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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. 

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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?

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!

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.

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!

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

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?

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!

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!

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.

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

With natural disaster looming and the threat of war imminent, will our heroes herald a new age of prosperity and peace for the small hamlet of Port Argent? 

While traveling underground, the tunnel you’re walking through begins to collapse! Why? The reason may surprise you—it’s scaled for all four tiers of D&D play!

 When making a world for your D&D campaign, you should start small and then build bigger and bigger. Here are some tools to help. 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.

The encounters you can have while traveling tell you a lot about the kind of world you’re in. How can you create an engaging story and an immersive world solely through encounter design?

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

Enhance your D&D campaign with thoughtful and strategic combat encounters! This week, track down the lair of a group of village-raiding monsters and defeat the defenders of their hideout!

Choosing your spells is the most daunting parts of creating a spellcasting character. How do you pick the right spells at 1st level, and moving forward? 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.

Worldbuilding is hard work, and communicating all of the cool things you've created is even harder. It's easy to dump pages of lore on your players, but how do you keep their eyes from glazing over? Here's how to keep your worldbuilding subtle, effective, and fun.