

Players can reach new levels through gaining experience from each encounter (combat or not), recorded in that sub-heading, or as milestones, which means the dungeon master will instruct the players to level up once they reach certain story beats. The maximum is level 20, which the player can divide into multiple different classes (in order to combine abilities in unique ways) as they choose. The class and level section can and will change as the character progresses through a story (or stories). RELATED: 15 Video Games To Play If You Love D&D If the party is lacking a copy of the Handbook, online name-generators are the next best thing! The character's name can be anything, but the Player's Handbook provides examples to choose from or use as a basis.

If another player needs a reminder of your in-game name or race, or your dungeon master (DM) wants to check your alignment to challenge your roleplaying, it doesn't hurt that they're right at the top for a quick peek.

These details are the essential things to know about your character.
