Just yesterday, D&D Beyond brought some exciting news for tabletop gaming fans: they’re set to launch The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying sourcebook by the renowned Swedish publisher, Free League. While the announcement might tout this guide as a “brand new adaptation,” it actually hit the shelves last year, drawing from the second edition of Free League’s One Ring TTRPG, crafted by Francesco Nepitello. Whether new or not, this acclaimed ruleset, now revamped for the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons, remains a hit among enthusiasts of J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe. The best part? It can now be effortlessly integrated into D&D’s specialized virtual tabletop.
This comprehensive 240-page guide is packed with content, including six classes, 12 subclasses, 14 species, and 42 unique feats. All these are ready to be used in D&D Beyond’s character creation tool. Free League has revamped journeying rules to reflect the adventurous spirit of the original Tolkien books, which inspired not only modern fantasy but also Dungeons & Dragons itself. Adventurers can take their characters from levels 1 to 10, utilising new maps and foes perfectly suited for D&D Beyond’s tactical virtual tabletop, Maps, which has recently entered its beta phase.
The mechanics in this sourcebook have been fine-tuned specifically for Dungeons & Dragons’ fifth edition. Although it’s not aligned with the upcoming 2024 update, thanks to backward compatibility, players will still find it compatible with their 2024 campaigns. Currently, you can nab the D&D Beyond edition at a deal—just $29.99, compared to the original version priced at over $50 on Free League’s website. It’s a steal for those looking to enhance their adventures in Middle-earth within the D&D framework.
