Our step-by-step Dungeons and Dragons character creator for beginners explains exactly how to make a D&D character in 2024.
The number of character options in D&D is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. If you aren’t sure whether a fighter or spellcaster is for you, check out these helpful D&D characterclass guidesto find which type of skillset sounds like a good fit for your first character. Create Y...
Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, create your first character using the official D&D Beyond toolset, and find a D&D group near you.
If you’d like a step-by-step tutorial for creating your first Dungeons and Dragons character, we have a completeDnD character creatorguide that can help. For a shorter version of this, here’s the key rules you need to understand to create a D&D character: Classes The first, and biggest...
If you approach an NPC in character, speaking from your character's viewpoint, then you are trying to create a scene. If you ask to make dice rolls and keep things out of character, then you are giving the DM clues that you want to remain removed....
Maybe they were having a real bad day in the first session because it was their missing mother's birthday or something. You can incorporate or change on the fly anything about your character or their background not yet revealed to the audience without it being causing ...
This gets you into the action much quicker, the delay of which is likely a major reason your players are sick of character creation. For example, I never ask players to decide in advance what bonus languages their characters speak. Instead, when they encounter a language for the first time...
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One of my players seduced a guard in the prison they were trying to escape and convinced them to help them escape. I have no clue how to play and balance this new character. I'm not sure how to create a proper npc for this character since they were supposed to be a throw ...
How to Build Playable Characters and NPCs You can create your own characters by going back to theCollectionsmanager in the top toolbar and selecting theMY CHARACTERStile, and then selecting theCREATE A CHARACTERbutton. Alternatively, select theCHARACTER BUILDERtile from theToolsdrop-down in the too...