A beginner’s guide to DnD

Is DnD a board-game or a video-game?

Background prep

  • The player’s handbook
  • The DM manual
  • The monster manual

Have fun

Character Creation

  • Your race: Human, Dwarf, Half Orc etc..
  • Your class: Cleric, Warlock, Sorcerer etc..
  • Your backstory: Noble, Thief etc..

Basic rules of DnD

  1. Skill Checks
  2. Saving Throws
  3. Combat

Skill Checks

Combat

  1. Move 25 feet (represented by a square or hex on a board)
  2. Attack
  3. Cast a spell

Advanced rules

Have fun!

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