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  • Welcome to Theros!
    Jun 12, 2020 by James Haeck

    Theros is a brand-new D&D setting crossover with Magic: The Gathering, inspired by Greek mythology. Mythic Odysseys of Theros is a book filled with monsters, magic items, gods, and even new character options—but with such a big world to explore, where should you start?

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  • Encounter of the Week: Harrowing the Hydra
    Jun 8, 2020 by James Haeck

    The Monster Manual is filled with monsters from Classical mythology. Mythic Encounters of Theros is on the horizon, so let’s use these iconic mythological creatures in one-shot encounters! This week’s encounter brings the characters into direct contact with a hydra that has made its lair atop a spring, causing a great river to dry up. 

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  • Mythic Odysseys of Theros is Now Live on D&D Beyond!
    Jun 3, 2020 by Todd Kenreck

    Legends walk the lands of Theros, a realm shaped by deities and the deeds of heroes. From the temples of omen-speaking oracles to the five realms of the Underworld, the champions of the gods vie for immortal favor and a place among the world’s living myths. Choose a supernatural gift that sets you on the path of destiny, align yourself with one of Theros’s fifteen gods, then carve a tale of odysseys and ordeals across the domains of mortals, gods, and the dead.

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  • Unlock Dice Sets and Fund Racial Justice
    Jun 1, 2020 by Adam Bradford

    Unlock two brand-new sets of digital dice for your collection: the colorful Pigment Pack and the fully-animated Mythic Set. As recent events have highlighted the systemic racial injustice that continues to exist in the world, we want to do something to help. For the next week, we're donating 50% of all digital dice proceeds to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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  • New Player’s Guide: How to Make Awesome Handouts
    May 29, 2020 by James Haeck

    My players wanted to research a monster, so I made this handout using image resources from D&D Beyond. Here’s how you can become the Dungeon Master of your players’ dreams with these tips and tricks for creating fantastic handouts.

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  • Beyond Heroes: Wildemount | Episode 17: The Worm
    May 27, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    The continuing story of old friends, now Heroes, as they explore Wildemount in the world of Exandria!

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  • Silver and Steel Episode 6: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
    May 26, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    With natural disaster looming and the threat of war imminent, can a lucky halfling, a former trickster god, an alchemist baker, and a strange warforged in a strange land herald a new age of prosperity and peace for the small hamlet of Port Argent?

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  • Beyond Heroes: Wildemount | Episode 16: Drop the Bass
    May 20, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    The continuing story of old friends, now Heroes, as they explore Wildemount in the world of Exandria!

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  • Silver and Steel Episode 5: Mom Genes
    May 19, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    With natural disaster looming and the threat of war imminent, can a lucky halfling, a former trickster god, an alchemist baker, and a strange warforged in a strange land herald a new age of prosperity and peace for the small hamlet of Port Argent?

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  • Encounter of the Week: Medusa's Marble Menagerie
    May 18, 2020 by James Haeck

    Mythic Odysseys of Theros is on the way, so it's time to think of adventures that you can include in your Theros campaign. Check out this classic Encounter of the Week from the D&D Beyond archives featuring a medusa in this a tragic tale of a woman desired by a vile demigod. 

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  • New Player’s Guide: Powergaming
    May 15, 2020 by James Haeck

    You want to be strong enough to survive anything your Dungeon Master throws at you, so why are your fellow party members mad that you’re so strong? We’re dispelling myths and dropping truth bombs and powergaming in this week’s New Player’s Guide.

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  • Beyond Heroes: Wildemount | Episode 15: The Mawl
    May 13, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    The continuing story of old friends, now Heroes, as they explore Wildemount in the world of Exandria!

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  • Silver and Steel Episode 4: Of Ladies and Knights
    May 12, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    With natural disaster looming and the threat of war imminent, can a lucky halfling, a former trickster god, an alchemist baker, and a strange warforged in a strange land herald a new age of prosperity and peace for the small hamlet of Port Argent?

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  • Theros Encounters: Impatient Riddles
    May 11, 2020 by James Haeck

    The Monster Manual is filled with monsters from Classical mythology. Mythic Encounters of Theros is on the horizon, so let’s use these iconic mythological creatures in one-shot encounters! This week’s encounter pits your heroes against a riddling sphinx—and her impatient and brutish manticore servants.

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  • New Player’s Guide: How to Build Tactical Encounters like a Pro
    May 8, 2020 by James Haeck

    How do you create combat encounters that your players will be talking about for years to come? Here are three tips that will turn you from a Dungeon Novice into a Dungeon Master. The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.

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  • Heroic Chronicle: Sword Coast Part II
    May 6, 2020 by James Haeck

    Complete your heroic chronicle by determining your favorite food, a mysterious secret about your character, and even creating a prophecy with your Dungeon Master! This heroic chronicle expansion is geared towards the most well-known setting in Dungeons and Dragons: the Sword Coast of Faerûn!

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  • Beyond Heroes: Wildemount | Episode 14: Butter Cube
    May 6, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    The continuing story of old friends, now Heroes, as they explore Wildemount in the world of Exandria!

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  • Digital Dice Alpha is Live!
    May 5, 2020 by Todd Kenreck

    We're happy to announce the Digital Dice Alpha is now live on the Character Sheet for subscribers only.

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  • Silver and Steel Episode 3: Trouble Comes in Twos
    May 5, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    With natural disaster looming and the threat of war imminent, can a lucky halfling, a former trickster god, an alchemist baker, and a strange warforged in a strange land herald a new age of prosperity and peace for the small hamlet of Port Argent?

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  • Encounter of the Week: Aquatic Ambush
    May 4, 2020 by James Haeck

    Getting in a boat to cross a river or sail across lake is a risky endeavor—who knows what could be lurking below? (Hint: the adventurers are about to find out!) This encounter is scaled for all four tiers of D&D play!

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  • New Player’s Guide: How to Try Tactical Combat
    May 1, 2020 by James Haeck

    You’ve been playing D&D for a few sessions now, which means you’ve had a few combat encounters, but you want more depth. More action and higher stakes. How can you do this? The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first D&D campaign up and running.

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  • Heroic Chronicle: Sword Coast and the North
    Apr 29, 2020 by James Haeck

    The heroic chronicle is a brand-new character creation option that gives players easy insight into a specific campaign setting—and into their characters’ futures. This heroic chronicle expansion is geared towards the most well-known setting in Dungeons and Dragons: the Sword Coast of Faerûn!

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  • Beyond Heroes: Wildemount | Episode 13: The Cube
    Apr 29, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    The continuing story of old friends, now Heroes, as they explore Wildemount in the world of Exandria!

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  • Silver and Steel Episode 2: Noodling
    Apr 28, 2020 by Lauren Urban

    With natural disaster looming and the threat of war imminent, can a lucky halfling, a former trickster god, an alchemist baker, and a strange warforged in a strange land herald a new age of prosperity and peace for the small hamlet of Port Argent?

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  • Encounter of the Week: Death from Above
    Apr 27, 2020 by James Haeck

    Winged monsters descend upon you while you travel across a wide-open field! You’ll need to fight them off, but their hit-and-run tactics are tough to deal with! This encounter is scaled for all four tiers of D&D play!

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  • Worldbuilding with Legendary Monsters
    Apr 24, 2020 by James Haeck

    Here’s how to create an exciting D&D world with a pencil, paper, dice, and a Monster Manual. In Dungeons and Dragons, legendary creatures like krakens, aboleths, and ancient dragons are more than just boss battles waiting for adventurers; they assert power over the land itself!

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  • New Player’s Guide: How to Play D&D One-on-One
    Apr 22, 2020 by James Haeck

    Learn how to play D&D with one DM and just one other player! This style of play is perfect for people stuck at home, with busy friends, or who want to play a solo game with their roommate or romantic partner.

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