Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Dungeons & Dragons 5e is the most popular tabletop role-playing game on the market. With its simplified rules, diverse settings, and player-driven customizability, it’s easy to see why! Perhaps you’ve dreamed of slinging arrows like Legolas, crushing enemies like Conan, or attacking angry chickens like Link—you can make that a reality in D&D 5e! There are three main aspects to a game of D&D: combat, exploration, and roleplay. Different games will feature different balances of these depending on how the people like to play but it’s up to you and your Dungeon Master (DM) to craft a world that you love! Whether it’s the Forgotten Realms, Critical Role’s Wildemount/Exandria, your own steampunk-themed world where wizards ride dinosaurs, or anything in between—your imagination truly is the limit!
Originally created by Wizards of the Coast
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How to play D&D 5e
The core mechanic of Dungeons and Dragons is rolling a 20-sided die, adding bonuses and modifiers from your character’s abilities, and trying to beat a target number. Players build their characters by choosing a fantastical species, class, abilities, skills, equipment, and magic spells, then embark on adventures to advance their wealth and power. D&D also has a robust tactical combat system for fighting monsters and other adversaries, plus rules for delving dungeons and exploring the wilderness.
Map makers
Cze and Peku
Cze and Peku are well-known in the TTRPG community for their vibrant and highly detailed battle maps. They specialize in fantasy, sci-fi, and modern settings, offering maps for everything from dungeons to sprawling cities. Their Patreon provides a variety of map styles, along with grid and gridless options, making them perfect for both virtual tabletops and print. With frequent updates, they’re a go-to for immersive game experiences.
Explore MapsTom Cartos
Tom Cartos is a renowned creator of highly detailed, multi-level battlemaps for tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons. His work enhances gameplay by providing immersive environments that captivate players. Tom offers a diverse range of maps, including fantasy and modern settings, available through his website and Patreon. Patreon supporters gain access to weekly map sets, asset packs, and monthly adventures, with higher tiers offering additional benefits such as DungeonDraft integration and limited commercial licensing.
Explore MapsVenatus Maps
Venatus Maps specializes in creating clean, modular battle maps for virtual tabletops. Their work covers a wide range of environments, from haunted forests to ancient ruins, with meticulous attention to detail. Venatus Maps also offers map packs designed for specific adventures, making it easier to plug them into existing campaigns.
Explore MapsHeroic Maps
Heroic Maps delivers high-quality, printable battlemaps that cater to both fantasy and sci-fi settings. Known for their versatility, Heroic Maps provide a mix of atmospheric dungeons, vivid landscapes, and detailed interiors. Their offerings include modular designs that can be pieced together for expansive settings, perfect for GMs looking for flexibility in map design.
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Tyler Jacobson
Tyler Jacobson is a renowned fantasy artist whose work has graced the covers of several D&D 5th Edition books, including the 2024 Player's Handbook. His dynamic and detailed illustrations capture the essence of D&D's expansive universe.
Explore ArtWylie Beckert
Wylie Beckert is known for her intricate and atmospheric artwork. She contributed the alternate cover art for the 2024 Player's Handbook, showcasing her unique style that adds depth and intrigue to the D&D world.
Explore ArtEkaterina Burmak
Ekaterina Burmak is a Ukrainian artist celebrated for her vibrant and detailed illustrations. She provided the cover art for "Light of Xaryxis," a component of the "Spelljammer: Adventures in Space" boxed set, bringing the cosmic adventures of D&D to vivid life.
Explore ArtJustin Gerard
Justin Gerard is a fantasy illustrator whose work has been featured in various D&D publications. He created the cover art for "Boo's Astral Menagerie," another part of the "Spelljammer: Adventures in Space" set, capturing the essence of D&D's diverse creatures.
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Modules / Adventures
Candlekeep Mysteries | Stranger Things Starter Set | Dungeons & Dragons Vs Rick & Morty | Hoard of the Dragon Queen | The Rise of Tiamat | Tales from the Yawning Portal | Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos | Acquisitions Incorporated | Journeys through the Radiant Citadel | Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen | Keys from the Golden Vault | Quests from the Infinite Staircase | Lost Mine of Phandelver | Dragons of Stormwreck Isle | Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage | Ghosts of Saltmarsh | Storm King's Thunder | The Wild Beyond the Witchlight | Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus | Curse of Strahd | Dragon of Icespire Peak | Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden | Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk | Waterdeep: Dragon Heist | Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep | Vecna: Eve of Ruin | Tomb of Annihilation | Princes of the Apocalypse | Out of the Abyss | Tyranny of Dragons
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Barbarian | Bard | Cleric | Druid | Fighter | Monk | Paladin | Ranger | Rogue | Artificer | Sorcerer | Warlock | Wizard
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Roll20 | Foundry Vtt | Dnd Beyond | Dnd Beyond Maps | Fantasy Grounds