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:

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.

Posts by Mike Bernier

Finesse Weapons 5e (Updated for 2024 Rules)

Finesse Weapons Updates in 2024 Rules Finesse weapons haven’t changed much in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. There haven’t been any new weapons added to…

Monday September 30, 2024

Offhand Attack 5e (Updated for 2024)

The 2024 Player's Handbook has changed dual-wielding builds for the better thanks to the Nick mastery property.

Saturday September 28, 2024

Backgrounds in the 2024 Player’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide

Dive into the exciting updates to D&D character's origins in the 2024 Player's Handbook, with expanded backgrounds, Origin feats, and game-changing mechanics that blend…

Friday September 27, 2024

Dungeons & Dragons Meets Tolkien in Free League’s The Lord of the Rings™ Roleplaying

Cue the epic music and sweeping landscape shots, D&D is going all-in on Lord of the Rings!

Wednesday September 25, 2024

Product Spotlight: Ruins of Symbaroum for 5e—An Atmospheric Take on D&D

Venture into the harsh world of Symbaroum, where dangerous creatures and corrupting magic seek to claim you at every turn.

Tuesday July 23, 2024

Weapon Mastery in One D&D

What is Weapon Mastery? Weapon Mastery is a new system developed for the 2024 core rulebooks. It aims to close the martial/caster divide in…

Thursday July 11, 2024

The Great Old One Warlock

Embrace madness with your Great Old One patron, a terrifying elder god who exists beyond the fabric of reality and whose powers are able…

Tuesday May 14, 2024

The Archfey Warlock

Beguile and enchant your foes with the powers of the Archfey Warlock, allowing you to control the battlefield. Learn more in our DnD 5e…

Thursday May 9, 2024

The Undead Warlock

Resist the pull of death with the Undead Warlock. Your deathless patron grants you increased survivability and amplified necrotic damage to defeat your enemies…

Thursday May 2, 2024

The Genie Warlock

Strike a bargain as a Genie Warlock to gain access to elemental abilities and a magic lamp just like Aladdin. Learn more in our…

Tuesday April 30, 2024