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
Divinely Favored Guide 5e
Unleash divine power in D&D 5e with the Divinely Favored feat! Find the perfect spells and classes for your celestial-empowered might.
Thursday December 28, 2023
Prone 5e
Fall with style in D&D 5e! Learn how the prone condition can be more than just an awkward moment in battle.
Wednesday December 27, 2023
Death Domain Cleric
Death Domain clerics in D&D 5e focus on dealing damage to enemies with melee weapons and necrotic damage instead of buffing and healing allies.
Wednesday December 27, 2023
Blindsight 5e
Unveil the unseen with blindsight in D&D 5e. Figure out how you can use it to your advantage, and strategies to navigate around creatures…
Tuesday December 19, 2023
Truesight 5e
Uncover the truth behind truesight in D&D 5e. Discover its mechanics, ways to gain it, tactical uses, and limitations.
Monday December 18, 2023
Frightened 5e
Explore the frightened condition in D&D 5e, what it does, effects that cause it, and strategies for using and beating the condition.
Monday December 18, 2023
Invisibility 5e
Explore the unseen world of invisibility in D&D 5e! We take a look at tactical uses, detecting the unseen, and mastering the various ways…
Friday December 8, 2023
Proficiency Bonus 5e
Learn how to boost skills, attacks, and saves using your proficiency bonus in D&D 5e!
Thursday December 7, 2023
Cover 5e
Navigate the D&D battlefield like a tactician by mastering 5e cover mechanics! Learn to use it offensively, defensively, and how to negate it's effects.
Thursday November 23, 2023
Heavily Obscured 5e
Dispel and obscurity surrounding the dreaded heavily obscured mechanic in D&D 5e!
Thursday November 23, 2023