Mike Bernier

Founder, Head Writer, and Dungeons & Dragons Expert

Mike Bernier is a seasoned Dungeons & Dragons expert, writer, and content creator. He is the founder of Arcane Eye, one of the leading online resources for D&D players and Dungeon Masters, and a lead writer for D&D Beyond, D&D’s official digital toolset.

Want to read more of Mike's work? He's authored over 400 D&D guides on Arcane Eye and over 100 articles on D&D Beyond.

Experience

Mike Bernier has been a leader in the Dungeons & Dragons content space for over seven years. As the founder of Arcane Eye, he has built one of the most trusted resources for players and Dungeon Masters, providing in-depth guides, adventure hooks, and expert-level analysis of the game. His experience extends beyond independent content creation—he has been a lead writer for D&D Beyond for five years, producing articles on rules breakdowns, class optimization, and adventure-building strategies read by millions of fans.

Books Published

Mike is an Adamantine best-selling author on DMs Guild. You can view his full list of published works below:

Strixhaven: A Syllabus of Sorcery

Legendary Lairs: Volume 1

Heroes of Karatheon

Escape from Mt. Balefor

Gathering Darkness: Whisperwind

Don't Say Vecna (Co-Authored)

Find Mike on YouTube

You can also catch Mike discussing all things Dungeons & Dragons on the Arcane Eye YouTube channel. You'll find videos on everything from deep-dive breakdowns of game mechanics to campaign advice and live plays.