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New Player's Guide

  • Preparing for Adventure: Rollable Tables for the Ultimate Game Night
    Sep 12, 2025 by Mike Bernier

    Stock your table with rations, music, and maps, and you’ll summon a world of adventure. This guide helps you prepare the essentials for a legendary Dungeons & Dragons game night.

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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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  • How to Create Your First Dungeons & Dragons Character With D&D Beyond
    Oct 17, 2024 by Andrew Strother

    Create characters using the 2024 Player's Handbook and explore premade character builds with D&D Beyond's character builder tool!

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  • Peril in Pinebrook: A Free Introductory Adventure for Young Players
    Dec 4, 2023 by Michael Galvis

    Peril in Pinebrook is a short adventure written with new and young D&D players in mind. Download this free PDF and jump into the adventure within minutes!

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  • How Magic Works in D&D: Components, Spell Slots, and More Explained
    Jun 15, 2023 by Kyle Shire

    Today, we're taking a deep dive into how spellcasting works in D&D. If you're looking to learn more about everything from components to cantrips, keep reading!

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  • Leaning Into Poor Dice Rolls for Great Storytelling
    Apr 28, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    What do you do when you or your players are rolling natural 1 after natural 1? Here are tips for when you're feeling down about rolls at the table and want to make the most of them.

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  • Jump Into Adventures With Premade Characters and Campaigns
    Mar 31, 2023 by Mike Bernier

    Starting a game of D&D is easier than ever with one-click characters and ready-to-go campaigns!

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  • What Is Dungeons & Dragons?
    Mar 31, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    Heard about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure what the fuss is all about? Click here for your introduction to the tabletop roleplaying game!

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  • Bard 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Guile and Panache
    Mar 24, 2023 by James Haeck

    All the world's a stage when you're a bard! Learn the basics of this versatile class, get suggestions for your first spells, and more in this beginner's guide to the bard!

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  • Adventurers Wanted! D&D Weekend at Your Local Store April 7-9
    Mar 22, 2023 by DND Staff

    Local game stores in the U.S. and Canada are hosting D&D events where you can learn to play with a 30-minute demo adventure! You can also jump into the Prisoner 13 adventure from Keys from the Golden Vault!

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  • How to Get Better at Roleplaying in D&D
    Mar 17, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    The roleplaying aspect of Dungeons & Dragons can be intimidating, and sometimes, downright difficult. Here's how to jump into roleplay, along with a few key rules to memorize.

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  • Creating a Backstory for Your First D&D Character
    Mar 13, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    Whether you're making your first character or your hundredth, coming up with a backstory can be a daunting task. Here's how to use backgrounds to create one in a pinch.

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  • New Player's Guide: How to Play D&D Online
    Mar 6, 2023 by James Haeck

    If you're looking for advice on how to bring your Dungeons & Dragons game online, you've come to the right place! Whether you're just getting started or are looking for ways to enhance your online play, we've got you covered.

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  • How to Be a Dungeon Master
    Feb 22, 2023 by Riley Silverman

    For the first time, you're in the Dungeon Master's seat. Not sure where to start? We're here to help with tips, videos, and other resources!

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  • How to Play Dungeons & Dragons Using D&D Beyond
    Feb 22, 2022 by Michael Galvis

    This guide covers the basics of Dungeons & Dragons and D&D Beyond, an official toolset for the game. Get instructions on creating your first character and your first campaign. Find the basic rules of the game and learn where to find people to play with! 

     

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  • How to Find a Dungeons & Dragons Group to Play With
    Sep 28, 2021 by James Haeck

    Looking for a D&D group? Here are a few steps to take to find your group, including resources offered by D&D Beyond.

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  • D&D 101: Choosing a Race for Your Dungeons & Dragons Character
    Aug 31, 2021 by Jeremy Blum

    If you're new to Dungeons & Dragons, this primer will introduce you to the races found in the Player's Handbook. Learn about the prideful dragonborn, versatile half-elf, charming tiefling, and more here.

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  • D&D 101: A Quick Breakdown of Classes in Dungeons & Dragons
    Jul 31, 2021 by Bryce Miller Booker

    If you're new to Dungeons & Dragons, you'll want to take a look at the various classes that are available to play. This primer serves as your introduction to the game's classes, and offers pros and cons for each one.

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  • New to D&D? 4 Books to Play and Level Up Your Experience
    Jun 30, 2021 by Jenn Jones

    If you're new to Dungeons & Dragons or just looking to upgrade from the Basic Rules, here are four books to put on your wishlist.

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  • Common Terms New Dungeons & Dragons Players Should Learn
    Jun 18, 2021 by Bryce Miller Booker

    New to D&D? Don't get lost in all of the terminology of the game. Here are common terms you'll encounter and what they mean. 

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