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

Defend Your Fortress Against an Undead Army in a New Free Adventure on D&D Beyond

Defend Ironspine Keep from Szass Tam’s undead horde in Hold Back the Dead, a free D&D adventure packed with siege action!

Tuesday February 4, 2025

Arcane Eye’s Legendary Lairs: Volume 1 is Coming February 4

Make prep easier with Legendary Lairs: Volume 1! A collection of six ready-to-run adventures set in the lairs of legendary monsters, from aboleths to…

Wednesday January 29, 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 January 28, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Ability Score Improvements (ASI) in 5e

Discover how Ability Score Improvements (ASI) work in Dungeons & Dragons 5e, including how to enhance your stats and the impact on your character's…

Wednesday January 22, 2025

Fighting Style Feats in the 2024 Player’s Handbook

Choose a Fighting Style feat that optimizes your character for success!

Monday January 20, 2025

Healer Guide 5e

When wounds are deep and potions are scarce, the Healer feat can be the difference between life and death.

Sunday January 19, 2025

Legends of Greyhawk: D&D’s Newest Organized Play Campaign

A New Organized Play Campaign on the Horizon The world of Greyhawk is about to take center stage in Dungeons & Dragons with the…

Friday January 17, 2025

How to Calculate Your Spell Save DC

What Is Spell Save DC? Spell save DC (the DC stands for Difficulty Class) in Dungeons & Dragons is the target number a creature…

Thursday January 16, 2025

Grappler Guide 5e

Master the art of grappling in D&D 5e with our Grappler feat guide. Learn how to control the battlefield and pin your enemies down

Thursday January 16, 2025

Tavern Brawler Guide 5e

Crush your drink and grab a chair, it's time for a bar fight!

Wednesday January 15, 2025