Learn the basics about Dungeons & Dragons Online with these helpful overviews of the game!

Dungeons & Dragons Online takes place in a story setting known as Eberron. Intrigue lurks around every corner and magic drives technology in this unique genre of sword and sorcery. Threats from monsters and invaders are constant, and noble houses and factions engage in political struggles for power. From familiar races like elves and dwarves to mysterious new entities like warforged and quori, Eberron is a world of action, adventure, and danger! Read on for more information about this exciting backdrop for the Dungeons & Dragons Online experience! 

Your adventures in Dungeons & Dragon Online begin on the wild and untamed continent of Xen’drik! A tropical land of Eberron, it is home to a variety of terrains, flora, and fauna. From tall snowy peaks jutting unexpectedly from tropical jungle, to scorching, sandy wastelands, Xen’drik is shrouded in mystery and is the perfect place to shape your fate!  

• Earn a name for yourself in the trade city of Stormreach
• Investigate feral wildernesses and outposts
  
• Defend settlers of the islands and shorelines of Xen'drik
• Combat hostile tribes of monsters and bandits

Cut your path into the wild continent that is Xen’drik today! To learn more, read our other Game Info articles, or log in today with a free trial!

Beyond the safety of the taverns and city streets is a land filled with dangers and mysteries to uncover. Through questing and adventuring, the heart and soul of DDO, you can advance your character, achieve favor among the factions of Xen’drik, and acquire riches and glory! Enjoy any of the following exciting gameplay options:

• Quests
• Adventure Areas
• Raids

You never know what might be lying in wait for you – it could be horrifying monsters, mind-boggling puzzles, or body-maiming booby traps! Face the perils alone or with other players!

• Try to best obstacles with nothing but your sword – and your wits!
• Get together with your friends and family for a night of fun!
• Recreate that night around the game table with your far-away gamer buddies!
• Meet new friends and companions to adventure with!

Playing alone? Exploring in pairs? Don’t want to play the healer? Not a problem! You don’t need to fill your group with a grocery list of classes to have a good time, thanks to our built-in Dungeon Master. Your quest and adventure area difficulty is customized based on the makeup of your party. You and your friends will face an enjoyable challenge tailored to your group! To learn more about our quests, raids, and adventures, visit the DDO Compendium, or experience them today with a free trial!

 

Your adventures in Dungeons & Dragons Online will earn you many rewards, including the ability to advance and customize your character. With so many possible ability combinations, your character can be as unique as you are! Our helpful Path system will allow you to learn the ropes of character creation. If you’re feeling adventurous, our classes are highly customizable, allowing you to tailor your character for your unique playstyle! Read on for information about Character Advancement and Character Design!

While adventuring in Eberron, you'll encounter many types of items. It's important to understand both how these items can be used, and where they come from. Read on for helpful information about items you might encounter in the game!

Dungeons & Dragons Online offers a variety of choices for character class  - Wizard, Sorcerer, Rogue, Ranger, Paladin, Monk, Fighter, Cleric, Bard, or Barbarian. One class not enough for you? Try multiclassing!

Pick from the great races available in Dungeons & Dragons Online. Play as a Warforged, Dwarf, Halfing, Elf, or Human - or earn enough Favor to unlock the Drow race!

Dungeons & Dragons Online offers a unique and refreshing take when it comes to battle. Known as the Active Combat system, fighting in DDO is unlike anything you’ve ever seen in an MMO. Learn more about the Active Combat system!

While some dungeons and quests can be overcome by a single character, it’s safer and more fun to adventure with a party (group) of two to six characters. Grouping with other players is a fun way to experience DDO and will enhance your gameplay immensely! Learn more about forming adventuring groups in Dungeons & Dragons Online!

Are you short on party members? Need a partner to help you duo your way through Stormreach? Hirelings can help! Hirelings are NPCs you can commission to be members of your party and aid you in dungeons. Whether you're looking for sturdy melee or a healing hand, Hirelings come in a variety of levels and a variety of personalities! Learn more about Hirelings here!

The world of Eberron is a place filled with magic and intrigue, and nowhere is that more evident than with DDO’s crafting system. Learn more about the basics of Crafting and Eldritch Devices here!

PvP in DDO is a great way to spend some time and get your fight on! Learn more about PvP in Dungeons & Dragons Online!

Take a look behind the scenes with diaries written by our game developers!

Learn about exciting new adventures and features coming to Dungeons & Dragons Online! Be sure to visit our Release Notes for even more information!