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<big><big>'''[[Dungeons & Dragons]] 5th edition'''</big></big>

{{blockref|In January 2012, Wizards of the Coast announced that a new edition of the game, at the time referred to as ''D&D Next'', was under development.<ref name="wired1">{{cite|last=Harnish|first=MJ|title=5th Edition D&D Is in Development — Should We Care?|url=https://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/01/5th-edition-dungeons-and-dragons/|work=Wired.com|publisher=Conde Nast|accessdate=October 1, 2013|date=January 9, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303225739/http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/01/5th-edition-dungeons-and-dragons/|archivedate=March 3, 2014}}</ref> In direct contrast to the previous editions of the game, ''D&D Next'' was developed partly via a public open playtest.<ref name="NYT remake">{{cite| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/arts/video-games/dungeons-dragons-remake-uses-players-input.html | title=Players Roll the Dice for Dungeons & Dragons Remake | work=[https://www.nytimes.com The New York Times] | author=Gilsdorf, Ethan | page=2 | date=January 9, 2012 | accessdate=January 9, 2012}}</ref> An early build of the new edition debuted at the 2012 ''Dungeons & Dragons Experience'' event to about 500 fans.<ref>{{cite|last=Ohannessian|first=Kevin|title="Dungeons & Dragons Next" Creators Look To Simplicity, Open Development To Regain Lost Gamers|url=http://www.fastcocreate.com/1679620/dungeons-dragons-next-creators-look-to-simplicity-open-development-to-regain-lost-gamers|accessdate=August 30, 2013|newspaper=Co.Create|date=February 3, 2012}}</ref> Public playtesting began on May 24, 2012,<ref name="Next playtest starts">{{cite |author=Mike Mearls |url=http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4news/20120425a |title=Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Official Home Page - Article (News on D&D Next) |publisher=Wizards.com |date=April 25, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720201719/http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd%2F4news%2F20120425a |archivedate=July 20, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> with the final playtest packet released on September 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite|url=http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4news/20130920 |title=Final Playtest Packet |publisher=Wizards.com |date=September 20, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140721200345/http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd%2F4news%2F20130920 |archivedate=July 21, 2014 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>

The 5th edition's ''Basic Rules'', a free [[PDF]] containing complete rules for play and a subset of the player and DM content from the core rulebooks, was released on July 3, 2014.<ref>{{cite|url=http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules?x=dnd/basicrules |title=5E Basic Rules |publisher=Wizards.com |date=July 3, 2014|accessdate=August 20, 2014}}</ref> The ''Starter Set'' was released on July 15, featuring a set of pre-generated characters, a set of instructions for basic play, and the adventure module {{pub|Lost Mine of Phandelver}}.<ref>{{cite|url=http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/rpg_starterset?x=dnd/products/dndacc/starterset |title=5E starter Set |publisher=Wizards.com |accessdate=August 20, 2013}}</ref> The {{pub|Player's Handbook (5e)|Player's Handbook}} was released on August 19, 2014.<ref>{{cite|last=Mearls |first=Mike |url=http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/rpg_playershandbook |title=Player's Handbook &#124; Dungeons & Dragons |publisher=Dnd.wizards.com |date= |accessdate=2015-08-08}}</ref> The fifth edition {{pub|Monster Manual (5e)|Monster Manual}} was released on September 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite|url=http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/monster-manual|title=Monster Manual|publisher=wizards.com|accessdate=August 20, 2014}}</ref> The {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)|Dungeon Master's Guide}} was released on December 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite|last=Mearls |first=Mike |url=http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/dungeon-masters-guide |title=Dungeon Master's Guide &#124; Dungeons & Dragons |publisher=Dnd.wizards.com |date= |accessdate=2015-11-13}}</ref> The edition returns to having only three core rule books, with the ''Player’s Handbook'' containing most major races and classes.|<ref>{{wikip|Editions of Dungeons & Dragons#Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition Wikipedia - 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons}} (acccessed 2019-09-19)</ref>}}
==Navigation==
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'''<big>General Rules</big>'''
* [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores|Using Ability Scores]]
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Ability Scores and Modifiers|Modifiers]]
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Advantage and Disadvantage|Advantage and Disadvantage]]
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Proficiency Bonus|Proficiency Bonus]]
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Ability Checks|Ability Check]]s
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Contests|Contest]]s
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Skills|Skills]]
*** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Strength|Strength]]
*** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Dexterity|Dexterity]]
*** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Intelligence|Intelligence]]
*** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Wisdom|Wisdom]]
*** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Charisma|Charisma]]
*** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Skills With Different Abilities|Skills with different abilities]]
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Passive Checks|Passive Check]]s
** [[SRD5:Using Ability Scores#Working Together|Working Together]]
** [[SRD5:Saving Throw|Saving Throw]]s
* [[SRD5:Condition|Conditions]]
* [[SRD5:Alignment|Alignment]]
* [[SRD5:Language|Languages]]

'''[[SRD5:Combat|Combat]]'''
* [[SRD5:Order of Combat|Order of Combat]]
* [[SRD5:Movement|Movement]]
* [[SRD5:Size|Size]]
* [[SRD5:Action|Action]]
* [[SRD5:Condition|Conditions]]
* [[SRD5:Turn|Turn]]
* [[SRD5:Movement and Position|Movement and Position]]
* [[SRD5:Making an Attack|Making an Attack]]
* [[SRD5:Cover|Cover]]
* [[SRD5:Damage and Healing|Damage and Healing]]
** [[SRD5:Damage Type|Damage Types]]
** [[SRD5:Damage and Healing#Damage Resistance and Vulnerability|Damage Resistance and Vulnerability]]
** [[SRD5:Healing|Healing]]
*** [[SRD5:Resting|Resting]]
** [[SRD5:Damage_and_Healing#Dropping to 0 Hit Points|Dropping to 0 Hit Points]]
* [[SRD5:Mounted Combat|Mounted Combat]]
* [[SRD5:Underwater Combat|Underwater Combat]]

'''Magic'''
* [[SRD5:Spellcasting|Spellcasting]]
* [[SRD5:Spell Lists|Spell Lists]]
* [[SRD5:Magic Item|Magic Items]]

'''Exploration and Environment'''
* [[SRD5:Food and Water|Food and Water]]
* [[SRD5:Light|Light]]
* [[SRD5:Movement|Movement]]
* [[SRD5:Planes|Planes of Existance]]
* [[SRD5:Resting|Resting]]
* [[SRD5:Time|Time]]
* [[SRD5:Objects|Object]]

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'''<big>For Players</big>'''

'''Character'''
* {{5ed|Race}}s
* {{5ed|Class}}es
** {{SRD5|Multiclassing}}
* [[SRD5:Background|Background]]s
* [[SRD5:Ability Score|Ability Score]]s
** [[SRD5:Skill|Skills]]
* [[SRD5:Beyond 1st Level|Beyond 1st Level]]
** [[SRD5:Feat|Feats]]

'''Spells'''
* {{5ed|Spell}} list

'''Equipment'''
* [[SRD5:Equipment|Equipment]]
* [[SRD5:Adventurer's Gear|Adventurer's Gear]]
** [[SRD5:Equipment Pack|Equipment Packs]]
* [[SRD5:Armor|Armor]]
* [[SRD5:Weapon|Weapons]]
* [[SRD5:Tool|Tools]]
* [[SRD5:Mounts and Vehicles|Mounts and Vehicles]]
* [[SRD5:Trade Goods|Trade Goods]]

'''Expenses'''
* [[SRD5:Lifestyle Expenses|Lifestyle Expenses]]
* [[SRD5:Food, Drink, and Lodging|Food, Drink, and Lodging]]
* [[SRD5:Spellcasting Services|Spellcasting Services]]

'''Between Adventures'''
* [[SRD5:Between Adventures|Between Adventures]]
* [[SRD5:Downtime Activities|Downtime Activities]]

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'''<big>For DMs</big>'''

* [[SRD5:Inspiration|Inspiration]]

'''Creatures'''
* {{SRD5|Monster}}
* {{5ed|Monster}} list
** [[:Category:5e Monsters]]
* [[SRD5:Creature Type|Creature Type]]
* [[SRD5:Legendary Creature|Legendary Creatures]]
* [[SRD5:Miscellaneous Creatures|Miscellaneous Creatures]]
* [[SRD5:NPC|NPCs]]

'''Deities'''
* {{5ed|Deity|Dieties}}
* [[SRD5:Fantasy-Historical Pantheons|Fantasy-Historical Pantheons]]


'''Magic Items'''
* [[SRD5:Magic Item|Magic Items]]
** [[SRD5:Sentient Magic Item|Sentient Magic Items]]
** [[SRD5:Artifact|Artifacts]]
** [[SRD5:Magic Item List|Magic Item List]]

'''Hazards'''
* [[SRD5:Disease|Diseases]]
* [[SRD5:Madness|Madness]]
* [[SRD5:Trap|Traps]]
* [[SRD5:Poisons|Poisons]]

'''Settings'''
* {{5ed|Forgotten Realms}}
* {{5ed|Eberron}}
* {{5ed|Greyhawk}}
* Plainswalker Settings
** {{5ed|Theros}}
** {{5ed|Ravnica}}
* {{5ed|Wildmont}}
* [[:Category:5e Campaign Settings]]
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