The 9 Best Dungeon Tiles For D&D
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In recent years more and more D&D players have turned to dungeon tiles to add a level of realism and depth to their gameplay. These modular terrain pieces vary in their design and materials: from high-quality painted 3D tiles to more simplistic 2D cardboard variants. The basic goal with any dungeon tile, however, is to provide players and DMs with the ability to create an endless number of dungeons, wilderness and city environments. Virtually all tiles on the market also include squares or hexes to support combat and exploration rules. For this reason they’re also often paired with a D&D battlemat and used with miniatures or characters, NPCs and monsters crafted using a D&D token maker.
Of course, these days there are countless products on the market. To help make sense of it all, we’ve put together this list of the 9 best dungeon tiles for you D&D campaign. For ease of reference we’ve listed each one below from most expensive to least expensive. So without further ado, let’s dig in!
1. Dwarven Forge
Known for their incredible pre-built terrain, Dwarven Forge is the cream of the crop when it comes to dungeon tiles, offering a wide variety of 3D modular pieces attach together magnetically. With gorgeous designs and incredible detail, they’re an absolute a work of art. The downside, however, is that they’re also extremely expensive and getting enough different pieces to put together a decent sized dungeon is definitely going to cost you. That being said, they do have a few core sets that offer a surprising amount of flexibility, and there are slightly cheaper unpainted versions available.
2. WarLock Dungeon Tiles
While not quite as high-quality as Dwarven Forge, WarLock tiles look great and have a lot of versatility, with the ability to mix and match different pieces. Tiles clip into place (rather than using magnets) and there are ton of pre-made sets available offering a variety of different terrain and a solid mix of 2D cardboard and 3D plastic pieces. The level of detail is also quite good, making these a solid option for DMs looking to expand their terrain options.
3. Dirt Cheap Dungeons
If you’re looking for a cheaper 3D option than Dwarven Forge or WarLock, then Dirt Cheap’s dungeon tiles may be your best bet. What they lack in detail they more than make up for in volume, and you can pick up some pre-made packs that offer the ability to create some surprisingly large dungeons. They also offer a variety of expansions and even a complete Castle set. That being said, don’t let the name fool you. Dirty Cheap dungeon tiles can still be quite expensive, especially compared to some of the other options below.
4. Pathfinder Flip Tiles
Arguably some of the best 2D carboard dungeon tiles on the market, Paizo’s Pathfinder sets are incredibly versatile. Sure, you won’t get the level of realism and detail that you’ll get with 3D terrain, but the ability to quickly and easily create virtually any dungeon in a matter of seconds more than makes up for it. In addition, Paizo also offers expansion set for a variety of terrain, including wilderness, cities and even sewers, making these a cost effective option for D&D players.
5. D&D Dungeon Tiles Reincarnated: Dungeon
An absolute must-have for DMs, these dungeon tiles are affordable and come in a variety of different terrain types, with some pretty solid designs and art on them. There are also enough tiles in each box set to create an almost limitless number of different designs and even the box can be used in gameplay. That being said, you may want to pick up an extra set or a battlemat if you’re planning on building a massive dungeon, but for sheer bang for your dungeon crawling buck, it’s hard to top this set.
6. D&D Dungeon Tiles Reincarnated: Wilderness
Another great option if you’re a DM planning to run any wilderness adventures or random encounters, this set has a ton of versatility and is incredibly affordable. You can also pair it with other terrain set, a battlemat and use either miniatures or tokens. They’re also dry and wet erase compatible so you can quickly and easily sketch in added details.
7. D&D Dungeon Tiles Reincarnated: City
If you’re running a city adventure, then it’s hard to top these bad boys. While they’re not quite as flexible as the Dungeon or Wilderness sets, they do still have the ability to create a ton of indoor and outdoor structures, and are perfect for creating everything from a noble’s keep to a local tavern.
8. Dry Erase Dungeon Tiles
If you’re looking for something a little more barebones, you might want to consider dry erase tiles. There a ton of different options available and artistically-minded DMs can sketch in details or include other terrain they might have. While they’re definitely missing a design aesthetic, what these lack in style they more than make up for in flexibility.
9. True Tiles (3D Printer Files)
If you’re a true do-it-yourself Dungeon Master (and have access to a 3D printer) than you might want to check out Hero’s Hoard for their True Tiles system. For a few bucks you can access a variety of ready to print .STL files with some pretty impressive designs. Printing and painting, however, can be time consuming and definitely requires a level of skill, material and time.
Other Places to Find Dungeon Tiles
Below are a few other options for where you can find tiles.
- Etsy: Poke around a little and you’ll find a ton of homemade options for dungeon tiles. Just be sure to read reviews and also shop around for the best price before ordering. Bear in mind that shipping can also add up.
- eBay: This is a great option if you’re looking for older discontinued products you can pick up on Amazon (keep a close eye out for the Dungeons & Dragons Essentials tile kits, which were made for D&D 3.5 and are still some of the best tiles ever made).
- Your Local Game Store: Chances are your LGS can help you find what you’re looking for or order it in for you. It’s a great way to support a local business and get the perfect tile for your campaign.
How to Make Your Own Dungeon Tiles
If you’re looking to make your own tiles, check out this amazing video from D&D terrain builder and YouTuber Black Magic Craft.
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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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