These fragments of the demon lord Juiblex are often overlooked by DMs in favor of enemies that actually have limbs, but they’re arguably some of the most fearsome foes a group of low-level D&D adventurers can face. Why? Because unlike a normal monster that might be satisfied with killing a character, oozes are motivated by the undiscriminating desire to consume everything in their path!
Horror isn’t for everyone, right? Wrong! Whether you’re an online party of friends, a middle school Dungeons & Dragons club, or even a family that does game nights with young kids, here are a few tips and tricks for creating a game that is both frightening AND fun for everyone!
When we think of what hazards mean in D&D, we too often only imagine the rogue stopping at a dungeon door to roll an Investigation check, or perhaps the druid creating difficult terrain with Spike Growth. But there are a plethora of other ways that we can integrate these features into our battles and encounters...
The mist beckons... D&D’s newest sourcebook is Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft, a massive expansion of one of the most popular D&D adventures of all time! Let’s take a look at all the dark details we’ve learned about this upcoming book...
When a piece of media rockets to the epic status that a show like WandaVision has, you can almost hear the collective sound of Dungeon Masters around the world clapping their hands together as they begin to scheme... Here are some tips for how you can make a WandaVision style “Hex” work for your table.
Chase scenes remain in a viewer’s head forever. And with some planning, any Dungeon Master can create the same nail-biting moments in a game of Dungeons & Dragons, delivering just as many thrills as a combat encounter when done well. Here are some tips to outrun any chase in your game!
Through the end of February, all current D&D Beyond subscribers AND all new subscribers automatically unlock this free, exclusive new animated set of digital dice!
We’re excited to announce that D&D Beyond users (desktop AND mobile app) can now share their dice roll results with other players in their campaigns. Celebrate your high rolls in real time with your friends, even if you aren’t in the same room!
What are the best D&D adventures for new Dungeon Masters? We weigh in with our top picks that are easy to pick up and easy to run.
Clerics are one of D&D's most complex and challenging classes. Learn how to build and play a low-level cleric like a tactical master!
The best characters in fiction form meaningful relationships with each other, allowing these relationships to help them grow. That’s what separates a true character from a stock archetype. Now, how do you do that in D&D?
Get a free adventure for 7th-level characters set in dangerous wastes of Xhorhas, created by one of the authors of Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount!
Learn how to play your first wizard, how to pick out spells for your spellbook, and how to fill different roles in your party with this beginner's guide to D&D wizardry!
Wizards of the Coast’s talented rookie designer Taymoor Rehman has risen from D&D intern to contract writer to full-time game designer on D&D. His upcoming adventure has taken this journey with him, and has the chance to transform your campaign through the power of WISHful thinking!
The first D&D book of 2021 is CANDLEKEEP MYSTERIES, an anthology book featuring 17 new adventures for characters of 1st to 16th level! Preorder your copy and delve into the lost mysteries of the greatest library in Faerûn!
Geek icon, accessibility advocate, and Beyond Heroes star Jen Kretchmer talks about her upcoming adventure in Candlekeep Mysteries, and how it takes us BEYOND the Sword Coast!
Actor, Dungeon Master, Musician, Writer, and Geek Icon, Amy Vorpahl is a disarmingly, decapitatingly powerful member of the Candlekeep Mysteries team—and her adventure is a juicy slice of WEIRD.
In which James Haeck says farewell, looks back at the past, and toward the future.
The first D&D book of 2021 is CANDLEKEEP MYSTERIES, an anthology book featuring 17 new adventures for characters of 1st to 16th level! Preorder your copy and delve into the lost mysteries of the greatest library in Faerûn!
The best way to start a D&D campaign is to get everyone on the same page with a session 0. If you're looking to get some ideas for topics to cover during your session 0, check out our checklist!
The Player’s Handbook, Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide, and Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything. Ring in the New Year with the D&D Beyond Character Options Bundle!
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything is here, and it’s time to get familiar with the dozens of new subclasses found within—starting with the Circle of Stars, a druidic order that uncovers the magical mysteries hidden within the constellations.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything is overflowing with new player options, including some wild new spells. Take a look at a panoply of new summoning spells found in this new book!
Roll on the go! Now, you have all the magical glitz and glamor of D&D Beyond’s digital dice on the mobile app so you can roll anytime, anywhere.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything is here, and it’s time to get familiar with the dozens of new subclasses found within—starting with the Order Domain, a cleric that creates law from chaos. Are they good? Are they evil? They are law, and that's all that matters to them.
The legendary witch Tasha has brewed up a magnificent swath of feats for you in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything! Use these new talents to become a master poisoner, a gourmet par excellence, or even a warrior touched by the Feywild or Shadowfell.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything is here, and it’s time to get familiar with the dozens of new subclasses found within—starting with the College of Creation, a bard that uses magic and song to breathe life into the lifeless.
