In a world on the brink of war, five friends reunite to try and fix what has gone wrong.
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On the road to Baldur’s Gate, the characters are given the opportunity to make a bargain with an imp in exchange for a safer journey. This little devil wants to make a name for itself when it returns to the Nine Hells, and wants to offer the travelers a deal they can’t refuse…
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In this week’s class 101, we take a look at what it takes to build an iconic healer, using the classic Life domain.
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In this installment of Mechanical Thinking, we examine how to reimagine exhaustion as a core D&D mechanic, rather than as an oft-unused condition.
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Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!
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In this week’s class 101, we examine how to build the classic jack-of-all-trades, a dilettante bard who dabbles in spells, folk tales, and esoteric knowledge: the renowned College of Lore!
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Late Night host Stephen Colbert appeared on a special 1-on-1 mini-episode of Critical Role with Mathew Mercer as his DM. The twist? Fans could donate to charity to influence the adventure!
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Baldur’s Gate is one of the two main settings of Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus, the next D&D storyline. What should you know about this mighty city before your adventures there begin?
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Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!
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The road from Waterdeep to Baldur’s Gate is long and winding. Follow as we travel down the Sword Coast over the next few months in preparation for the release of Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus.
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Who is Zariel, ruler of Avernus? Learn more about this fallen angel before the release of Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.
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D&D is traveling to the first layer of the Nine Hells in its latest adventure. Here’s what you can expect in the blasted wasteland of Avernus.
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Angels, devils, and demons clash in this explosive return to the sinister city of Baldur’s Gate—and the Nine Hells themselves! Click here to learn more about this brand-new storyline, and more major announcements from the Descent!
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Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!
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The dead walk in this salty, sinister adventure. A mausoleum exposed to the marshy atmosphere has been taken over by fungal spores, proving that there are things worse than death.
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Destroy your foes with unrelenting fury! Learn the ways of the berserker in the latest installment of Class 101.
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What's the history of D&D’s most miraculous spell, and how can it affect your game?
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Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!
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Following their capture—or just an exploration gone wrong—the adventurers find themselves in a semi-aquatic colosseum made of brilliant coral. The only problem is, a sahuagin baron expects them to fight for their lives in a series of brutal encounters in order to win their freedom.
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Critical Role Spotlight is a series of DM and player tips based on the events of this week's episode of Critical Role! Learn from the glowing successes and hilarious mistakes of the Mighty Nein and their illustrious Dungeon Master. This week, we shine a spotlight on one of Matthew Mercer's DMing choices that could help you improve your D&D game.
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Sahuagin are masters of sharks and the sea, and their frenzied attacks and powers of telepathy make them truly formidable foes. How do you build an encounter that makes full use of these fearsome foes?
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Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!
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A terrible flu is passing through the region, and the adventurers have caught it! How will they go on grand adventures while fighting off this debilitating sickness?
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Critical Role Spotlight is a series of DM and player tips based on the events of this week's episode of Critical Role! Learn from the glowing successes and hilarious mistakes of the Mighty Nein and their illustrious Dungeon Master. This week, we shine a spotlight on one of Matthew Mercer's DMing choices that could help you improve your D&D game.
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Previous installments of Roleplaying 101 have talked a lot about improvisation and going into games with low-prep characters, but what about the other side of the coin? How do you build a backstory that helps you play a character that’s fun for you and your entire group?
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Five heroes far from home struggle to survive and save their world from an impending doom!
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Prepare for Saltmarsh with a tongue-in-cheek encounter about a sea troll fighting fishermen and getting tangled in their net. What’s the best way to solve this problem—a flame war?