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

Exalted Vales Interview

About Exalted Vales Exalted Vales is a brand new region and campaign guide for D&D 5e, and is the first project from the Montréal-based…

Tuesday June 9, 2020

Product Spotlights

What are Product Spotlights? If you are trying to promote a product in the TTRPG industry, Product Spotlights are great ways to get the…

Monday June 1, 2020

Sponsored Articles

This post was sponsored by Arcane Eye! Arcane Eye is a site focused on providing useful tips and tricks to all those involved in…

Monday June 1, 2020

Inline Content Sponsorships

Thanks for your interest in advertising with Arcane Eye! This article provides information about our Inline Content Sponsorships.

Monday June 1, 2020

2‑Minute Tabletop Interview

We recently had the pleasure of talking to one of our favorite content creators in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, Ross McConnell. For…

Friday April 17, 2020

A Guide to D&D 5e Spells

Whether you harness the Weave, mold the power of creation, or manipulate the forces of nature, your spellcaster in D&D needs spells. Learn more…

Friday April 10, 2020

Feature Your Project on Arcane Eye

At Arcane Eye, we love featuring content creators and innovators in the D&D and TTRPG space!

Wednesday March 25, 2020

The Best Way to Run an Online DnD Session

Sometimes online DnD is necessary because of timing, geography, or global pandemics

Wednesday March 18, 2020

Wizard Guide 5e

In this post, we will be examining the wizard’s class features and how you can optimize your wizard through choosing your race, background, ability…

Thursday March 5, 2020

How to Run a DnD One‑Shot

One-shots are a great way to introduce new mechanics, try out classes you've been neglecting, or explore settings you haven't dared venture in a…

Wednesday February 5, 2020