D&D Dice Roundup: The 10 Coolest Places to Shop for Dice
Is there such a thing as too many dice? Join us as we round up a list of the 10 best places you can shop for D&D dice and accessories online.
Howdy, partner! Welcome to the wild west of Dungeons and Dragons. To best get you going on your tabletop game, you’ll be needing some fine dice. There are all different colors, styles, shapes, and sizes, so you’ve got a lot of options to choose from.
Luckily, we’ve compiled the information you need on everything dice-related. We’ll tell you what dice you need, cool specialty dice options you might not have heard of, and where you can find them. We’ll also share our top 10 recommendations for online stores that sell dice and other D&D supplies.
Take a look around and find some you like!
What Kind of Dice Do You Need to Play D&D?
Every fantasy cowboy needs himself a reliable set of starter dice. Basic dice usually come in a pack of seven, including the d4, d6, d8, d10, d2, d20, d100. You can find lots of basic dice on eBay, Amazon, Etsy, or local board game stores for $5 to $10. They usually come in one or two colors. Nothing that’ll knock your socks off.
Reminder: “d” means dice and the number shows how many sides it has. If you need a refresher on dice names or anything else, check out our post on D&D terms every beginner should know!
That Dog Won’t Hunt, Amigo. I Need to Buy More Dice!
Buying dice in bulk or ordering mystery dice sets are two good ways to add to your collection if you’re not picky about color or style.
Looking for more than one set? Online sellers like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy also have dice in bulk. You can buy 5, 15, or even 50 entire sets of dice for $10 to $50. That’s a pretty good deal! They’ll usually come with multiple colors or styles for you to choose from. That way you can share with your friends – or be a dice goblin and hoard them all for yourself.
How about something a little more chaotic for all you Wild Magic Sorcerers out there? Online sites sometimes have mystery dice sets, where you can pay to get a random set of dice. You might end up with a pearlescent pink, rainbow, or monster-themed set, or possibly even dice with rubber duckies inside. Sounds like fun!
Big Dice, Metal Dice, Cool Themes, and More
This town ain’t big enough for the two of us…here’s the skinny on extra large dice, dice made from premium materials, and other cool ways to stand out at your next D&D session.
Handmade dice come in all kids of cool materials: wood, metal, silicone, and even really wild stuff like deer antler and gemstones.
There are many styles of higher quality dice including metal, plastic, wood, stone, or glass. Handmade dice can be a little more expensive, but they look much better than boring cheap ones. There are some cons to these handmade dice, though.
You gotta be careful, because handmade dice can be sharp! And metal dice are HEAVY. There are also many different shapes and sizes. You can find cones, spheres, cylinders, and plenty of other weird ones. They also range from teeny tiny to quite large. Try not to drop the big heavy sharp metal dice on your toe… ouch.
You can look up pretty much anything and find the perfect themed dice. I bet you can find themed dice from your favorite TV shows, movies, or video games! There are dice from Stranger Things, Harry Potter, Critical Role, Star Wars, Legend of Zelda, etc.
To get you going, here are…
Top Ten Best D&D Dice Shops
We’ve already covered the usual suspects when it comes to shopping for dice: Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and your friendly local game store are all solid options. But you’re not the usual dice shopper. You’re looking for something unique, high quality, and beautiful. You’re ready for our roundup of ten amazing online stores that will ship dice and other D&D goods right to your door.
Without further ado, here are our picks:
Moon River Dice: Very high quality, handmade dice and dice with fantasy and slightly spooky themes. These special occasion dice are definitely on the more expensive side.
Norse Foundry: This online store offers dice in all kinds of materials, like aluminum, ceramic, gemstone, and even deer antler. They also sell miniatures and other gear. Mid-range pricing.
Dispel Dice: Beautifully made, colorful, and precise sets of dice. They also sell giant dice and other fun dice-related items.
Everything Dice: Seasonal dice that changes throughout the year. Very colorful but also very sharp. These dice can get pricey, but be sure to check out their discounted sets.
Kraken Dice: Lots of affordable resin, acrylic, and silicone (!) dice featuring a classy Kraken logo. They sell game mats, oversized D20s, and other accessories, as well.
Die Hard Dice: Known for their rustic metal dice and for “Dwarven Forge” line of ultra-sturdy, dwarf-friendly dice complete with rivets on the sides and a dwarven anvil on the d20.
Level Up Dice: Higher quality dice in unique styles and materials. Prices range from $8.00 for a simple aluminum set to $1,000 for a d20 made out of tungsten! Most dice here are expensive, but the holographic glass is cool to look at.
Dark Elf Dice: Lots and lots of different dice types at reasonable prices. Check out the liquid core D20s, which have glitter inside that swirls when rolled.
Chessex: This is the place to get dice for CHEAP! They’ve been around since 1987. They also sell a one-pound bag of dice to start your collection.
Artisan Dice: These dice are handmade, exotic, and artsy. The online shop features cool themes like dragons, druids, alchemists, adventurers, and more.
Yee Haw, What a Roundup! Now Where Do I Put All These Dice?
Dice trays and dice bags are two solid options for storage. And it never hurts to have a dice jail lying around in case your d20 starts misbehaving.
Once you’ve filled your inventory with a hefty collection, you might realize that you need somewhere to put them. Most dice come with their own little bag, but having a bunch of little bags isn’t much better than having a bunch of dice laying around.
The Big Bag
A classic solution is a big ol’ bag of all your dice. Laura Bailey from Critical Role is known for having a giant bag with lots of dice that she has collected over the years.
Dice Trays & Cases
Having one big bag of all your dice will quickly become very disorganized. So, you can also keep your dice in display cases or dice trays. You can use cheap plastic boxes with separate compartments to keep all your sets together, or get some cases specifically for your dice. Dice trays are just flat surfaces that make it easy to roll your dice on. Many websites sell cool ones made of wood, and they sometimes come with a place to put your dice. It makes rolling that d20 so much more satisfying!
Dice Jail
Have you ever rolled so terribly with a set of dice that you just can’t bear to look at them any more? Worry no longer, for there exist cute little prison cells, cups, or boxes to lock your evil dice in when they aren’t rolling well. These are commonly referred to as “dice jail”. Not a place you want to be.
Dice Towers
Is rolling the dice just getting too boring for you? Get yourself a “dice tower” that will bring back the joy of rolling. These are little structures for your dice to tumble down instead of basically throwing them wherever you want. You gotta let the dice have fun too sometimes.
New-Fangled Virtual Dice
Now, if none of these options sound darn tootin’, there is always one other thing you can try: rolling your dice online. Virtual dice are great if you can’t find your dice bag, you don’t have a flat surface to roll on, or if you need to roll a whole bunch of dice at once. There are plenty of free apps that let you roll virtual dice, some of which you can customize.
Websites like DnD Dice Roller will work nicely, and D&D Beyond has a built-in function where you can see and hear your dice roll around! If you’re in a pinch, you can also just look up whatever you need to roll. For instance, try searching “4d6” in Google and you’ll see magic happen before your very eyes. The only downside to rolling virtually is that you don’t get the joy of holding your precious dice. But hey – it’s free!
You’ve Got Your Dice. Are You Ready to Play?
We use online dice rollers in our campaigns, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your own custom or handmade set!
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