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  • Updating Your Campaign to the 5.5e D&D Rules
    Dec 16, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Planning to switch your campaign to the new rules found in the Core Rulebooks (5.5e)? Check out our tips for a smooth transition here!

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  • Thinking Tactically With Monsters Using a VTT
    Dec 10, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    A solid combat encounter is more than just throwing scary monsters at your players. Here we look at how to use tactics and intelligent monsters to make combat more immersive and engaging.

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  • Monster Stat Blocks and Hit Point Tracking Come to Maps, the D&D VTT!
    Dec 10, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    Track monsters' Hit Points and roll from their stat blocks on the fly with the Maps VTT's latest update! Read more about how these features make combat easier to run here.

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  • Breaking Down Alignment in D&D
    Dec 9, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Explore the nine D&D alignments—from Lawful Good, to Chaotic Evil, and everything in between. Read more here about discovering your character’s ethical path and bringing their personality to life!

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  • MagicCon: Chicago and Legends of Greyhawk
    Dec 2, 2024 by Chris Tulach

    For the first time, Dungeons & Dragons will be featured at MagicCon! Learn more here.

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  • Cyber Monday Sale: Get Steep Discounts on More D&D Books for 1 Day Only!
    Dec 2, 2024 by DND Staff
    Don't miss these exclusive deals on official and third-party campaigns, adventures, and character options! This sale ends at midnight tonight!
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  • Epic Adventures, Epic Savings: Shop D&D Beyond’s Black Friday Sale
    Nov 27, 2024 by DND Staff

    Score the ultimate loot with discounted prices on campaign settings, adventures, character options, and more. Shop D&D Beyond's Black Friday Sale now!

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  • Venture into Middle-earth™ with Free League Publishing's The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying
    Nov 26, 2024 by Mike Bernier

    Now on D&D Beyond, bring your fellowship together with The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying and explore Tolkien's world in Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition!

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  • Dungeons & Dragons at PAX Unplugged
    Nov 25, 2024 by Chris Tulach

    D&D's 50th anniversary celebration continues at PAX Unplugged this year! Join us in Philadelphia from December 6-8 for in-person games, learn-to-plays, and an Acquisitions Incorporated live show!

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  • Prep Made Easy: Getting Ready for Your Online Session with the D&D VTT
    Nov 20, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    Being prepared for your session can save you a lot of mental energy when running your game, allowing you to focus more on the fun. Let’s review some steps to streamline your prep so you can feel more ready for your sessions!

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  • Illrigger 101: A Guide to Building Your Hell Knight with MCDM's Devilish Class
    Nov 19, 2024 by Damen Cook

    MCDM's Illrigger class is now available on D&D Beyond! Learn more about this devious devil of a class and how to optimize their abilities here!

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  • 10 New Magic Items from the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide
    Nov 12, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Learn more about some of the new magic items and enchanted trinkets featured in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide here!

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  • Exploring Bastions from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide
    Nov 12, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    With Bastions, characters can build their own bases and run them with the help of hirelings! Learn more about how Bastions work in the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide here.

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  • What’s New in the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide?
    Nov 12, 2024 by Mike Bernier

    The 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide is 384 pages of new advice and tools for Dungeon Masters of all levels! Explore the new rules for Bastions, over 400 magic items, and revamped campaign creation tips that await in this article.

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  • Let's Prepare an Adventure Using the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide!
    Nov 8, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Go step-by-step through the adventure creation process in the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide and see for yourself how easy crafting quests can be with these new tips!

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  • Further Shipping Delays in Asia Pacific Region for 2024-2025
    Nov 8, 2024 by DND Staff

    We regret to announce that due to unforeseen shipping delays, the release of the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide and 2024 Dungeon Master’s Screen are delayed for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

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  • Creating Your First Campaign Using the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide
    Nov 7, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Creating a campaign can be a daunting task, but the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide is here to help break it into more digestible steps. Read more about these tips here!

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  • Journey Through These 5 Short Adventures in the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide
    Nov 4, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Need some inspiration for your next adventure? Check out the 5 ready-to-run adventures in the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide here!

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  • Let's Build a Halloween One-Shot With the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide
    Oct 31, 2024 by Mike Bernier

    Bring your players to a house full of terrifying tricks in this adventure homebrewed using treats from the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide!

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  • The Official D&D VTT: Navigating Maps on D&D Beyond
    Oct 29, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    Maps is the official virtual tabletop for fifth edition D&D that integrates directly into D&D Beyond. Find out what Maps offers and how it can help you prep less, play more.

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  • Sign Up for the Project Sigil Closed Beta!
    Oct 29, 2024 by DND Staff

    Project Sigil is a 3D sandbox to play out adventures from your favorite franchises. Build your own dungeons with hidden traps and monsters, bring your characters to life by customizing miniatures and upgrading them with items, or jump into a premade module! The closed beta will begin soon and all you'll need is a free D&D Beyond account.

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  • Roll for Initiative! Combat Tracking Comes to the Maps VTT
    Oct 29, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    Learn how you can now build and run combat encounters directly in D&D's official virtual tabletop, Maps. 

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  • Claim Your Free Copy of Scions of Elemental Evil
    Oct 29, 2024 by DND Staff
    This adventure for level 4 characters takes you beneath the Temple of Elemental Evil for a deadly dungeon crawl! Claim now with your free D&D Beyond account and continue the celebration of D&D's 50th anniversary using characters and rules from the revised ruleset!
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  • Open the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide Today with Your Master Tier Subscription!
    Oct 29, 2024 by DND Staff
    Master Tier subscribers who preordered the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide can now access the digital book on D&D Beyond. Dive into Bastions, new magic items, the Greyhawk campaign guide, and more today!
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  • 10 More New Magic Items from the Dungeon Master's Guide
    Oct 29, 2024 by Damen Cook

    Rolling for loot will never get boring with over 400 magic items included in the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. Learn more about new additions to this trove of treasures here!

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  • Tasha's Bubbling Cauldron: Brew Up Your Favorite Potions Without Toil or Trouble
    Oct 25, 2024 by Riley Silverman

    Reach into this bubbling, clawfooted cauldron and pull out a plethora of potions to help your adventures! Learn more about this new spell from the 2024 Player's Handbook here!

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  • Brew It Yourself: Creating Magic Items Using the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide
    Oct 24, 2024 by Davyd Barker

    Explore tips from the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide that help you create your own magic items to match your campaign, build your storytelling, and delight your players!

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