The 10 Best DnD Battle Mats (Updated for 2024)
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While Dungeons & Dragons is a game that can be played entirely in players’ imaginations, there’s something to be said about having a physical game area, allowing for more tactical and dynamic combat and adventure scenarios, not to mention the ability to incorporate miniatures or plastic tokens.
The good news is there are variety of manufacturers out there who create DnD battle mats, with everything from simple dry and wet erase grids to more detailed custom designs that cover a wide variety of terrain. But with dozens of options to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming to find out which ones are actually worth your hard-earned gold pieces.
That’s why we’ve put together this list, breaking out options to cover just about any campaign, setting, play style and budget. For ease of reference, we’ve also included the name of each publisher, the size and specs, and our reasons for why we picked it. So grab your markers and minis as we lay down… the 10 best DnD battle mat options for 2024.
10. Double-Sided RPG Game Mat
Manufacturer: Monster Protectors
Why We Picked It: If you’re looking for a great entry level DnD battle mat, then this no frills option has you covered. Measuring 20 x 20 inches, it’s not as big at other products on this list, but it’s also perfect for drawing up quick encounters on the fly. It’s also double sided, with squares on one side for combat and hexes on the other for wilderness exploration. Made out of silicon base, it’s durable, easy to roll or fold for transport and supports wet-erase markers. The end result is a solid low budget option.
9. Andvari Battle Boards (9 pack)
Manufacturer: Andvari
Why We Picked It: If you’re looking to create some more unusual designs with your combat, these unique DnD battle mats are a great choice. Featuring nine 17 x 13 inch dry-erase boards, you can create a variety of terrain configurations for just about any encounter. The boards also include non-skid backing so you don’t have to worry about them sliding on the table during play, and they’re durable and easy to transport and wipe clean. What’s more, they’re surprisingly affordable compared to other options, giving you more bang for your battle board buck.
8. Hexers Role-playing Game Board
Manufacturer: Hexers
Why We Picked It: This simple 27 x 23 inch board is a great option if you’re looking for a DnD battle mat that’s a little more sturdy. The design features hexes on one side and squares and works with dry erase pens. The advantage of a board is that you don’t the annoying “curl” that roll up maps sometimes suffer from and the whole thing comes with a solid cardboard box for easy transport.
7. Abishai Clear Battle Mat Covers
Manufacturer: Abishai
Why We Picked It: These aren’t really your typical DnD battle mats. Instead, they’re actually clear PVC covers that you can drop onto just about any physical map, letting you mark it up to your heart’s content. The pack comes with three 24 x 36 inch covers and features rounded corners which are a nice design touch. It’s a great option if you have existing maps (such as a world map or printed dungeon) that you don’t want to mark up with pens.
6. oTTRPGo DND Battle Grids Mats
Manufacturer: oTTRPGo
Why We Picked It: If you’re looking for value, then this Dungeons & Dragons battle mat set is a fantastic pick. It includes a whopping nine separate dry erase maps and plastic clips to ensure that they flatten easily on the gaming table. It also includes a storage tube with strap for easy transport. Notably, there’s also a 6 map option that includes bonus dice, markers and erasers.
5. Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Basic Terrain Multi-Pack
Manufacturer: Paizo
Why We Picked It: While this battle mat set may have been created for use with Pathfinder, it works just as well with DND 5e. The set offers full-color mats for four unique environments: grassland, stone floor, street and water. They’re easy to set up, work with dry and wet erase markets and really help add a visual punch to your combat encounters.
4. Chessex MegaMat
Manufacturer: Chessex
Why We Picked It: While Chessex may be best known for their high quality dice, they also happen to make some of the best DnD battle mats of all time. Their 34 x 48 inch MEGAMAT is a great example of this. It’s a double-sided mat, featuring 1-inch squares on one side and 1-inch hexes on the other. Made from expanded vinyl, it’s a much higher quality than other options and offers a unique weight that easily lays ont the table without any creases or curls. One minor drawback is that it only works with wet erase markers, but that’s a minor quibble in what’s otherwise a fantastic product.
3. D&D Tactical Maps Reincarnated
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
Why We Picked It: This collection of twenty full-color DnD battle maps is somewhat unique in that it doesn’t include any empty grids. Instead it features custom encounters from some of the most iconic adventures of all time, such as Tomb of Horrors and Red Hand of Doom (although they can easily be tailored to just about any adventure). Each map is covered with a 1-inch square grid and work with dry erase markers. It’s a great option if you’re planning on running any of these classic adventures or looking to add some visual storytelling to your game.
2. Dungeon Craft Battlemaps
Manufacturer: 1985 Games
Why We Picked It: The Dungeon Craft lineup from 1985 games is a masterpiece of battle map design, offering beautifully illustrated environments and high quality materials. They also offer a variety of different packs, including grasslands, city, ocean, turned earth and even hell itself. Each mat is 24 x 33 inches and broken into a grid of 1-inch squares. The paper includes a waterproof gloss lamination and works with both wet and dry-erase markets. The end result are some of the best DnD battle mats on the market.
1. Loke Dungeon Battle Mat Book Set
Manufacturer: Loke Battlemats
Why We Picked It: And our final pick for the best DnD battle mat of the year is Loke’s unique book set that features 80 customizable, wipe-clean maps packed into two spiral-bound volumes. What’s amazing about them though is the maps work individually or can be combined together for an almost limitless number of different designs. There’s also a ton of different terrain, with everything from dungeons to city streets and sewers. It’s an inspired and functional system that offers a ton of playability.
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Paige Stuart is a Staff Writer who lives in Chicago, Illinois where she majored in English Literature at Northwestern University. She’s relatively new to Dungeons & Dragons having started playing 5th edition several years ago. Her favorite D&D campaign setting so far is the Forgotten Realms and her favorite character to play is a Wizard named Felician who hurls both bad puns and fireballs with equal ease.
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