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
Orcish Fury Guide 5e
Unleash the primal rage of your orcish bloodline and strike fear into the hearts of your enemies with the Orcish Fury feat!
Monday August 14, 2023
Heavy Armor Master Guide 5e
Steel yourself against your enemies' attacks and stand tall in the heat of battle with the Heavy Armor Master feat!
Monday August 14, 2023
Athlete Guide 5e
Scaling walls and jumping short distances – is the Athlete feat really worth it?
Monday August 14, 2023
Squat Nimbleness Guide 5e
Get ready to dive, duck, dip, dive, and dodge with the Squat Nimbleness feat in D&D 5e!
Monday August 14, 2023
Medium Armor Master Guide 5e
Do you want to move stealthily in what's essentially full plate armor? Check out the Medium Armor Master feat!
Monday August 14, 2023
Healer Guide 5e
When wounds are deep and potions are scarce, the Healer feat can be the difference between life and death.
Monday August 14, 2023
Fade Away Guide 5e
The your gnomish magic to disappear into the shadows, leaving your enemies bewildered.
Friday August 11, 2023
Telepathic Guide 5e
Embrace psionics with the Telepathic feat! Dig through other creatures' thoughts, chat mind-to-mind, and boost your spellcasting all at once!
Friday August 11, 2023
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants Review
D&D’s latest book provides giant player options, as well as new content for DMs.
Tuesday August 1, 2023
Fury of the Frost Giant Guide 5e
Turn the temperature down on your foes with the frost giant's frigid retaliation!
Tuesday August 1, 2023