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
What’s the Best D&D 5e Initiative Tracker?
Combat is one of the 3 core mechanics in DnD and, when compared to RP and exploration, it is certainly the most rule intensive.…
Friday August 2, 2019
A Guide to DnD 5e Classes
Choosing your character’s class is one of the most important decisions you will make when creating your character for a new campaign.
Tuesday July 23, 2019
DnD Character Backstory Template
A character is only as good as their backstory. But, even the best of backstories can be overlooked or ignored if it's not presented…
Sunday July 14, 2019
What are the Best D&D Podcasts?
Do you have enough D&D in your life? Likely not, if you’re reading this article.
Saturday June 29, 2019
What’s the Best Mic for Online DND Sessions?
If you’re reading this article, you likely want to step up your audio game for your D&D sessions. We’ve been there. The following article…
Thursday June 20, 2019
Welcome to Arcane Eye
Welcome to Arcane Eye! What is Arcane Eye? Arcane Eye is a site focused on providing useful tips and tricks to all those involved…
Friday June 14, 2019