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

Dragonlance 5e Review: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Beyond its deadly foes, epic battles, and dragon-filled world, Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen contains an epic adventure with interesting and unique new…

Tuesday November 22, 2022

Lunar Sorcery Sorcerer

Lunar Sorcerers are a new subclass introduced in Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. With a huge additional spell list and powerful subclass features,…

Tuesday November 22, 2022

Alert Guide 5e

When you need to be ready to fight at a moments notice, Alert allows you to tune in to your surrounds to foil ambushes…

Saturday November 12, 2022

School of Divination Wizard

Experts in seeing into the future, School of Divination Wizards use their abilities to manipulate the battlefield. In our Divination Wizard 5e build guide,…

Friday November 11, 2022

Wild Magic Sorcerer

Channeling pure chaotic magic, Wild Magic sorcerers amplify their magic with random and explosive surges. In our Wild Magic sorcerer build guide, we’ll be…

Thursday November 10, 2022

What Are the Tiers of Play in D&D

There are four distinct tiers of play in traditional Dungeons & Dragons games, with each having its highs and lows. This article discusses advice…

Tuesday November 8, 2022

Counterspell Guide 5e

Counterspell is the ultimate defensive spell in Dungeons & Dragons. Learn more about this abjuration staple here.

Friday November 4, 2022

Fey Teleportation Guide 5e

High elves are fairly ubiquitous across Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, which makes their race specific feat, Fey Teleportation, an interesting choice for characters looking…

Thursday November 3, 2022

Mage Hand Guide 5e

A spectral, floating hand appears at a point you choose within range. The hand lasts for the duration or until you dismiss it as…

Tuesday November 1, 2022

Lightly Armored Guide 5e

Are you a light-footed skulker or a subtle spellcaster? If so, you might want to stick to armor on the lighter side of things.

Thursday October 13, 2022