Dungeons & Dragons
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Dungeons and Dragons
- Franchise
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Original Release Date
- January 26, 1974
- Publisher
- Wizards of the Coast , TSR Inc.
- Designer
- E. Gary Gygax , Dave Arneson
- Player Count
- 4-8 Players Recommended
- Age Recommendation
- 12+
- Length per Game
- 3 hours +
- Expansions
- Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition , Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition , Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition , Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
Summary
Dungeons & Dragons is the fantasy tabletop role-playing game that has persevered for nearly 50 years and continues to grow strong. Created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the game first made publication in 1974 and now falls under the Wizards of the Coast publishing wing. A typical game of DnD consists of 4-6 players, with one player acting as the Dungeon Master. Players can take a sheet and by consulting the various rule books and expansions, can create their own character with weapons, skills, and physical appearance. Once all characters are created, the Dungeon Master sets them off in a campaign of their choosing or design, where players will have to follow the rules of the DM as they roleplay their way through storylines. The characters will level up, find equipment, and experience permanent changes based on the way the story plays out. A roll of the dice can mean the difference between a successful hit, and a painful end. The most recent edition of Dungeons & Dragons is the 5th edition rule book.
D&D: How To Build The Perfect Swashbuckler Rogue
For Dungeons & Dragons players interested in playing a heroic rogue who's self-sufficient in combat, they'll want to check out the Swashbuckler build.
D&D: 10 Essential Rules New Players Need To Know
Dungeons & Dragons can be an intimidating game for new players, but thankfully, the basics are pretty simple to nail down after a session or two.
Dungeons & Dragons: How to Build the Perfect Oath of Vengeance Paladin
Dungeons & Dragons provides many ways to play a Paladin, and the Oath of Vengeance is among best. Here's how to create a great build for the subclass.
Every Cleric Multiclass Combo In D&D 5e, Ranked
Multiclassing can be a great way to give a Dungeons & Dragons character some extra options and narrative identity.
D&D: The 10 Best Classes For Your Next Half-Elf Character, Ranked
D&D allows any combination of class and race, but some combos are stronger than others, which even applies to powerful races like the half-elf.
10 Most Broken Character Builds For D&D 5e (& 10 Underwhelming Builds)
Dungeons & Dragons gives players a ton of flexibility when creating their characters, but some builds and combos are far more effective than others.
10 Tips For D&D 5e DMs With New Players
Dungeons & Dragons can be intimidating for new players, but it's the Dungeon Master's job to help their players learn the game and have a great time.
10 TV Shows To Watch If You Like The Legend Of Vox Machina
Fans of The Legend of Vox Machina have plenty of other shows in the same wheelhouse, from Stranger Things to House of the Dragon.
Every D&D Arcane Class (& Their Best Subclasses), Ranked
Dungeons & Dragons 5e has some powerful arcane classes that utilize magic to great effect, and some truly excellent subclasses to go along with them.
Dungeons & Dragons: When Is It Time To Try Another TTRPG?
Dungeons & Dragons is arguably the most popular TTRPG out there, but sometimes players would be better suited trying a different roleplaying game.
Dungeons & Dragons: How To Homebrew Campaign Setting & Tone
How can the homebrew DM create an entire campaign from scratch? Where should they start? Well, with setting and tone, the very basics.
All 7 D&D Dice, Explained
Dungeons & Dragons has tons of rules that can be intimidating for new players, one of which is how to use all seven of the dice the game provides.
D&D 5e: How To Build The Perfect Great Old One Warlock
The Great Old One is one of the more straightforward warlock subclasses in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, but that doesn't make it any less powerful.
D&D 5e: 10 Subclasses That Need A Buff
Dungeons & Dragons 5e has some insanely strong subclasses, but some could use some work to bolster their abilities both in and out of combat.
D&D 5e: How To Build The Perfect Oath Of The Watchers Paladin
As one of the most unique subclasses in D&D 5e, the Oath of the Watcher paladin protects others from otherworldly foes, including celestials.
D&D 5e: How To Build The Perfect Artillerist Artificer
Dungeons & Dragons 5e has a multitude of subclasses, and the Artillerist artificer is a damage-heavy build that relies heavily on spellcasting.
D&D 5e: How To Build The Perfect Genie Warlock
The Genie warlock is one of the newest subclasses in D&D 5e and allows players to grant wishes for their friends, or even rest in their lamp.
Is It Time for RPG Players To Leave D&D Behind?
Dungeons & Dragons is a truly great and influential tabletop system, but now it might be time for players to give some new TTRPGs a chance.
The 20 Best Magic Items For Clerics In D&D 5e, Ranked
Dungeons & Dragons clerics have no shortage of options when it comes to choosing magic items to enhance their strengths or shore up their weaknesses.
Every Sorcerer Subclass In D&D, Ranked
Sorcerer subclasses are some of the most diverse and varied in all of Dungeons & Dragons, each one bringing something fresh to the table.