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
Fighter Guide 5.5e
The Fighter class in D&D 5.5e is your go-to martial powerhouse. Whether you’re a weapon master, a tactical commander, or an unstoppable juggernaut, Fighters…
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Crossbow Expert Guide 5e
Master the art of ranged combat with the Crossbow feat in D&D 5e! This feat enhances your Dexterity, eliminates the Loading property, and turns…
Monday May 19, 2025
Sharpshooter Guide 5e
Unlock the true potential of your ranged attacks with the Sharpshooter feat in D&D 5e! This revamped feat still offers accuracy and flexibility for…
Monday May 19, 2025
The 10 Best Fire Spells in D&D 5e
Unleash fiery devastation with these hot D&D 5e spells, from Fireball to Meteor Swarm. Burn, blast, and control
Friday May 16, 2025
Reach Weapons 5e (Updated for the 2024 Rules)
Master the art of battlefield control with our Reach weapons guide for D&D 5e, featuring optimization tips for Fighters, Barbarians, and Paladins.
Wednesday May 7, 2025
Six New Horror Subclasses Coming to D&D’s Updated 5e Lineup
Explore the new Hexblade Warlock, Shadow Sorcerer, and College of Spirits Bard among other new subclasses, like the Reanimator Artificer!
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Get 38 Free Printable Weapon Cards
Keep your weapons close at hand with Arcane Eye's free, printable weapon reference cards!
Sunday May 4, 2025
Arcane Eye’s New D&D Crafting Calculator
Explore how crafting works in the new Player's Handbook and view a filterable list of all craftable items, along with their crafting cost and…
Wednesday April 16, 2025
All Official 5e DnD Books (and Upcoming Books)
Explore every official Dungeons & Dragons 5e book from 2014 to 2025, including core rulebooks, adventures, and campaign settings.
Wednesday April 9, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Dragon Delves
D&D's latest levels 1-12 adventure anthology is putting the 'dungeons' and 'dragons' in Dungeons & Dragons.
Tuesday April 8, 2025