Rank #5 in Tabletop RPG (D&D & More)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e Starter Set
by Wizards of the Coast · Ages 12+
The best first D&D campaign, out of print and now collector-priced - the Essentials Kit is the in-print box at a quarter of the money.
Best price at
Amazon
$116.81
Price checked Sep 12, 2026
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
💰 Best BudgetSee it in action
Video by a third-party creator, hosted on YouTube. Loads only when you press play.
What we like
- ↑Complete starter campaign - Lost Mines of Phandelver
- ↑Pre-generated characters included
- ↑Dice included - ready to play
- ↑Beginner-friendly rules booklet
- ↑Most-recommended first TTRPG purchase
- ↑GM-friendly with low prep
Worth knowing
- ↓Limited to one starter adventure
- ↓Player's Handbook needed for character creation
- ↓Recent versions reprinted
What buyers say
Based on 2,053 buyer mentionsBuyers praise starter set, quality, gameplay and value for money.
↑ Starter set↑ Quality↑ Gameplay↑ Value for money
Specs
- Entry Type
- Starter Set
- Campaign Length
- 10-20 sessions
- Pages
- 64
- GM Difficulty
- Newcomer-friendly
- Setting
- Forgotten Realms
Full buying guide