The Weave must be feeling generous, because this year’s Black Friday discounts for Dungeons & Dragons books are much better than expected. The 2024 ruleset remains fresh, so if you haven’t picked up any of the new core books, now may be the time since Wizards of the Coast has rolled out deals on everything from the latest Player’s Handbook to classic adventure books.
While the deals over on D&D Beyond aren’t all that impressive, Amazon has marked down prices on fan-favorite adventures like Curse of Strahd, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, and more. So, whether you’re preparing for your next campaign arc or introducing someone new to the game, here are the best Black Friday deals for D&D to roll for initiative on.
Tomb of Annihilation
Tomb of Annihilation is one of the biggest Black Friday steals this year, dropping to nearly 40% off. Set in the deadly jungles of Chult, it’s a sprawling survival-adventure with a killer hook and one of the most memorable endgames in all of 5e. If you want a long, challenging campaign full of exploration and danger, this is the one to grab.
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden is one of the strongest modern adventure books, blending horror, survival, and exploration in a frigid sandbox that players can tackle in a variety of ways. The atmosphere is incredible, the side quests are memorable, and the campaign gives DMs plenty of freedom to shape the story. At this discount, it’s one of the best-value D&D books you can buy right now.
Curse of Strahd
Curse of Strahd remains one of the all-time greatest campaigns from the fifth edition. A gothic masterpiece full of tortured NPCs, deadly choices, and one of the best villains Wizards has ever published. The structure makes it easy for new DMs, while the branching paths reward experienced groups who want replayability. It’s rarely on sale this low, and it’s absolutely worth scooping up.
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is one of the most approachable starting campaigns for new players, built around a city-based mystery with four different seasonal villains that dramatically change how the story unfolds. That built-in replayability makes it great for groups that want a shorter campaign with lots of character and DM flexibility. It’s a perfect pick for any DM running their first adventure in the Forgotten Realms.
Eberron Bundle: Rising From the Last War + Forge of the Artificer
$59.96 at Amazon ($79.94 list price)
This limited-time bundle pairs the Eberron: Rising From the Last War sourcebook with the new Eberron: Forge of the Artificer expansion due out Dec. 9. Rising From the Last War remains the definitive way to explore Eberron’s pulp-noir world of lightning trains, robotic Warforged soldiers, and dragonmarked houses. Forge of the Artificer adds fresh player options and lore for the setting’s iconic Artificer class. If you’ve ever wanted to run an Eberron campaign or infuse your own campaign with some of that unique Eberron technological flair, this is the easiest, cheapest way to jump in.
The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970–1977
A massive visual history of what went into designing the original Dungeons & Dragons, this book goes deep with a collection of document scans with editorial pieces that detail the context and history of it all. For anyone deeply interested in the game’s history, this will be a gift they’ll treasure — and at half off, that’s a deal that’s almost too good to pass up.
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk expands the classic Lost Mine of Phandelver starter adventure into a full-length campaign with new dungeons and enemies, along with a late-game creepy cosmic-horror twist. It’s approachable for first-time DMs but deep enough to keep veteran groups hooked. Shattered Obelish has gotten plenty of mixed reviews, but at 30% off, it’s still one of the best deals this Black Friday.
Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus
Descent Into Avernus sends players from the streets of Baldur’s Gate straight into the first layer of Hell where they must contend with infernal war machines and all manner of fiends and devils. The campaign arc plays a bit like Mad Max in D&D, so if your group wants something loud, fiery, and unforgettable, this is the one. It also has one of the most powerful and awesome swords in the history of D&D, but is one of your players even worthy?
Out of the Abyss
Out of the Abyss is a massive Underdark campaign that begins with the party imprisoned far below the surface and spirals into a full-on conflict with demon lords. It’s one of the most atmospheric and ambitious books in the fifth edition lineup, full of strange locales and memorable NPCs. A great pick for groups that want darker fantasy and long-form storytelling. For fans of Drizzt Do’Urden, know that he appears as a cameo here — and you get a full-blown stat block for him.
