Dungeons & Dragons players and Dungeon Masters alike will find a multitude of helpful items available this year, including plenty of books and accessories to enhance their gaming experience. While many of these items are considered essential and may already be owned by most players, there may yet be some that both players and DMs still need to add to their inventory.
From rulebooks to dice to the most essential tools for beginners, Amazon has everything players and DMs need this holiday season to both play and look like a pro. Many of these items are considerably discounted, but their list prices are already more than worth it.
Gift Ideas for Dungeons & Dragons Players
D&D Player's Handbook
List Price: $49.95
Deal Price: $26.10 (48% off!)
New and veteran Dungeons & Dragons players can always make use of the D&D Player's Handbook. This core rulebook is a fundamental guide for D&D players, as it provides valuable information on 5th Edition character creation rules, leveling up characters, game mechanics, over 350 spells, equipment, and more.
The Young Adventurer's Collection
List Price: $32.99
Deal Price: $23.39 (29% off!)
Young Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts will need plenty of valuable tools to jumpstart their experience with the massively popular tabletop game, and one of those tools is The Young Adventurer's Collection. Included in this 4-book collection are Monsters & Creatures, Warriors & Weapons, Dungeons & Tombs, and Wizards & Spells, all of which are fully illustrated and serve as a great introduction to D&D's vast array of characters, settings, creatures, and magical elements essential for crafting a thrilling D&D tale.
QMay D&D Dice Set
List Price: $13.99
Deal Price: $11.99 (14% off!)
Every D&D player needs a reliable set of dice, and QMay's D&D polyhedral dice set is one of the top-rated sets available. The entire set includes 6 double-color 7-die sets, each with dice that have large, easy-to-read numbers and are made from highly durable acrylic material. The set also includes 6 black drawstring bags featuring various designs for storing dice. QMay's D&D dice set considered one of the best dice sets for beginners, so it's certainly worth the purchase.
Melee Mats Battlemat
List Price: $39.99
Deal Price: $24.99 (38% off!)
Battlemats are one of the most important visual aids for D&D combat encounters, as they help players visualize the positions of their characters, enemies, and environment. This allows for strategic planning and tactical movement, which can often give players the upper hand. The Melee Mats battlemat is a perfect choice for dedicated players who need a durable dry-erase battlemat. There is also a more expensive 4-terrain option available that includes four unique terrains.
Path Gaming Miniatures Set
List Price: $34.99
Deal Price: $24.99 (29% off!)
Miniatures serve a variety of purposes in Dungeons & Dragons, so players of all experience levels can benefit from having a set. These often highly detailed accessories provide a tangible representation of characters and monsters, thereby increasing immersion and group coordination in the process. Path Gaming's miniatures set includes 38 paintable figurines, both light-gray and dark-gray, with 10 unique characters.
Great Gifts for Dungeon Masters
Dungeons & Dragons Core Rulebooks Set
List Price: $169.95
Deal Price: $93.99 (45% off!)
While each Dungeons & Dragons core rulebook can be purchased separately, there's nothing quite like the core rulebooks gift set, especially for Dungeon Masters looking to upgrade their inventory with some essential D&D supplements. Included in the set are the Player's Handbook, the Dungeon Master's Guide, the Monster Manual, and a Dungeon Master's screen, all packed in a stylish slipcase.
Rules Expansion Gift Set
List Price: $169.95
Deal Price: $78.18 (54% off!)
Like the core rulebooks gift set, the rules expansion gift set includes three of the most important supplements for Dungeon Masters in 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons that could each be purchased separately, but are much more worth acquiring as a package deal. The gift set includes hardcover copies of Monsters of the Multiverse, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, and a Dungeon Master's screen, each of which is packed together in a beautiful slipcase.
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse Box Set
List Price: $84.99
Deal Price: $50.99 (40% off!)
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse is a brand-new adventure released this year for character levels 3-10, so it would make the perfect gift for veteran Dungeon Masters or new Dungeon Masters looking to start off strong. This 3-book box set includes everything a Dungeon Master needs to run any campaigns set in Sigil and the Outlands, as well as a double-sided poster map of Sigil and the Outlands and a Planescape-themed Dungeon Master screen.
Curse of Strahd
List Price: $49.95
Deal Price: $24.10 (52% off!)
For those Dungeon Masters looking to add to their Dungeons & Dragons campaign repertoire, Curse of Strahd is one of the best campaigns available. Tailored for characters ranging from levels 1-10, this fantasy-horror story transports players to Castle Ravenholt in response to an invitation to dine with the castle's enigmatic master. Widely acclaimed as one of the greatest D&D campaigns ever created, Curse of Strahd guarantees a memorable and thrilling adventure for players of any proficiency level. With its wealth of intricate maps, cleverly designed traps, and engaging encounters, purchasing it while it's discounted is a more-than-worthwhile endeavor.
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
List Price: $49.95
Deal Price: $35.13 (30% off!)
While players can certainly benefit from Fizban's Treasure of Dragons, this book is one that any Dungeon Master should have in their library. With two new subclasses, new subraces for the Dragonborn, an extensive bestiary focused on the dragons of the world of D&D, and a variety of Dungeon Master tools, Dungeon Masters of all experience levels can benefit from the knowledge contained within this book.