Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage doesn’t have a singular story to tell. It’s a sandbox megadungeon filled with the pieces of a story that you get to put together in any way you want. If that sounds like too much, read on. It’s not as challenging as you think.
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Watch our noble adventures in "Heroes of the Vale Episode 2: King for a Day" on YouTube.
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Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!
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Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!
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A mysterious comet has brought misfortune to Nentir Vale, and heroes must band together to survive the dangers of this forgotten land. Join DM Mike Mearls, members of the D&D Beyond Team, and more as they quest to become Heroes of the Vale!
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There's more to D&D combat than just grids and miniatures. And in a break from editions of the recent past, fifth edition D&D was designed to be played with or without a grid—DM's choice. But with all the benefits that playing on a grid brings, why play gridless? Why play "Theater of the Mind?"
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Todd Kenreck talks with Patrick Rothfuss and Kate Welch about the characters they've loved and lost and why D&D is such a memorable experience.
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Chris Perkins has passed on the mantle of “DM to the Stars” to his “illustrious colleague” Jeremy Crawford. D&D Beyond Lead Writer James Haeck spoke with Crawford at PAX Unplugged about how he brought new life to the long-running D&D live series.
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The Port of Shadow is a city of evil hidden beneath the streets of Waterdeep. Accessible only from deep below the earth, it may be your only “safe” haven while exploring the treacherous depths of Undermountain.
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We spoke to Ari Levitch about Ravnica's undercity guild known as the Golgari Swarm.
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Undermountain is filled with ruthless enemies, and while they can all be fought, many can be reasoned with, distracted, or pacified. A manticore could be the first major gatekeeper your party faces in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. If you’re a Dungeon Master, do you know what makes a manticore tick?
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In the city of Ravnica, the Izzet League is prone to chaos, even though that is not their purpose.
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If you’ve never played in a megadungeon campaign like Dungeon of the Mad Mage, you may be in for a rude awakening. Playing D&D in a purely dungeon-based setting is totally different from any other kind of campaign—here are some tips to help you survive this brand-new paradigm.
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Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!
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Heroes of the Vale is a brand-new D&D live stream being dungeon mastered by Mike Mearls himself. I am lucky enough to be part of this amazing cast as well. I spoke to Mike Mearls about what we're in for. What is the setting for the Heroes of the Vale?
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An introductory guide for D&D fans to the plane of Ravnica, and a guide for Magic: the Gathering fans to the D&D Multiverse.
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It’s the early release date for Dungeon of the Mad Mage! Undermountain is one of the largest dungeons in all of Faerûn, and adventurers deserve a fair warning before plumbing its treacherous depths. Durnan, a famed Undermountain explorer-turned-proprietor of the Yawning Portal, has these warnings for any who dare follow in his footsteps.
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Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!
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D&D has changed Anna Prosser's life in a number of ways, among them is how important creativity is to her.
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You have your gold and you’ve made yourself a cozy home in Waterdeep. Things sure are quiet around here, now that the Xanathar—or your villain of choice—has been defeated. What’s a group of adventurers to do?
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Heroes who attempt to take down the villainous noble family known as [spoilers!] face one of the darkest choices in all of Dungeons & Dragons. Spoilers ahead! Read on only if you are a Dungeon Master for Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.
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Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!
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We spoke with Jared from Dice, Camera, Action about his character, Diath, as well as why he loves D&D.
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In Waterdeep, Trolltide is a feast day in which young children dress up in monstrous masks and play tricks. Trolltide may be a springtime holiday, but if you’ve chosen the Xanathar as your villain for Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, Halloween may be a perfect time for some truly horrific tricks and treats.
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In part two of our interview with Travis from The Adventure Zone, we talked about his amazing podcast and what it's meant to so many people.
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We sat down to talk to Patrick Rothfuss about D&D, the new Rick and Morty comic and also the dark ways.
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Cleave through the darkness or enshroud your blade with it. Your choice could forge an unbreakable bond with your blade... or bring ruin upon all. Learn how to build a fearsome warlock warrior with this guide to the Hexblade.