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

Silvery Barbs Guide 5e

One of the most powerful spells ever released for the fifth edition. Is silvery barbs too strong to include in your game?

Saturday July 9, 2022

Piercer Guide 5e

As a reliable way to increase damage on a variety of weapons, Piercer is solid feat for a wide range of builds in 5e.

Tuesday July 5, 2022

Observant Guide 5e

If you're building a Sherlock Holmes-esque character where nothing slips by your keen eye, Observant may be the feat for you.

Monday June 27, 2022

Peace Domain Cleric

Introduced in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, the Peace Domain cleric is considered to be one of the most powerful subclasses ever printed. How will…

Saturday June 25, 2022

Watch “Don’t Say Vecna!” Part 2!

Can our party defeat the archlich Vecna in his own domain? Or will they be smote by his wicked power?

Tuesday June 21, 2022

Oathbreaker Paladin

Learn to channel the corrupt power of your paladin's broken vow in our Oathbreaker Paladin 5e guide!

Monday June 13, 2022

Mage Slayer Guide 5e

Mage Slayer is an attractive feat for martials who want to make life tough for enemy spellcasters. Unfortunately, an update to D&D's system hurt…

Thursday June 2, 2022

Survive the Terrors of a Broken World in Ghostfire Gaming’s ‘Arora: Age of Desolation’

In a world desolated by a cataclysmic event, can you muster the courage and smarts to survive?

Thursday May 26, 2022

Defensive Duelist Guide 5e

Have you ever wanted to enter the fray with a rapier and parry even the strongest creatures wielding massive weapons? Defensive Duelist might be…

Wednesday May 25, 2022

Steady Aim 5e

For when you simply need to hit, Steady Aim is there to give you a boost to your attack rolls!

Wednesday May 4, 2022