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