Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook

Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook was published in May 2012 by Wizards of the Coast. Although the book was designed for broad appeal, there are many references to the Forgotten Realms found within.

"The Darkness Beckons

Being an adventurer is a hard business. Dungeons offer adventure, treasure, and glory, but they are fraught with deadly traps, vicious monsters, and sinister puzzles. It takes more than a stout heart and a sharp mind to survive. A hero must be equipped with knowledge and tools if he or she is to face the unknown and live to tell about it.

Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook™ is a guide for players and Dungeon Masters who want to play in a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® game that explores dungeons and plumbs the blackest reaches of the Underdark. Whether you’re a Dungeon Master seeking to create a fantastic location populated with beholders and mind flayers, or a player looking to equip your character with the means to fight such threats, this book is for you. Players will find an assortment of new powers, equipment, feats, character themes, and player races, including the kobold and the goblin. For Dungeon Masters, the book is a trove of dungeon-building advice and details, including lore on classic dungeon monsters, some quirky companions for adventurers, a few timeless treasures, and tips for incorporating players’ character themes into an adventure."