This revised and expanded Player's Handbook contains rules for character creation and advancement, exploration, combat, equipment, spells, and much more. Create fantastic D&D heroes from the wide selection of character origins, classes, and subclasses provided. 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.
New features: Customize your character with 12 classes, 48 subclasses, 10 species, 16 backgrounds, and 75 feats, revised and balanced for maximum fun. The ideal start to your D&D adventures, with updated learn-to-play and character creation sections. Improved layout and organization help you find the information you're looking for more easily and clearly. Craft new items and discover fresh ways to utilize your tools with a new Tools & Crafting System. Get greater versatility in combat with new Weapon Masteries. Explore more than 380 spells, including all-new additions to your arsenal. Locate rules information easily with an alphabetized Rules Glossary. Pre-order the Digital edition to receive character sheet bonuses: 10 frames, 5 backdrops, and 12 sets of digital dice-one for each class!