Both types of books are typically $30 apiece, though some smaller packages cost less. It also offers adventure books, like Curse of Strahd and Candlekeep Mysteries, which DMs can use to run campaigns. D&D Beyond offers sourcebooks, like Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, which give you new settings and character options. If you want to invest in your D&D games, you can buy digital versions of official D&D books in a few different flavors. Free accounts only have access to the basic rules (including races and classes), and are limited to six characters, but that should be plenty for most new players. For people who are new to the game, there's no easier way to get started.ĭ&D Beyond's online character creator is free, allowing you to try different character builds without having to spend a dime. It's a straightforward tool that makes creating characters fun by simplifying most of the process. Extremely easy to pick up and get startedĭ&D Beyond was already a popular service long before it was bought by Hasbro, which also owns D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast.
