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

Guard Guide 5e

Explore which D&D classes work best with the Guard background and how it can help your character spot and react to danger.

Saturday December 28, 2024

Farmer Guide 5e

Explore the Farmer background in D&D 5e and how it can be foundational for a tough marital or caster character.

Friday December 27, 2024

Guide Guide 5e

Explore which D&D classes work best with the Guide background and how it can help your stealthy, nature-focused characters excel!

Thursday December 26, 2024

Hermit Guide 5e

Explore which D&D classes work best with the Hermit background and how it can help your reclusive caster heal your allies.

Wednesday December 25, 2024

Entertainer Guide 5e

Explore the Entertainer background in D&D 5e, its benefits for audacious characters, and how it can help buff your entire party.

Thursday December 19, 2024

Criminal Guide 5e

Explore the Criminal background in D&D 5e, its benefits for agile and roguish characters, and how it can boost your arcane caster's effectiveness.

Wednesday December 18, 2024

Artificer (2024) Guide

In this post, we will be examining the 2024 Artificer’s class features from its Unearthed Arcana playtest and how you can optimize your Artificer…

Tuesday December 17, 2024

Charlatan Guide 5e

Explore the Charlatan background in D&D 5e, its benefits for agile and roguish characters, and how it can boost your swashbuckling character's utility.

Sunday December 15, 2024

Artisan Guide 5e

Explore the Artisan background in D&D 5e, its benefits for tinkerers, and how it can boost your martial or spellcaster character's utility.

Saturday December 14, 2024

Acolyte Guide 5e

Explore the Acolyte background in D&D 5e, its benefits for spellcasters, and why it’s less suited for martial classes.

Friday December 13, 2024