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

Gunner Guide 5e

So, you want your character to have a bit of a bang? Well, as long as you pick up the Gunner feat, you'll be…

Wednesday October 12, 2022

Pack Tactics 5e

Creatures swarming adventurers at the worst times is a great trope within D&D or adventure movies. These loosely-coordinated attacks put their foes on edge,…

Wednesday September 21, 2022

Rune Knight Fighter

In this guide, we’ll be covering all the aspects of a Rune Knight fighter build in D&D 5e. The pros and cons of each…

Saturday August 27, 2022

Twilight Domain Cleric

One of the most powerful cleric subclasses, the Twlight Domain focuses on fighting in the darkness.

Saturday August 20, 2022

Spelljammer 5e Review

Does cruising across the cosmos, clashing with space pirates, and looting treasure from a thousand worlds tickle your fancy? If so, Spelljammer: Adventures in…

Tuesday August 16, 2022

A Spelljammer’s Guide to the Rock of Bral

Before you blast off into Wildspace, get to know the most popular pitstop for spelljamming adventurers, merchants, politicians, and criminals—the Rock of Bral!

Tuesday August 16, 2022

Damage Types 5e

Whether you want to burn, freeze, slash, or crush your foes, D&D's damage type mechanic will make sure your attacks feel impactful.

Friday July 22, 2022

Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel Review

D&D's newest adventure anthology takes players and DMs on unique and diverse journeys across the multiverse.

Tuesday July 19, 2022

Grappler Guide 5e

Master the art of grappling in D&D 5e with our Grappler feat guide. Learn how to control the battlefield and pin your enemies down

Monday July 18, 2022

Linguist Guide 5e

Unlock the power of language with the Linguist feat in D&D 5e. Boost your Intelligence, learn new languages, and create secret ciphers.

Monday July 18, 2022