Choosing a first set of dice should be one of the easiest parts of starting Dungeons & Dragons. Then you see sharp-edged resin, metal, gemstone and dozens of unfamiliar shapes, and a small purchase suddenly feels like a rules question. The good news is that a dependable seven-piece polyhedral set is enough for almost every new player. The best first set is not the most expensive one; it is the set you can read quickly, roll comfortably and recognise without breaking the flow of the game.
Start with the standard seven dice
A standard roleplaying set contains a d4, d6, d8, d10, percentile die, d12 and d20. The number tells you how many faces the die has. Your d20 handles most ability checks, attack rolls and saving throws, while the other dice commonly determine damage, healing and random outcomes.
