New Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set is Now Available

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Dungeons and Dragons has officially launched its new Starter Set for 5th Edition. This Starter Set was available in late July in select North American Target stores, but the new Dungeons and Dragons box set is now available in all normal physical and digital retailers.

The new Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set includes a 32-page rule book for playing low-level characters, a set of dice, and five ready-to-play characters. The character sheets, available for free to all players, are pre-made heroes with easy-to-read progression from levels one through three, and even include artwork. These characters are perfect for use in the Starter Set’s 48-page adventure booklet, included in with the $20 purchase.

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The D&D adventure itself is calledDragons of Stormwreck Isle, and takes players to third level. Though the short adventure can be completed in just a few sessions, it is surprisingly deep, with many opportunities for role playing, exploration, and combat. Active volcanoes, ancient draconic wars, and kindly kobolds await players who gather their parties and venture forth.

The art included in the Starter Set and Dragons of Stormwreck Isle include many Easter eggs for Dungeons and Dragons fans. Many of the characters featured in the splash art are direct references to the heroes from the old Dungeons and Dragons cartoon show, a fact that delighted those who watched the show when they were younger.

This Starter Set is technically the second Wizards of the Coast has released. The first, released back in 2014, is still available for purchase. However, the adventure within, Lost Mines of Phandelver,is available for free on D&D Beyond. This