Best Dungeons and Dragons Accessories for the Weary Dungeon Master | Geek On A Dime
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Whether you’re a new dungeon master or a seasoned DM who lives by dice rolls, you deserve the Best Dungeons and Dragons accessories. With the tools and gear on this list, you will take your D&D game from a challenge level 30 (that’s a Tarrasque, baby!) to a CR 1, guaranteed!
(Disclaimer: not an actual guarantee.)
These handy packs of high-quality cards from Wizards of the Coast make casting spells and using abilities a breeze. There are packs for all the basic classes: Druid, Cleric, Paladin, Ranger, and Bard. Also available is an Arcane deck for general casters and a Martial Powers and Races deck. The prices range from under $10, to nearly $30. Wait for them to go on sale, then grab as many as you can. Your players will thank you.
As far as Dungeons and Dragons accessories go, having copies of the three core Dungeons & Dragons books is essential. Only the highest-level DMs with intelligence scores of 20 could memorize all the rules and lore in the game. For the rest of us mortals, having the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual within easy reach is a must-have. And when you’re ready, pick up Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes, and Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything for even more rules you won’t be remember otherwise.
Keeping track of which player is poisoned or which monster is charmed can be daunting. If only there were a way to keep track of all these battlefield conditions! (Hint: there is.)
Introducing RPG Condition Tracker Rings from LYNX. By simply placing one of these color-coded rings on your character, minion, or monster miniature, you will never forget a condition again. This set has rings for every enchantment, curse, or physical effect in the game. Say goodbye to missed opportunities and game-changing oversights with these handy tools at your disposal.
Having one of these Dungeons and Dragons accessories on hand for any group with spellcasters is a game-changer. Gone are the days of estimating spell damage areas on the grid – now, you can easily visualize cones, cubes, spheres, and auras with precision. With this tool at your disposal, you can strategize more effectively and avoid unintended consequences during gameplay. Now you’ll be able to tell exactly which of their companions the wizard has killed with that badly timed fireball.
The Fairies, Aarakocra, and Owlin’s of your party will have nothing to complain about with these combat risers. These handy platforms allow you to simulate the various heights your players and/or monsters may reach during play. They are easy to assemble, customizable in height, and made of clear acrylic for distraction-free play. Whip these Dungeons and Dragons accessories out for your flying players and watch them soar!
Do your players always ask for more information about every random NPC you introduce in your game? Do you need a quick but well-developed character for your next in-game conversation? Look no further than The Game Masters Book of Non-Player Characters. This book provides you with stats, backgrounds, and motivations for any kind of NPC you can think of. Additionally, the latest edition includes three one-shot adventures and over 50 hand-drawn illustrations of NPCs. Moreover, this book is part of a series that offers other resources like Random Encounters, Traps, Puzzles, Dungeons, and more! (Cute kitten not included.)
I love to keep a stash of dice trays available for my players on session day. Not only does it keep dice from rolling off the table, but it’s also a nice way to make your players feel welcome before trying to kill them with a surprise dragon encounter. With multiple colors to choose from in affordable multi-piece sets, there is a tray for everyone at the table. Be sure you get something like these snap-together trays by SIQUK for easy storage.
My favorite of all the Dungeons and Dragons accessories on this list is this set of stat trackers. This heavy-duty box contains stat cards for every creature in the Monster Manual and several blank cards for your players to fill out. Each card can fold at the top, allowing you to hang them on your DM screen. Players can see the enemies’ names, their characters, and their turn order. The DM can see the monster/player stats for quick and easy reference. I use them every session, and my players have told me multiple times how much they love them. The set is a bit expensive for us Geeks On A Dime, but if you can get it on sale, it will change how you play the game for the better. Trust me.
That’s it for my top Dungeons and Dragons accessories, hand-picked for the ultimate gaming experience. Let me know what your favorite Dungeons and Dragons accessory is by sending me a message. Thanks a ton for visiting my blog, and keep an eye out for more lists from Geek On A Dime!
