Yesterday, D&D Beyond revealed exciting news: they’re going to offer the sourcebook for The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying, crafted by the renowned Swedish game publisher, Free League. While the announcement on D&D Beyond might call it a “brand new adaptation,” the truth is it was released last year. This guide draws from the second edition of Free League’s The One Ring tabletop RPG by Francesco Nepitello. Whether it’s entirely new or not, this acclaimed ruleset, now specifically tailored for the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons, ranks among the top games set in the enchanting universe of J.R.R. Tolkien. Now, you can effortlessly weave it into your D&D experience using the platform’s custom virtual tabletop.
This comprehensive 240-page guide is packed with content, including six unique classes, 12 diverse subclasses, 14 distinct species, and a whopping 42 special feats. All of these options are accessible through D&D Beyond’s character creation tool. Free League has put together rules for journeys that capture the essence of the original stories, which inspired the fantasy genre as we know it today, and Dungeons & Dragons itself. Additionally, the guide offers adventure paths suitable for parties from levels 1 to 10, complete with fresh maps and creatures that are fully compatible with D&D Beyond’s tactical virtual tabletop, Maps, which has recently entered its beta phase.
The mechanics of the sourcebook have been fine-tuned to work precisely with Dungeons & Dragons’ fifth edition. Although it doesn’t align with the latest 2024 update, thanks to backward compatibility, players should find it easy to incorporate the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying book into their 2024 sessions. Right now, you can snag the D&D Beyond edition at a special price of $29.99, while the original version is priced at just over $50 on Free League’s website.
