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5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons

Whether you are a seasoned Dungeon Master or just looking to roll your first d20, Zach, from our North Independence Branch, has compiled these essential resources to help you navigate the world of D&D. He selected a mix of core rulebooks for the foundations, supplemental guides for deep customization, and expansive adventures ranging from gothic horror to high seas piracy. This list covers the mechanical basics and setting guides for iconic worlds like Theros and Wildemount. Dive into these selections and start your next great quest. *List created by Zach from our North Independence Branch*

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  • The base rule book. If you can only get one book this is the one. Includes all rules needed to play the game, as well as base races/classes, spells, and equipment.
    Book, 2024Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast LLC, [2024]. — 793.93 P698 REV.
  • Exactly what is says. This book is stuffed full of monsters of all shapes and sizes for the dungeon master to use in a game. Most include illustrations of the monster so you know just how terrifying they are, and bits of lore describing how they act…
    Book, 2014Renton, WA : Wizards Of The Coast, 2014. — 793.93 M7592
  • A book specifically for the Dungeon Master. Includes expanded rules for creating expansive dungeons, generating hordes of treasure, numerous magical items, alternative rules options (Hunger, Honor, Sanity, etc. for different themed campaigns), and…
    Book, 2024Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast, [2024]. — 793.93 D9193 2024
  • Xanathar's Guide to Everything

    Explore a Wealth of New Rules Options for Players and Dungeon Masters in This Supplement for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    Supplemental book that includes extra subclasses for each class, tons of new spells, rules for creating traps, downtime activities, expanded character background options, and so much more. If you already have the base books and want something to…
    Book, 2017Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast, [2017] — 793.93 X12
  • Another fantastic supplemental book that adds a little bit of something for everyone. This book includes a new subclass for each class, an entirely new class in the form of the artificer, a wide variety of new spells, and alternative class features…
    Book, 2020Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast LLC, [2020] — 793.93 T181
  • Supplemental book focused on the monsters of the world. Includes over 100 new monster stat blocks to terrorize your players with, as well as large amounts of expanded lore for iconic monsters such as beholders and goblins. For players, this book…
    Book, 2016Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast, [2016] — 793.93 V887
  • Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

    Discover the Truth About the Great Conflicts of the Multiverse in This Supplement for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    Supplemental book that adds even more monster races for players to choose from, detailed commentary on conflicts between the world's monsters, even more stat blocks for mid to higher level tiers of monsters, and expanded info on D&D's multi-planar…
    Book, 2018Renton, WA : Wizard's of the Coast, LLC, [2018] — 793.93 M811
  • Adventure book focusing on the four elemental temples and the end of the world. Players must unravel the mystery of a group of missing diplomats, and explore multiple temples dedicated to various elemental lords.
    Book, 2015Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast : Sasquatch Game Studio, 2015. — 793.93 P935
  • Storm King's Thunder

    Stand With or Against the Giants in This Adventure for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    Adventure book focusing on the lore of the giants. As various clans of giants begin coordinated assaults against multiple cities across the land, adventuring heroes are called upon to stop them. This is a very open-ended adventure with multiple…
    Book, 2016Renton, WA : Wizards Of The Coast, 2016. — 793.93 ST74
  • Curse of Strahd

    Unravel the Mysteries of Ravenloft in This Dread Adventure for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    The Vampire Lord Strahd is trapped in the pocket dimension of Ravenloft. Unable to leave and unable to die, Strahd has defeated all major foes that stood before him in his prison realm and now he is... bored. In an attempt to "liven" things up,…
    Book, 2016Renton, Washington : Wizards of the Coast, 2016. — 793.93 C938
  • A collection of mini-adventures based on classics from D&D's past, focused on pirates and sailing the high seas. Not exactly a full adventure, but this book is another excellent option for supplementing your existing campaign with small to medium…
    Book, 2019Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast, [2019] — 793.93 G346
  • Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

    Explore the Sword Coast in This Campaign Sourcebook for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    Setting guide that is not necessary to play the game. Includes expanded maps, lore, and info about the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten realms (default D&D setting). Fun if your campaign takes place in this region and you want to stick to the…
    Book, 2015Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast, [2015] — 793.93 SW74
  • Setting guide book introducing the world of Theros, based on Greek mythology from the popular card game Magic: The Gathering. If you want to play a game with all of the trappings and tropes of Greek Mythology, this book is a must read.
    Book, 2020Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast LLC, 2020. — 793.93 M999
  • Adventure book featuring Baldur's Gate, one of the most iconic locations in D&D. Introduces rules for siege vehicles, warfare, and creating contracts with devils.
    Book, 2019Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast LLC, [2019] — 793.93 B193
  • Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

    Join the Guilds of Ravnica in This Campaign Sourcebook for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    Setting guide introducing the world of Ravnica, a magical city ruled by 10 guilds all locked in an uneasy truce. Players can pledge allegiance to a guild and discover the weird and fantastic magic that keeps the city running.
    Book, 2018Renton, Washington : Wizards of the Coast LLC, [2018] — 793.93 G943
  • Acquisitions Incorporated

    Explore a Wealth of Peril and Personalities for the World's Greatest Roleplaying Game

    Supplemental book based on the podcast of the same name. The party from the podcast forms a professional adventuring company for hire, and this book introduces rules for that. Also includes several unique character options, spells, and an adventure…
    Book, 2019Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast, [2019] — 793.93 AC75
  • Setting guide introducing Wildemount, the campaign setting for the popular D&D podcast "Critical Role". Includes several new class options specific to the world.
    Book, 2020Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast LLC, [2020] — 793.93 M534
  • A massive collection of short, standalone adventures to help supplement an existing campaign. Each adventure is themed around a book found in the Candlekeep library which leads to fantastic magical secrets and certain danger.
    Book, 2021Renton, Washington : Wizards of the Coast, LLC., 2021. — 793.93 C161
  • A simple job to steal a priceless artifact from the vaults of Waterdeep, the largest city in the Forgotten Realms, leads to adventurers unraveling a conspiracy that threatens the city itself!
    Book, 2018Renton, WA : Wizards of the Coast, [2018] — 793.93 W291