Take command of your tabletop with the most powerful set of tools ever assembled for the world’s greatest roleplaying game. This revised and expanded guide is designed to help you spend less time prepping and more time playing. From managing your first session to overseeing high-level player strongholds, this is your roadmap to legendary storytelling.

New Features for the Modern DM

Player-Controlled Bastions: Revolutionize your downtime! New rules allow players to build and manage their own strongholds, featuring deep systems for crafting, resource gathering, and base-building between adventures.

A Hoard of 400+ Treasures: Give your party something to fight for. This guide includes over 400 new and improved magical items, featuring 18 brand-new artifacts to shake up your campaign.

15 Reusable Master Maps: Never scramble for a layout again. Use 15 new, ready-to-use maps designed to fit seamlessly into any homebrew adventure.

Expert Troubleshooting: Master the "art" of DMing with real-world examples of common pitfalls. Learn exactly how to handle tricky table situations and keep your narrative on track.

Everything You Need to Stay Organized

Lore & Reference: Easily navigate key D&D characters and iconic locations with the integrated Lore Glossary.

Campaign Tracking: Stay organized with multiple handouts and resources designed to help you keep track of NPCs, plot hooks, and player progress.

Massive Poster Map: Includes a high-quality, double-sided poster map to bring your tabletop to life.