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The Start Up D&D Essentials for New Players
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items These are the essentials I use with my D&D group and they work out flawlessly!
Sections
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Dice
Dice Trays/Bags
Character Sheets
Miniatures
Dungeon Master Essentials
Dice
There are SO many dice set designs that are made out of different materials such as resin, metal, silicone, liquid core, gemstone etc for you to choose from. So, it is all up to you! I personally get my dice at my local board gaming store. But you c...
7 Dice Sets for one price! That’s a pretty good deal for someone to start a campaign with 3 to 6 people, including the DM.
7 Sets (49PCS) Polyhedral Dice for D&D RPG
Here’s an example of what metal dice look like. They are very nice looking, but they are heavy. So, please be careful when rolling on a dice tray.
D&D 7PCS Metallic Ancient Copper Dice Set
This is an example of a liquid core dice. So, think of it as like a mini snow globe but in a dice. Pretty cool, huh?
DNDND Liquid Sharp Edge D&D Dice Set Grey
One of my personal favorites, the mini dice. These are literally just like regular dice, but they are very small. But, it’s my favorite because they’re cute in size.
Chessex 10mm Festive Waterlily White Dice Set
Dice Trays/Bags
There are lots of variety of dice trays, but they all have the same purpose. To make sure the dice don’t fall off the table when throwing your rolls lol. There’s ones with storage, some that are collapsible, some include a dice tower to add another w...
This tray keeps the dice together so when you’re ready to roll, you’ll be prepared.
Soar Forge Valknut Dragon 9" Dice Tray
This is an example of a collapsible one that’s easier to store and it comes in a two pack, which is a plus. And it’s pretty simple.
SIQUK 2-Piece PU Leather Hexagon Dice Tray
This one has storage for your extra dice, but it’s also has a tray you can roll on when playing. I just love the multiple functions.
ENHANCE DND Dice Tray & Case - Holds 150 Dice
I added this recommendation because this one rolls up. So, it’s another way of storing a tray when you’re not playing.
SIQUK 2Pcs Dragon Dice Rolling Tray PU Leather
Character Sheets
Once you have dice, now you can make your character! But, you can’t do it without a character sheet. A character sheet keeps track of all the details about your D&D character and their stats. There are physical ones you can print out or digital o...
This is a free digital character sheet app I use the most! But there is an upgrade you can get for only a few bucks to access everything and I believe it’s 100% worth it and it’s only a one-time fee! But that’s totally optional so if you don’t want t...
Fifth Edition Character Sheet App - App Store
Here is another free, digital character sheet app to use. You get to put in details about your character and if you’re new, it will explain things about your character. For example, you don’t know what a certain class does, the app will give you a fu...
D&D Beyond App - App Store
Miniatures
Miniatures make your D&D world come to life with your own characters, creatures, enemies, and NPCs! Custom or pre-made, the possibilities are endless!
Every campaign needs miniatures for each person so with this website, you can make your own custom miniature! This is perfect if you want to make your character in full detail of how you like it.
Hero Forge Custom Miniatures
Dungeon Master Essentials
All the essentials listed above are things that the DM needs too, amongst other items. Take a look!
This should be the first thing you need as a DM, a DM screen. Every dungeon master needs a screen for multiple reasons. One reason is hiding what’s going on the DM side like their rolls and equipment. And the “cheat sheet” that’s on their side to hel...
CZYY DND DM Screen Faux Leather Dragon
Wonder where the miniatures go? On a map, of course! A map will help set the scene and to accurately measure the distance in battling.
ENHANCE Deluxe RPG Grid Mat 24x36in DND
Since the DM doesn’t have a character, they are everything else like the enemies, NPCs, creatures etc. not only the characters bring the game to life, but everything they encounter does as well. I think this one specifically is a good one to start of...
Classic Encounters Expansion Set I - 60 DND Minis
Dice tray, storage and tower in one. What’s not to love? The DM has to roll their dice somewhere behind the screen so this is a great example to use. Everyone needs a dice tray but one with extra storage is perfect for a DM for any situation.
3 in 1 Dice Tray with Lid - Blue