What Features Does D&D Beyond Maps Have?

In its Alpha form, D&D Beyond Maps is limited to just the basics. The DM can pick a map from any campaigns or sourcebooks they own and put them onscreen for all to see. They can also find free basic maps like grass fields or mushroom cave.

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Once the map is displayed, the DM can cover it up with “fog” which darkens the area from a player perspective. This is how one can achieve the effect of moving from room to room in a dungeon, uncovering mysteries as they go. The DM and players can also draw on the map to indicate things, ping areas of interest, and use a ruler to measure distances during combat. 

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Probably the best part about Maps is that it is loaded with monsters from every book the host owns on D&D Beyond. No more needing to upload art and make tokens; player characters, pets, and monsters are already there complete with their art from the books. This includes baddies from third-party content like Critical Role or Kobold Press’ Tome of Beasts. 

Hosting a session D&D Beyond Maps is restricted to Master Tier subscribers. However, these subscribers can share maps access with any D&D Beyond account user. 

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