! You can claim a free LEGO adventure and digital dice set with your D&D Beyond account, which allows you to use the set as a stage for an epic adventure!

Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons®

Recommended for: Art fanatics, Magic: The Gathering fans, and collectors

A collection of Magic cards with iconic D&D art

Starting at $29.99 on D&D Beyond

These Magic: The Gathering collector's items feature iconic artwork and creatures from the 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons. You can collect all the Secret Lair x Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary Superdrops on the D&D Beyond marketplace. The five available sets are: An Exhibition of Adventure, Astarion's Thirst, Karlach’s Rage, Death is in the Eyes of the Beholder I, and Death is in the Eyes of the Beholder II.

Best D&D Gifts Under $25

Finding the perfect gift for your D&D-loving friends and family doesn’t have to drain your coffers. This section contains some cheaper D&D gifts that are sure to get you Heroic Inspiration but won’t empty your purse of gold. From classic adventures to essential adventuring gear, there’s something for every D&D player!

D&D Socks

Recommended for: D&D fans that like to dress it up

Two pairs of D&D-themed socks

$14.99 on Amazon

Who doesn’t love a nice pair of socks? These dress socks are a must-have for D&D fans looking to rep their favorite hobby around the house or office. Plus, they get two pairs, one with a fire-breathing dragon and the other with the classic D&D ampersand logo!

Curse of Strahd

Recommended for: Groups looking for a long-term adventure

Curse of Strahd artwork

Starting at $24.99 on D&D Beyond

Talk about a nightmare before Christmas! Curse of Strahd is one of D&D fifth edition’s most popular adventures and takes players from levels 1-10 as they explore the cursed lands of Barovia. There, they’ll run up against one of D&D’s most iconic villains, Count Strahd von Zarovich, and have to contend with a horde of dangerous foes if they hope to survive!

Maps Included With Select Digital Gifts

Maps, D&D's official virtual tabletop, is now in Beta! This tool is a quick and easy way for Dungeon Masters to run games for their friends. If you gift Curse of Strahd or another book from the D&D Beyond marketplace to someone with a Maste Tier subscription, they'll gain access to official maps and tokens from that book for use in the tool. It's just another way your digital gift goes farther for the D&D fan in your life!

Tales from the Yawning Portal

Recommended for: Groups that like classic, episodic adventures

Tales from the Yawning Portal artwork

Starting at $24.99 on D&D Beyond

Dive into iconic dungeons and face legendary foes in Tales from the Yawning Portal! This anthology brings seven of D&D’s most famous adventures to fifth edition, offering challenges for parties of all levels. From the perilous pits of the Sunless Citadel to the deadly corridors of the Tomb of Horrors, this collection is a treasure trove of adventure that contains countless hours of fun!

New D&D Players

If your giftee is just getting into the hobby, this section of our D&D gift guide will help them start their adventures on the right foot! To start playing the game, they'll need to find a group of players (online or in-person) and have the necessary rules to play the game, which are free to access on D&D Beyond.

2024 Player's Handbook

Recommended for: New players getting into the hobby

2024 Player's Handbook artwork

Starting at $29.99 on D&D Beyond

Have an aspiring Dungeons & Dragons fan in your life? The 2024 Player's Handbook is the most approachable Player's Handbook ever crafted! It begins with an easy-to-follow tutorial before getting into the mechanics of D&D. It also features revised versions of all twelve base classes, including 4 updated subclasses per class, and everything else your giftee needs to start playing!

Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Recommended for: First-time players and Dungeon Masters

Dragons of Stormwreck Isle artwork

Starting at $14.99 on D&D Beyond

$19.99 on Amazon

Dragons of Stormwreck Isle is the perfect gift for those looking to start playing Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you're purchasing for a new Dungeon Master or introducing the game to friends, this starter adventure is designed to ease players into the game. It includes all of the necessary rules, premade character sheets, and an introductory adventure that teaches them about the different aspects of D&D while they complete their first heroic quest!

Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Recommended for: New groups looking for their first big adventure

Dragons of Stormwreck Isle artwork

Starting at $29.99 on D&D Beyond

$41.96 on Amazon

The beloved D&D fifth edition starter adventure, Lost Mine of Phandelver, has gotten a full-scale remake! Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a full-length adventure that takes players from levels 1-12 and includes over 20 malevolent foes to face as the party dives deep beneath the town of Phandalin. Gift this adventure to your DM and begin your adventure to uncover the dark deeds of the cult lurking below the surface!

Experienced D&D Players

These D&D gifts are great for Dungeon Masters and players who want to take their games up a notch. From new player options and monsters to new campaigns and lore, there's something for every D&D fan looking for their next challenge!

Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Recommended for: Groups that want epic, high-level adventure

Vecna: Eve of Ruin cover

Starting at $29.99 on D&D Beyond

$43.00 on Amazon

Vecna: Eve of Ruin is the ultimate gift for adventurers who crave a challenge. This level 10-20 adventure pits players against the most infamous lich in Dungeons & Dragons history, making it a perfect choice for groups eager to test their mettle against Vecna's sinister schemes. During their epic race across the multiverse to stop Vecna's plans, players can encounter a menagerie of new monsters fit to challenge high-level characters.

Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Recommended for: Groups that like an episodic campaign style

Quests from the Infinite Staircase artwork

Starting at $29.99 on D&D Beyond

$52.69 on Amazon

Quests from the Infinite Staircase remasters 6 beloved adventures from the first edition of D&D. Each quest is linked to the mind-bending Infinite Staircase, an extraplanar dimension that allows creatures of all kinds to traverse the multiverse. Ranging from level 1 to 13, there's an adventure for everyone in this collection of unforgettable quests!

Worlds & Realms: Adventures from Greyhawk to Faerûn

Recommended for: Fans that love the lore of Dungeons & Dragons

Worlds & Realms: Adventures from Greyhawk to Faerûn cover art

$25.00 on Amazon

The perfect gift for lore lovers and endeavoring explorers of the D&D multiverse! This beautifully illustrated and narrated collection takes readers on a journey through iconic settings, bringing Greyhawk, Faerûn, and beyond to life with the help of the legendary Wizard Mordenkainen.

The Book of Many Things

Recommended for: Dungeon Masters who want inspiration for their campaigns

The Book of Many Things Cover

$29.99 on D&D Beyond

Add a touch of chaos to your giftee's campaigns with The Book of Many Things! This thrilling supplement is packed with new character options, 40 monsters, 72 magical items, and inspiration for crafting unforgettable stories. Whether your players are pulling a card from the iconic Deck of Many Things or not, this book is a treasure trove of possibilities for any table.

Young Adventurers

Get ready to embark on a journey of imagination and fun with these D&D gifts for young adventurers!

LEGO® Minifigures: Dungeons & Dragons

Recommended for: Collectors and young adventurers

Various D&D minifigures standing against a white backdrop

$4.99 on LEGO.com

These charming minifigures are perfect for collectors or young adventurers looking to bring their favorite D&D characters to life. Featuring 12 fan-favorite figures—from a Mind Flayer to Tasha the Witch Queen—they’re a fantastic addition to your tabletop sessions or a fun collectible to treasure.

How Not To Get Eaten by Owlbears

Recommended for: Budding adventure enthusiasts

 Dungeons & Dragons How Not To Get Eaten by Owlbears Cover

$16.99 on Amazon

Ideal for aspiring adventurers, this bite-size guide dives into the fantastical yet dangerous world of Dungeons & Dragons. It’s packed with tips and stunning artwork to help readers navigate magical mishaps, curious creatures, and perilous locations. With chapters on everything from gear to social survival, it’s an essential resource and a fun gift for any D&D fan.

Dungeons & Dragons Plushes

Recommended for: Collectors and young D&D players

 Tiamat plush

Price varies on Kidrobot

Bring the magic of D&D to life with these adorable plushes from Kidrobot! The lineup includes fan favorites like Tiamat, mimics, displacer beasts, and mind flayers—each reimagined in irresistibly cuddly form. Perfect for collectors and adventurers of all ages!

Apparel

You can't go adventuring without the proper gear! That's where D&D accessories and apparel come in. Whether they want to enhance their game or show off their love for D&D, there are gifts to make any D&D fan happy!

BlackMilk Dungeons & Dragons Collection

Recommended for: D&D fans who want to show off their fandom

A t-shirt with the D&D logo on it

Price varies on BlackMilk

Level up your wardrobe with the BlackMilk Dungeons & Dragons Collection! Featuring bold designs inspired by iconic monsters, spellbinding artwork, and classic D&D motifs, this collection brings fantasy fashion to life. Perfect for fans looking to wear their love for the game in style!

Official D&D Costumes

Recommended for: Cosplayers and passionate roleplayers

A man wearing a wizard's costume

Price varies on Burgschneider

Burgschneider's Dungeons & Dragons: Call to Arms line is a premium collection of D&D-inspired medieval apparel perfect for bringing your D&D fan’s favorite characters to life. These high-quality costume pieces and accessories are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and are perfect for live-action roleplay, conventions, and themed gatherings.

D&D Themed Jewelry

Recommended for: Players who want to show off their fandom

A silver pendant with an arcane rune inscribed

Price varies on RockLove

The Dungeons & Dragons X RockLove collection offers an array of stunning jewelry inspired by the iconic D&D universe. Each piece is lovingly crafted to capture the game’s famous creatures, items, and characters.

Foodies

Nothing can quite get your stomach rumbling like a good D&D session. These gifts satisfy your D&D fan’s hunger as much as their need for adventure!

Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse: An Official D&D Cookbook

Recommended for: D&D cooks who love adventures in the kitchen

Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse Cover

$26.24 on Amazon

Get ready for some magic in the kitchen! Inspire the D&D fan in your life to pick up the Chef feat with this official D&D cookbook. Filled with recipes inspired by the rich tapestry of the D&D multiverse, from hearty dwarven feasts to elegant elven desserts, this book will bring the tastes of their favorite fantasy realm to the table!

Heroes' Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels

Recommended for: Dungeon Masters fueled by food and chaos

Heroes' Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels cover

$22.30 on Amazon

Embark on a chaotic culinary adventure with the Deck of Many Morsels! This set of 50 recipe cards, crafted by the bestselling authors of Heroes’ Feast, features delicious dishes and drinks inspired by the D&D multiverse. With 10 new recipes like Exploding Cheese Puffs, Butternut Beer, and Halfling Tea Sandwiches, these spill-proof cards are the perfect inspiration for game nights or magical meals at home.

How to Gift a Digital D&D Book

When you go to the D&D Beyond marketplace and add an item to your cart, you'll have the option to gift it. Just select the "Purchase as a gift" button beneath your order details window, and you'll be given a gift key after checkout. Anyone who redeems this code while logged in to D&D Beyond will unwrap their digital D&D gift!

D&D gifting on D&D Beyond

Keep the following in mind as you make your purchase:

  • Ensure your cart is filled with only items you want to gift.
  • You can gift books or digital dice! However, you can't gift subscriptions.

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