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D&D’s New Hollow Warden Ranger is An All-Natural Nightmare
We head into the deep dark woods with the Hollow Warden Ranger, a new D&D 5.5E subclass appearing in the new “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within” supplement.
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Forget Healing Potions – D&D is Getting Its Own Energy Drink
Wizards of the Coast is teaming up with beverage company Sneak to release official D&D-themed energy drinks. We crack open and chug down all the details.
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Wizards of the Coast Confirms that Cthulhu is Coming to D&D
The greatest of Great Old Ones is coming, with the legendary Cthulhu making his triumphant D&D 5.5E debut in the pages of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
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WizKids Rolls Out a Major New Wave of D&D Minis
WizKids has unveiled the latest wave of Nolzur’s Marvelous Miniatures, with 23 pre-primed and unpainted minis based on official D&D creatures and characters.
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D&D Beyond Brings Back a Classic Greyhawk Module
We head back to the village of Hommlet with the new “Legends of Greyhawk: Elemental Evil Rising” play bundle, which is now available on D&D Beyond.
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D&D Scares Up New Subclasses for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
We uncover all the grizzly details on the seven new D&D subclasses appearing in the upcoming “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within” sourcebook.
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D&D Rolls the Dice On New “Dungeon Masters” Actual Play
Wizards of the Coast has just announced a new official D&D actual play series entitled “Dungeon Masters” that will be soon be airing on YouTube.
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D&D Beyond Goes Prehistoric With Dr Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs
We dig into “Dr Dhrolin’s Dictionary of Dinosaurs,” a new third-party supplement for D&D Beyond from PaleoGames that blends magic and the Mesozoic.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Unveils New Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Box Set
Beadle & Grimm’s is heading back to the Domains of Dread, with their new Strahd’s Silver Edition box set for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
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New Details Revealed for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
The Domains of Dread are back, with a new D&D sourcebook entitled “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.” We take a closer look at all the terrifying details.
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New Domains of Dread Revealed in Upcoming Ravenloft Map Pack
We head into the Mists and take a closer look at the new Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Map Pack, which is available both in print and on D&D Beyond.
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The Horrified D&D Board Game is Officially Heading to Ravenloft
Ravensburger has just announced “Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft,” a new expansion for the Horrified D&D board game set in the Domains of Dread.
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New Ravenloft: The Horrors Within DM Screen Unveiled
We take a closer look at the new Dungeon Master’s screen that’s being released as a tie-in to the upcoming Ravenloft: The Horrors Within D&D supplement.
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New Tarokka Deck Revealed for Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
We flip over the cards and look to the future with the D&D Tarokka deck, a new version of a classic Ravenloft accessory coming out in the summer of 2026.
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Future D&D Books Will Be Outsourced to Third-Party Publishers
A recent Wizards of the Coast job posting suggests that the company may soon be turning to third-party publishers for official D&D products.
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The Path of the Lich (D&D 5.5E Deep Dive)
We risk our mortal souls and tread upon the Path of the Lich, a new Feat-based player option for D&D 5.5E that allows you to become the ultimate undead terror.
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New D&D Ravenloft Comic Book Coming Soon from Dark Horse
We head into the Mists with “Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft,” a new Dark Horse comic book series featuring new characters and a lesser known Domain of Dread.
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Why D&D Is About to Bring Back the Book of Vile Darkness
Evil is stirring at Wizards of the Coast. We look at why a new version of the infamous “Book of Vile Darkness” may soon be coming to D&D 5.5E.
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New D&D Book “Melf’s Guide to Greyhawk: Borderlands of Iuz” Coming from Luke Gygax
We take a closer look at “Melf’s Guide to Greyhawk,” a new official Dungeons & Dragons supplement coming soon from Luke Gygax.
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The 10 Weirdest Official D&D Species for Your Next Character
From sentient slime people and reanimated corpses to bioengineered mutants and magical constructs, we break out 10 weird and wonderful D&D species worth playing.
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Ed Greenwood Returns to the Forgotten Realms With Guide to the Dalelands
We take a look at “Forgotten Realms: Guide to the Dalelands,” a new third-party D&D 5.5E supplement coming soon from Ed Greenwood and publisher RealmsBound.
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All Unearthed Arcana Playtests in 2026 (An Updated List)
We put together a list of all DnD Unearthed Arcana playtests for 2026, with information on what they’re about and links to all the new rules
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D&D Releases “Villainous Options” Unearthed Arcana Playtest
We get our evil on with the “Villainous Options” Unearthed Arcana D&D playtest that includes four new subclasses and rules for becoming a lich or death knight.
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The Griffon’s Saddlebag Adds More Magical Goodies to D&D Beyond
We dig into Hit Point Press’ “The Griffon’s Saddlebag: Book One,” the popular third-party D&D 5E supplement which has finally made its way onto D&D Beyond.
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“Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting: Part Two” Lands On D&D Beyond
We take a look at “Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting: Part Two,” which is available now on D&D Beyond, offering new subclasses, species and spells for D&D 5e.
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New Dragonlance Novel “War Wizard” Coming This Summer
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are returning to Dragonlance with a new novel entitled “War Wizard” that follows the early adventures of heroes Huma and Magius.
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D&D is Heading Back to Gen Con in a Big Way
D&D is heading back to its roots, with Wizards of the Coast putting a renewed focus on Gen Con as a place for major product announcements and fan outreach.
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Wizards of the Coast Announces the Return of D&D Modules
Wizards of the Coast has recently announced that they’ll be returning to the old school format of D&D “modules.” We look at what this means for the game.
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The DnD Release Schedule: All Upcoming Books for 2026
We look ahead to the complete DnD release schedule for 2026, including key dates and complete details on Wizards of the Coast’s upcoming books.
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All DnD 5e Books: A Complete List (Updated for March 2026)
We delve into the complete DnD 5e Books list, breaking out all official publications to-date from Wizards of the Coast. Updated for March 2026.
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Critical Role Introduces New Daredevil Fighter D&D Subclass
Matt Mercer has introduced his latest homebrew creation for Campaign 4 of Critical Role: the Daredevil Fighter D&D subclass. We slice and dice all the details.
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Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked Rolls Out New Warlock Update
Resolution Games has just rolled out a new update for the “Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked” VR game. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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The New D&D Season of Champions (Everything We Know So Far)
We draw our blades and charge headlong into the Season of Champions, a new upcoming D&D community-focused event running from October to December 2026.
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New Dark Horse D&D Comic Book Puts the Monsters in Charge
We take a look at Dark Horse’s upcoming “Total Party Killers,” a new D&D comic that follows a group of misfit monsters defending their dungeon from adventurers.
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Why the Next D&D Book Is A Martial Class Supplement
A new and as-yet-unknown D&D book is coming in late 2026 for the Season of Champions. Here’s why we think it’s going to be a new sourcebook for martial classes.
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D&D Weapon Mastery Guide: The Best Properties & Tactical Builds
We hack and slash our way through the D&D 5.5e Weapon Mastery rules, breaking them out by tier and offering tips on the best way to use them during combat.
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The New D&D Season of Magic (Everything We Know So Far)
We crack open our spell books and summon all the details about the Season of Magic, a new D&D initiative running from July to September 2026.
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WizKids Announces New D&D HeroClix Series
WizKids is tapping into the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse, with a series of 60 new HeroClix minis based on iconic monsters, characters and classes from D&D.
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The New D&D Season of Horror (Everything We Know So Far)
We sharpen or stakes, silver our weapons and break out everything we know about the D&D Season of Horror, featuring new books and events for Ravenloft.
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Beadle & Grimm’s to Launch New Ravenloft & Arcana Unleashed Box Sets
Beadle & Grimm’s has announced their next two D&D box sets: a Silver version of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within and Platinum version of Unearthed Arcana: Deadfall.
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New D&D Cards for Spells, Monsters & Magic Items Coming Soon
Wizards of the Coast is dealing out new Dungeons & Dragons reference cards based on spells, magic items and monsters appearing in the 2024 D&D 5.5e rules.
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New D&D Adventure “Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall” (First Look)
The Red Wizards of Thay are back and more evil than ever in an upcoming adventure entitled “Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall.” We take a look at what to expect.
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D&D Takes on High Magic With New “Arcana Unleashed” Sourcebook
Wizards of the Coast has just announced “Arcana Unleashed,” a new player-focused D&D supplement that includes new subclasses, spells, magic items and rules.
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Wizards of the Coast Restarts D&D Encounters Store Program
Wizards of the Coast recently announced the return of the D&D Encounters program, which is designed to bring more players into friendly local game stores.
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Wizards of the Coast Introduces D&D “Seasons” for 2026
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled a new initiative called “D&D Seasons,” which is designed to connect fans and build buzz. We look at what’s planned for 2026.
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D&D 2024 is Now Officially Known as “D&D 5.5e”
Wizards of the Coast has announced that D&D 2024 is now officially “D&D 5.5e.” We look at why they made the name change and whether it was the right call.
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D&D Fan Expo 2026 To Take Place This Summer in London
Wizards of the Coast and AEG Presents have just announced D&D Fan Expo 2026, a new live event that will be taking place this summer at the O2 Arena in London.
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D&D Beyond Gets a Total Party Thrill With “Everybody Dies”
Beadle & Grimm’s “Faster, Purple Worm! Everybody Dies, Vol. 1,” has arrived on D&D Beyond, offering one shots where a TPK isn’t just possible, it’s the goal.
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WizKids Unleashes New Monster Menagerie D&D Minis
We open the cage on WizKids’ Monster Menagerie Revisited, a new collection of D&D minis that pays homage to classic creatures and introduces some new beasts.
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D&D Beyond Announces Major Platform Updates
Wizards of the Coast has just announced some significant new features and improvements to D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at the 2026 roadmap.
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D&D Cartoon Returns in New Graphic Novel Collection
The 1980s Dungeons & Dragons cartoon is back, with the “D&D Animated Adventures Library Edition” collecting nine issues of the IDW comic books series.
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New Dungeons & Dragons Questers Toyline Announced
Wizards of the Coast and Basic Fun have just unveiled “Dungeons & Dragons Questers,” a new line of upcoming D&D toys aimed at younger kids.
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How D&D Dropped the Ball On One of Its Biggest Storylines
In a new interview, former D&D Creative Lead Chris Perkins reveals how Wizards of the Coast lost the plot for one of its most ambitious, decade-long storylines.
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New D&D Baldur’s Gate TV Show in the Works at HBO
A new TV series based on “Baldur’s Gate 3” is in the works at HBO from “Last of Us” showrunner Craig Mazin and D&D’s Chris Perkins serving as a consultant.
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New “Roll for Initiative” D&D Secret Lair Superdrop Arrives
Magic: The Gathering is crossing over with Dungeons & Dragons, with the new “Roll for Initiative” Superdrop featuring creatures and characters from D&D lore.
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New Humble Bundle Features 40 Forgotten Realms Novels
The new “Forgotten Realms Vault” Humble Bundle includes 40 classic D&D novels, including Ed Greenwood’s Elminster books and the popular Brimstone Angels series.
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New Pugilist Class Comes Out Swinging On D&D Beyond
First published on DMsGuild back in 2016, the “Pugilist Class” is now officially on D&D Beyond. We see if these scrappy sluggers still pack a punch.
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New Horrified D&D Expansion Coming from Ravensburger
Ravensburger has recently announced that a new expansion is coming for the Horrified D&D board game. We break out everything we know so far.
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New D&D Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar Rolls a Crit With Cupid
We look for love inside FanRoll’s D&D Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar, a new box set that offers the ultimate way to win over any dice goblin’s heart.
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Sirius Rolls Out New Baldur’s Gate 3 Dice Sets
We open up Sirius Dice’s “Baldur’s Gate 3 Treasure Packs,” each of which includes a custom D20, dice bag and metal coin inspired by the iconic D&D video game.
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Shawn Merwin Joins D&D Team as Contract Designer
Veteran game designer Shawn Merwin has joined Wizards of the Coast as a contract designer for D&D. We take a closer look at what he brings to the table.
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Why D&D Desperately Needs a New Campaign Setting
It’s been over two decades since Dungeons & Dragons last had a new fully supported campaign setting. We look at why now, more than ever, D&D needs new worlds.
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Exploring Eberron Sourcebook Relaunches on D&D Beyond
First published on DMsGuild back in 2020, Keith Baker’s “Exploring Eberron” is now officially on D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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D&D Team Expands Even Further With Designer Taylor Navarro
The D&D hiring frenzy continues, with Wizards of the Coast recently adding award-winning game designer, writer and editor Taylor Navarro to the team.
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WizKids Unveils New Life-Sized Displacer Beast Kitten
We take a closer look at the latest addition to WizKids’ Dungeons & Dragons Replica of the Realms line: a new adorably life-sized displacer beast kitten.
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Prolific D&D Designer and Writer Jean Rabe Has Passed Away
We look back at the incredible contributions of writer and game designer Jean Rabe, who played a key role in shaping D&D in the late 80s and early 90s.
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Loungefly’s New D&D Backpack is the Ultimate Bag of Holding
Los Angeles-based apparel company Loungefly has just released an officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons backpack. We open it up and look inside.
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Dungeons & Dragons Has Officially Arrived On Fortnite
Wizards of the Coast has officially launched five new Fortnite Islands that feature locations, NPCs and content from the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Unfurls New D&D Forgotten Realms Banners
Beadle & Grimm’s has a new way for D&D players to let their fan flag fly, with three high-end canvas banners featuring some of Faerûn’s most iconic locations.
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New Ed Greenwood Forgotten Realms Book Hits DMsGuild
A new Forgotten Realms book entitled “Souls for the Taking” has just launched on DMsGuild, featuring a novella and new D&D game materials from Ed Greenwood.
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D&D Team Adds Designer Erin Roberts to the Roster
The official Dungeons & Dragons team continues to expand, with Wizards of the Coast recently hiring award-winning writer and TTRPG designer Erin Roberts.
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New D&D Forgotten Realms Maps Now Available for Purchase
The new Forgotten Realms map from the “Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement is now available for purchase in print form from cartographer Mike Schley.
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D&D Universal Fan Fest Nights Returns for 2026
Dungeons & Dragons is back for Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights 2026, with brand new interactive experiences and the return of Xanathar himself.
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New D&D Unearthed Arcana Mystic Subclasses Playtest Arrives
Wizards of the Coast has released the first Unearthed Arcana D&D playtest of 2026. Entitled “Mystic Subclasses,” it introduces four brand new character options.
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Five Strange Things Stranger Things Five Got Wrong About D&D
We join the legions of grognards crying out “umm actually,” at some of the most glaring D&D errors in the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things.
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The 10 Best DMsGuild Products of 2025
2025 was a banner year when it comes to DMsGuild products. We look back at the 10 best adventures and supplements for D&D 5e.
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What is Passive Perception in D&D 5e?
Passive Perception is one of the most misunderstood rules in D&D 5e. We explain what it is, how to calculate it, and when DMs should use it during actual play.
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How to Calculate Armor Class in D&D 5e
In D&D, calculating Armor Class is something new (and even veteran) players can get wrong. We break out four simple steps for how to calculate AC in 5e.
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New D&D Romantasy Novel “The Feywild Job” Announced
Penguin Random House has just announced a new D&D romantsy novel entitled “The Feywild Job,” which is written by award-winning author C.L Polk.
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WizKids Rolls Out New Line of “Lost” D&D Action Figures
WizKids has just released a line of “lost” D&D action figures based on unreleased prototypes from the 80s. We take a closer at this blast from the plastic past.
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Award-Winning RPG Designer Leon Barillaro Joins D&D Team
Award-winning tabletop RPG creator Leon Barillaro has officially joined the D&D team as a Designer. We look at who they are and what this means for the game.
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Remembering The Life of Legendary D&D Designer Tim Kask
We look back at the life and legacy of the late Tim Kask, one of the earliest and most important contributors to original Dungeons & Dragons.
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New D&D Funko Pops Revealed for 2026
We take a closer look at the complete line up of new D&D Funko Pops coming out in 2026, including a whole new batch of villainous vinyl variants.
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Dungeons & Dragons Press-On Nails Are Now A Thing
Wizards of the Coast and Nailcissist have partnered on new officially licensed press-on nails inspired by Dungeons & Dragons’ creatures, classes and characters.
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James Haeck Hired as Senior Game Designer for D&D
Award-winning tabletop RPG designer and community commentator James Haeck has recently been hired by Wizards of the Coast as a Senior Game Designer for D&D.
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New AirD&D Resort Offers the Ultimate RPG Getaway
A new vacation rental mansion has just opened in British Columbia, Canada known as “AirD&D,” which is designed exclusively as a luxury getaway for TTRPG fans.
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New D&D Actual Play Stars Kansas City Chiefs NFL Players
Six members of the Kansas City Chiefs defensive line swapped strip sacks for saving throws in a new D&D actual play episode entitled “Dungeons & Defense.”
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New D&D Dungeon Master’s Workbook of Worldbuilding (First Look)
A new D&D book entitled the “Dungeon Master’s Workbook of Worldbuilding” is coming soon as a companion to the 2024 DMG. We take a closer look at what’s inside.
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New D&D Player’s Workbook of Epic Adventures (First Look)
A new D&D book entitled the “Player’s Workbook of Epic Adventures” is coming soon as a companion to the 2024 PHB. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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The 10 Biggest D&D News Stories of 2025
We break out our picks for the 10 biggest new stories that impacted the official Dungeons & Dragons game, brand and fan community in 2025.
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The Five Best DnD Classes for Beginners (2026 Guide)
New DnD players can feel overwhelmed creating their first character. We break out the five best classes for beginners, with tips on abilities and subclasses.
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Heroic Inspiration in D&D 5e (2024 Rules Explained)
We take a look at Heroic Inspiration, a new DnD 5e rule designed to replace the older (and largely unused) Inspiration rule.
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Where Are All the New D&D Books in 2026?
Why hasn’t Wizards of the Coast announced any new D&D books for 2026? We look at what may be happening internally and what we may see in the coming year.
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Justice Arman Promoted to D&D Game Design Director
Wizards of the Coast has recently promoted Justice Ramin Arman to the Game Design Director of D&D. We look at what this means for the future of the game.
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New Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Video Game Revealed
Invoke Studios and Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled a new video game entitled “Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons.” We eldritch blast apart all the details.
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The New Changeling (DnD 2025 Species Guide)
The D&D Changeling species is back with a new face lift in the pages of “Eberron: Forge of the Artificer.” We go skin deep into all the changes.
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The New Dhampir (DnD 2025 Species Guide)
The Dhampir has risen again as a playable species for the DnD 2025 rules. We sink our teeth into all the new features found in “Astarion’s Book of Hungers.”
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New Christmas One Shot Adventure Pack Lands on D&D Beyond
Roll & Play Press’ “One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack” is now on D&D Beyond, offering five festive quests you can run in a single seasonal session.
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The New 2025 D&D Spellfire Sorcerer (Subclass Deep Dive)
We get lit with the Spellfire Sorcerer, a brand new subclass which has just debuted in the “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement.
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The 15 Best DnD Christmas One Shots (Updated for 2025)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Grab an eggnog and slap on your Yuletide Sweater of Ugliness as we unwrap the 10 best DnD Christmas one shots.
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