The first of three core rulebooks for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Game.

TheDungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game has defined the medieval fantasy genre and the tabletop RPG industry for more than 30 years. In the D&D game players create characters that band together to explore dungeons slay monsters and find treasure. The 4th Edition D&D rules offer the best possible play experience by presenting exciting character options an elegant and robust rules system and handy storytelling tools for the Dungeon Master.

The Player's Handbook presents the official Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game rules as well as everything a player needs to create D&D characters worthy of song and legend: new character races base classes paragon paths epic destinies powers more magic items weapons armor and much more.