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    • When a Dragon Approaches: Running Social Encounters with Dragons
      Jun 6, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Parley with stoic gold dragons—or try talking your way out of becoming a red dragon’s next meal. Learn how to run social encounters with some of D&D’s most powerful beings here.

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    • Dragon Tactics: Follow These Tips for Truly Legendary Dragon Encounters
      May 30, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Encountering a dragon should feel legendary. This article has tips and tricks for Dungeon Masters to make your next dragon encounter a fight to remember!

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    • How Dragon Delves Brings Dragons to Life Through Daring New Art Styles
      May 30, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Explore how each adventure in Dragon Delves was brought to life through unique art styles by visionary artists and cartographers, with insights from D&D's head of art, Josh Herman!

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    • What Is Dragon Delves? A Hoard of 10 Epic Draconic Adventures
      May 27, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Challenge the tyranny of evil dragons and forge pacts with majestic good dragons! Dragon Delves invites characters from level 1 to 12 into the lairs of D&D’s most legendary monsters, where ancient treasure, deadly enemies, and shrouded mysteries await.

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    • Combine Might and Magic with the Eldritch Knight Fighter Subclass
      May 22, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Wade into battle with steel and spells as tools to defeat your enemies! The Eldritch Knight is a Fighter subclass that provides spellcasting abilities to complement your warrior's combat prowess.

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    • A Map for Every Journey: Explore the Czepeku Map Packs
      May 6, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Drop your party into immersive environments with 20 beautifully illustrated, hand-drawn map packs from Czepeku! Inspire your next adventure here.

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    • Five Inexpensive Tools on D&D Beyond to Make DMing Easier
      Apr 7, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      These budget-friendly tools on D&D Beyond help you prep faster, run smoother sessions, and focus on the fun!

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    • From the Island: Character Options from Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass
      Mar 31, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass offers subclasses, species, backgrounds, feats, and spells drawn from the island's mystical lore. Learn more about these character options that are perfect for players who want their heroes to feel truly rooted in the Obojima setting!

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    • Explore a Breathtaking Leisure Fantasy Setting in Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass
      Mar 25, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      We sat down with Jeremiah Crofton, one of the lead designers of Obojima: Tales From The Tall Grass, to get an inside look at the enchanting campaign setting of Obojima!

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    • Craft, Hunt, and Harvest with Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting - Part One
      Mar 4, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting - Part One introduces new mechanics, character options, and ready-to-run adventures that will bring out the hunter in your characters.

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    • Sigil and D&D Beyond Maps: What Are They and How Do They Differ?
      Feb 27, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Discover the differences between the tactical Maps 2D VTT and the immersive Sigil 3D VTT from the Dungeons & Dragons team! 

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    • Let's Build a College of Glamour Bard in Anticipation of Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8
      Feb 21, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Patch 8 will add twelve new subclasses to the world of adventure found in Baldur's Gate 3. Click here for an example build of a College of Glamour Bard, available in Baldur's Gate 3 and the new Player's Handbook!

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    • Running Lairs: How to Make the Most of a Monster's Place of Power
      Feb 14, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Get an in-depth look at how you could run an Arch-hag's lair with rules from the new Monster Manual and Dungeon Master's Guide!

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    • How Humblewood Tales Expands the Enchanting World of Humblewood
      Jan 28, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Get a sneak peek at three subclasses, four feats, and seven spells, plus new lore, adventures, and ready-made shops for the Humblewood setting!

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    • The Anatomy of a Villain: Crafting Compelling Antagonists for Your Campaign
      Jan 22, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      From sinister schemers to terrifying titans, explore some tips on creating unforgettable villains in your D&D campaigns here!

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    • Explore the Exciting Changes to Dragons in the New Monster Manual
      Jan 9, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      The awe-inspiring dragons of Dungeons & Dragons have got a new look—and a revamped stat block to go with it! Discover more details about the dragon redesign in the new Monster Manual here.

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    • What’s New in the 2024 Monster Manual?
      Jan 7, 2025 by Mike Bernier

      Unleash over 500 monsters, revamped tools, and epic threats—discover what’s new in the Monster Manual here!

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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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    • 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 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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