Dungeons & Dragons is the game that never dies. Created in 1974, the tabletop RPG has gone on to inspire legions of other games–including the newly released and incredibly popular Baldur’s Gate 3. Anyone interested in learning the basics of D&D will be glad to know that a bunch of rulebooks are now on sale at Amazon, making it pretty affordable to pick up the beloved hobby.
Best D&D Rulebook deals for beginners
Dungeons and Dragons: Monster Manual — $16.49 ($50) Dungeons and Dragons: Player’s Handbook — $26 ($50) Dungeons and Dragons: Master’s Guide — $25 ($50) Dungeons and Dragons: Core Rulebooks Gift Set — $94 ($170) Dungeons and Dragons: Essentials Kit — $17 ($25)
Anyone looking to run a D&D campaign as a Dungeon Master will need a copy of the Master’s Guide, which is discounted to just $25 right now. It’ll teach you how to create and manage your own game, provides you with a tour of each plane of the D&D multiverse, and introduces you to the concepts you need to craft entertaining encounters. The Monster Manual is also a great book to pick up, and it’s on sale for even less.
If you’re not looking to run a campaign as a Dungeon Master and simply want to create a character, then you’ll need to check out the Dungeons and Dragons: Player’s Handbook. Currently on sale for just $26 (down from $50), it has everything you need to know to play D&D, along with a guide for creating your character. It’s a good book to have on hand during a game too, as it comes with a reference for more than 350 spells and items you might encounter during your adventure.
Aside from those two books, you’ll find a few other great rulebooks for beginners. And once you’re ready to expand your campaigns, there are plenty of expansions for you to peruse. Here’s a look at some other great D&D book deals.
D&D expansions and campaigns
Spelljammer Campaign — $35 ($70) Rules Expansion Gift Set — $84 ($170) Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything Expansion — $26 ($50) Xanathar’s Guide to Everything — $26 ($50) Waterdeep Dragon Heist — $45 ($50) Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft — $16 ($50) Candlekeep Mysteries — $23 ($50) Tyranny of Dragons Adventure Book — $26 ($50) Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse — $32 ($50) Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide — $24 ($40)
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