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
Stunned 5e
The stunned condition in D&D 5e can be a game-changer in battles, leaving characters helpless and vulnerable to attacks.
Monday March 20, 2023
Spell Sniper Guide 5e
Take a deep breath and squeeze the trigger, it's time to snipe with spells!
Monday March 20, 2023
Tavern Brawler Guide 5e
Crush your drink and grab a chair, it's time for a bar fight!
Monday March 20, 2023
Finesse Weapons 5e
From rapiers to shortswords, this overview covers everything you need to know to add some finesse to your combat!
Thursday March 16, 2023
Eldritch Knight Fighter
Turn your fighter into a whirling storm of blades and magic with this arcane-powered subclass!
Monday March 13, 2023
Primeval Awareness 5e
Is your ranger tracking enemies in the wilderness? Hopefully they're within a 1 mile radius and are a certain creature type...
Friday March 10, 2023
Flurry of Blows 5e
What kind of martial artist would you be if you can't punch four times in six seconds? Enter, Flurry of Blows!
Thursday March 9, 2023
Tough Guide 5e
Toughen up your character with more Hit Points! The Tough feat is a basic, but effective feat to help your character stay alive in…
Thursday March 9, 2023
Resilient Guide 5e
Saving throws got you down? The Resilient feat is an excellent way to ensure you can resist all those nasty effects headed your way!
Thursday March 9, 2023
Ranged Spell Attacks in Melee 5e
Are you a caster stuck in melee combat? You might want to think twice before dusting off that trusty fire bolt.
Tuesday March 7, 2023