Dungeons & Dragons Gets New Player’s Handbook For The First Time In A Decade

For the first time in a decade, there’s a new Dungeons & Dragon’s Player’s Handbook, and it’s the biggest one to date. The 2024 D&D Players Handbook, also known as the game’s core rulebook, released this week (September 17) and is available at Amazon for $50. Like the last edition of the handbook, which released in 2014, the new handbook is for the fifth edition (5e) of the classic tabletop RPG. Whether you’re new to D&D or are a seasoned player with many campaigns under your belt, the 2024 Player’s Handbook is probably worth having by your side. You can also pick up the 2024 Character Sheets and preorder the upcoming Dungeon Master’s Guide.

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The Player’s Handbook offers a detailed rundown of all the available classes, actions, skills, combat rules, and everything else you need to know to have a smooth playing experience.

At 384 pages, the hardcover book has a substantially higher page count than the 2014 handbook (320 pages). It contains exclusive illustrations and guidance that will help you in all aspects of D&D, including character creation, exploration, combat and more. Wizards of the Coast calls it “the essential reference for every fifth edition D&D player.”

You should consider pairing Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook with the revised Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024), which is up for preorder at Amazon for $50 ahead of its November 12 release. The hefty guide clocks in at over 350 pages and is filled with information DMs will need to run a successful campaign. Inside you’ll find an examination of all the new items available to players, updated rules for all sorts of encounters, and a bunch of handouts and other resources to streamline your game night.

All players can also benefit from the updated Character Sheets–which arrived alongside the Player’s Handbook on September 17. These redesigned, double-sided sheets should help you keep all of your notes organized during your next campaign. It comes with 50 Character Sheets inside a D&D folder for $15.

For something a bit different, consider adding Dungeons & Dragons: Lore & Legends to your bookcase. This 416-page hardcover book examines the history of D&D, providing you with over 900 illustrations and exclusive interviews, it’s a great way to explore the hit game from a new perspective. Best of all, it’s on sale for just $28 (was $50), making it a nice companion for any of the above guides.

Alternatively, you can get Lore & Legends Special Edition for $67 (was $130). This version comes with a handful of bonuses, including an adventure map, art print, slipcase and even a pull-out dice drawer. You can pair Lore & Legends with Dungeons & Dragons: Art & Arcana Special Edition, which is a premium hardcover art book with exclusive prints, a slipcase, and other neat bonuses for long-time D&D fans. It’s on sale for over 50% off at Amazon, dropping the price from $125 to less than $62.

Long-time D&D fans may also want to take a look at the recently released book chronicling how Dungeons & Dragons was born. Dungeons & Dragon – The Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977 is available to purchase at Amazon.