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
Eldermancy’s The Seeker’s Guide to Twisted Taverns Review
From magically autonomous inns to extradimensional, neverending pubs, The Seeker's Guide to Twisted Taverns features all the wondrous watering holes you could ask for. …
Saturday April 23, 2022
Spelljammer 5e Announcement
The highly anticipated, space-faring Spelljammer setting is coming to D&D 5e. We talk about what has been confirmed and what implicatoins it may have…
Friday April 22, 2022
D&D Direct 2022 Recap
With the first-ever D&D Direct wrapped up, we’ll take you through what was announced and when we can expect each project.
Friday April 22, 2022
Choose Your Own Path in Eldermancy’s Sunken Isles
When playing D&D, there are few things more important than player choice. Lucky for you, Sunken Isles’ core mechanic is focused on giving players…
Wednesday March 16, 2022
Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep Review
It's no surprise that you can expect a great story, tough choices, and nail-biting action from Matt Mercer's Call of the Netherdeep.
Tuesday March 15, 2022
Slasher Guide 5e
Did you know that slashing weapons are one of the most common weapon damage types? They make up 10 of the 28 melee weapons…
Saturday March 12, 2022
Skulker Guide 5e
If remaining unseen and attacking from a distance are among the priorities for your build, the Skulker feat can help you get there.
Saturday March 12, 2022
Shadow Touched Guide 5e
Allowing you to draw on the powers of Shadowfell to turn invisible, Shadow Touched adds amazing utility to any class that is looking for…
Saturday March 12, 2022
Mounted Combatant Guide 5e
Have you ever dreamed of riding your steed into battle, swinging down on your enemies as your charge through the fray? Mounted Combatant may…
Saturday March 12, 2022