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For the Baby Dice Goblins: D&D Beginner Essentials & Extras
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items Starting D&D can feel like stepping into a dungeon with no torch. This list is your gear bag: a mix of beginner-friendly essentials, fun upgrades, and must-have tools to make your first games smoother, more immersive, and a whole lot more fun. Wh...
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Player Essentials
Player Nice-To-Haves
DM Tools
Helpful Links
Player Essentials
Everything you need to dive into your first campaign without feeling totally lost. From your first dice set to character sheets and must-have apps, this section covers the basics every new adventurer should have in their pack.
Everything a beginner needs to build a character, learn the rules, and survive their first dungeon crawl. It’s your guide to races, classes, spells, and more.
Your D&D Bible: The Player’s Handbook
A full set of polyhedral dice in a style you love, because let’s be honest, they’re half the fun. You’ll need a d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20 at minimum. This link has lots of colors and patterns that feel super deluxe for a great price.
Your First Set of Dice
Because you don't realize how much you'll be writing and erasing until you play. Here's a pack for your whole party or just your forgetful self. They’re clicky, convenient, and perfect for last-minute spell slot notes or crossing out a tragically fai...
Mechanical Pencils (Pack of 5)
Player Nice-To-Haves
Not strictly required, but these will seriously upgrade your experience. These extras are for players who want to get cozy in their role, hoard dice like a dragon, or just love being a little extra with their accessories.
Make your dice feel powerful. This bag has a 3D dragon eye that stares down your enemies—and comes in different colors so you can match your aesthetic or align it with your character’s vibe.
Dragon Eye Dice Bag (with Customizable Eye Colors)
Sleek and practical. Store your dice in the outer edges and roll them in the soft-lined center tray. No more chasing dice off the table mid-battle.
Hexagonal Dice Box with Rolling Tray
DM Tools
Whether you’re a brand new dungeon master or just prepping to run your first session, these tools make managing chaos easier. Think of this as your behind-the-screen toolkit—battle maps, reference guides, and resources to keep your game running smoot...
Your ultimate handbook to world-building, plot-twisting, and god-level storytelling. If you’re the one behind the screen, this guide is your sacred tome.
The Dungeon Master’s Guide | D&D Core DM Rulebook
A must-have for tactical play! This set comes with a large gridded map, dry-erase markers, eraser, cleaner, and punch-out tiles so you can build different scenes, dungeons, and towns.
Dry-Erase Battle Map Set
Slide-in panels let you customize this screen to your world. Use a whiteboard marker to track initiative, HP, or plot notes directly on the panels and wipe them away when chaos ensues.
DM Screen with Dry-Erase Inserts
A solid starter pack with a variety of fantasy races, classes, and monsters. Paint them yourself or leave them bare—either way, they add life to your game.
28 Unique Paintable Mini Figures
This 5-set bundle has enough dice for your group—or your inevitable dice addiction. With tons of color and pattern options, there’s something for every vibe, from eldritch void to pastel fairycore.
Dice for the Whole Party (or to Start Hoarding Early)
You'll need these for your battle map and DM screen! Whether drawing maps, or updating campaign notes, you'll be glad you got these to go along
Markers for Your DM Screen and Battle Map
Need to carry your books? Your computer? Your DM screen? Your dice? Your battle map? The list goes on! This bag is perfectly handy for carrying all these items... and showing up to your first session looking pro.
A Handy Bag for the Dungeon Master
Helpful Links
Free resources you’ll be glad to have bookmarked. From character creators to downloadable sheets and campaign trackers, these links make getting started way easier (and way less overwhelming).
Skip the math and let this free online tool guide you through character creation. Perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to get to the fun faster.
D&D Beyond Character Creator (Free Tool)
Track sessions, characters, NPCs, and more with this app. Free to start, with optional upgrades—it’s the digital version of your DM’s memory.
D&D Beyond Campaign Tracker App (Free & Paid Options)
Old-school charm meets modern ease. These official free PDFs let you digitally fill and print character and spell sheets to stay neat and organized.
Fillable Character & Spell Sheets (Free PDF)
