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Player’s Handbook

D&D Player's Handbook, Fifth Edition

Description

from the cover:
The Player’s Handbook is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons roleplayer. It contains rules for character creationg and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more.

Use this book to create exciting characters from among the most iconic D&D races and classes.

Dungeons & Dragons immerses you in a world of adventure. Explore ancient ruins and deadly dungeons. Battle monsters while searching for legendary treasures. Gain experience and power as you trek across uncharted lands with your companions.

The world needs heroes. Will you answer the call?

About this publication

Published: August 2014

Publisher: <a href="https://sagecompendium.com/source_publisher/wizards-of-the-coast/">[page-title]

316 pages

Edition(s): 5e

Canon Content? Official

Format(s): Book | Digital Content

Availability: Paid

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What’s Inside?

Preface

Introduction

Worlds of Adventure

Using this Book

How to Play

Adventures

Part 1

Chapter 1: Step-by-Step Characters

Beyond 1st Level

Chapter 2: Races

Choosing a Race

Dwarf

Elf

Halfling

Human

Dragonborn

Gnome

Half-Elf

Half-Orc

Tiefling

Chapter 3: Classes

Barbarian

Bard

Cleric

Druid

Fighter

Monk

Paladin

Ranger

Rogue

Sorcerer

Warlock

Wizard

Chapter 4: Personality and Background

Character Details

Inspiration

Backgrounds

Chapter 5: Equipment

Starting Equipment

Wealth

Armor and Shields

Weapons

Adventuring Gear

Tools

Mounts and Vehicles

Trade Goods

Expenses

Trinkets

 

Chapter 6: Customization Options

Multiclassing

Feats

Part 2

Chapter 7: Using Ability Scores

Ability Scores and Modifiers

Advantage and Disadvantage

Proficiency Bonus

Ability Checks

Using Each Ability

Saving Throws

Chapter 8: Adventuring

Time

Movement

Social Interaction

Resting

Between Adventures

Chapter 9: Combat

The Order of Combat

Movement and Position

Actions in Combat

Making an Attack

Cover

Damage and Healing

Mounted Combat

Underwater Combat

Part 3

Chapter 10: Spellcasting

What is a Spell?

Casting a Spell

Chapter 11: Spells

Spell Lists

Spell Descriptions

Appendix A: Conditions

Appendix B: Gods of the Multiverse

Appendix C: The Planes of Existence

The Material Plane

Beyond the Material

Appendix D: Creature Statistics

Appendix E: Inspirational Reading

Index

Character Sheet

Credits:

D&D Lead Designers: Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford

Player’s Handbook Lead: Jeremy Crawford

Rules Development: Rodney Thompson, Peter Lee

Writing: James Wyatt, Robert J. Schwalb, Bruce R. Cordell, Michele Carter, Chris Sims, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Christopher Perkins

Producer: Greg Bilsland

Art Directors: Kate Irwin, Dan Gelon, Jon Schindehette, Mari Kolkowsky, Melissa Rapier, Shauna Narciso

Graphic Designers: Bree Heiss, Emi Tanji, Barry Craig

Cover Illustrator: Tyler Jacobson

Interior Illustrators: Steve Argyle, Tom Babbey, Daren Bader, Drew Baker, Mark Behm, Eric Belisle, Christopher Bradley, Noah Bradley, Sam Burley, Clint Cearley, Milovaj Ceran, Sidharth Chaturvedi, Jedd Chevier, jD, Allen Douglas, Jesper Ejsing, Craig Elliott, Wayne England, Scott M. Fischer, Randy Gallegos, Justin Gerard, Florian De Gesincourt, Lars Grant-West, Jon Hodgson, Ralph Horsley, Lake Hurwitz, Tyler Jacobson, Kekai Kotaki, Olly Lawson, Raphael Lubke, Titus Lunter, Slawomir Maniak, Brynn Metheney, Aaron Miller, Christopher Moeller, Mark Molnar, Scott Murphy, William O’Connor, Hector Ortiz, David Palumbo, Alessandra Pisano, Claudio Pozas, Rob Rey, Wayne Reynolds, Aaron J. Riley, Chris Seaman, Cynthia Sheppard, Craig J Spearing, John Stanko, Matt Stawicki, Alex Stone, Thom Tenery, Cory Trego-Erdner, Beth Trott, Autumn Rain Turkel, Jose Vega, Tyler Walpole, Julian Kok Joon Wen, Richard Whitters, Eva Widermann, Ben Wootten, Kieran Yanner

Additional Contributors: Kim Mohan, Matt Sernett, Chris Dupuis, Tom LaPille, Richard Baker, Miranda Horner, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Steve Winter, Nina Hess, Steve Townshend, Chris Youngs, Ben Petrisor, Tom Olsen

Project Management: Neil Shinkle, Kim Graham, John Hay

Production Services: Cynda Callaway, Brian Dumas, Jefferson Dunlap, David Gershman, Anita Williams

Brand and Marketing: Nathan Stewart, Liz Schuh, Chris Lindsay, Shelly Mazzanoble, Hilary Ross, Laura Tommervik, Kim Lundstrom, Trevor Kidd

Based on the original game created by: E. Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, with Brian Blume, Rob Kuntz, James Ward, and Don Kaye

Drawing from futher development by: J. Eric Holmes, Tom Moldvay, Frank Mentzer, Aaron Allston, Harold Johnson, Roger E. Moore, David “Zeb” Cook, Ed Greenwood, Tracy Hickman, Margaret Weis, Douglas Niles, Richard Baker, Peter Adkison, Keith Baker, Bill Slavicsek, Andy Collins, and Rob Heinsoo

Playtesting provided by over 175,000 fans of D&D. Thank you!

Additional consultation provided by Jeff Grubb, Kenneth Hite, Kevin Kulp, Robin Laws, S. John Ross, the RPGPundt, Vincent Venturella, and Zak S.