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
Boon of Energy Resistance Guide 5e
Master the manipulation of energy and redirect harm back at your foes with the Boon of Energy Resistance in D&D 5e!
Saturday March 8, 2025
Boon of Dimensional Travel Guide 5e
Step between realities with the Boon of Dimensional Travel feat in D&D 5e! This Epic Boon grants unparalleled mobility, letting you teleport across the…
Friday March 7, 2025
Boon of Combat Prowess Guide 5e
Become an unstoppable force with the Boon of Combat Prowess feat in D&D 5e! This Epic Boon can help ensure you never miss an…
Thursday March 6, 2025
How Spellcasting Monsters Work in the New Monster Manual
Casting Monsters Are Now Spell Slot-Less Spellcasting monsters in the 2025 Monster Manual have shifted away from the traditional spell slot system toward a…
Wednesday February 26, 2025
New and Revised Subclasses Coming in the Forgotten Realms Player’s Guide
Forgotten Realms Player’s Guide Update In an Unearthed Arcana released on D&D Beyond on January 28, we get a sneak peek at the content…
Tuesday February 18, 2025
New D&D Book Releases in 2025: Monster Manual, Anthologies, and More (Updated)
Explore D&D’s 2025 release schedule, featuring the new Monster Manual, dragon-filled adventures, a new starter set, Forgotten Realms, and Eberron!
Monday February 17, 2025
DND 2024 Origin Feats Ranked
Origin feats are granted when a player chooses their background during character creation and help define your build's strengths!
Sunday February 16, 2025
Musician Guide 5e
Inspire your allies with the Musician feat! Learn how this Origin feat can make you into every party member's dream support caster!
Sunday February 16, 2025
The 8 Best D&D VTTs
Bring your adventures to life with a virtual tabletop! VTTs offer digital maps, miniatures, and tools to immerse your group in your D&D games.
Saturday February 15, 2025
Savage Attacker Guide 5e
Discover why Savage Attacker falls short in D&D 5e. Learn how its diminishing returns and gameplay slowdown make it a less-than-ideal feat.
Saturday February 15, 2025