Whether it’s the scores of new players flooding to the hobby via the success of last year’s Baldur’s Gate 3, the core rulebook refreshes currently reaching the hands of eager players and dungeon masters, or the 50th anniversary of D&D bringing nostalgia and shiny new figurines for collectors to snap up: It’s been an absolutely landmark year for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.What better way to show your appreciation for the wizard, bard, or rogue in your life than to set them up with something to mark this memorable year of dungeon crawling? We searched high and low for the best D&D gifts up for grabs right now. Here are our top recommendations:Top DnD Gift PicksTop 11 D&D Gifts Overall1. D&D 2024 Player’s HandbookLook, chances are if you have any love for D&D, you already own this bad boy, but on the off chance you haven’t upgraded to this recent 5E refresh, there’s truly no time like the present. Dungeons & Dragons D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook02. 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide This bad boy just had its debut, so if there’s a dungeon master in your life who hasn’t secured one already, there are few ways to show your appreciation better than this.Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide03. Phandelver and Below: The Shattered ObeliskOne of the best adventures in recent memory, this return to Phandalin is filled with mystery, mind flayers, and horrors best left buried. If your group hasn’t gotten around to playing through this one yet, I can enthusiastically recommend it!Dungeons & Dragons Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk 04. Planescape: Adventures in the MultiverseOne of my favorite campaign settings, and the subject of all-time great RPG Planescape: Torment, this set of books provides everything you need to play in the delightfully weird multiversal city of Sigil. It’s a departure from most traditional D&D settings, but in this case that’s very much a good thing.Dungeons & Dragons Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse 05. Baldur’s Gate 3If someone in your life hasn’t played the latest turn-based masterpiece from Larian Studios, it’s your honor-bound duty to correct this error. Besides, if you convince them to play it, it’ll give you an excuse to replay it alongside them in co-op… just saying.Baldur’s Gate Baldur’s Gate 306. Magic: The Gathering – Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Gift SetOne way to pull your friends into another enormous time-sink hobby is by gifting them a set of the D&D crossover Magic Cards. This nifty starter pack in particular is a great way to introduce new players to the basics, while keeping things squarely tied to the Forgotten Realms they already know and love.Magic: The Gathering Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Gift Set07. D&D ApparelThere’s no shortage of ways to represent your love of the dice-rolling hobby, and luckily the IGN Store has more than a few excellent options to choose from. One awesome t-shirt design highlighted below, but there are plenty more:Dungeons & Dragons Apparel08. 6-Figure LEGO Minifigures PackMaybe Hero Forge is just a bit over budget, or maybe you’re looking for a quirkier representation of your D&D character. Either way, this super affordable grab bag of LEGO minis is a great way to get a handful of interesting D&D-themed avatars to play with. I’m a big fan of the mind flayer in particular, complete with his intellect devourer pet.LEGO Dungeons & Dragons Minifigures 09. 5E D&D PlaymatIf you have one of those friends who’s always asking for a refresher on the rules, you might consider buying them one of these nifty playmats/mousepads, which includes some of the more common information one needs to remember when navigating 5E.Dungeons & Dragons 5e DnD Player Mat010. D&D Art & Arcana: A Visual HistoryIf someone in your life enjoys doodling while playing RPGs, they’ll probably appreciate this immaculate collection of D&D art throughout the years. It also makes for a great coffee table book and is useful for flipping through when looking for inspiration for your next player character or adventure.Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana: A Visual History011. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Film in 4KHopefully you’ve already watched this underrated gem, but on the off chance you or someone in your D&D crew hasn’t seen it yet, do them a favor and gift them a copy of the movie already!Dungeons & Dragons Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (4K)0Dice, Dice, Dice!Arcane Hallows Handmade Dice – These incredibly detailed handmade dice come in a couple impressive sets (and are often sold out, so grab them while you can), and are a great high-end option for the discerning eye. I like the weird, eye-catching Garden Walk set myself.Thunder of Dragons Metal Dice Set – As beautiful as they are impractical, this dragon-smothered, hollow set of dice look awesome and reviews say they perplexingly roll well to boot. I can’t verify that for myself, but they definitely draw one’s attention.Dragon’s Egg Metal Dice Set – These are metal dice that look like scaly dragon eggs. Do you honestly need to hear more than that?Custom PoppyDice Sets – This Ko-fi store is run by a 56-year-old person in France, going by the description, and always has neat stuff in stock. If you’re like me, you won’t be able to understand the descriptions, but the photos say it all.Olive Green Stripe Wood Dice Set – I like these dice for elves, druids, and other woodland-friendly PCs who want a wooden, green-dyed set of dice to really showcase their love of nature. Watch out for splinters!Prismatic Soul Sharpedge Dice – These dice are like gazing into the depths of space – I could stare into these bad boys all day.Commemorating D&D’s 50th Anniversary1. “Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms” Vinyl RecordDungeons & Dragons “Bardic Inspiration: A Musical Journey through the Forgotten Realms” Vinyl Record0If you’ve got an audiophile in the group, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more appropriate gift than this upcoming vinyl record with 12 D&D tracks inspired by characters and locations within the Forgotten Realms.2. The Making of Original Dungeons & DragonsI own one of these bad boys and it’s a great conversation starter.Dungeons & Dragons The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons (1970-1977)0This behind-the-scenes tome is the perfect companion with a morning cup of joe. You’ll find all sorts of interesting tidbits about the folks who created the tabletop RPG genre. I own one of these bad boys and it’s a great conversation starter.3. Wizkids Icons of the Realms Miniatures Huge BoosterOpening these loot boxes can become quite a habit and you never know what interesting characters or creatures you’ll end up with, making them a fun and unpredictable gift.Dungeons & Dragons Icons of the Realms Miniatures Huge Booster 0One of the cooler 50th anniversary collectibles to come out this year, the set has over 50 figures from across D&D’s history, and each huge booster comes with three small and one large model from the set.Big Ticket Items1. Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition Box SetsPicking up one of these premium campaign sets is a delightfully self-serving option to give to your DM. These are packed with premium maps, miniatures, handouts, and props that support specific campaigns. That includes recent additions like Adventures in the Multiverse and Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk. Each set costs hundreds of dollars, but hey, you can always ask your fellow PCs to chip in.Dungeons & Dragons Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition Box Sets02. Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale LEGO SetThis 2,000+ piece LEGO set commemorates D&D’s 50th anniversary (and so could very easily go on that list as well), but at more than $350, it certainly sits squarely in the high-end space. This set includes some really neat stuff, like a dragon, owlbear, beholder, and gelatinous cube, as well as some preset PCs for you to control. LEGO can be a bit pricey, but this set is still cheaper than most battlemats and painted miniatures! Also see our We Build of the Red Dragon’s LEGO SetLEGO Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale LEGO Set03. Damascus Steel True Metal DiceThis incredibly beautiful, absurdly luxury set of dice is forged from the same steel alloy found in the weapons of soldiers in a bygone age. The impressive swirl patterns and attention to detail are sure to zhuzh up any table – as they well should at a $460 asking price.Damascus Steel True Metal Dice0And there you have it! These are our top recommendations for what to buy the dungeon crawler in your life. Have any other suggestions? Let us know in the comments!For more holiday gift guides, check out IGN’s list of lists below:Travis Northup is a writer and games critic for IGN based in San Francisco. He’s been writing about games for over a decade and has yet to discover a genre he doesn’t like. Warning: opinions are subjective. You may see or hear something you disagree with.
