Introducing the D&D Player’s Handbook (2024), the new and improved guide for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. We’ve loved hearing from you and built this book to deliver what you want – and more! Packed with endless character options, striking illustrations, and a streamlined design, every part of this 384-page book is a joy to experience. Play however you want with optimized rules for character creation and more. Create characters you’ll love from an expanded selection of character options, revised and balanced for maximum fun. A world of new possibilities awaits! Explore our new and improved character options! Start creating with 12 core classes, 48 intriguing subclasses, and 10 distinctive species. Buff up your character’s backstory with 16 compelling backgrounds and 75 fantastic feats. We can’t wait to see what you create! See new and iconic elements of D&D in action! We've got exciting new mechanics for you to try out! Don’t know how to fill out a character sheet? Looking for the definition of a short rest? We've got you covered!