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
Passive Perception 5e
Passive skill checks are a confusing mechanic and the official rules don't offer a lot of clarity. In this article, we seek to understand…
Monday February 7, 2022
Product Spotlight: Rise of Vecna
Set in an apocalyptic Forgotten Realms setting, Rise of Vecna explores what would happen if heroes could not rise to the challenges of evil.…
Sunday February 6, 2022
Concentration 5e
Just as swordsmen rely on their skills with a blade to keep them alive, the lifeline of spellcasters is their ability to harness magic.…
Saturday February 5, 2022
Cleric Guide 5e
In this post, we will be examining the cleric’s class features and how you can optimize your cleric through choosing your race, background, ability…
Wednesday February 2, 2022
Oath of Vengeance Paladin
In this guide, we’ll be covering all the aspects of the Oath of Vengeance Paladins in D&D 5e. The pros and cons of each…
Tuesday February 1, 2022
Hexblade Warlock
In this post, we will be examining the Hexblade warlock’s class features and how you can optimize your Hexblade warlock through choosing your race,…
Thursday January 27, 2022
A Guide to the 5e Warlock’s Eldritch Invocations
The Warlock's invocations make them one of the most customizable 5e classes. Optimizing these abilities are paramount to creating a powerfully unique Warlock build.
Monday January 24, 2022
How Does Jump Work in 5e?
Jumping is an important movement mechanism for any game and D&D is no different. As always, look before you leap.
Friday January 21, 2022
Strixhaven: A Syllabus of Sorcery Has Gone Platinum!
Our companion book to Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos has sold more than 1,000 copies!
Tuesday January 18, 2022
Wild Shape 5e
Wild Shape is a versatile ability that can make your Druid effective in just about any situation. Whether you find yourself in a combat,…
Monday January 17, 2022