On March 17th, Wizard’s of the Coast is releasing a new Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook, Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount, which introduces players to the world of Exandria. It is written by Matthew Mercer, voice actor and longtime DM for the web series Critical Role, where the setting originates.
It isn’t surprising that the sourcebook would be so popular. Not only is it the first new setting for D&D since 2018’s adaptation of the Magic: the Gathering setting of Ravnica, it also contains plenty of new mechanics and features. In a previous statement, Mercer said that he wants the book to be for all D&D fans, not just fans of Critical Role.
The book itself will include not only lore, pantheons, and descriptions of the continent of Wildemount, but also many new features and mechanics as well. Most notable are new subclasses, new magic items called the Vestiges of Divergence, and a new school of magic known as Dunamancy, which controls the threads of fate and time. The book will also include new monsters native to Wildemount, new spells, and some introductory campaigns and plot hooks. There’s even a section that helps players come up with engaging backstories for their characters.
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