Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dare to Enter the Mists of Dread

The nightmare realms of Ravenloft beckon. Within these haunted lands, monstrous Darklords rule over twisted domains born from terror itself. Now, famed monster hunter and scholar Rudolph Van Richten compiles his bone-chilling knowledge to prepare a new generation of adventurers for the horrors that await.

Explore the mist-shrouded Domains of Dread, encounter unforgettable horrors, and harness forbidden powers to survive—or succumb. Will you face the darkness, or be consumed by it?

What Awaits Within:

• Return to Ravenloft – The iconic Domains of Dread are reimagined for Fifth Edition, with both classic and brand-new settings to explore—or create from scratch.

• Build Your Own Nightmare – Craft personalized domains and Darklords using flexible tools and horror-themed storytelling guidance for Dungeon Masters.

• Embrace the Macabre – New character options include:

  • Lineages: Dhampir, Hexblood, and Reborn

  • Subclasses: College of Spirits (Bard) and The Undead (Warlock Pact)

  • Dark Gifts: Supernatural boons with a sinister edge

  • Backgrounds and Trinkets: Themed for horror campaigns

• Face the Monstrous – Populate your tales with terrifying foes from the included bestiary, each more dreadful than the last.

• Launch a Chilling Adventure – Includes a ready-to-run horror-themed adventure to start your descent into dread.

The mists are rising. Will you uncover Ravenloft’s secrets—or become just another soul lost to fear?