Dungeons of Drakkenheim: In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets Now on D&D Beyond

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Originally published in 2022, Dungeons of Drakkenheim is a complete DnD 5e campaign designed by popular YouTubers “The Dungeon Dudes” and published by Ghostfire Games after a record breaking Kickstarter. The material was so popular that it was later ported over to D&D Beyond in November 2023, making it one of the earliest third-party books to be featured on Wizards of the Coast’s digital platform.

Now, Drakkenheim is back with In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets, a brand new one shot adventure for 3rd level characters that explores the monster-ridden sewers of Drakkenheim. The adventure is available now exclusively on D&D Beyond.

So is this descent into the dark depths of Drakkenheim worth picking up? Below, we delve into all the details.

What is Dungeons of Drakkenheim?

Dungeons of Drakkenheim is a campaign created by the Dungeon Dudes based on an actual play series they ran on their YouTube channel. The material was later adapted into a product after a successful Kickstarter and was published by Ghostfire Games.

The campaign takes place in the city of Drakkenheim, a one thriving metropolis that was devastated 15 years earlier by an otherwordly meteor storm. It’s now an urban wasteland filled with foul sorcery, mutated monsters and various factions vying for control of the ruins. It’s a remarkably detailed urban campaign setting, featuring a ton of unique locations, NPCs, monsters and magic items.

Thematically, it’s a unique blend of cosmic horror and dark fantasy, with the original campaign featuring non-linear story progression and sandbox style play, earning it a spot on our list as one of the best DnD campaigns of all time.

What’s included in “Dungeons of Drakkenheim: In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets”?

In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets is meant to be a short DnD one shot that introduces new players to the world of Drakkenheim and was created using the new DnD 2024 core rules. It includes

• A complete adventure for 3rd level characters that be run in about 4 to 5 hours
• New NPCs and monsters (including the Lamplighter) for use with D&D Beyond Encounters
• Detailed maps and tokens for use with the new D&D Maps VTT

How Much is “In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets” on D&D Beyond?

Currently, In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets is retailing for $14.99 USD on D&D Beyond, which is a bit pricey for a one shot adventure, but is to be expected given the high quality of products from both The Dungeon Dudes and Ghostfire Gaming.

Notably, you can bundle In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets with the core Dungeons of Drakkenheim campaign book for just $34.99, which is a decent saving as the latter alone retails for $29.99 on D&D Beyond. So if you’re thinking of picking Drakkenheim for the first time and plan to use on D&D Beyond, now is a great time to grab both books.

Final Thoughts

It’s worth noting that In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets is a completely new adventure that hasn’t been published anywhere else before and is available only D&D Beyond. This marks the first time that an original third-party adventure has been developed exclusively for D&D Beyond, and really speaks to the rebuilding effort that Wizards of the Coast has undertaken with third-party publishers in the wake of the OGL scandal. More importantly though, it showcases the return of one of the most unique campaign settings for modern Dungeons & Dragons.

You can download your copy of In Search of the Smuggler’s Secrets now on D&D Beyond.

Below is also an interview with the Dungeon Dudes that was hosted on the official D&D Beyond YouTube channel.

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