LitRPG Reads: RPG + DnD + Books = LitRPG

Top Novels Every D&D Player Should Read to Master Lore and World-Building

Illustration of a woman with long hair reading a large, intricately designed book. She wears a thick sweater with decorative elements on the sleeves, sitting indoors next to a plant and a pendant lamp, framed by ornate borders.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is more than a game of dice; it’s a portal into rich, sprawling worlds brimming with history, magic, and intrigue. For both Dungeon Masters and players, …

100 Thrilling Pirate-Themed Random D&D Encounters in a Lawless Seaport

by Emily Thorne

Illustration of a confident woman in pirate-themed attire, featuring a wide-brimmed hat and long coat. She stands against a backdrop of swirling blue, green, and orange hues, exuding adventure and determination as if ready for random D&D encounters.

Welcome to the thrilling realm of a lawless pirate haven—a chaotic microcosm where danger lurks in every shadow and the only law is that of the sword. Here, the air …

Everything You Need to Know to Start Using D&D Beyond’s Character Builder for Your Campaign

by Kenny Kings

A woman with blue hair and medieval attire uses a computer to launch a D&D Beyond campaign, customizing a character design. Two armored figures stand in the background. The scene blends historical and modern elements, with a mug and pens beside the monitor.

Creating a character in Dungeons & Dragons is akin to crafting a fine dish that tantalizes the senses and leaves a lasting impression. Just like a skilled chef knows the …

Understanding How Character Flaws Enhance Alignment-Based Roleplaying in Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns

by Amir Barakat

Illustration of a medieval woman with short brown hair, wearing armor and a blue-striped tunic, standing thoughtfully in a forest. She contemplates her character flaws, hand near chin, surrounded by tall trees and swords sticking in the ground—a scene straight from a D&D adventure.

In the vibrant and fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), character creation is not merely a mechanical exercise but an elevated art form that transcends the realm of mere …

Unleashing Adventure: Power-Packed D&D Class Combos

by Ken Chan

Illustration of a female angelic figure with glowing yellow eyes and long white hair, wearing ornate gold and white armor. She embodies the aura of an epic D&D adventure. With large, feathered wings and a halo, the ethereal light and columns create a heavenly atmosphere.

Epic Synergies: Unleash Your D&D Adventure!

100 Terrifying Encounters in the Necromancer’s Tower (DND Random Tables)

by Kenny Kings

In a dark, gothic scene reminiscent of Dungeons & Dragons adventures, a warrior woman clad in armor wields her sword amid skulls and a ghostly figure. A foreboding castle looms in the mist, its eerie vines and dim candlelight setting the perfect stage for this ttrpg encounter.

The imposing shadow of the necromancer’s tower looms large, its eerie presence casting a pall over the land. This is no common fortress. It is a sinister bastion crafted from …

Crafting Epic Journeys: How to Unleash Powerful Character Arcs in D&D Campaigns

by Ajay Patel

A split image reveals an elf character on the left in a peaceful village with cottages, and on the right, clad in ornate armor, wielding a sword among warriors. This evokes epic journeys and character arcs like those found in thrilling D&D campaigns.

Shape Legends: Craft Character Arcs for Epic Adventures!

Embrace the Divine: How to Unleash an Aasimar’s Celestial Glory in D&D

by Amir Barakat

A fantasy illustration of a winged elf resembling an Aasimar, with long silver hair and pointed ears. She wears ornate armor with gold accents, embodying celestial glory. A glowing halo behind her head and a starry sky in the background enhance her otherworldly presence, like a character from D&D.

Awaken Your Inner Light: Aasimar’s Celestial Journey

Wicked Warlock Wonders: D&D Spell Combos to Bewitch and Bewilder!

by Kenny Kings

A woman in medieval clothing stands in a stone hall, embodying a character straight from a tabletop RPG. She conjures a fiery orb with her right hand and a glowing icy orb with her left. Candles line the walls, while warm light filters through tall windows, setting the perfect scene for any Pathfinder RPG session.

Ah, the life of a warlock! It’s a tantalizing and perilous path, brimming with eldritch powers, enigmatic patrons, and an unending sea of opportunities for mayhem and chaos. From the …

Embrace Nature’s Magic with the D&D 2025 Moon Druid!

by Ken Chan

A fantasy illustration of a Moon Druid with flowing hair and a crescent headdress, standing before a large moon. Cloaked in celestial symbols, they emit Natures Magic from their hand. Trees and mushrooms surround them, under the gaze of a smaller moon in the sky.

As the moon waxes and wanes in its celestial dance, casting a silvery glow upon the earth, it entices adventurers from all walks of life to embrace its enchanting essence. …

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What is LitRPG Reads?

Simply put, LitRPG stories take place in a game (or gamelike) world with rpg-style progression. Basically, an RPG in narrative format. RPG + Books = LitRPG! The term LitRPG was originally coined by three Russian authors back around 2010. I cover a lot of Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop RPG content here too!

About LitRPG Reads

Paul Bellow is a LitRPG author, decades-long gamer, RPG game developer, and publisher of several online communities. In other words, an old school webmaster.

He also developed and runs LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced RPG generators powered by GPT-3 AI. Here at LitRPG Reads, he publishes articles about LitRPG books, tabletop RPG books, and all sorts of DND content that's free to use in your personal tabletop campaign - i.e. non-commercial use.

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