A glowing rune, a creaky board, a rattling crate. Whether you're describing a dusty basement or an abandoned temple, it's important to give the characters something to interact with. Follow these tips for creating encounters that lead to player action.

Need to give your paladin a boost? We've chosen the best magic items to complement your build, whether you're looking to smite harder or simply need a better way to get around the battlefield.

You've got your copy of the Vecna Dossier, now it's time to bring the archlich to your campaign. Here's how to set up Vecna as the Big Bad!

The Vecna Dossier contains the vile secrets of the archlich Vecna. Get your copy now with your D&D Beyond account! Then, harness Vecna's necromantic magic by purchasing the Dice of Vecna in the marketplace!

Venture to the chaotic realm of Limbo and explore a cursed tower in this level 20 D&D adventure featuring a showdown with the archlich Vecna!

From now until June 16, you can uncover the dark secrets behind the iconic archlich Vecna and get an exclusive stat block for use in your D&D game! All you need to claim the dossier is a D&D Beyond account!

Vecna. Acererak. Szass Tam. Learn how to play a lich like an invincible tyrant who commands the forces of darkness.

Enlarge/reduce is an amazingly versatile spell that is limited by the extent of your imagination! What crazy shenanigans will you pull with this devious transmutation spell?

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Is your ranger a stealthy, ranged-based hunter or a brazen, sword-wielding defender? No matter their role in the party, they'll likely need a magical item at some point to help defeat their foes!

Mashing together published adventures can provide the versatility of homebrew, along with the time-saving benefits of a prewritten campaign. Learn more here!

Maybe you're searching for that perfect location for your next campaign or perhaps you're just looking for a unique vacation spot. Either way, we're breaking down the most interesting cities in fifth edition to get your creative juices flowing!

This year, D&D is bringing the multiverse to your table. Join us as we cast Dream of the Blue Veil and explore a multitude of adventuring possibilities.

Tomb of Horrors is the original meatgrinder adventure. Learn all about this classic dungeon, what lessons we can learn from it, and see how an upcoming Magic: The Gathering set pays homage to it!

New and current D&D Beyond users can unlock Lost Mine of Phandelver for free! Learn more here!

The Dice of Planar Summoning can conjure extraplanar allies to your aid ... or summon untold evils from the depths of the multiverse! Available now for $5.99 in the marketplace!

Meet friends and foes from throughout the multiverse in the latest release from Dungeons & Dragons! Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse includes 30+ playable races and 250+ monsters plus a multiverse of lore. Purchase your copy today!

With the release of Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, we're taking a look at the new versions of some popular monstrous races!

Check out the preorder perks you'll immediately unlock with your preorder of Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, as well as the perks you'll receive when the book releases!

In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about the eldritch lich, and how you can upgrade it into an endgame-level boss, complete with legendary actions, lair actions, and minions!

From May 9 to 13, TTRPG content creators and the wider community will come together for Jasper's Game Week. Come roll dice and watch streams to help raise money for suicide prevention and awareness. Click here to learn more.

Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel will take players to the only bastion of civilization on the Ethereal Plane. But, what is the Ethereal Plane? We answer that question and more here!

To nobody's surprise, fighters are good at fighting. Want to make your fighter even better at fighting? These magic items can give your fighter's fighting abilities and frightful boost.

Countless stories have already been told about space, the next frontier for D&D. Here is some inspiration for adding cosmic adventure to your home game!

If you missed D&D Direct, don't fret! Everything from new fifth edition settings and adventures to news about the Dungeons & Dragons movie was discussed and are covered in this recap!

On May 18, 2022, or soon after, your D&D Beyond account will transfer to Wizards. Click here to learn more.

D&D sets its sights on the final frontier! Spelljammer: Adventures in Space takes characters across the Astral Sea as part of this spacefaring collection of books.