Master Tier costs $9.99 per month and includes all digital books, character tools, and campaign sharing features
D&D Beyond's Master Tier is the highest subscription level the platform offers. For $9.99 monthly, you get access to nearly every official Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook released for Fifth Edition, plus tools to build characters, run campaigns, and share content with your group. You do not need to own physical books or buy individual digital copies — the subscription unlocks them all in one place.
Master Tier is the only subscription level that includes the full library of books. If you play regularly or run a campaign, this tier removes the friction of looking up rules across multiple sources or asking players to buy their own digital content. The trade-off is the monthly cost; if you play once or twice a year, a lower tier or no subscription may fit better.
Key Takeaways
- Master Tier includes every official Fifth Edition sourcebook, character builder, monster manual, and campaign management tool on D&D Beyond.
- The $9.99 monthly cost is the same whether you subscribe for one month or twelve, with no annual discount available.
- You can share your book access with players in your campaign, but they see only the content relevant to their character or the adventure you are running.
- Master Tier does not include third-party content, Unearthed Arcana playtest material, or books from other TTRPGs; D&D Beyond sells those separately.
- You can cancel anytime and keep access to your characters and campaigns until your current billing period ends.
What books and tools come with Master Tier
Master Tier unlocks the full D&D Beyond library for your account. This includes the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual, and every official expansion book released for Fifth Edition — Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, and others. The exact list changes as Wizards of the Coast releases new books; D&D Beyond updates the library within days of official release.
Beyond books, Master Tier includes the character builder (which lets you create a character from scratch or import one from a PDF), the encounter builder (for designing combat encounters with monsters and calculating difficulty), the campaign management tools (for organizing sessions, sharing maps, and tracking initiative), and the ability to create and share homebrew content — custom spells, items, and monsters — with your group. You also get access to D&D Beyond's integrated digital toolset, which includes dice rollers, condition trackers, and spell search across all available books.
Master Tier does not include content from Unearthed Arcana (the playtest material Wizards releases before finalizing rules), third-party publishers, or other TTRPGs. D&D Beyond sells those as separate purchases even if you hold Master Tier.
How Master Tier compares to other D&D Beyond subscription levels
| Tier | Monthly Cost | Books Included | Character Builder | Campaign Tools | Book Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic Player's Handbook only | Yes, limited | No | No |
| Hero Tier | $2.99 | Player's Handbook + one expansion | Yes | No | No |
| Master Tier | $9.99 | All official Fifth Edition books | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The free tier gives you a stripped-down version of the Player's Handbook and basic character creation, but no access to other books or campaign tools. Hero Tier ($2.99 per month) adds one expansion book of your choice and keeps the character builder, but still blocks campaign management and book sharing. Master Tier unlocks everything.
If you are a player in someone else's campaign, you may not need Master Tier yourself — the Dungeon Master's subscription often shares book access with players, so you can see the rules and options your DM has made available. If you run the campaign or play in multiple groups, Master Tier ensures you have access regardless of what others own.
How book sharing works with Master Tier
When you subscribe to Master Tier, you can invite players to your campaign and they will see the books you own through the D&D Beyond interface. The sharing is not unlimited — players see only the content relevant to their character class, race, and the adventure you are running. A player cannot browse your entire library; they see the spells available to their class, the feats their race can take, and the monsters in the current encounter.
This design protects the intellectual property of Wizards of the Coast while letting your group use the books together. If a player wants to browse the full library independently or create characters outside your campaign, they need their own subscription. Sharing works across devices — a player can access shared content on their phone, tablet, or computer as long as they are logged into D&D Beyond and part of your campaign.
When Master Tier makes sense for your budget
Master Tier costs $119.88 per year if you pay monthly ($9.99 × 12 months). D&D Beyond does not offer an annual discount, so the per-month rate stays the same whether you commit for a year or cancel after one month. This matters if you play seasonally — you can subscribe during your active campaign and cancel when the campaign ends, then resubscribe later without penalty.
Master Tier is most cost-effective if you run a campaign, because the DM typically needs access to all the books. If you are a player in one campaign, ask your DM whether they have Master Tier and can share books with you — if so, you may not need to pay. If you play in multiple campaigns run by different DMs, or if you want to build characters and experiment with options on your own, Master Tier pays for itself quickly compared to buying individual books or PDFs.
If you play D&D rarely or use only the Player's Handbook, the free tier or Hero Tier may be enough. If you use D&D Beyond as your primary tool for every session, Master Tier removes the friction of looking up rules or asking whether a book is available.
What happens to your content if you cancel Master Tier
If you cancel your subscription, you keep access to your characters, campaigns, and homebrew content indefinitely. You lose access to the full book library — your view reverts to whatever the free tier includes. Any character you built using Master Tier books will still exist in your account, but you will not be able to edit it or view the full details of abilities that come from books you no longer own.
This means you can cancel and resubscribe later without losing your work. Your campaign notes, maps, and player roster stay in your account. If you resubscribe to Master Tier, your characters and campaigns are exactly as you left them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Master Tier if I only play as a character, not as a DM?
Not necessarily. If your DM has Master Tier, they can share books with you through your campaign, and you will see the options available to your character. You only need your own Master Tier if you want to browse the full library independently, build characters outside a campaign, or play in multiple groups with different DMs.
Can I share my Master Tier subscription with someone else's account?
No. Each D&D Beyond account is separate, and a subscription is tied to one account only. You can share book access through campaigns (so players in your campaign see the books you own), but you cannot give your login to someone else or transfer your subscription to another account.
Does Master Tier include digital maps or battle maps?
Master Tier includes tools to create and manage encounters and campaigns, but it does not include pre-made battle maps or VTT (virtual tabletop) features like Roll20 or Foundry. You can upload your own maps and use D&D Beyond's encounter builder, but the platform is not a full virtual tabletop replacement.
What if a new D&D book comes out after I subscribe?
New official Fifth Edition books are added to Master Tier within days of release. Your subscription automatically includes them — you do not pay extra or need to renew. This applies only to official Wizards of the Coast books; third-party content is sold separately.
Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?
D&D Beyond does not offer a pause feature. You can cancel anytime and resubscribe later without losing your characters or campaigns. If you expect to return in a few months, canceling and resubscribing is simpler than keeping the subscription active.