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

Myconids: The Mushroom People of D&D

Learn about myconid society, their abilities, and how you can play as a mushroom person in your D&D game!

Friday March 8, 2024

Difficult Terrain 5e

Explore how difficult terrain shapes combat and exploration in D&D 5e, making strategic movement and positioning key to success.

Sunday March 3, 2024

Great Weapon Fighting 5e

Heft your greataxe, it's time to fight with some heavy weapons.

Thursday February 29, 2024

Versatile Weapons 5e

Lean how versatile weapons can help support your sword-and-board playstyle with flexible trade-offs between damage and defense!

Thursday February 29, 2024

Dice Dragons Product Spotlight: Draconic Guardian Metal Dice

Today, we’re reviewing some ornate metal dice from Dice Dragons!

Thursday February 22, 2024

Charmed Condition 5e

Charmed Condition in D&D 5e While seemingly innocuous, the charmed condition is a nuanced and oft-misunderstood condition in D&D 5e. While it comes with…

Friday February 9, 2024

Understanding Carrying Capacity in D&D 5e

While the calculations for carrying capacity in D&D 5e are simple, there's a lot more than meets the eye when determining how much loot…

Monday January 15, 2024

Simple Weapons 5e (2014)

Explore how simplicity can sometimes be best with our Simple weapons guide for D&D 5e, featuring optimization tips for Druids, Monks, and more.

Monday January 15, 2024

Product Spotlight: Make Your Worlds Come to Life With dScryb’s Opus

dScryb's new soundscape-crafting tool can create an unparalleled TTRPG experience by combining gorgeous sounds with impeccably crafted boxed text, all accessible through an user-friendly…

Thursday January 11, 2024

Paralyzed 5e

Explore the perilous effects of paralysis in D&D 5e, from combat to spellcasting, and learn tactical tips to handle this immobilizing condition.

Friday January 5, 2024