D&D is played primarily with the imagination, but there are still a myriad of gifts that will bring delight to the TTRPG players in your life. Whether they're veterans playing in multiple games, or beginners looking to get more involved at the table, our suggestions below will help spark joy when they set up for games night.
1. Dice
The beauty of dice is that you can never have enough of them. Players will often have rituals to coax good rolls into their dice, or match the style of their dice to the character their playing, like choosing Ranger Class Dice when they're playing a Ranger. For those reasons and more, even if your favorite D&D player already has their own set, getting them another is always a good idea.
The other beauty of gifting D&D dice sets is the massive variety of styles you can choose from, so you can always find a set that you know your player will love. There are brightly colored, sparkly sharp edged dice sets for players that enjoy eye catching visuals, or gemstone dice hewn from real rock to make every set perfectly unique.
Who Dice Are Best For
- All players or DMs
- Beginners or veterans
- Anyone who doesn't have their own set
Where to Find the Best Dice
- Only Crits
- Your FLGS (Friendly Local Gaming Store)
2. Sourcebooks
D&D players that have been playing for a while are likely to have extracted a lot from the Players Handbook, and are likely very interested in either taking over the role of DM, or expanding their character options. Sourcebooks are the most powerful way to provide new options.
Most sourcebooks are available in both physical copies as well as digital, so you can match the gift to the way they play, whether it's primarily using a device or classic pen and paper.
And, perhaps best of all, there are a ton of fantastic sourcebooks to choose from that elevate and customize the game in so many ways. Browse the official sourcebooks from Wizards of the Coast for in-universe options, or choose from the massive variety of community created sourcebooks from top creators and long-time game designers that expand the ruleset and character options in stunning and unique ways.
Examples of Good Sourcebooks for Players
- Guillman's Guide to Speed: gives players a bunch of speed-focused Classes and Subclasses, as well as items and spells to choose from.
- Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt: provides Lovecraftian character options, and a dark, eldritch aesthetic for their campaign.
- The Adventurer's Domestic Handbook: provides class and character options, as well as new mechanics, centered around homesteading, cooking, and thriving in the rustic lifestyle of a classic medieval fantasy setting.
Who Sourcebooks are Best for
- Experienced players looking to expand character creation options
- Players interested in trying to DM
Where to Find Sourcebooks
3. Miniatures
For players with long-running campaigns, you can get a custom mini to represent their character, which is a beautiful way to show them you care for them, while giving them something practical and unique. Or, get them a variety of PC mini options they can use across different games and campaigns they play in.
Minis are really a whole side to tabletop roleplaying in their own right, and understanding your player's relationship with minis will help inform a gift of a miniature. Even better, you may be able to open up the realm of painting and customizing minis to them with this gift.
Who Minis are Best for
- War gamers
- D&D players that utilize a battlemap
- Players in long running campaigns
Where to Find Minis
- Hero Forge
- dndmini.com
- FLGS
4. Dice Cases, Trays, and Towers
Sometimes it's fun to go beyond a simple dice set. Accessories really help turn everyday rolls into something special, protect favorite sets, and bring dice on the go. There are also cool options for multipurpose accessories, like scrolls that protect the dice for travel and then unroll into a dice tray to protect dice and table alike.
It probably doesn't make sense to get someone without any dice a case, tray, or dice tower as a gift, but an accessory does make a great pairing gift for someone receiving their first set, or for someone with too many dice to keep track of.
Who Dice Accessories are Best for
- Dice Goblins (people that own a horde of dice already)
- Players receiving a special set
- Players who want to protect a fragile set or a fragile table
Where to Find Dice Accessories
- Only Crits
- FLGS
5. Custom Character Art
In an age where AI generations of player characters is rampant, it may seem redundant or unnecessary to pay an artist for a piece, but we would argue it's more important than ever. By commissioning a profile (or action shot for that matter) of your player's character you're not only getting them something entirely unique , you're supporting the people that help keep this amazing hobby alive. Plus artists can give a character a soul in a way no AI is ever able to.
Who Custom Character Art is Best for
- Players with unique and iconic characters
- Players that love supporting the arts
- Players looking to immortalize an character close to their heart
Where to Commission Art
The Right Gift is One from the Heart
Cheesy, yes. Accurate, also yes. You know the D&D player in your life better than we do, so at the end of the day, trust your gut. Some options, like a high quality dice set, will always hit the spot for someone that plays regularly, and other options like commissioning an art piece require a bit more planning and time, but what matters is that your gift comes from you and shows you care.