Wizards of the Coast has opened pre-orders for the next D&D expansion, Arcana Unleashed. The first book, Arcana Unleashed, features tons of new options for players, while Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall contains a full adventure from levels 11 to 20 for your DM:
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Dungeons & Dragons today announced that pre-orders are available for Arcana Unleashed, a new high-magic expansion for players and Dungeon Masters (DMs) featuring powerful spellcasting options, evolving magic items, arcane factions, and magical threats that can shape the fate of entire worlds. The announcement coincides with the start of Campaign 2 of Dungeon Masters, Dungeons & Dragons' actual play series on YouTube featuring Jasmine Bhullar (DesiQuest, Dimension 20), Devora Wilde (Baldur’s Gate III), Neil Newbon (Baldur’s Gate III), Christian Navarro (13 Reasons Why, Forgotten Realms), and Mayanna Berrin (Dispatch, The Dungeon Run).
Arcana Unleashed
Take your magic to the next level in a world shaped by arcane power.
Step into a high-magic society where legendary spellcasters, arcane factions, and ancient traditions shape the fate of entire realms. Master evolving magic items, uncover forgotten secrets, and wield power worthy of legends.
Inside this magical tome, you will uncover:
- 8 new and revised subclasses inspired by powerful arcane traditions.
- 33 new and revised spells that unleash spellcasting prowess in new ways.
- 19 magical creatures ranging from mysterious allies to deadly foes.
- 9 arcane factions and 6 group patrons that shape the politics and power of magical society.
- 47 magical items including evolving relics and legendary artifacts.
- Tomb of the Shadow Serpents: A level 1introductory adventure for 1 to 2 sessions of play.
- 10 backgrounds and 20+ feats rooted in arcane factions and magical traditions.
- Pre-Order Bonus: The Arcane Mastery Digital Dice Set, Dungeon Masters: Arcana Unleashed Play-Along Pack, and D&D Encounters: Red Wizards’ Gambit mini adventure.
Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
Deep in the Forgotten Realms, the nation of Thay — notorious for its tyrannical, red-robed wizards — casts an ominous shadow on your table. Secrets are passed in the dark; a looming threat of unimagined power seeks to crumble societies, and one name is at the center of it all—Szass Tam.
Dive into the world of enchanted espionage, fragile alliances, and clandestine missions in this magical spy thriller adventure built for high-level play (levels 11–20). Will you be bold enough to face the might of the lich Szass Tam – and stop him before he unleashes his demonic undead horde upon the world? Or will you let it all fall to ruin?
Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall comes with:
- A complete level 11–20 adventure
- Thay Gazetteer (24 pages) - a DM's guide to Thay's provinces, Zulkirs, Red Wizard politics, society, and intrigue
- 14 magical items
- 6 high-CR creatures, including stat block for Szass Tam, and advice on how to play him
- 5 chapters detailing the adventure with 20+ dedicated maps
- Advice on how to run a magical spy thriller and adventures in Thay
- Pre-Order Bonus: The Arcane Mastery Digital Dice Set, Dungeon Masters: Arcana Unleashed Play-Along Pack, and D&D Encounters: Red Wizards’ Gambit mini adventure.
