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
Keen Mind Guide 5e
Are you playing a character with a shrewd memory in D&D 5e? Well, the flavor pick Keen Mind feat might be right to help…
Sunday March 5, 2023
Understanding Death Saves in D&D 5e
What exactly are Death Saving Throws and how do they work? In this article, we'll take a closer look at the 5e Death Saves…
Sunday February 19, 2023
5e Sleeping
Sleeping in D&D No matter how powerful someone is, they all need to rest at some point. With very few exceptions, nearly all heroes…
Sunday February 19, 2023
Keys from the Golden Vault Review
Is that the Mission Impossible theme I hear? It's time for a heist!
Tuesday February 7, 2023
Evasion 5e
Nobody likes taking half damage on a successful saving throw. Enter: Evasion.
Friday January 27, 2023
Standard Array 5e vs Other Character Creation Methods
What ability score generation method will you choose when creating your character for D&D 5e? In this article, we'll explore each method in-depth so…
Monday January 16, 2023
Bladesinger Wizard
In this post, we will be examining the Bladsinger’s class features and how you can optimize your Bladsinger through choosing your race, background, ability…
Friday December 23, 2022
Blinded 5e
Despite how much fun Manfred Mann's Earth Band makes being "Blinded by the Light" out to be, it can be quite inconvenient in a…
Monday December 19, 2022
Climbing Speed 5e
If you're looking to add a bit of vertical movement to your D&D 5e repertoire, good ol' fashion climbing may be the best way…
Saturday December 17, 2022
Song of Rest 5e
Are you a bard looking for a way to give your party an extra edge on those long adventuring days? If so, look no…
Monday December 5, 2022