Sources & References
All primary sources used to create and verify content on this site.
Core Rulebooks
Player's Handbook (2014)
Wizards of the Coast
Primary source for 2014-edition rules content. Point buy rules: Chapter 1, page 13. Racial ability score bonuses: each race entry in Chapter 2. Class features: Chapters 3-12. Standard array, rolling methods, and ability score cost table all sourced from this publication.
Player's Handbook (2024)
Wizards of the Coast
Primary source for 2024-edition rules content. Revised species/background ASI system, updated class features, origin feats, and weapon mastery rules. Point buy pool and cost table unchanged from 2014 version.
Dungeon Master's Guide (2014)
Wizards of the Coast
Source for encounter balance rules (Chapter 3), XP thresholds by level, encounter difficulty multipliers, and variant character creation rules including heroic and high-powered character options.
Dungeon Master's Guide (2024)
Wizards of the Coast
Updated encounter design rules and variant stat generation options for 2024-edition campaigns.
Supplemental Sourcebooks
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (2020)
Source for Custom Lineage rules (page 8), optional class features, and the flexible ASI system introduced as an optional rule. Artificer class full rules.
Xanathar's Guide to Everything (2017)
Additional subclasses, expanded character options, and supplemental rules used in content sections.
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse (2022)
Revised race stat blocks for many races including Yuan-Ti Pureblood, Warforged (updated from Eberron), and multiple others. Racial trait revisions noted in relevant race pages.
Volo's Guide to Monsters (2016)
Source for Aasimar (all subraces), Firbolg, Tabaxi, Kenku, Lizardfolk, Triton, and Yuan-Ti Pureblood original stat blocks.
Eberron: Rising from the Last War (2019)
Primary source for Warforged race, Artificer class, and Eberron campaign setting references.
Mythic Odysseys of Theros (2020)
Source for Leonin race and Theros-specific rules.
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (2021)
Source for updated Dragonborn subraces with significantly improved mechanics.
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos (2021)
Source for Owlin race.
Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft (2021)
Source for Hexblood race and Ravenloft setting content.
Elemental Evil Player's Companion (2015)
Original source for Genasi and Goliath races (later revised in Mordenkainen's).
The Tortle Package (2017)
Source for Tortle race.
Official WotC Resources
Sage Advice Compendium
VisitOfficial ruling compilation from Jeremy Crawford addressing rules ambiguities. Referenced when rules have both a RAW interpretation and official clarification.
D&D Beyond (dndbeyond.com)
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Adventurers League Player's Guide
VisitCurrent season organized play rules including approved stat generation methods, legal sourcebooks, and character rebuild rules. Checked each season for updates.
Official D&D Errata Documents
VisitPublished corrections to the Player's Handbook and other sourcebooks. All errata are incorporated into relevant content pages.
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