This article is about the first 2nd-edition version. For other versions, see Player's Handbook (disambiguation).
Synopsis[]
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This newly revised, expanded, and updated version of the AD&D® game provides everything players need to enter a world of fantastic role-playing adventure. For intermediate through advanced players, ages 10 and up.
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This is the indispensable encyclopedia of fantasy role-playing and also the perfect companion to the referee's 2nd Edition Dungeon Master's Guide. Everything players need is here: how to determine a character's Strength, Wisdom, Charisma, and other abilities; the differences among the various fantasy races, from elves and halflings to dwarves, gnomes and others; complete rules for character improvement; the most advantageous mapping and combat procedures; and much more, all in this easy-to-use, revised version of the classic role-playing rulebook. With this 2nd Edition, the best-selling role-playing game in history gets even better!
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Core Sourcebooks |
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5th edition |
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual |
4th edition |
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual |
v.3.5 |
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual |
3rd edition |
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Master's Guide • Monster Manual |
2nd edition |
Player's Handbook • Player's Handbook (revised) • Dungeon Master's Guide • Dungeon Master Guide (revised) • Monstrous Manual |
1st edition |
Player's Handbook • Dungeon Masters Guide • Monster Manual |