Yesterday, some exciting news came from D&D Beyond—they’re gearing up to sell the sourcebook for “The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying,” crafted by the acclaimed Swedish publisher Free League. While D&D Beyond touted it as a “brand new adaptation,” it actually saw the light last year, drawing from the second edition of Free League’s One Ring TTRPG by Francesco Nepitello. Whether it’s a fresh take or not, this award-winning ruleset—tailored for Dungeons & Dragons’ fifth edition—stands among the top choices for those wanting to delve into J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe. Plus, it can now be smoothly incorporated into D&D’s dedicated virtual tabletop environment.
It’s a comprehensive package with 240 pages that offer six classes, 12 subclasses, 14 species, and 42 unique feats. All of these elements are ready to enhance your character creation experience on D&D Beyond. Free League has also put a lot of effort into designing rules that capture the epic journeys found in the original Tolkien tales, stories that have sparked the modern fantasy genre and D&D itself. For adventuring parties between levels 1 and 10, the guide presents engaging adventure paths, complete with new maps and monsters. These elements match perfectly with D&D Beyond’s tactical virtual tabletop, which is currently in the beta phase.
The mechanics of this sourcebook are precisely tailored for the fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Although it doesn’t incorporate the 2024 update, its backward compatibility promises usability in 2024 games too. As for pricing, the D&D Beyond version is a steal at $29.99, while the original edition on Free League’s site goes for a little over $50.
