D&D Editions Timeline
Category: Other
Updated: 26 Sep 2018
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Created byGavin Johnson
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Dungeons and Dragons EssentialsVersion 3.5Advanced D&DOriginal D&DAdvanced D&D 2nd Edition3rd Edition Released4th Edition Released5th Edition ReleasedMonster Manual PublishedPlayers Handbook IntroducedDungeon Masters Guide 1st edition releasedUnearthed Arcana released2nd edition
Player's Handbook
Dungeon Master's Guide
Monstrous Compendium
all releasedMonstrous Manual Released
(replaced Monstrous Compendium)2nd Edition
Player's Handbook (revised)
Dungeon Master Guide (revised)
Player's Option/Dungeon Master Option series3rd Edition
Player's Handbook
Dungeon Master's Guide
Monster Manual
all released3.5 Edition
Player's Handbook
Dungeon Master's Guide
Monster Manual
all released4th Edition
Player's Handbook
Dungeon Master's Guide
Monster Manual
all releasedRules Compendium
Heroes of the Fallen Lands
Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms
Dungeon Master's Kit
Monster Vault
all releasedBasic Rules (PDF only; limited player options)
Core rulebooks:
5th edition
Player's Handbook
Dungeon Master's Guide
Monster Manual
all released
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