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

Initiative 5e

Master the art of Initiative in D&D 5e. Learn how to calculate, increase and tactically use initiative to gain the upper hand in combat.

Tuesday June 6, 2023

Alchemist Artificer

Master the craft of alchemy with our comprehensive Alchemist 5e build guide for D&D's artificer!

Monday June 5, 2023

Grapple 5e

Master the art of grappling in D&D 5e and set your opponents up for a TKO!

Thursday June 1, 2023

Unarmed Strike 5e

Unleash the power of unarmed combat in D&D with this comprehensive guide on unarmed strikes in 5e.

Tuesday May 30, 2023

College of Creation Bard

Looking to unleash your creative side? Discover the College of Creation bard, where you can harness the Song of Creation!

Tuesday April 11, 2023

Shoving 5e

Discover the power of shoving in 5e D&D combat. Learn how this often overlooked move can reposition foes, disrupt spellcasters, and give you an…

Monday April 3, 2023

Incapacitated 5e

Learn everything you need to know about incapacitated in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, including mechanics, differences from unconsciousness, and more.

Monday April 3, 2023

Swashbuckler Rogue

In this post, we will be examining the Swashbuckler rogue’s class features and how you can optimize your Swashbuckler rogue through choosing your race,…

Sunday April 2, 2023

Arcane Trickster Rogue

In this post, we will be examining the Arcane Trickster rogue’s class features and how you can optimize your Arcane Trickster rogue through choosing…

Thursday March 30, 2023

Fall Damage in D&D 5e: Rules and Calculations

Learn everything about fall damage in D&D 5e - how it's calculated, mitigated, and what spells and abilities can help you survive.

Monday March 20, 2023