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In the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy role-playing game, rule books contain all the elements of playing the game: rules to the game, how to play, options for gameplay, stat blocks and lore of monsters, and tables the Dungeon Master or player would roll dice for to add more of a random effect to the game. Options for gameplay mostly involve player options, like race, class, archetype, and background. Other options could be player equipment like weapons, tools, armor, and miscellaneous items that can be useful.
==Overview== {{inc-lit|date=October 2021}} Several different editions of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy role-playing game have been produced since 1974. This list is sorted by the edition of the game that the rulebook appeared in. Each section highlights the core rulebooks of an edition along with other types of sourcebooks such as supplemental rulebooks or campaign setting rulebooks. {{:Editions of Dungeons & Dragons}}
==Original ''Dungeons & Dragons''== This original version of ''D&D'' only included a few of the elements considered core to modern ''D&D'' and required the player to own several other games in order to make full use of the rules, however it is the first role-playing game and, along with its supplements, is responsible for the creation of the genre itself.
{{Book table |background=#A2BBAC |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |books= {{Book list | title = ''Dungeons & Dragons'' | author = Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson | aux1 = 3 booklets, 112 total (36, 40, 36) | publish_date = 1974 | short_summary = The original ''Dungeons & Dragons'' was published as a boxed set containing three separate booklets: * ''Volume 1: Men & Magic'' * ''Volume 2: Monsters & Treasure'' * ''Volume 3: Underworld & Wilderness Adventures'' }} {{Book list | title = ''Greyhawk'' | author = Gary Gygax, Robert J. Kuntz | publish_date = 1975 | aux1 = 68 | short_summary = The first supplement for the original ''D&D'' game, ''Greyhawk'' focused primarily on rules and removed the game's dependence on the ''Chainmail'' rules. Despite the name, the ''Greyhawk'' supplement was not intended as a setting supplement, but rather featured rules used in Gary Gygax's Greyhawk campaign.<ref>{{Cite news | last = Pulsipher | first = Lewis | author-link = Lewis Pulsipher | date= February–March 1981 | title = An Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons | periodical = White Dwarf | place = London, England | publisher = Games Workshop | publication-date = February–March 1981 | issue = 23 | pages = 8–9 }}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = ''Blackmoor'' | author = Dave Arneson | publish_date = 1975 | aux1 = 60 | short_summary = The second supplement for the original ''D&D'' game, ''Blackmoor'' added rules, monsters, treasure and is notable for containing the first published adventure for a role-playing game - "Temple of the Frog". Like ''Greyhawk'', its focus was more on rules than setting material, despite the name.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/12/12622.phtml | title=Review of Dungeons & Dragons Supplement II: Blackmoor - RPGnet d20 RPG Game Index|first=Scott| last=Casper|date=December 15, 2006|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527114240/http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/12/12622.phtml |archivedate=2011-05-27}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = ''Eldritch Wizardry'' | author = Gary Gygax, Brian Blume | publish_date = 1976 | aux1 = 60 | isbn = | short_summary = ''Eldritch Wizardry'' was the third supplement for the original ''D&D'' game and is most notable for introducing some of its most famous monsters, such as demons and mind flayers.<ref name=acaeum>{{cite web | url = http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/supplements.html | title = Original D&D Supplements | access-date = 2009-01-17 | publisher = The Acaeum | archive-date = 2013-05-14 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130514153811/http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/supplements.html | url-status = live }}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = ''Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes'' | author = Robert Kuntz, James M. Ward | publish_date = 1976 | aux1 = 72 | isbn = | short_summary = ''Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes'' was the fourth supplement for the original ''D&D'' game and adapted a variety of real-world and fictional pantheons for use in the ''D&D'' game.<ref name="acaeum"/> }} {{Book list | title = ''Swords & Spells'' | author = Gary Gygax | publish_date = 1976 | aux1 = 45 | isbn = | short_summary = The fifth and final supplement for the original ''D&D'' game focused on providing a new diceless set of rules for large battles between armies.<ref name="acaeum"/> ''Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes'' stated itself to be the "last supplement"<ref name="SS0002">Kuntz & Ward. ''Gods, Demi-Gods, & Heroes'', Foreword. TSR Rules, 1976.</ref> for ''D&D'' in its introduction, and ''Swords & Spells'' did not have the official "Supplement V" designation on the cover. }} }}
==''Basic Dungeons & Dragons''== The ''Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set'' was the successor to original ''Dungeons & Dragons'' and was released while TSR, Inc. was working on the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' set. This set was the beginning of the split into two separate games, driven by disagreements on the direction the game should take. The Basic set retained the simplicity and flexibility of the original game while Gary Gygax took ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' in a more structured and complicated direction.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/basic.html| title = ''Acaeum: Basic Set''| access-date = 2010-08-19| publisher = Acaeum| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100805180821/http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/basic.html| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2010-08-05}}</ref>
Initially it was expected that players would start using Basic edition and then graduate to ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons''.<ref>Gygax & Arneson (1977) p. 6. states "...experience levels that high are not discussed in this book and the reader is referred to the more complete rules in ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS"</ref> However, in 1981 the ''Basic Set'' underwent a complete revision and not long after this the ''Expert Set'' was released for the first time. All references to a progression from the ''Basic Set'' to ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' were removed from the games and supplements as TSR, Inc. made clear that the expected progression was from the Basic Set to the Expert Set. From this point the ''D&D'' dichotomy became fixed and the ''Basic/Expert'' pair were considered a completely separate game from ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons''.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/expert.html| title = ''Acaeum: Expert Set''| access-date = 2010-08-19| publisher = Acaeum| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100806032705/http://www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/expert.html| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2010-08-06}}</ref>
===Core products=== {{Book table |background=#A2BBAC |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Item # |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Basic Set | author = John Eric Holmes | publish_date = {{dts|1977}} | aux1 = TSR 1001 | subject = Details essential concepts of the D&D game. It gives rules for character creation and advancement for player characters at beginning levels. }} {{Book list | title = Basic Rules | author = Tom Moldvay | publish_date = {{dts|1981}} | aux1 = TSR 1011 | subject = A larger, sixty-four page revision of ''Basic Set'', again for characters at beginning levels. Also included the adventure module ''The Keep on the Borderlands''. }} {{Book list | title = Expert Rules | author = David Cook | publish_date = {{dts|1981}} | aux1 = TSR 1012 | subject = Contains rules for advancing characters from levels 4 through 14. Also included the adventure module ''The Isle of Dread''. }} {{Book list | title = Set 1: Basic Rules | author = Frank Mentzer | publish_date = {{dts|1983}} | aux1 = TSR 1011 | subject = The third version of rules for beginning-level characters following ''Basic Set'' and ''Basic Rules''. Includes a sixty-four page ''Players Manual'' and a forty-eight page ''Dungeon Masters Rulebook''. }} {{Book list | title = Set 2: Expert Rules | author = Frank Mentzer | publish_date = {{dts|1983}} | aux1 = TSR 1012 | subject = The second version of ''Expert Rules''. Includes a sixty-four page rulebook and a thirty-two page adventure module ''The Isle of Dread''. }} {{Book list | title = Set 3: Companion Rules | author = Frank Mentzer | publish_date = {{dts|1984}} | aux1 = TSR 1013 | subject = Presents information for characters from levels 15 thought 25. Adds the druid class. Contains the books ''Player's Companion'' and ''Dungeon Master's Companion''. }} {{Book list | title = Set 4: Master Rules | author = Frank Mentzer | publish_date = {{dts|1985}} | aux1 = TSR 1021 | subject = Presents information for characters from levels 26 thought 36. It introduces the mystic class (similar to the modern monk class), adds spells, adds to the available range of attack ranks that are meant for demihuman characters, and provides rules for weapons mastery. Included a 32-page ''Master Player's Book'' and a 64-page ''Master DM's Book''. }} {{Book list | title = Set 5: Immortals Rules | author = Frank Mentzer | publish_date = {{dts|1986}} | aux1 = TSR 1017 | subject = Presents information for characters who have transcended levels, allowing them to exchange experience points for power points, similar to epic levels in later editions. Included a 52-page ''Player's Guide to Immortals'' and a 32-page ''DM's Guide to Immortals''. }} {{Book list | title = The New Easy-to-Master Dungeons & Dragons Game | author = Troy Denning | publish_date = {{dts|1991-04}} | aux1 = TSR 1070 | subject = A revised ''Basic Set'', now expanded to cover levels 1 through 5, which presents the rules using a flash card system. Includes a beginning adventure with maps and accessories }} {{Book list | title = Rules Cyclopedia | author = Aaron Allston, Steven E. Schend, Jon Pickens, Dori Jean Watry | publish_date = {{dts|1991-11}} | aux1 = TSR 1071 | isbn = 1-56076-085-0 | subject = Compiles and updates basic, expert, companion, and master rules for characters up to level 36. 304 pages hardcover. {{ISBN|978-1-560-76085-6}} }} {{Book list | title = The Classic Dungeons & Dragons Game | author = Doug Stewart | publish_date = {{dts|1994}} | aux1 = TSR 1106 | subject = A revision of the 1991 set that integrates the text from the flash card into sidebars in the single 128-page book }} }}
===Monsters & NPCs=== {{Book table |background=#A2BBAC |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Item # |aux3=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Monster & Treasure Assortment Set One: Levels 1-3 | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1977}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9011 }} {{Book list | title = Monster & Treasure Assortment Set Two: Levels 4-6 | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1977}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9012 }} {{Book list | title = Monster & Treasure Assortment Set Three: Levels 7- | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1978}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9015 }} {{Book list | title = Monster & Treasure Assortment Set One to Three: Level 1-9 | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1980}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9047 | isbn = 0-935696-36-9 }} {{Book list | title = The Shady Dragon Inn | author = Carl Smith | publish_date = {{dts|1983}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = AC1 | aux3 = TSR 9100 | isbn = 0-88038-072-1 }} {{Book list | title = Creature Catalogue | author = Various | publish_date = {{dts|1986}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = AC9 | aux3 = TSR 9173 }} {{Book list | title = Bestiary of Dragons and Giants | author = Deborah Christian (editor) | publish_date = {{dts|1987}} | aux1 = 64 | aux2 = AC10 | aux3 = TSR 9211 }} {{Book list | title = Creature Crucible: Tall Tales of the Wee Folk | author = John Nephew | publish_date = {{dts|1989}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = PC1 | aux3 = TSR 9254 | isbn = 0-88038-760-2 }} {{Book list | title = Creature Crucible: Top Ballista | author = Carl Sargent | publish_date = {{dts|1989}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = PC2 | aux3 = TSR 9255 | isbn = 0-88038-774-2 }} {{Book list | title = Creature Crucible: The Sea People | author = Jim Bambra | publish_date = {{dts|1990}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = PC3 | aux3 = TSR 9277 }} {{Book list | title = Creature Crucible: Night Howlers | author = Ann Dupuis | publish_date = {{dts|1992}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = PC4 | aux3 = TSR 9368 | isbn = 1-56076-392-2 }} {{Book list | title = Character and Monster Assortment Pack | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1992}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9363 }} {{Book list | title = Creature Catalog (revision) | author = Various | publish_date = {{dts|1993}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = DMR2 | aux3 = TSR 9438 | isbn = 1-56076-593-3 }} }}
===Settings=== {{Book table |background=#A2BBAC |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Item # |aux3=TSR # |subject= |line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = The Western Countries Trail Map | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1989}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = TM1 | aux3 = TSR 9403 | isbn = | subject = Details the travel routes found in the western countries of the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Eastern Countries Trail Map | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1989}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = TM2 | aux3 = TSR 9403 | isbn = | subject = Details the travel routes found in the eastern countries of the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = Krynn Trail Map | author = Ruth Mcroberts Ward | publish_date = — | aux1 = ― | aux2 = TM3 | aux3 = TSR 9400 | isbn = 0-88038-723-8 | subject = Details the travel routes found on the continent of Ansalon of the Dragonlance world. }} {{Book list | title = The City of Waterdeep Trail Map | author = ― | publish_date = ― | aux1 = ― | aux2 = TM4 | aux3 = TSR 9401 | isbn = 0-88038-758-0 | subject = Details the travel routes found near the city of Waterdeep in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. }} {{Book list | title = Kara-Tur Trail Map | author = ― | publish_date = ― | aux1 = ― | aux2 = TM5 | aux3 = TSR 9402 | isbn = 0-88038-763-7 | subject = Details the travel routes found in the East Asian themed Kara-Tur area of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. }} {{Book list | title = The Grand Duchy of Karameikos | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1987}} | aux1 = 64 | aux2 = GAZ1 | aux3 = TSR 9193 | isbn = 0-88038-391-7 | subject = Describes the feudal nation of Karameikos in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Emirates of Ylaruam | author = Ken Rolston | publish_date = {{dts|1987}} | aux1 = 64 | aux2 = GAZ2 | aux3 = TSR 9194 | isbn = 0-88038-392-5 | subject = Describes the desert nation of Ylaruam in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Principalities of Glantri | author = Bruce Heard | publish_date = {{dts|1987}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = GAZ3 | aux3 = TSR 9208 | isbn = 0-88038-485-9 | subject = Describes Glantri, a land of magicians in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Kingdom of Ierendi | author = Anne Gray McCready | publish_date = {{dts|1987}} | aux1 = 64 | aux2 = GAZ4 | aux3 = TSR 9215 | isbn = 0-88038-492-1 | subject = Describes Ierendi in the world of Mystara, an island archipelago populated by pirates but which tries to appear to outsiders as a tropical paradise. }} {{Book list | title = The Elves of Alfheim | author = Steve Perrin, Anders Swenson | publish_date = {{dts|1988}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ5 | aux3 = TSR 9223 | isbn = 0-88038-538-3 | subject = Describes the elf nation of Alfheim in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Dwarves of Rockhome | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1988}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = GAZ6 | aux3 = TSR 9227 | isbn = 0-88038-561-8 | subject = Describes the dwarven land of Rockhome in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Northern Reaches | author = Ken Rolston, Elizabeth Danforth | publish_date = {{dts|1988}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ7 | aux3 = TSR 9230 | isbn = | subject = Describes the Viking-style lands of Ostland, Vestland, and Soderfjord in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Five Shires | author = Ed Greenwood | publish_date = {{dts|1988}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ8 | aux3 = TSR 9232 | isbn = | subject = Describes the land of the halflings (known as the Hin) in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Minrothad Guilds | author = Deborah Christian, Kim Eastland | publish_date = 1988 | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ9 | aux3 = TSR 9236 | isbn = 0-88038-607-X | subject = Describes the trading guilds and their islands in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Orcs of Thar | author = Bruce Heard | publish_date = ― | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ10 | aux3 = TSR 9241 | isbn = 0-88038-623-1 | subject = Describes the Broken Lands in the world of Mystara inhabited by orcs, goblins, and bugbears. }} {{Book list | title = The Republic of Darokin | author = Scott Haring, William W. Connors | publish_date = ― | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ11 | aux3 = TSR 9250 | isbn = 0-88038-713-0 | subject = Describes the plutocratic republic of Darokin in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Golden Khan of Ethengar | author = Jim Bambra | publish_date = {{dts|1989}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ12 | aux3 = TSR 9246 | isbn = 0-88038-724-6 | subject = Describes the Ethengar tribes in the world of Mystara, who are described as resembling "the Mongols at the time of Kublai Khan". }} {{Book list | title = The Shadow Elves | author = Carl Sargent, Gary Thomas | publish_date = {{dts|1990}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = GAZ13 | aux3 = TSR 9287 | isbn = 0-88038-846-3 | subject = Describes the underground region where the shadow elves live in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = The Atruaghin Clans | author = William W. Connors | publish_date = {{dts|1991}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = GAZ14 | aux3 = TSR 9306 | isbn = 0-88038-891-9 | subject = Describes the Atruaghin Clans in the world of Mystara, which are a society loosely based on American Indian tribes. }} {{Book list | title = Dawn of the Emperors: Thyatis and Alphatia | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1989}} | aux1 = Boxed set (3 books, 2 maps) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 1037 | isbn = 0-88038-736-X | subject = Describes the warring empires of Thyatis and Alphatia in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = Hollow World Campaign Set | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1990}} | aux1 = Boxed set | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 1054 | isbn = | subject = Describes the enormous hollow inside of the planet of Mystara, and the people and creatures that inhabit the lands found there. }} {{Book list | title = Wrath of the Immortals | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1992}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 1082 | isbn = 1-56076-412-0 | subject = Revises ''Set 5: Immortals Rules'' to be compatible with the ''Rules Cyclopedia''. Included a 128-page core rulebook titled ''Codex of the Immortals'' and a 96-page campaign setting titled ''The Immortals' Fury''. }} {{Book list | title = Hollow World: Sons of Azca | author = John Nephew | publish_date = 1991 | aux1 = ― | aux2 = HWR1 | aux3 = TSR 9332 | isbn = | subject = Describes a civilization in the Hollow World under Mystara modeled after the Aztec civilization. }} {{Book list | title = Hollow World: Kingdom of Nithia | author = Blake Mobley with Newton Ewell | publish_date = 1991 | aux1 = ― | aux2 = HWR2 | aux3 = TSR 9339 | isbn = | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Hollow World: The Milenian Empire | author = Anthony Herring | publish_date = 1992 | aux1 = ― | aux2 = HWR3 | aux3 = TSR 9384 | isbn = | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Thunder Rift | author = Colin McComb | publish_date = {{dts|1992}} | aux1 = ― | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9357 | isbn = 1-56076-381-7 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Champions of Mystara: Heroes of the Princess Ark | author = Ann Dupuis, Bruce A. Heard | publish_date = {{dts|1993}} | aux1 = Boxed set | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 1094 | isbn = 1-56076-615-8 | subject = Describes the people living in skyships in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = Poor Wizard's Almanac & Book of Facts | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1992}} | aux1 = 240 | aux2 = AC1010 | aux3 = TSR 9372 | isbn = 1-56076-385-X | subject = Updates the timeline of major events in the world of Mystara. }} {{Book list | title = Poor Wizard's Almanac II & Book of Facts | author = Ann Dupuis | publish_date = {{dts|1993}} | aux1 = 240 | aux2 = AC1011 | aux3 = TSR 9441 | subject = Updates the timeline of major events in the world of Mystara. | isbn = 1-56076-684-0 }} {{Book list | title = Poor Wizard's Almanac III & Book of Facts | author = Ann Dupuis | publish_date = {{dts|1994}} | aux1 = 240 | aux2 = AC1012 | aux3 = TSR 2506 | subject = Updates the timeline of major events in the world of Mystara. | isbn = 1-56076-918-1 }} {{Book list | title = Joshuan's Almanac & Book of Facts | author = Ann Dupuis, Elizabeth Thornabene | publish_date = {{dts|1995}} | aux1 = 240 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2517 | subject = Gives an overview of the world of Mystara for players. | isbn = 0-7869-0192-6 }} }}
===Spells & items=== {{Book table |background=#A2BBAC |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Item # |aux3=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = The Book of Marvelous Magic | author = Gary Gygax, Frank Mentzer | publish_date = {{dts|1985}} | aux1 = 76 | aux2 = AC4 | aux3 = TSR 9116 | isbn = 0-394-54533-8 }} {{Book list | title = The Book of Wondrous Inventions | author = Bruce A. Heard (compiled) | publish_date = {{dts|1987}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = AC11 | aux3 = TSR 9220 | isbn = 0-88038-497-2 }} }}
==''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons''== ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' (''AD&D'') greatly expanded upon the rules and settings of the original ''D&D'' game when it was released in 1977. As such, this edition saw the publication of numerous books to assist players. The naming of the core books in this edition became the standard for all later editions.
Around 1983, all previous hardcover releases (except ''Fiend Folio'') including ''Monster Manual'', ''Players Handbook'', ''Dungeon Masters Guide'' and ''Deities & Demigods'' were upgraded with new cover art and unified with orange spines as trade dress. This included only minimal text change such as removal of rape references in ''Dungeon Masters Guide'' (books are now labeled "ages 10 and up"). ''Monster Manual II'' and the rest of the series followed the same format. By the end of its first decade, ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' line had expanded to a library of 14 hardcover rulebooks, including three books of monsters, and two books governing character skills in wilderness and underground settings.
===Core rules=== {{Book table |background=#F2E0CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook | author = Gary Gygax, Mike Carr (editor) | publish_date = {{dts|1978-06}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-935696-01-6 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Guide | author = Gary Gygax | publish_date = {{dts|1979-05}} | aux1 = 232 (1st-5th printings), 238 (subsequent printings) | isbn = 0-935696-02-4 }} }}
===Character options=== {{Book table |background=#F2E0CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Unearthed Arcana | author = Gary Gygax, Jeff Grubb (ed), Kim Mohan (ed) | publish_date = {{dts|1985-12}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-88038-084-5 | subject = Includes new races, classes, and other material to expand the rules in the ''Dungeon Masters Guide'' and ''Players Handbook'' }} }}
===Monsters & NPCs=== {{Book table |background=#F2E0CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Monster Manual | author = Gary Gygax | publish_date = {{dts|1977-09}} | aux1 = 108 | isbn = 0-935696-00-8 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = The Rogues Gallery | author = Brian Blume, Dave Cook, Jean Wells | publish_date = {{dts|1980}} | aux1 = 48 | isbn = 0-935696-18-0 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Deities & Demigods | author = James Ward, Robert Kuntz | publish_date = {{dts|1980-12}} | aux1 = 144 (1st & 2nd printing),<br/>128 (3rd & 4th printings) | isbn = 0-935696-22-9 | subject = Presents statistics and background information for gods, legendary heroes, and creatures taken from 12 pantheons and mythologies. In 1985 it was re-titled ''Legends & Lore'' and the Cthulhu and Melnibonean Mythos were removed. }} {{Book list | title = Fiend Folio | author = Don Turnbull, Games Workshop | publish_date = {{dts|1981-08}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-935696-21-0 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Monster Manual II | author = Gary Gygax | publish_date = {{dts|1983-12}} | aux1 = 160 | isbn = 0-88038-031-4 | subject = ― }} }}
===Settings=== {{for|sourcebooks about regions of the Forgotten Realms setting|List of Forgotten Realms modules and sourcebooks#1st edition supplements}}
{{Book table |background=#F2E0CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Campaign worlds|c=#F2E0CE}} {{Book list | title = Oriental Adventures | author = Gary Gygax, David "Zeb" Cook, François Marcela-Froideval | publish_date = {{dts|1985-10}} | aux1 = 144 | isbn = 0-88038-099-3 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Dragonlance Adventures | author = Tracy Hickman, Margaret Weis | publish_date = {{dts|1987-10}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-88038-452-2 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Greyhawk Adventures | author = James M. Ward | publish_date = {{dts|1988-09}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-88038-649-5 | subject = ― }} {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Environments and sites|c=#F2E0CE}} {{Book list | title = Dungeoneer's Survival Guide | author = Douglas Niles | publish_date = {{dts|1986-06}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-88038-272-4 | subject = Details how to run adventures in underground settings with specialized game rules for underground activities. Includes ecology and cultures of underground creatures and people. }} {{Book list | title = Wilderness Survival Guide | author = Kim Mohan | publish_date = {{dts|1986-10}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-88038-291-0 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Manual of the Planes | author = Jeff Grubb | publish_date = {{dts|1987-06}} | aux1 = 128 | isbn = 0-88038-399-2 | subject = ― }} }}
==''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition''== In 1989, ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd Edition was published. Initially, the second edition would consolidate the game, with two core hardcovers, the ''Player's Handbook'' and ''Dungeon Master's Guide'', while monsters would be published as the ''Monstrous Compendium'', a 3-ring binder with monsters printed on loose-leaf sheets that Dungeon Masters could sort the contents of as they wish, with additional ''Monstrous Compendium'' volumes released as additional packets of loose-leaf sheets that could be added to the binder. However, the binder format proved to be unpopular and by popular demand TSR released a hardcover ''Monstrous Manual'' in 1993. Additionally, TSR published three lines of optional supplemental rulebooks: the PHBR series for player options, the DMGR series for Dungeon Masters, and the HR series containing reference material for adapting real-world historical periods to the game.
By 1995, with power creep from optional classes and races becoming prominent, they were forced to abandon their original plan and revise the entire line.<ref>''30 Years of Adventure: A Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons'', Wizards of the Coast, 2004, {{ISBN|0-7869-3498-0}} pp.171-175</ref> New versions of the core rule books were published featuring reorganized page layouts, new art and a black-bordered trade dress accompanied by a new logo, though they had few rule changes. A new series of books featuring player options and dungeon master options were also published in hardcover books featuring the same trade dress.
===Core rules=== {{Book table |background=#DDDDFF |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook | author = David "Zeb" Cook | publish_date = {{dts|1989-04}} | aux1 = 256 | aux2 = TSR 2101 | isbn = 0-88038-716-5 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Guide | author = David "Zeb" Cook | publish_date = {{dts|1989-06}} | aux1 = 192 | aux2 = TSR 2100 | isbn = 0-88038-729-7 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Guide (Revised; 1995) | author = David "Zeb" Cook, Steve Winter | publish_date = {{dts|1995-04}} | aux1 = 256 | aux2 = TSR 2160 | isbn = 0-7869-0328-7 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook (Revised; 1995) | author = David "Zeb" Cook, Steve Winter | publish_date = {{dts|1995-04}} | aux1 = 320 | aux2 = TSR 2159 | isbn = 0-7869-0329-5 | line_color = nonfiction }} }}
===Character options===
{{Book table |background=#DDDDFF |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Item # |aux3=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = The Complete Fighter's Handbook | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1989-12}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR1 | aux3 = TSR 2110 | isbn = 0-88038-779-3 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Thief's Handbook | author = John Nephew, Carl Sargent, Douglas Niles | publish_date = {{dts|1989-12}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR2 | aux3 = TSR 2111 | isbn = 0-88038-780-7 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Priest's Handbook | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1990-05}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR3 | aux3 = TSR 2113 | isbn = 0-88038-818-8 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Wizard's Handbook | author = Rick Swan | publish_date = {{dts|1990-06}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR4 | aux3 = TSR 2115 | isbn = 0-88038-838-2 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Psionics Handbook | author = Steve Winter | publish_date = {{dts|1991-01}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR5 | aux3 = TSR 2117 | isbn = 1-560-76054-0 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Book of Dwarves | author = Jim Bambra | publish_date = {{dts|1991-10}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR6 | aux3 = TSR 2124 | isbn = 1-560-76110-5 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Bard's Handbook | author = Blake Mobley | publish_date = {{dts|1992-03}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR7 | aux3 = TSR 2127 | isbn = 1-560-76360-4 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Book of Elves | author = Colin McComb | publish_date = {{dts|1992-12}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR8 | aux3 = TSR 2131 | isbn = 1-560-76376-0 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Book of Gnomes & Halflings | author = Douglas Niles | publish_date = {{dts|1993-02}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR9 | aux3 = TSR 2134 | isbn = 1-560-76573-9 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Book of Humanoids | author = Bill Slavicsek | publish_date = {{dts|1993-04}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR10 | aux3 = TSR 2135 | isbn = 1-560-76611-5 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Ranger's Handbook | author = Rick Swan | publish_date = {{dts|1993-12}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR11 | aux3 = TSR 2136 | isbn = 1-560-76634-4 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Paladin's Handbook | author = Rick Swan | publish_date = {{dts|1994-05}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR12 | aux3 = TSR 2147 | isbn = 1-560-76845-2 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Sha'ir's Handbook | author = Sam Witt | publish_date = {{dts|1994-08}} | aux1 = 126 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2146 | isbn = 1-560-76828-2 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Druid's Handbook | author = David Pulver | publish_date = {{dts|1994-08}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR13 | aux3 = TSR 2150 | isbn = 1-560-76886-X }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Barbarian's Handbook | author = Rick Swan | publish_date = {{dts|1995-01}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR14 | aux3 = TSR 2148 | isbn = 0-7869-0090-3 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Ninja's Handbook | author = Aaron Allston | publish_date = {{dts|1995-08}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = PHBR15 | aux3 = TSR 2155 | isbn = 0-7869-0159-4 }} {{Book list | title = Tome of Magic (Revised; 1999) | author = David Cook, Nigel Findley, Anthony Herring, Christopher Kubasik, Carl Sargent, Rick Swan | publish_date = {{dts|1991-05}} | aux1 = 160 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2121 | isbn = 1-560-76107-5 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Player's Option: Combat & Tactics | author = Skip Williams, L. Richard Baker III | publish_date = {{dts|1995-06}} | aux1 = 192 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2149 | isbn = 0-7869-0096-2 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Player's Option: Skills & Powers | author = Douglas Niles and Dale Donovan | publish_date = {{dts|1995-07}} | aux1 = 192 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2154 | isbn = 0-7869-0149-7 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Player's Option: Spells & Magic | author = Richard Baker | publish_date = {{dts|1996-05}} | aux1 = 192 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2163 | isbn = 0-7869-0394-5 | line_color = nonfiction }} }}
===Monsters and NPCs=== {{Book table |background=#DDDDFF |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Item # |aux3=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Volume One | author = David Cook | publish_date = 1989<ref name="history">{{cite web| url=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/DnDArchives_History.asp| title=The History of TSR| publisher=Wizards of the Coast| access-date=2005-08-20| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080924195557/http://www.wizards.com/dnd/DnDArchives_History.asp| url-status=dead| archive-date=2008-09-24}}</ref> | aux1 = 144 (loose leaf), 12 dividers and 3-ring D-binder | aux2 = MC1 | aux3 = TSR 2102 | isbn = 0-88038-738-6 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Volume Two | author = Jay Battista, Scott Bennie, Grant Boucher, Jim Holloway, Daniel Horne | publish_date = 1989<ref name="history"/> | aux1 = 144 (loose leaf) | aux2 = MC2 | aux3 = TSR 2103 | isbn = 0-88038-753-X }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Volume Three Forgotten Realms Appendix | author = William Connors, David Martin, Rick Swan, Thomas Baxa, Mark A. Nelson | publish_date = 1989<ref name="history"/> | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC3 | aux3 = TSR 2104 | isbn = 0-88038-769-6 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Dragonlance Appendix | author = Rick Swan | publish_date = 1989 | aux1 = 96 (loose leaf), 4 dividers and 3-ring D-binder | aux2 = MC4 | aux3 = TSR 2105 | isbn = 0-88038-822-6 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix | author = Tactical Strategy Rules | publish_date = 1990 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC5 | aux3 = TSR 2107 | isbn = 0-88038-836-6 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Kara-Tur Appendix | author = Tactical Strategy Rules | publish_date = 1990 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC6 | aux3 = TSR 2116 | isbn = 0-88038-851-X }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix | author = Tactical Strategy Rules | publish_date = 1990 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC7 | aux3 = TSR 2109 | isbn = 0-88038-871-4 }} {{Book list | title = Legends & Lore | author = James M. Ward, Troy Denning | publish_date = {{dts|1990-07}} | aux1 = 192 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2108 | isbn = 0-88038-844-7 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Outer Planes Appendix | author = James Lafountain | publish_date = 1991 | aux1 = 96 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC8 | aux3 = TSR 2118 | isbn = 1-56076-055-9 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Spelljammer Appendix II | author = ― | publish_date = 1991 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC9 | aux3 = TSR 2119 | isbn = }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix | author = William Connors | publish_date = 1991 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC10 | aux3 = TSR 2122 | isbn = 1-56076-108-3 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Forgotten Realms Appendix II | author = ― | publish_date = 1991 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC11 | aux3 = TSR 2125 | isbn = }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Dark Sun Appendix: Terrors of the Desert | author = Tactical Strategy Rules | publish_date = 1992 | aux1 = 96 (loose leaf) | aux2 = MC12 | aux3 = TSR 2405 | isbn = 1-56076-272-1 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix | author = Wolfgang Baur and Steve Kurtz | publish_date = 1992 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC13 | aux3 = TSR 2129 | isbn = 1-56076-370-1 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Fiend Folio Appendix | author = RPGA Network | publish_date = 1992 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC14 | aux3 = TSR 2132 | isbn = 1-56076-428-7 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Ravenloft Appendix II: Children of the Night | author = Tactical Strategy Rules | publish_date = 1993 | aux1 = 64 (loose leaf), 4 dividers | aux2 = MC15 | aux3 = TSR 2139 | isbn = 1-56076-586-0 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Manual (reprinting MC1 & MC2 plus others) | author = Tim Beach | publish_date = {{dts|1993-06}} | aux1 = 384 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2140 | isbn = 1-56076-619-0 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix | author = Allen Varney, John Nephew, Teeuwynn Woodruff, John Terra, and Skip Williams | publish_date = 1994 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2501 | isbn = 1-56076-875-4 }} {{Book list | title = Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix | author = Allen Varney and Sarah Feggestad | publish_date = 1994 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2602 | isbn = 1-56076-862-2 }} {{Book list | title = Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III: Creatures of Darkness | author = ― | publish_date = 1994 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2153 | isbn = 1-56076-914-9 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (reprints from modules and magazines of 1993) | author = David Wise, Jeff Easley, and Tony DiTerlizzi | publish_date = 1994 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2145 | isbn = 1-56076-838-X }} {{Book list | title = Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr | author = Anne Gray McCready | publish_date = 1995 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2433 | isbn = 0-78690-097-0 }} {{Book list | title = Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix II | author = Karen S. Boomgarden | publish_date = 1995 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2613 | isbn = 0-7869-0173-X }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two (reprints from modules and magazines of 1994) | author = ― | publish_date = 1995 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2158 | isbn = 0-7869-0199-3 }} {{Book list | title = Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendices I & II (reprinting MC10 & MC15) | author = William W. Connors | publish_date = 1996 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = ― | isbn = 0-78690-392-9 }} {{Book list | title = Savage Coast Monstrous Compendium Appendix | author = ― | publish_date = 1996 | aux1 = 126 (download-only) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2524 | isbn = }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (reprints from modules and magazines of 1995) | author = ― | publish_date = 1996 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2166 | isbn = }} {{Book list | title = Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III | author = ― | publish_date = 1998 | aux1 = 128 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2635 | isbn = 0-78690-751-7 }} {{Book list | title = Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Four (reprints from modules and magazines of 1996–7) | publish_date = 1998 | author = Tactical Strategy Rules | aux1 = 96 (softcover) | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2173 | isbn = 0-7869-0783-5 }} {{Book list | title = Monster Mythology | author = Carl Sargent | publish_date = {{dts|1992-04}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR4 | aux3 = TSR 2128 | isbn = 1-560-76362-0 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Book of Villains | author = Kirk Botula | publish_date = {{dts|1994-04}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR6 | aux3 = TSR 2144 | isbn = 1-560-76837-1 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Book of Necromancers | author = Steve Kurtz | publish_date = {{dts|1995-03}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR7 | aux3 = TSR 2151 | isbn = 0-7869-0106-3 | line_color = nonfiction }}{{Book list | title = Sages & Specialists | author = Matt Forbeck | publish_date = {{dts|1996-07}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR8 | aux3 = TSR 2164 | isbn = 0-7869-0410-0 | line_color = nonfiction }} }}
===Optional rules===
{{Book table |background=#DDDDFF |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Item # |aux3=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Creative Campaigning | author = Anthony Pryor, Tony Herring, Jonathan Tweet, and Norm Ritchie | publish_date = {{dts|1993-01}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR5 | aux3 = TSR 2133 | isbn = 1-560-76561-5 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Of Ships and the Sea | author = Keith Francis Strohm | publish_date = {{dts|1997-09}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR9 | aux3 = TSR 2170 | isbn = 0-7869-0706-1 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master Option: High-Level Campaigns | author = Skip Williams | publish_date = {{dts|1995-08}} | aux1 = 192 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2156 | isbn = 0-7869-0168-3 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = Campaign Option: Council of Wyrms | author = Bill Slavicsek | publish_date = {{dts|1999-09}} | aux1 = 202 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 11383 | isbn = 0-7869-1383-5 | line_color = nonfiction }} }}
===Settings=== {{for|sourcebooks about regions of the Forgotten Realms setting|List of Forgotten Realms modules and sourcebooks#2nd edition supplements}}
{{Book table |background=#DDDDFF |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Item # |aux3=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Campaign worlds|c=#DDDDFF}} {{Book list | title = Dark Sun Boxed Set | author = Timothy Brown, Troy Denning | publish_date = {{dts|1991-10}} | aux1 = 210 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2400 | isbn = 1-56076-104-0 }} {{Book list | title = Dark Sun: Dragon Kings | author = Timothy Brown | publish_date = {{dts|1992-05}} | aux1 = 210 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2408 | isbn = 1-560-76235-7 }} {{Book list | title = Al-Qadim: Land of Fate | author = Jeff Grubb, Andria Hayday | publish_date = {{dts|1992-08}} | aux1 = 210 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 1077 | isbn = 1-560-76329-9 }} {{Book list | title = Ravenloft: Domains of Dread | author = William W. Connors, Steve Miller | publish_date = {{dts|1997-08}} | aux1 = 288 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 2174 | isbn = 0-7869-0672-3 }} {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Historical Reference series|c=#DDDDFF}} {{Book list | title = Vikings Campaign Sourcebook | author = David "Zeb" Cook | publish_date = {{dts|1991-04}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = HR1 | aux3 = TSR 9322 | isbn = 1-560-76128-8 }} {{Book list | title = Charlemagne's Paladins Campaign Sourcebook | author = Ken Rolston | publish_date = {{dts|1992-06}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = HR2 | aux3 = TSR 9323 | isbn = 1-560-76393-0 }} {{Book list | title = Celts Campaign Sourcebook | author = Graeme Davis | publish_date = {{dts|1992-10}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = HR3 | aux3 = TSR 9376 | isbn = 1-560-76374-4 }} {{Book list | title = A Mighty Fortress Campaign Sourcebook | author = Steve Winter | publish_date = {{dts|1992-11}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = HR4 | aux3 = TSR 9370 | isbn = 1-560-76372-8 }} {{Book list | title = The Glory of Rome Campaign Sourcebook | author = David L. Pulver | publish_date = {{dts|1993-10}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = HR5 | aux3 = TSR 9425 | isbn = 1-560-76673-5 }} {{Book list | title = Age of Heroes Campaign Sourcebook | author = Nicky Rea | publish_date = {{dts|1994-03}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = HR6 | aux3 = TSR 9408 | isbn = 1-560-76814-2 }} {{Book list | title = The Crusades Campaign Sourcebook | author = Steve Kurtz | publish_date = {{dts|1994-10}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = HR7 | aux3 = TSR 9469 | isbn = 1-560-76858-4 }} {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Sites series|c=#DDDDFF}} {{Book list | title = City Sites | author = Skip Williams | publish_date = {{dts|1994}} | aux1 = 98 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9464 | isbn = 1-560-76923-8 }} {{Book list | title = Den of Thieves | author = Wes Nicholson | publish_date = {{dts|1996}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9515 | isbn = 0-7869-0382-1 }} {{Book list | title = World Builder's Guidebook | author = Richard Baker | publish_date = {{dts|1996}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9532 | isbn = 0-7869-0434-8 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Builder's Guidebook | author = Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = {{dts|1998}} | aux1 = 64 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9556 | isbn = 0-7869-1207-3 }} {{Book list | title = College of Wizardry | author = Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = {{dts|1998}} | aux1 = 94 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 9549 | isbn = 0-7869-0717-7 }} {{Book list | title = Bastion of Faith | author = Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = {{dts|2000}} | aux1 = 96 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = TSR 11442 | isbn = 978-0-7869-1442-5 }} {{Book list | title = Campaign Sourcebook and Catacomb Guide | author = Jennell Jaquays{{efn|name=Credited|Credited as Paul Jaquays}} and William W. Connors | publish_date = {{dts|1990-03}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR1 | aux3 = TSR 2112 | isbn = 0-87975-653-5 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = The Castle Guide | author = Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Arthur Collins, Nigel Findley, Timothy B. Brown and William W. Connors | publish_date = {{dts|1990-04}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = DMGR2 | aux3 = TSR 2114 | isbn = 0-88038-837-4 | line_color = nonfiction }} }}
===Spells & items=== {{Book table |background=#DDDDFF |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Arms and Equipment Guide | author = Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra, and Scott Davis | publish_date = {{dts|1991-07}} | aux1 = 128 | aux2 = TSR 2123 (DMGR3) | isbn = 1-560-76109-1 | line_color = nonfiction }} {{Book list | title = The Magic Encyclopedia, Volume One | author = Connie Rae Henson, Dale "Slade" Henson | publish_date = {{dts|1992}} | aux1 = 210 | aux2 = TSR 9293 | isbn = 1-560-76429-5 }} {{Book list | title = The Magic Encyclopedia, Volume Two | author = Dale Henson | publish_date = {{dts|1993}} | aux1 = 210 | aux2 = TSR 9421 | isbn = 1-560-76563-1 }} {{Book list | title = Deck of Magical Items | author = Clyde Caldwell | publish_date = April 1993 | aux1 = 210 | aux2 = TSR 9423 | isbn = 1-560-76587-9 }} {{Book list | title = Book of Artifacts | author = David "Zeb" Cook | publish_date = {{dts|1993-09}} | aux1 = 160 | aux2 = TSR 2138 | isbn = 1-560-76672-7 }} {{Book list | title = Encyclopedia Magica, Volume 1 | author = Dale "Slade" Henson | publish_date = {{dts|1994}} | aux1 = 416 | aux2 = TSR 2141 | isbn = 1-560-76842-8 }} {{Book list | title = Encyclopedia Magica, Volume 2 | author = Dale "Slade" Henson | publish_date = {{dts|1995}} | aux1 = 416 | aux2 = TSR 2152 | isbn = 0-7869-0124-1 }} {{Book list | title = Encyclopedia Magica, Volume 3 | author = Dale "Slade" Henson | publish_date = {{dts|1995}} | aux1 = 416 | aux2 = TSR 2157 | isbn = 0-7869-0187-X }} {{Book list | title = Encyclopedia Magica, Volume 4 | author = Doug Stewart | publish_date = {{dts|1995}} | aux1 = 416 | aux2 = TSR 2161 | isbn = 0-7869-0289-2 }} {{Book list | title = Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume 1 | author = Jon Pickens | publish_date = {{dts|1996}} | aux1 = 288 | aux2 = TSR 2165 | isbn = 0-7869-0436-4 }} {{Book list | title = Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume 2 | author = TSR | publish_date = {{dts|1997}} | aux1 = 288 | aux2 = TSR 2168 | isbn = 0-7869-0664-2 }} {{Book list | title = Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume 3 | author = Jon Pickens | publish_date = {{dts|1998}} | aux1 = 288 | aux2 = TSR 2175 | isbn = 0-7869-0791-6 }} {{Book list | title = Wizard's Spell Compendium, Volume 4 | author = Jon Pickens and Mark Middleton | publish_date = {{dts|1998}} | aux1 = 288 | aux2 = TSR 2177 | isbn = 0-7869-1209-X }} {{Book list | title = Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume 1 | author = Jon Pickens, Mark S. Middleton | publish_date = {{dts|1999}} | aux1 = 288 | aux2 = TSR 11359 | isbn = 0-7869-1359-2 }} {{Book list | title = Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume 2 | author = TSR | publish_date = {{dts|1999}} | aux1 = 288 | aux2 = TSR 11421 | isbn = 0-7869-1421-1 }} {{Book list | title = Priest's Spell Compendium, Volume 3 | author = Jon Pickens | publish_date = {{dts|2000}} | aux1 = 256 | aux2 = TSR 11611 | isbn = 0-7869-1611-7 }} }}
===Starter sets===
{{Book table |background=#DDDDFF |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux2=TSR #|line_color=nonfiction |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = First Quest: The Introduction to Role-Playing Games | author = Bruce Nesmith, L. Richard Baker III, David "Zeb" Cook | publish_date = {{dts|1994}} | aux2 = TSR 1105 | isbn = 1-560-76844-4 }} {{Book list | title = Introduction to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Game | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1995-12}} | aux2 = TSR 1134 | isbn = 0-7869-0332-5 }} {{Book list | title = The Complete Starter Set: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Game | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|1996-12}} | aux2 = TSR 1167 | isbn = 0-7869-0640-5 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game (1999) | author = Bill Slavicsek | publish_date = {{dts|1999-04}} | aux2 = TSR 11450 | isbn = 0-7869-1450-5 }} }}
==''Dungeons & Dragons'' 3rd edition and v3.5== A major revision of the ''AD&D'' rules was released in 2000. As the Basic game had been discontinued some years earlier, and the more straightforward title was more marketable, the word "Advanced" was dropped and the new edition was called just ''Dungeons & Dragons'', but was still officially referred to as 3rd edition (or 3E for short).
This edition was the first to be released by Wizards of the Coast after their acquisition of the company, as well as the first to allow third-party companies to make supplemental materials by use of the Open Game License. A series of Map Folios were also produced.
In July 2003, a revised version of the 3rd edition ''D&D'' rules (termed version 3.5) was released that incorporated numerous rule changes, as well as expanding the ''Dungeon Master's Guide and Monster Manual''.
===Core rules===
{{Book table |background=#F2F2CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = ''Player's Handbook: Core Rulebook I'' | author = Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams | publish_date = July 2, 2000 | isbn = 0-7869-1550-1 | aux1 = 304 | line_color = nonfiction | subject = An essential rulebook for any players and Dungeon Masters alike of the ''D&D'' game. }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeon Master's Guide: Core Rulebook II'' | author = Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams | publish_date = September 1, 2000 | isbn = 0-7869-1551-X | aux1 = 224 | line_color = nonfiction | subject = An essential rulebook for Dungeon Masters of the ''D&D'' game. }} {{Book list | title = ''Monster Manual: Core Rulebook III'' | author = Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams | publish_date = October 1, 2000 | isbn = 0-7869-1552-8 | aux1 = 224 | line_color = nonfiction | subject = From aboleths to zombies, the ''Monster Manual'' holds a diverse cast of enemies and allies essential for any ''Dungeons & Dragons'' campaign. }} {{Book list | title = ''Player's Handbook: Core Rulebook I v.3.5'' | author = Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams, Andy Collins | publish_date = July 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2886-7 | aux1 = 317 | line_color = nonfiction | subject = 2003 revision of the game updated the core book to this new version. Credited revision work by Andy Collins. }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeon Master's Guide: Core Rulebook II v.3.5'' | author = Monte Cook, David Noonan | publish_date = July 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2889-1 | aux1 = 320 | line_color = nonfiction | subject = 2003 revision of the game updated the core book to this new version. Note increased page count. Credited revision work by David Noonan and Rich Baker. }} {{Book list | title = ''Monster Manual: Core Rulebook III v.3.5'' | author = Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams | publish_date = July 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2893-X | aux1 = 319 | line_color = nonfiction | subject = 2003 revision of the game updated the core book to this new version. Note increased page count. Also note ''Monster Manual II'' did not receive this treatment. Credited revision work by Rich Baker and Skip Williams. }} }}
===Character options===
{{Book table |background=#F2F2CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |subject= |aux1=Pages |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = ''Hero Builder's Guidebook'' | author = Ryan Dancey, David Noonan, John Rateliff | publish_date = December 1, 2000 | isbn = 0-7869-1647-8 | aux1 = 64 | subject = Provides assistance to help develop player characters. }} {{Book list | title = ''Sword and Fist'' | author = Jason Carl | publish_date = January 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-1829-2 | aux1 = 96 | subject = A guidebook to fighters and monks }} {{Book list | title = ''Psionics Handbook'' | author = Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = March 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-1835-7 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Rules and options for integrating psionic powers into the D&D game. }} {{Book list | title = ''Defenders of the Faith'' | author = Rich Redman, James Wyatt | publish_date = May 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-1840-3 | aux1 = 96 | subject = A guidebook to clerics and paladins }} {{Book list | title = ''Tome and Blood'' | author = Bruce R. Cordell, Skip Williams | publish_date = July 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-1845-4 | aux1 = 96 | subject = A guidebook to wizards and sorcerers }} {{Book list | title = ''Song and Silence'' | author = David Noonan, John D. Rateliff | publish_date = December 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-1857-8 | aux1 = 96 | subject = A guidebook to rogues and bards }} {{Book list | title = ''Masters of the Wild'' | author = Mike Selinker, David Eckelberry | publish_date = February 1, 2002 | isbn = 0-7869-2653-8 | aux1 = 96 | subject = A guidebook to barbarians, druids, and rangers }} {{Book list | title = ''Savage Species'' | author = David Eckelberry, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Rich Redman, Sean K Reynolds | publish_date = February 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2648-1 | aux1 = 224 | subject = A guidebook to monsters as playable characters. }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Warrior'' | author = Andy Collins, David Noonan, Ed Stark | publish_date = December 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2880-8 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Replaces and expands upon ''Sword and Fist'' }} {{Book list | title = ''Expanded Psionics Handbook'' | author = Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = April 1, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3301-1 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Replaces and expands upon ''Psionics Handbook'', with four psionic classes, new psionic races, and other related rules. }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Divine'' | author = David Noonan | publish_date = May 1, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3272-4 | aux1 = 192 | subject = Replaces and expands upon ''Masters of the Wild'' and ''Defenders of the Faith'' }} {{Book list | title = ''Planar Handbook'' | author = Bruce R. Cordell and Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel | publish_date = July 1, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3429-8 | aux1 = 192 | subject = Rules for characters adventuring in the Planes }} {{Book list | title = ''Races of Stone'' | author = Jesse Decker, Michelle Lyons, David Noonan | publish_date = August 1, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3278-3 | aux1 = 192 | subject = A guidebook to dwarves, gnomes, and goliaths }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Arcane'' | author = Richard Baker | publish_date = November 18, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3435-2 | aux1 = 192 | subject = Replaces and expands upon ''Tome and Blood'' }} {{Book list | title = ''Races of Destiny'' | author = David Noonan, Eric Cagle, and Aaron Rosenberg | publish_date = December 1, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3653-3 | aux1 = 192 | subject = A guidebook to humans, half-elves, half-orcs, and Illumian }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Adventurer'' | author = Jesse Decker | publish_date = January 13, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3651-7 | aux1 = 192 | subject = Replaces and expands upon ''Song and Silence'' }} {{Book list | title = ''Races of the Wild'' | author = Skip Williams | publish_date = February 1, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3438-7 | aux1 = 192 | subject = A guidebook to elves, halflings, and raptorans }} {{Book list | title = ''Magic of Incarnum'' | author = James Wyatt, Frank Brunner, Stephen Schubert | publish_date = September 22, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3701-7 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Introduces three new classes that use a new magic source called incarnum. }} {{Book list | title = ''Races of the Dragon'' | author = Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Kolja Raven Liquette | publish_date = January 17, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3913-3 | aux1 = 160 | subject = A guidebook to kobolds, half-dragons, dragonborn, and spellscales }} {{Book list | title = ''Tome of Magic'' | author = Matthew Sernett, Ari Marmell, David Noonan, Robert J. Schwalb | publish_date = March 14, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3909-5 | aux1 = 288 | subject = Expanded options for members of the mage and cleric classes and their subclasses }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Psionic'' | author = Bruce R. Cordell, Christopher Lindsay | publish_date = April 11, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3911-7 | aux1 = 160 | subject = New psionic classes and races }} {{Book list | title = ''Player's Handbook II'' | author = David Noonan | publish_date = May 9, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3918-4 | aux1 = 244 | subject = New classes and rules for players }} {{Book list | title = ''Dragon Magic'' | author = Owen K.C. Stephens, Rodney Thompson | publish_date = September 12, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3936-2 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Rules to let characters use dragon-source powers. }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Mage'' | author = Skip Williams, Penny Williams, Ari Marmell, Kolja Raven Liquette | publish_date = October 10, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3937-0 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Feats, prestige classes, and other options for magic characters }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Scoundrel'' | author = Mike McArtor and F. Wesley Schneider | publish_date = January 16, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4152-0 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Feats, prestige classes, and other options for trickster characters }} {{Book list | title = ''Complete Champion'' | author = Ed Stark, Chris Thomasson, Rhiannon Louve, Ari Marmell, Gary Astleford | publish_date = June 5, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4034-9 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Sequel to ''Complete Divine'', focusing on characters who fight for a cause }} {{Book list | title = ''Rules Compendium'' | author = Chris Sims | publish_date = October 16, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4725-6 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Summarised rules from most previous race and class sourcebooks in 3rd edition. }} }}
===Monsters and NPCs=== {{Book table |background=#F2F2CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = ''Enemies and Allies'' | author = Jeff Grubb, David Noonan, Skip Williams, Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = October 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-1852-7 | aux1 = 64 | subject = Statistics and descriptions for a large variety of pregenerated non-player characters. }} {{Book list | title = ''Deities and Demigods'' | author = Rich Redman, Skip Williams, James Wyatt | publish_date = February 1, 2002 | isbn = 0-7869-2654-6 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Descriptions and game statistics of gods and legendary creatures from various sources in mythology and fiction. }} {{Book list | title = ''Monster Manual II'' | author = Ed Bonny, Jeff Grubb, Rich Redman, Skip Williams, Steve Winter | publish_date = September 1, 2002 | isbn = 0-7869-2873-5 | aux1 = 224 | subject = A sequel to the core ''Monster Manual'', includes statistics for an assortment of fantasy monsters. Also includes advice for designing new monsters. }} {{Book list | title = ''Fiend Folio'' | author = Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, James Jacobs, Erik Mona, Matt Sernett, Chris Thomasson, James Wyatt | publish_date = April 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2780-1 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Includes statistics for monsters with an emphasis on ones with extraplanar origins. Also introduces the ''swarm'' subtype and monster prestige classes. }} {{Book list | title = ''Draconomicon: The Book of Dragons'' | author = Andy Collins, Skip Williams, James Wyatt | publish_date = November 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2884-0 | aux1 = 288 | subject = Contains information about dragon physiology and psychology, along with new dragon-only feats, spells, and prestige classes. There are also additional rules regarding aerial combat and breath weapons. }} {{Book list | title = ''Monster Manual III'' | author = Gwendolyn F. M. Kestrel | publish_date = August 1, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3430-1 | aux1 = 224 | subject = A sequel to the core ''Monster Manual'', includes statistics for an assortment of fantasy monsters, with a focus on where the monsters can be found in the Forgotten Realms and Eberron campaign settings. }} {{Book list | title = ''Libris Mortis: The Book of Undead'' | author = Andy Collins, Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = October 14, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3433-6 | aux1 = 192 | subject = Covers the ecology of undead within the D&D universe and gives statistics for 47 new monsters. Also includes undead-related feats, spells, equipment, and prestige classes. }} {{Book list | title = ''Lords of Madness: The Book of Aberrations'' | author = Richard Baker, James Jacobs, Steve Winter | publish_date = April 14, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3657-6 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Covers the ecology and anatomy of creatures classified as aberrations, including variants and prestige classes for those monsters. }} {{Book list | title = ''Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'' | author = James Jacobs, Erik Mona | publish_date = June 13, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3919-2 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Describes demons in the D&D universe, including their physiology and subtypes. Also describes 14 demon lords and 15 levels of the Abyss. }} {{Book list | title = ''Monster Manual IV'' | author = Gwendolyn F. M. Kestrel | publish_date = July 11, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3920-6 | aux1 = 222 | subject = A sequel to the core ''Monster Manual'', includes statistics for an assortment of fantasy monsters. Each monster's description also includes probable behavior in combat and pre-prepared encounter complete with a map. }} {{Book list | title = ''Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells'' | author = Robin D. Laws, Robert J. Schwalb | publish_date = December 12, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3940-0 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Describes devils in the D&D universe, including their physiology, subtypes, and motivations. Also describes the nine layers of Hell. Includes four new prestige classes. }} {{Book list | title = ''Drow of the Underdark'' | author = Robert J. Schwalb, Anthony Pryor, Greg A. Vaughan | publish_date = May 8, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4151-3 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Provides rules focusing on drow culture, equipment, and folklore. }} {{Book list | title = ''Monster Manual V'' | author = Creighton Broadhurst | publish_date = July 17, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4115-5 | aux1 = 224 | subject = A sequel to the core ''Monster Manual'', includes statistics for an assortment of fantasy monsters. Like the previous sequel, includes discussion of monsters' lairs and combat tactics. }} {{Book list | title = ''Exemplars of Evil: Deadly Foes to Vex Your Heroes'' | author = Robert J. Schwalb, Eytan Bernstein, Creighton Broadhurst, Steve Kenson, Kolja Raven Liquette, Allen Rausch | publish_date = September 18, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4361-6 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Shows how to build memorable villains. Presents eight ready-to-play villainous groups of various levels, each including game statistics, campaign hooks, statistics for minions, and a fully described lair. }} {{Book list | title = ''Elder Evils'' | author = Robert J. Schwalb | publish_date = December 18, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4733-1 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Describes alien, monstrous evils and is designed as a way of providing game masters a means of ending a current campaign. }} }}
===Optional rules=== {{Book table |background=#F2F2CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = ''Epic Level Handbook'' | author = Andy Collins, Bruce R. Cordell, Thomas M. Reid | publish_date = July 1, 2002 | isbn = 0-7869-2658-9 | aux1 = 320 | subject = Optional game rules for playing characters who have reached a higher experience level than is covered in the standard rules. }} {{Book list | title = ''Book of Vile Darkness'' | author = Monte Cook | publish_date = October 1, 2002 | isbn = 0-7869-2650-3 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Introduced several new mechanics relating to evil in D&D, including rules for drug use, demonic possession, torture, and ritual sacrifice. The first Dungeons & Dragons book labelled for mature audiences. }} {{Book list | title = ''Book of Exalted Deeds'' | author = James Wyatt, Darrin Drader, Christopher Perkins | publish_date = October 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-3136-1 | aux1 = 192 | subject = Offers new rules for good occurrences, acts, and characters in the game, and discussion of how to deal with moral issues and religion in games. As a counterpoint to the previously published Book of Vile Darkness, it was also labelled for mature audiences. }} {{Book list | title = ''Miniatures Handbook'' | author = Jonathan Tweet, Mike Donais, Skaff Elias, Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = October 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-3281-3 | aux1 = 192 | subject = Offers rules for combat using tabletop miniatures. }} {{Book list | title = ''Unearthed Arcana'' | author = Andy Collins, Jesse Decker, David Noonan, Rich Redman | publish_date = February 1, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3131-0 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Variant rules and options to change and customise the game's usual rules. }} {{Book list | title = ''Heroes of Battle'' | author = David Noonan, Will McDermott, Stephen Schubert | publish_date = May 19, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3686-X | aux1 = 160 | subject = Rules for Dungeon Masters to incorporate large-scale, epic battles into their game. }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeon Master's Guide II'' | author = Jesse Decker, David Noonan, Chris Thomasson, James Jacobs, Robin D. Laws | publish_date = June 23, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3687-8 | aux1 = 288 | subject = Provides advice on aspects of running the game as well as complex pregenerated characters (often using Prestige Classes). }} {{Book list | title = ''Heroes of Horror'' | author = James Wyatt, Ari Marmell, C. A. Suleiman | publish_date = October 20, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3699-1 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Rules for Dungeon Masters to incorporate elements of horror into their game. }} {{Book list | title = ''Tome of Battle: The Book of Nine Swords'' | author = Richard Baker, Frank Brunner, Joseph Carriker Jr. | publish_date = August 8, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3922-2 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Blends elements of east Asian combat styles with D&D's usual western-inspired setting. Allows increased viability of melee combats at high levels. }} }}
===Settings=== {{for|sourcebooks about regions of the Forgotten Realms setting|List of Forgotten Realms modules and sourcebooks#3rd edition supplements}} {{for|sourcebooks about regions of the Eberron setting|List of Eberron modules and sourcebooks#3.5 edition}}
{{Book table |background=#F2F2CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Campaign worlds|c=#F2F2CE}} {{Book list | title = Oriental Adventures | author = James Wyatt | publish_date = October 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-2015-7 | aux1 = 256 | subject = Legend of the Five Rings campaign setting. }} {{Book list | title = Ghostwalk | author = Monte Cook and Sean K. Reynolds | publish_date = June 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2834-4 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Campaign setting about the afterlife. }} {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Environments and sites|c=#F2F2CE}} {{Book list | title = ''Manual of the Planes'' | author = Jeff Grubb, Bruce R. Cordell, David Noonan | publish_date = September 1, 2001 | isbn = 0-7869-1850-0 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Describes the planar cosmology of the D&D universe. }} {{Book list | title = ''Stronghold Builder's Guidebook'' | author = Matt Forbeck, David Noonan | publish_date = May 1, 2002 | isbn = 0-7869-2655-4 | aux1 = 128 | subject = Details a process by which DMs and players can design a stronghold and includes tips for building a campaign with a stronghold as the setting. }} {{Book list | title = ''Book of Challenges: Dungeon Rooms, Puzzles, and Traps'' | author = Daniel Kaufman, Gwendolyn F. M. Kestrel, Mike Selinker, Skip Williams | publish_date = June 1, 2002 | isbn = 0-7869-2657-0 | aux1 = 128 | subject = Presents a number of ready-made dungeon encounters that a Dungeon Master can insert into a scenario. }} {{Book list | title = ''Frostburn'' | author = Wolfgang Baur, James Jacobs, George Strayton | publish_date = September 23, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-2896-4 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Provides rules for adventuring in a cold environments. }} {{Book list | title = ''Sandstorm'' | author = Bruce R. Cordell, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, J. D. Wiker | publish_date = March 1, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3655-X | aux1 = 224 | subject = Provides rules for adventuring in desert or wasteland environments. }} {{Book list | title = ''Stormwrack'' | author = Richard Baker, Joseph D. Carriker, Jr., Jennifer Clarke Wilkes | publish_date = August 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3689-4 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Provides rules for adventuring on ships or in underwater environments. }} {{Book list | title = ''Cityscape'' | author = Ari Marmell, C.A. Suleiman | publish_date = November 7, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3939-7 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Provides advice for DMs to run campaigns centred around cities and includes new optional abilities for player characters. }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeonscape'' | author = Jason Bulmahn, Rich Burlew | publish_date = February 13, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4118-6 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Provides advice for DMs to run campaigns in dungeons and includes new optional abilities for player characters. }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeon Survival Guide'' | author = Bill Slavicsek, Christopher Perkins | publish_date = October 23, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4730-0 | aux1 = 64 | subject = An accessory that explores the features of dungeons in Dungeons & Dragons, and revisits 20 famous dungeons from throughout the game's history. }} }}
===Spells & items=== {{Book table |background=#F2F2CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = ''Arms and Equipment Guide'' | author = Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, Jeff Quick, Rich Redman, James Wyatt | publish_date = March 1, 2003 | isbn = 0-7869-2649-X | aux1 = 160 | subject = Describes various equipment that can be used in a campaign, including weapons, armour, gear, and vehicles. }} {{Book list | title = ''Weapons of Legacy'' | author = Bruce R. Cordell, Kolja Raven Liquette, Travis Stout | publish_date = May 1, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3688-6 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Describes unique weapons that have been forged or used by legendary beings and have unique gameplay properties. }} {{Book list | title = ''Spell Compendium'' | author = Matthew Sernett, Jeff Grubb, Mike McArtor | publish_date = December 1, 2005 | isbn = 0-7869-3702-5 | aux1 = 288 | subject = Contains spells (in some cases updated) from various previous sources (including the ''Complete''-series, ''Dragon'' magazine, ''Draconomicon'', ''Manual of the Planes'' and publications from the Wizards of the Coast-website, as well as new spells. }} {{Book list | title = ''Magic Item Compendium'' | author = Andy Collins, Mike Mearls, Stephen Schubert, Eytan Bernstein, Frank Brunner, John Snead, Owen K.C. Stephens | publish_date = March 13, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4345-6 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Contains descriptions of magic items (in some cases updated) from various previous sources (including the ''Arms and Equipment Guide'', ''Magic of Faerûn'', and ''Complete Divine'', as well as new spells. }} }}
===Starter sets===
{{Book table |background=#F2F2CE |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = ''Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Game'' (2000) | author = Jason Carl, Andy Collins, David Noonan, Jonathan Tweet | publish_date = August, 2000 | isbn = 0-7869-1641-9 | aux1 = 96 | subject = 3rd Ed, Orange cover, "Adventure Begins Here!" }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeons & Dragons Basic Game'' (2004) | author = Jonathan Tweet | publish_date = September, 2004 | isbn = 0-7869-3409-3 | aux1 = 64 | subject = v3.5, Black dragon cover }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeons & Dragons Basic Game'' (2006) | author = Jonathan Tweet | publish_date = September, 2006 | isbn = 0-7869-3944-3 | aux1 = 64 | subject = v3.5, Blue dragon cover }} {{Book list | title = ''Dungeons & Dragons Player's Kit'' | author = Wizards Team | publish_date = February, 2007 | isbn = 0-7869-3945-1 | aux1 = 160 | subject = — }} }}
==''Dungeons & Dragons'' 4th edition== The books from the "main" product line of 4th Edition are split into Core Rules and Supplement books. Unlike third edition of ''Dungeons & Dragons'', which had the core rulebooks released in monthly installments, the 4th editions of the ''Player's Handbook'', ''Monster Manual'', and ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' were all released in June 2008.
In addition, beginning in September 2010 the stand-alone ''Essentials'' product line was released, aiming at novice players.
;Preview releases
{{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Wizards Presents: Races and Classes | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = December 18, 2007 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4801-7 | aux1 = 96 }} {{Book list | title = Wizards Presents: Worlds and Monsters | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = January 15, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4802-4 | aux1 = 96 }} }}
===Core rules===
{{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook - Arcane, Divine, and Martial Heroes | author = Rob Heinsoo, Andy Collins, James Wyatt, and Matt Sernett | publish_date = June 6, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4867-3 | aux1 = 320 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Guide | author = Matt Sernett and Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = June 6, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4880-2 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Monster Manual | author = Mike Mearls, Stephen Schubert, James Wyatt, and Matt Sernett | publish_date = June 6, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4852-9 | aux1 = 288 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook 2 - Primal, Arcane, and Divine Heroes | author = Jeremy Crawford | publish_date = March 17, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5016-4 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Monster Manual 2 | author = Rob Heinsoo | publish_date = May 19, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5101-7 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Guide 2 | author = James Wyatt | publish_date = September 15, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5244-1 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook 3 - Psionic, Divine, and Primal Heroes | author = Mike Mearls | publish_date = March 16, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5390-5 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Monster Manual 3 | author = Mike Mearls | publish_date = June 15, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5490-2 | aux1 = 224 }} }}
===Character options=== {{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Martial Power - Options for Fighters, Rangers, Rogues, and Warlords | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = November 18, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4981-6 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Arcane Power - Options for Bards, Sorcerers, Swordmages, Warlocks and Wizards | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = April 21, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4957-1 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Divine Power - Options for Avengers, Clerics, Invokers and Paladins | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = July 21, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4982-3 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Primal Power - Options for Barbarians, Druids, Shamans and Wardens | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = October 20, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5023-2 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook Races: Dragonborn | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = January 19, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5386-8 | aux1 = 32 }} {{Book list | title = Martial Power 2 - Options for Fighters, Rangers, Rogues, and Warlords | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = February 16, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5389-9 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Strategy Guide | author = Andy Collins | publish_date = May 18, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5488-9 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook Races: Tieflings | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = June 15, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5489-6 | aux1 = 32 }} {{Book list | title = Psionic Power - Options for Ardents, Battleminds, Monks and Psions | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = August 17, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5560-2 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Option: Heroes of Shadow | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = April 19, 2011 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5745-3 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Option: Heroes of the Feywild | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = November 15, 2011 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5836-8 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Player's Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = February 21, 2012 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5981-5 | aux1 = 160 }} }}
===Monsters & NPCs===
{{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons | author = Ari Marmell | publish_date = November 18, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4980-9 | aux1 = 256 }} {{Book list | title = Open Grave: Secrets of the Undead | author = Bruce R. Cordell | publish_date = January 20, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5069-0 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Draconomicon: Metallic Dragons | author = Richard Baker | publish_date = November 17, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5248-9 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Demonomicon | author = Brian R. James | publish_date = July 20, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5492-6 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale | author = Sterling Hershey | publish_date = June 15, 2011 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5838-2 | aux1 = 128 }} }}
===Optional rules=== {{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Dragon Magazine Annual 2009 | author = Torah Cottrill | publish_date = August 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5245-8 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Magazine Annual 2010 | author = Torah Cottrill, Miranda Horner, and Chris Youngs | publish_date = May 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5200-7 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Book of Vile Darkness | author = Robert J. Schwalb | publish_date = December 27, 2011 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5868-9 | aux1 = 128 }} }}
===Settings=== {{for|sourcebooks about regions of the Forgotten Realms setting|List of Forgotten Realms modules and sourcebooks#4th edition supplements}}
{{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Campaign worlds|c=#00A5BB}} {{Book list | title = Eberron Player's Guide | author = David Noonan | publish_date = June 16, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5100-0 | aux1 = 160 | subject = Provides rules for player characters in the Eberron campaign setting, including three player races and a new class. }} {{Book list | title = Eberron Campaign Guide | author = James Wyatt | publish_date = July 21, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5099-7 | aux1 = 288 | subject = Describes the campaign setting of Eberron, which combines a fantasy tone with pulp elements and steam-age technology. }} {{Book list | title = Dark Sun Campaign Setting | author = Robert J. Schwalb | publish_date = August 17, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5493-3 | aux1 = 224 | subject = Describes the campaign setting of Dark Sun, set in the post-apocalyptic desert world of Athas. }} {{Book list | title = Dark Sun Creature Catalog | author = Chris Sims | publish_date = August 17, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5494-0 | aux1 = 144 | subject = Statistics for monsters, major NPCs and hazards in the Dark Sun setting. }} {{Book list | title = The Shadowfell: Gloomwrought and Beyond | author = Andy Clautice | publish_date = May 12, 2011 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5848-1 | aux1 = 31 | subject = Provides information needed to run adventures in the Shadowfell, a subplane that exists in multiple campaign settings. }} {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Environments and sites|c=#00A5BB}} {{Book list | title = Manual of the Planes | author = Richard Baker, Robert J. Schwalb, and James Wyatt | publish_date = December 16, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5002-7 | aux1 = 160 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Delve | author = Greg Marks | publish_date = March 3, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5139-0 | aux1 = 160 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = The Plane Below: Secrets of the Elemental Chaos | author = Ari Marmell, Bruce R Cordell, and Luke Johnson | publish_date = December 15, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5249-6 | aux1 = 160 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Hammerfast: A Dwarven Outpost Adventure Site | author = Mike Mearls | publish_date = March 16, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5534-3 | aux1 = 32 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = The Plane Above: Secrets of the Astral Sea | author = Rob Heinsoo | publish_date = April 20, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5392-9 | aux1 = 160 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Vor Rukoth: An Ancient Ruins Adventure Site | author = Greg Bilsland | publish_date = July 20, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5549-7 | aux1 = 32 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook | author = Logan Bonner, Matt Sernett, and Jeff Morgenroth | publish_date = May 15, 2012 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6032-3 | aux1 = 159 | subject = ― }} }}
===Spells & Items=== {{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Adventurer's Vault: Arms and equipment for all character classes | author = Logan Bonner, Eytan Bernstein, and Chris Sims | publish_date = September 16, 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7869-4978-6 | aux1 = 224 }} {{Book list | title = Adventurer's Vault 2: Arms and equipment for all character classes | author = Rob Heinsoo | publish_date = August 18, 2009 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5204-5 | aux1 = 160 }} {{Book list | title = Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium | author = Jeremy Crawford | publish_date = September 20, 2011 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5744-6 | aux1 = 160 }} }}
===Starter sets===
{{Book table |background=#00A5BB |title= |publish_date= |author= |aux1=Pages |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Boxed sets|c=#00A5BB}} {{Book list | title = Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Starter Set (Blue box cover) | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|2008-10-21}} | isbn = 978-0-7869-4820-8 | aux1 = 80 | subject = 16-page Quick Start Rules booklet and a 64-page Dungeon Master's Booklet }} {{Book list | title = Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Roleplaying Game Starter Set (Red box cover) | author = ― | publish_date = {{dts|2010-09-07}} | isbn = 978-0-7869-5629-6 | aux1 = 96 | subject = 32-page booklet for players and a 64-page booklet for Dungeon Masters }} {{Episode table/part|subtitle=''Essentials'' products|c=#00A5BB}} {{Book list | title = Rules Compendium | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = September 21, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5621-0 | aux1 = 320 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Heroes of the Fallen Lands | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = September 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5620-3 | aux1 = 368 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Kit | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = October 19, 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5630-2 | aux1 = 320 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = November 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5619-7 | aux1 = 352 | subject = ― }} {{Book list | title = Monster Vault | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = 2010 | isbn = 978-0-7869-5631-9 | aux1 = 192 | subject = ― }} }}
==''Dungeons & Dragons'' 5th edition== {{See also|Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition}}
Initially promoted in playtest materials as ''Dungeons & Dragons Next'', the fifth edition of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' was released in a staggered fashion through the second half of 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/the-new-dungeons-dragons-is-more-streamlined-but-no-l-1798272338|title=The new Dungeons & Dragons is more streamlined but no less of a challenge|last=Nelson|first=Samantha|website=Games|date=23 September 2014|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-30|archive-date=2019-06-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616171614/https://games.avclub.com/the-new-dungeons-dragons-is-more-streamlined-but-no-l-1798272338|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/09/its-the-perfect-time-to-play-dungeons-dragons/|title=It's The Perfect Time To Play Dungeons & Dragons|date=2014-09-23|website=Kotaku Australia|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30|archive-date=2019-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630190501/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/09/its-the-perfect-time-to-play-dungeons-dragons/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Unlike previous editions, this edition of the game was developed partly via a public open playtest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2013/05/24/after-a-year-playtesting-a-new-dungeons-dragons-whats-next/|title=After A Year Playtesting A New Dungeons & Dragons, What's Next?|last=Ewalt|first=David M.|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-06-30|archive-date=2019-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630190501/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2013/05/24/after-a-year-playtesting-a-new-dungeons-dragons-whats-next/|url-status=live}}</ref> An early build of the new edition debuted at the 2012 ''Dungeons & Dragons Experience'' event to about 500 fans.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ohannessian|first=Kevin|title="Dungeons & Dragons Next" Creators Look To Simplicity, Open Development To Regain Lost Gamers|url=http://www.fastcocreate.com/1679620/dungeons-dragons-next-creators-look-to-simplicity-open-development-to-regain-lost-gamers|access-date=August 30, 2013|newspaper=Co.Create|date=February 3, 2012|archive-date=October 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002011128/http://www.fastcocreate.com/1679620/dungeons-dragons-next-creators-look-to-simplicity-open-development-to-regain-lost-gamers|url-status=live}}</ref> Public playtesting began on May 24, 2012,<ref name="Next playtest starts">{{cite web |author=Mike Mearls |url=http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4news/20120425a |title=Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Official Home Page - Article (News on D&D Next) |publisher=Wizards.com |date=April 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720201719/http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd%2F4news%2F20120425a |archive-date=July 20, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> with the final playtest packet released on September 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4news/20130920 |title=Final Playtest Packet |publisher=Wizards.com |date=September 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721200345/http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd%2F4news%2F20130920 |archive-date=July 21, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
The 5th edition's ''Basic Rules'', a free PDF containing complete rules for play and a subset of the player and DM content from the core rulebooks, was released on July 3, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules?x=dnd/basicrules |title=5E Basic Rules |publisher=Wizards.com |date=July 3, 2014 |access-date=August 20, 2014 |archive-date=August 21, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821050817/http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules?x=dnd/basicrules |url-status=dead }}</ref> The basic rules have continued to be updated since then to incorporate errata for the corresponding portions of the ''Player's Handbook'' and combine the ''Player's Basic Rules'' and ''Dungeon Master's Basic Rules'' into a single document. Public playtests continued through the ''Unearthed Arcana'' series, which was published for free online in PDF format.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Unearthed Arcana |url=https://dnd.wizards.com/articles-tags/unearthed-arcana |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630190507/https://dnd.wizards.com/articles-tags/unearthed-arcana |archive-date=2019-06-30 |access-date=2019-06-30 |website=Wizards of the Coast}}</ref>
=== Core rules ===
As part of the 2024 revision to the 5th Edition ruleset, the three revised core rulebooks were released staggered between September 2024 and February 2025.<ref name="PC Gamer on 5E Revised Schedule">{{Cite news |last=Randall |first=Harvey |date=February 12, 2024 |title=D&D reveals September 2024 release date for the start of its big rules revamp, sheds light on two multiverse-hopping campaigns, and promises the launch of its shiny virtual tabletop |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dandd-reveals-september-2024-release-date-for-the-start-of-its-big-rules-revamp-sheds-light-on-two-multiverse-hopping-campaigns-and-promises-the-launch-of-its-shiny-virtual-tabletop/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=February 12, 2024 |title=D&D’s 2024 revision of won’t be finished until 2025 |url=https://www.polygon.com/24067481/dnd-dungeons-dragons-onednd-delay-2024-rules-refresh-players-handbook-dmg-release-date-price |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref>
{{Book table |background=#f49595 |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook (2014) | author = Richard Baker, Jeremy Crawford, Bruce R. Cordell, James Wyatt, and Robert J. Schwalb | publish_date = {{dts|2014-08-19}} | aux1 = 320 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6560-1 | subject = Essential rules for playing the game, including player abilities }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Guide (2014) | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2014-12-09}} | aux1 = 320 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6562-5 | subject = Advice for running games and optional rules }} {{Book list | title = Monster Manual (2014) | author = Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Chris Sims, Rodney Thompson, Lee Peter, Robert J. Schwalb, Matt Sernett, Steve Townshend, James Wyatt, and Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2014-09-17}} | aux1 = 352 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6561-8 | subject = Stats of the most common monsters, animals, and generic NPCs }} {{Book list | title = Player's Handbook (2024) | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2024-09-17}}<ref name="PC Gamer on 5E Revised Schedule" /> | aux1 = 384 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6951-7 | subject = Backwards-compatible revision of 2014 ''Player's Handbook'' }} {{Book list | title = Dungeon Master's Guide (2024) | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2024-11-12}}<ref name="PC Gamer on 5E Revised Schedule" /> | aux1 = 384 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6952-4 | subject = Backwards-compatible revision of 2014 ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' }} {{Book list | title = Monster Manual (2024) | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2025-02-18}}<ref name="PC Gamer on 5E Revised Schedule" /> | aux1 = 384 | isbn = | subject = Backwards-compatible revision of 2014 ''Monster Manual'' }} }}
===Character options=== {{Book table |background=#f49595 |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Xanathar's Guide to Everything | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2017-11-12}} | aux1 = 192 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6611-0 | subject = Adds 31 subclasses and numerous optional tools for Dungeon Masters. }} {{Book list | title = Tasha's Cauldron of Everything | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2020-11-17}} | aux1 = 192<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ryan|first=Jon|date=August 24, 2020|title=Dungeons & Dragons Announces New Book and Fall Event|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dungeons-dragons-announces-new-book-and-fall-event|access-date=August 24, 2020|website=IGN|archive-date=August 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824213011/https://www.ign.com/articles/dungeons-dragons-announces-new-book-and-fall-event|url-status=live}}</ref> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6702-5 | subject = Adds 31 subclasses and numerous optional tools for Dungeon Masters. }} {{Book list | title = Arcana Unleashed | author = {{tableTBA}} | publish_date = {{dts|September 2026}}<ref name="March 2026 Roadmap Announcement"/> | aux1 = | isbn = | subject = Part of the "Season of Magic". Expands on the magic options for players, including a new magic item system.<ref name="March 2026 Roadmap Announcement"/> }} }}
===Monsters & NPCs=== {{Book table |background=#f49595 |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Volo's Guide to Monsters | author = Mike Mearls | publish_date = {{dts|2016-11-15}} | aux1 = 224 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6601-1 | subject = Adds a variety of new playable races and new monsters. }} {{Book list | title = Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes | author = Jeremy Crawford | publish_date = {{dts|2018-05-29}} | aux1 = 256 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6624-0 | subject = Adds a variety of new playable races and new monsters. }} {{Book list | title = Fizban's Treasury of Dragons | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2021-10-26}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ryan|first=Jon|date=July 16, 2021|title=D&D Announces Fizban's Treasury of Dragons Sourcebook|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dnd-fizban-treasury-dragons-reveal|access-date=July 16, 2021|website=IGN|archive-date=July 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716131625/https://www.ign.com/articles/dnd-fizban-treasury-dragons-reveal|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=October 6, 2021|title=Dungeons & Dragons 2021 Books Delayed|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-fizbans-treasury-strixhaven-delays/|access-date=2021-10-11|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|quote=Wizards of the Coast has announced that its remaining 2021 Dungeons & Dragons books will have their release dates slightly pushed back. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons will have its release date pushed back by a week to October 26th, 2021, while Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos will have its release date pushed back three weeks to December 7th, 2021. This will impact both physical and digital releases.|archive-date=2021-10-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011012255/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-fizbans-treasury-strixhaven-delays/|url-status=live}}</ref> | aux1 = 224 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6729-2 | subject = Adds new species of dragon and draconic themed player character options. }} {{Book list | title = Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> | author = Jeremy Crawford | publish_date = May 16, 2022<ref>{{cite web |title=Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse |url=https://dnd.wizards.com/products/monsters-of-the-multiverse |access-date=May 16, 2022 |website=Dungeons & Dragons |type=Product page |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513073940/https://dnd.wizards.com/products/monsters-of-the-multiverse |url-status=dead }}</ref> | aux1 = 288 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6787-2 | subject = Revises and replaces ''Volo's Guide to Monsters'' (2016) and ''Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes'' (2018). }} {{Book list | title = Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Samantha |date=2022-08-18 |title=D&D is reviving Planescape with a three-volume boxed set, coming in 2023 |url=https://www.polygon.com/23311530/dnd-planescape-campaign-reboot-three-book-boxed-set |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-08-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818163312/https://www.polygon.com/23311530/dnd-planescape-campaign-reboot-three-book-boxed-set |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Jon |date=2022-08-18 |title=D&D Reviving 'Planescape' Setting in 2023, Expanding on 5e Adventures |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dd-planescape-sourcebook-reveal-2023-roadmap |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2022-08-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818164703/https://www.ign.com/articles/dd-planescape-sourcebook-reveal-2023-roadmap |url-status=live }}</ref> | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = August 15, 2023<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dndstore.wizards.com/us/product/820928/bigby-presents-glory-of-the-giants-digital-plus-physical-bundle |title=Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants Digital + Physical Bundle |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2023 |publisher=Wizards of the Coast |access-date=May 25, 2023 |archive-date=May 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525033058/https://dndstore.wizards.com/us/product/820928/bigby-presents-glory-of-the-giants-digital-plus-physical-bundle |url-status=live }}</ref> | aux1 = 192 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6898-5 | subject = Character options and advice for Dungeon Masters about giants. }} }}
===Settings=== {{for|sourcebooks about regions of the Forgotten Realms setting|List of Forgotten Realms modules and sourcebooks#5th edition supplements}}
{{Book table |background=#f49595 |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2018-11-20}}<ref name="5eGuildmastersguidetoravnica">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/dungeonsanddragons/posts/10156302889091071?hc_location=ufi |title=Guildmasters Guide to Ravnica |publisher=Wizards of the Coast |access-date=2018-07-23 |archive-date=2023-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204172221/https://www.facebook.com/dungeonsanddragons/posts/10156302889091071?hc_location=ufi |url-status=live}}</ref> | aux1 = 256 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6659-2 | subject = Describes the world of Ravnica from ''Magic: The Gathering''. Includes the adventure ''Krenko's Way'' (levels 1-2). }} {{Book list | title = Acquisitions Incorporated | author = Wizards RPG Team, Penny Arcade | publish_date = {{dts|2019-06-18}} | aux1 = 224 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6690-5 | subject = Based on the podcast of the same name. Includes the adventure ''The Orrery of the Wanderer'' (levels 1-7).<ref name="5eacquisitionsincorporated">{{Cite web |url=http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/acqinc |title=Acquisitions Incorporated |publisher=Wizards of the Coast |access-date=2019-04-28 |archive-date=2019-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423125117/http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/acqinc |url-status=dead}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Eberron: Rising from the Last War | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2019-11-19}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/eberron|title=Eberron: Rising from the Last War|website=Wizards of the Coast|access-date=2019-08-19|archive-date=2019-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127184804/https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/eberron |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/deals/2019/8/19/20812348/dungeons-and-dragons-eberron-5e-artificer-class-pre-order-amazon|title=Fantasy steampunk setting Eberron finally comes to Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition|last=Heller|first=Emily|date=2019-08-19|website=Polygon|access-date=2019-08-19|archive-date=2019-08-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819185914/https://www.polygon.com/deals/2019/8/19/20812348/dungeons-and-dragons-eberron-5e-artificer-class-pre-order-amazon|url-status=live}}</ref> | aux1 = 320<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/08/19/dungeons-dragons-announces-eberron-rising-from-the-last-war/|title="Dungeons & Dragons" Announces "Eberron: Rising From The Last War"|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=2019-08-19|website=Bleeding Cool|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-19|archive-date=2019-08-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819173848/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/08/19/dungeons-dragons-announces-eberron-rising-from-the-last-war/|url-status=live}}</ref> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6689-9 | subject = Describes the world of Eberron and the classes and races of that world. Includes the adventure ''Forgotten Relics'' (levels 1-2). }} {{Book list | title = Explorer's Guide to Wildemount | author = Matthew Mercer, Chris Lockey, James Introcaso, James Haeck, Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2020-03-17}} | aux1 = 304<ref name="CritRole">{{Cite web|url=https://critrole.com/hype-explorers-guide-to-wildemount-our-next-campaign-guide-is-available-for-pre-order-right-now/|title=HYPE: Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, Our New Campaign Guide from Dungeons & Dragons, is Available for Pre-Order RIGHT NOW!|last=Romero|first=Rachel|date=2020-01-13|website=Critical Role|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113222802/https://critrole.com/hype-explorers-guide-to-wildemount-our-next-campaign-guide-is-available-for-pre-order-right-now/|archive-date=2020-01-13|access-date=2020-01-17}}</ref> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6691-2 | subject = Describes the world of Exandria from the web series ''Critical Role''. Includes the adventures ''Tide of Retribution'', ''Dangerous Designs'', ''Frozen Sick'', and ''Unwelcome Spirits'' (levels 1-3 for each starter adventure).<ref name="CritRole" /> }} {{Book list | title = Mythic Odysseys of Theros | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2020-06-02}} (digital),<br />{{dts|2020-07-21}} (physical)<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Wizards_DnD |number=1257361009238573057 |date=May 4, 2020 |title=It'll take a little longer to get your hands on the fantastic physical covers for Mythic Odysseys of Theros. Stores will now have these in stock on 7/21. Preorder at your FLGS for some extra goodies, and access #Theros digitally on 6/2 via @DnDBeyond @roll20app @FantasyGrounds2. }}</ref> | aux1 = 256 | isbn = 978-0-7869-6701-8 | subject = Describes the world of Theros from ''Magic: The Gathering''. Includes the adventure ''No Silent Secret'' (levels 1-2).<ref name="Roll20 Theros">{{cite web |url=https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/5286/mythic-odysseys-of-theros |title=Mythic Odysseys of Theros – Roll20 Marketplace: Digital goods for online tabletop gaming |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher=Roll20 |access-date=June 2, 2020 |archive-date=June 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619140704/https://marketplace.roll20.net/browse/bundle/5286/mythic-odysseys-of-theros |url-status=live }}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft<ref>{{Cite web|last=Whitbrook|first=James|date=February 23, 2021|title=How Dungeons & Dragons' Next Sourcebook Expands Its View of Horror|url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-dungeons-dragons-next-sourcebook-expands-its-view-1846309760|access-date=2021-02-23|website=io9|language=en-us|archive-date=2021-02-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223163936/https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-dungeons-dragons-next-sourcebook-expands-its-view-1846309760|url-status=live}}</ref> | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2021-05-18}} | aux1 = 256<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2021-02-23|title=Next Dungeons & Dragons campaign book reboots the many realms of Ravenloft|url=https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/23/22295817/dungeons-dragons-ravenloft-reboot-van-richtens-guide-release-date-price|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=2021-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422092504/https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/23/22295817/dungeons-dragons-ravenloft-reboot-van-richtens-guide-release-date-price|url-status=live}}</ref> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6725-4 | subject = Describes the world of Ravenloft and the variant rules of that world. Includes the adventure ''The House of Lament'' (levels 1-3). }} {{Book list | title = Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2021-12-07}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2021-06-07|title=Magic: The Gathering's Strixhaven setting comes to D&D in a new campaign book|url=https://www.polygon.com/22522569/dungeons-dragons-magic-the-gathering-crossover-strixhaven-curriculum-of-chaos-release-date-price|access-date=2021-06-07|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=2021-06-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608152044/https://www.polygon.com/22522569/dungeons-dragons-magic-the-gathering-crossover-strixhaven-curriculum-of-chaos-release-date-price|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> | aux1 = 224<ref>{{Cite book|title=Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos Amazon Page| date=7 December 2021 | isbn=978-0786967445 |language=en | last1=Dragons | first1=Dungeons | publisher=National Geographic Books }}</ref> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6744-5 | subject = Describes the magical university of Strixhaven from ''Magic: The Gathering''. Includes the adventures ''School is in Session'', ''Hunt for the Mage Tower'', ''The Magister's Masquerade'', and ''A Reckoning in Ruins'' (levels 1-4 / 4-6 / 6-8 / 8-10). }} {{Book list | title = Eberron: Forge of the Artificer | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|December 9, 2025}}<ref>{{Cite press release |title=An Important Update on Eberron: Forge of the Artificer's Release |date=July 18, 2025 |publisher=D&D Beyond |url=https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2019-an-important-update-on-eberron-forge-of-the |access-date=July 18, 2025}}</ref> | aux1 = 112<ref>{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Mollie |date=July 10, 2025 |title=At just 112 pages, DnD's next book is more of a booklet |url=https://www.wargamer.com/dnd/forge-of-the-artificer-pages |access-date=July 18, 2025 |website=Wargamer |language=en-US}}</ref> | isbn = 0786970006 | subject = Expands on the world of Eberron. Revises artificer and species of that world. Includes three adventure outlines.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oaks |first=Amanda Kay |date=2025-01-28 |title=Dungeons & Dragons Revisits Eberron and the Artificer in New Book |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-eberron-forge-of-the-artificer/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Eberron: Forge of the Artificer |url=https://wpn.wizards.com//en/products/product-details-or-d-and-d-or-eberron-forge-of-the-artificer |access-date=March 3, 2026 |website=Wizards Play Network |type=Product page}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Ravenloft: The Horrors Within | author = {{TableTBA}} | publish_date = {{dts|June 16, 2026}}<ref name="March 2026 Roadmap Announcement"/> | isbn = | subject = Part of the "Season of Horror". Expands on the world of Ravenloft with new player and dungeon master options.<ref name="March 2026 Roadmap Announcement">{{Cite web |last=Plante |first=Corey |date=March 3, 2026 |title=D&D is getting seasons — and 2026 starts with Ravenloft |url=https://www.polygon.com/dnd-2026-release-date-schedule-ravenloft-thay/ |access-date=March 3, 2026 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref> }} }}
===Starter sets=== {{Main|Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set#Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition}} {{Book table |background=#f49595 |title= |publish_date= |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |aux1=Levels |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Starter Set | publish_date = {{dts|2014-07-15}} | subject = Basic rules I, ''Lost Mine of Phandelver'' adventure module, dice, and 5 pre-generated character sheets. | isbn = 978-0-7869-6559-5 | aux1 = 1–5 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit | publish_date = {{dts|2019-06-24}} | subject = Basic rules II (Expanded); the ''Dragon of Icespire Peak'' adventure module; 11 dice; a unique DM Screen; a double-sided poster map; 81 cards for magic items, sidekicks, initiative, conditions and quests; and 6 blank character sheets. | isbn = 978-0-7869-6683-7 | aux1 = 1–6<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/05/18/its-gonna-be-easier-than-ever-to-play-dungeons-and-dragons|title=It's Gonna Be Easier Than Ever To Play Dungeons & Dragons|last=Tyrrel|first=Brandin|date=May 18, 2019|website=IGN|access-date=July 22, 2019|archive-date=June 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607032023/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/05/18/its-gonna-be-easier-than-ever-to-play-dungeons-and-dragons|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=April 21, 2022 |title=Spelljammer and Dragonlance Return in Dungeons & Dragons' New Adventures |url=https://gizmodo.com/d-d-direct-spelljammer-dragonlance-starter-set-1848822873 |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=Gizmodo |language=en-us |archive-date=2022-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421163321/https://gizmodo.com/d-d-direct-spelljammer-dragonlance-starter-set-1848822873 |url-status=live }}</ref> | publish_date = {{dts|2022-07-31}} | subject = Basic rules III, ''Dragons of Stormwreck Isle'' adventure module, dice, and 5 pre-generated character sheets | isbn = 978-0-7869-6559-5 | aux1 = 1–3 }} {{Book list | title = Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set | publish_date = {{dts|2025-09-16}} | subject = Boxed set introducing the game to new players. Includes an adventure inspired by Gary Gygax module ''The Keep on the Borderlands''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abbott |first=Benjamin |date=2024-08-28 |title=Everything revealed at D&D Direct 2024, from new adventures to Project Sigil details |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/tabletop-gaming/everything-revealed-at-dandd-direct-2024-from-new-adventures-to-project-sigil/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922182630/https://www.gamesradar.com/tabletop-gaming/everything-revealed-at-dandd-direct-2024-from-new-adventures-to-project-sigil/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="2025 Announced Slate">{{Cite web |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |date=January 28, 2025 |title=D&D Reveals 2025 Roadmap, Including The Return Of A Classic Setting |url=https://screenrant.com/dnd-2025-roadmap-reveal-eberron-artificer-books/ |access-date=January 28, 2025 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}}</ref> | isbn = | aux1 = 1-3 }} }}
===Boxed sets=== {{Book table |background=#f49595 |title= |publish_date= |line_color=nonfiction |subject= |aux1=Levels |isbn= |books= {{Book list | title = Dungeons & Dragons Core Rules Gift Set | publish_date = {{dts|2018-11-20}} | subject = Foil cover editions of the ''Player's Handbook'', ''Dungeon Master's Guide'', and ''Monster Manual'', along with a DM Screen.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=2019-04-21|title=Review: Dungeons & Dragons Core Rules Gift Set|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/review-dungeons-dragons-core-rules-gift-set/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors|language=en|archive-date=2021-01-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126064248/https://bleedingcool.com/games/review-dungeons-dragons-core-rules-gift-set/|url-status=live}}</ref> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6662-2 | aux1 = — }} {{Book list | title = Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set | publish_date = {{dts|2019-05-01}} | subject = Basic rulebook, ''Hunt for the Thessalhydra'' adventure module, painted and plain Demogorgon miniature, and 5 pre-generated character sheets. | isbn = <!-- {{UPC|0630509716296}} --> | aux1 = 3–4<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/22/18511302/stranger-things-dungeons-and-dragons-starter-set-review|title=Stranger Things D&D Starter Set is a surprisingly good introduction to the game|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2019-04-22|website=Polygon|access-date=2019-07-22|archive-date=2019-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215155100/https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/22/18511302/stranger-things-dungeons-and-dragons-starter-set-review|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Dungeons & Dragons vs. Rick and Morty | publish_date = {{dts|2019-11-19}} | subject = Basic rules (Rick and Morty edition), ''The Lost Dungeon of Rickedness: Big Rick Energy'' adventure module, 11 dice, a DM Screen and 5 pre-generated character sheets. | isbn = 978-0-7869-6688-2 | aux1 = 1–3 }} {{Book list | title = Curse of Strahd: Revamped | publish_date = {{dts|2020-10-20}} | subject = Softcover edition of ''Curse of Strahd'', ''Creatures of Horror'' bestiary, a 54-card tarokka deck, a ''Tarokka Deck'' booklet, a DM Screen, double-sided poster map, Strahd cover sheet, tuck box for the cards and 12 postcards.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=Dungeons & Dragons: Curse of Strahd Revamped Announced for October Release|url=https://in.ign.com/tabletop-1/149412/news/dungeons-dragons-curse-of-strahd-revamped-announced-release|access-date=2020-10-23|website=IGN India|language=en-in|archive-date=2020-10-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027144306/https://in.ign.com/tabletop-1/149412/news/dungeons-dragons-curse-of-strahd-revamped-announced-release|url-status=live}}</ref> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6715-5 | aux1 = 1–10 }} {{Book list | title = Dungeons & Dragons Rules Expansion Gift Set | publish_date = {{dts|2022-01-25}} | subject = Special editions of ''Xanathar's Guide to Everything'', ''Tasha's Cauldron of Everything'', and ''Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse'', along with a new DM Screen.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=September 26, 2021|title=Dungeons & Dragons Announces Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-mordenkainen-presents-monsters-multiverse/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926235030/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-mordenkainen-presents-monsters-multiverse/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Peters|first=Jayson|date=2021-09-26|title=Dungeons & Dragons new edition announced, with new rulebooks for 2024|url=https://nerdvanamedia.com/gaming/dungeons-and-dragons-new-edition-50th-anniversary/153986/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Nerdvana|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926230058/https://nerdvanamedia.com/gaming/dungeons-and-dragons-new-edition-50th-anniversary/153986/|url-status=live}}</ref> | isbn = | aux1 = — }} {{Book list | title = Spelljammer: Adventures in Space<ref name=":4" /> | publish_date = {{dts|2022-08-16}}<ref name="Bleeding Cool on Spelljammer date">{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=April 21, 2022 |title=Dungeons & Dragons Brings Back Spelljammer With Three Book |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/dungeons-dragons-brings-back-spelljammer-with-three-book/ |access-date=April 21, 2022 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421163339/https://bleedingcool.com/games/dungeons-dragons-brings-back-spelljammer-with-three-book/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | subject = Includes a Dungeon Master's screen, a double-sided poster map and three 64-page hardcover books: ''Astral Adventurer’s Guide'' (a Dungeon Master guide), ''Boo's Astral Menagerie'' (a bestiary), and ''Light of Xaryxis'' (an adventure module).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=2022-04-21 |title=D&D's Spelljammer reboot looks unlike any other 5th edition adventure so far |url=https://www.polygon.com/23033732/dnd-spelljammer-adventures-in-space-release-date-price |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-04-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421163119/https://www.polygon.com/23033732/dnd-spelljammer-adventures-in-space-release-date-price |url-status=live }}</ref> A specialty cover edition will also be released.<ref name="Bleeding Cool on Spelljammer date"/> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6816-9 | aux1 = 5–8 }} {{Book list | title = Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=March 28, 2023 |title=D&D's next edition begins with Vecna in 2024 |url=https://www.polygon.com/23660242/dnd-dungeons-dragons-sixth-edition-vecna-planescape-2024-roadmap |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328172638/https://www.polygon.com/23660242/dnd-dungeons-dragons-sixth-edition-vecna-planescape-2024-roadmap |url-status=live }}</ref> | publish_date = October 17, 2023 | subject = Includes a campaign setting guide, monster bestiary, and the adventure ''Turn of Fortune's Wheel''.<ref name=":8" /> | isbn = 978-0-7869-6904-3 | aux1 = 3–10, 17 }} {{Book list | title = The Deck of Many Things | publish_date = November 14, 2023 (digital release)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dohm-Sanchez |first=Jeffrey |date=December 4, 2023 |title='D&D' 'Deck of Many Things' Boxed Set Pushed Back |url=https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55466/d-d-deck-many-things-boxed-set-pushed-back |access-date=December 6, 2023 |website=ICv2 |language=en}}</ref><br/>January 5, 2024 (physical release)<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=November 20, 2023 |title=D&D's Deck of Many Things launch delayed until January 2024 |url=https://www.polygon.com/23969669/dnd-dungeons-dragons-deck-of-many-things-launch-delay-release-date-price |access-date=December 4, 2023 |website=Polygon |language=en-US |archive-date=December 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201083219/https://www.polygon.com/23969669/dnd-dungeons-dragons-deck-of-many-things-launch-delay-release-date-price |url-status=live }}</ref> | subject = A three-part product which includes two hardcover books, ''The Book of Many Things'' and ''Card Reference Guide'', and a deck of 66 tarot-style cards. The digital edition includes only ''The Book of Many Things''.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chase |date=October 30, 2023 |title=D&D delays Deck of Many Things release due to extensive manufacturing defects |url=https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/news/dungeons-and-dragons-deck-of-many-things-delayed-over-printing-defects |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103231020/https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/news/dungeons-and-dragons-deck-of-many-things-delayed-over-printing-defects |archive-date=November 3, 2023 |access-date=December 4, 2023 |website=Dicebreaker |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7" /> | isbn = | aux1 = — }} {{Book list | title = Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club | publish_date = {{dts|2025-10-7}} | subject = It will feature four adventure modules with each module corresponding to a single season of ''Stranger Things'' along with five pre-generated character sheets "across three levels of play", tokens for characters and monsters, cards for magic items, monsters, and spells, and various handouts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=July 22, 2025 |title='Stranger Things,' 'D&D' game lets you play Eddie Munson's Hellfire Club adventures (exclusive) |url=https://ew.com/stranger-things-dungeons-and-dragons-hellfire-club-exclusive-11774417 |access-date=July 22, 2025 |website=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref> | isbn = | aux1 = {{tableTBA}} }} }}
===Digital and print-on-demand releases=== {{See also|Unearthed Arcana#Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition|D&D Beyond#Digital releases}} {{Book table |background=#f49595 |title= |author= |publish_date= |aux1=Pages |aux2=Levels |aux3=Notes |line_color=nonfiction |books= {{Book list | title = Basic Rules | author = Jeremy Crawford, Mike Mearls, Christopher Perkins | publish_date = {{dts|2014-07-03}} (PDF) | aux1 = 180 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = ― }} {{Book list | title = Elemental Evil Player's Companion | author = Richard Baker, Robert J. Schwalb, Stephen Schubert | publish_date = {{dts|2015-03-10}} (PDF),<br/>{{dts|2015-04-17}} (POD) | aux1 = 25 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = <ref>{{Cite web|title=Elemental Evil Player's Companion|url=https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/player%E2%80%99s-companion|access-date=2019-06-30|website=Wizards of the Coast|archive-date=2019-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619193447/https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/player%25E2%2580%2599s-companion|url-status=dead}}</ref> }} {{Episode table/part|subtitle=Dungeon Masters Guild|c=#f49595}} {{Book list | title = The Tortle Package | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2017-09-19}} (PDF) | aux1 = 28 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tortle Package (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild|url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/221716/Tortle-Package-5e|access-date=2019-06-30|website=www.dmsguild.com|language=en|archive-date=2019-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620233537/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/221716/Tortle-Package-5e|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = One Grung Above | author = Christopher Lindsay | publish_date = {{dts|2017-10-11}} (PDF) | aux1 = 4 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web|title=One Grung Above (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} D&D 5th Edition {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild|url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/223738/One-Grung-Above-5e|access-date=2019-06-30|website=www.dmsguild.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-07-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185713/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/223738/One-Grung-Above-5e|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = The Lost Kenku | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2017-11-28}} (PDF) | aux1 = 9 | aux2 = 4 | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Lost Kenku (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} DriveThruRPG.com|url=https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/227627/The-Lost-Kenku-5e|access-date=2019-06-30|website=www.drivethrurpg.com|language=en|archive-date=2019-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630185528/https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/227627/The-Lost-Kenku-5e|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2018-07-23}} (PDF) | aux1 = 175 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = <ref>{{Cite web|title=Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild|url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/247882/Wayfinders-Guide-to-Eberron-5e|access-date=2019-06-30|website=www.dmsguild.com|language=en|archive-date=2019-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630185522/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/247882/Wayfinders-Guide-to-Eberron-5e|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Jason|date=2018-07-29|title=The D20 Beat: The DM's Guild is a fantastic way for D&D to resurrect old settings|url=https://venturebeat.com/2018/07/29/the-d20-beat-the-dms-guild-is-a-fantastic-way-for-dd-to-resurrect-old-settings/|access-date=2019-08-19|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029050705/https://venturebeat.com/2018/07/29/the-d20-beat-the-dms-guild-is-a-fantastic-way-for-dd-to-resurrect-old-settings/|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Lost Laboratory of Kwalish | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2018-11-10}} (PDF),<br/>{{dts|2019-01-09}} (POD) | aux1 = 61 | aux2 = 5-10 | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lost Laboratory of Kwalish (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild|url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/258047/Lost-Laboratory-of-Kwalish-5e|access-date=2019-06-30|website=www.dmsguild.com|language=en|archive-date=2019-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630185527/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/258047/Lost-Laboratory-of-Kwalish-5e|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Locathah Rising | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2019-09-19}} (PDF) | aux1 = 39 | aux2 = 9-10 | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web|title=Locathah Rising (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild|url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/289261/Locathah-Rising-5e|access-date=2019-10-07|website=www.dmsguild.com|language=en|archive-date=2019-10-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007084129/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/289261/Locathah-Rising-5e|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Infernal Machine Rebuild | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2019-11-12}} (PDF) | aux1 = 111 | aux2 = 5-10 | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web|title=Infernal Machine Rebuild (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild|url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/294711/Infernal-Machine-Rebuild-5e|access-date=2020-01-10|website=www.dmsguild.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-01-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110232732/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/294711/Infernal-Machine-Rebuild-5e|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio, Volume 1: Monsters Malevolent and Benign | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2019-11-12}} (PDF) | aux1 = 21 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild |url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=www.dmsguild.com |language=en |archive-date=2022-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407093548/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e |url-status=live }}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Return to the Glory | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2020-05-21}} (PDF) | aux1 = 38 | aux2 = 6-8 | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Red Nose Day fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web|title=Return to the Glory (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild|url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/314450/Return-to-the-Glory-5e|access-date=2020-09-26|website=www.dmsguild.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927184432/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/314450/Return-to-the-Glory-5e|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Domains of Delight | author = Adam Lee | publish_date = {{dts|2021-09-21}} (PDF) | aux1 = 36 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = Corresponds with the adventure module ''The Wild Beyond the Witchlight'' (2021).''<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=September 21, 2021|title=Dungeons & Dragons Releases Domains of Delight Supplement|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-domains-of-delight-supplement-dmsguild-wild-beyond-witchlight/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=ComicBook.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-09-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921180247/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-domains-of-delight-supplement-dmsguild-wild-beyond-witchlight/|url-status=live}}</ref>'' Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|last=Hall|first=Charlie|date=2021-09-28|title=Giant spider hiding inside new D&D book might have a good point, actually|url=https://www.polygon.com/22698999/dungeons-dragons-domains-of-delight-spider-accessory-download-price|access-date=2021-09-29|website=Polygon|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-09-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929001746/https://www.polygon.com/22698999/dungeons-dragons-domains-of-delight-spider-accessory-download-price|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy | author = Wizards RPG Team | publish_date = {{dts|2021-10-05}} (PDF) | aux1 = 158 | aux2 = ― | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy (5e) - Wizards of the Coast {{!}} D&D 5th Edition {{!}} Dungeon Masters Guild |url=https://www.dmsguild.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=www.dmsguild.com |language=en |archive-date=2022-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407093548/https://www.dmsguild.com/product/365114/Minsc-and-Boos-Journal-of-Villainy-5e |url-status=live }}</ref> }} {{Book list | title = Chains of Asmodeus | author = James Ohlen, Brent Knowles, Adrian Tchaikovsky | publish_date = {{dts|2023-10-30}} (PDF),<br/>January 26, 2024 (POD) | aux1 = 286 | aux2 = 11-20 | aux3 = Proceeds are donated to Extra Life fundraiser<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abbott |first=Benjamin |date=November 1, 2023 |title=Legendary Baldur's Gate and Mass Effect veterans team up for a "high challenge" D&D book that sends you straight to hell |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/legendary-baldurs-gate-and-mass-effect-veterans-team-up-for-a-high-challenge-dandd-book-that-sends-you-straight-to-hell/ |access-date=November 3, 2023 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en |archive-date=November 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102183341/https://www.gamesradar.com/legendary-baldurs-gate-and-mass-effect-veterans-team-up-for-a-high-challenge-dandd-book-that-sends-you-straight-to-hell/ |url-status=live }}</ref> }} }}
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