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

D&D Starter Set vs. Essentials Kit

The D&D Starter Set and Essentials Kit are a bit different from the other books released by Wizards of the Coast. In this article,…

Wednesday February 10, 2021

Mechanic Overview: Armor Class 5e

In D&D 5e, a creature's Armor Class dictates how easily it can be hit. This simple mechanic is undeniably important for both player characters…

Friday February 5, 2021

6 Video Games To Play If You Like D&D

If you can't get your group together to play D&D, or if you just want more RPGs in your life, these video games are…

Monday February 1, 2021

New Adventure Coming Soon: Heroes of Karatheon

The Heroes of Karatheon, Arcane Eye’s newest 5e adventure, has been written, playtested, and is now in its final stage of editing!

Tuesday January 26, 2021

Forge Domain Cleric

In this post, we will be examining the Forge Domain cleric’s class features and how you can optimize your Forge Domain cleric through choosing…

Tuesday January 5, 2021

What I Learned as a New Dungeon Master (And Why You Should Try It!)

Everyone faces challenges and growing pains as a new DM. Don't let that stop you.

Saturday January 2, 2021

The 8 Best DnD Map Makers

Looking for the best DND map maker for your campaign? Check out our list of top 8 tools for creating stunning maps.

Thursday December 31, 2020

Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything Review

Tasha's Cauldron of Everything is a D&D 5e rules expansion featuring a ton of new content for players and some optional rulesets for DMs.

Friday December 18, 2020

Krampus’ Lair – A Christmas-Themed D&D Adventure

Krampus' Lair is a short Christmas-themed adventure for a 13th level party. This free D&D adventure contains Christmas-themed riddles, creatures, and a boss fight…

Thursday December 17, 2020

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We want to know what D&D content YOU want more of in this one minute survey!

Monday November 30, 2020