The best D&D gifts 2023 - score a critical hit with these presents

Best D&D gift overall

+ Cool novelty, but also practical
+ Sturdy metal design
- May mark wooden tables

You can't go wrong with a new set of dice. In fact, it's probably your safest bet in terms of D&D gifts. From our experience, players and Dungeon Masters are always up for more. While there are numerous places you can go to grab a set (Etsy and Wyrmwood are particular favorites), these handsome metal variants from Haxtec glow in the freakin' dark. That's an awesome party trick that elevates them above the rest.

Best cheap D&D gift

+ Iconic design
+ Sturdy and hard-wearing
- Can be awkward to hold

Want to keep costs down but still roll good D&D gifts? This officially-licensed mug is a solid bet both figuratively and literally (seriously, get a load of that hefty metal design). It screams 'Dungeons and Dragons' thanks to the iconic D12 shape and can carry 17oz / 500mls of your favorite drink. Because it's made by industry giant Paladone, you can also be sure you're getting something of suitably high quality.

Best novelty D&D gift

+ In-universe recipes
+ Excellent presentation
- Finding ingredients can be a hassle

Themed cookbooks are always a great novelty present, so this Dungeons and Dragons tome is perfect if you're seeking out D&D gifts. As well as being crammed with fun recipes based on the tabletop world, it has different options based on the various species of the game - there are elven breads, drow delicacies, and more. It includes gorgeous original artwork as well, making it a great addition to the shelf.

Best D&D toys

+ Lots of fun designs
+ Adorable
- Can be hard to find

These soft toys from Wizkids are adorable takes on D&D's best-known monsters, and they're of an impressive quality as well. We've been hands-on with the first wave and they all make great desk buddies, but our personal favorite might be the Beholder or Mimic - they're the game's most iconic foes and have oodles of personality in this cuddly version. Not feeling those, however? Don't worry, there are plenty more to choose from.

Best practical D&D gift

+ Fun D20 design
+ Practical gift
- Quite thin

Playing Dungeons and Dragons means a fair bit of sitting around, so why not stay cosy while you roll those bones? Perfect for draping over your shoulders or lap at the table, not to mention across the sofa when you're chilling out away from a world of wizards, this official blanket is ideal as a D&D gift for winter. It ranks very well in terms of user reviews too.

Note: Not available in the UK, but there is a great alternative at Zavvi.

Best D&D t-shirt

+ Screen-accurate
+ Really comfy
- Beware of shrinking in wash

Stranger Things has done more to raise awareness of Dungeons and Dragons than almost anything else in recent years, so a replica of the D&D-playing Hellfire Club shirt is a great gift overall. Besides being screen-accurate, this is incredibly comfortable with a design that doesn't feel cheap or tacky. In other words, it's a present the recipient can wear with pride to their next session.

A great D&D gift to elevate your games

+ Reusable
+ Lots of variety
- Could do with more heroes

Trying to imagine where your character is in relation to everyone else when combat breaks is tricky, so having it laid out is always welcome. This clever bundle acts like those reusable sticker books from our childhoods, allowing you to slap various monsters and heroes onto pucks before taking them off again, good as new. It's a great idea that's tremendously useful and having been hands-on with this particular design, we can't recommend it enough.

Best D&D gift for gamers on the go

+ Can be reused
+ Easy to set up scenes
- Not enough variety

Much like the creature case, this D&D gift gets you a set of reusable stickers that can be stuck onto tiles and peeled off again endlessly. It's a really smart, elegant way of representing scenery that doesn't require complex 3D setups, so it's perfect for Dungeon Masters who run games on the go or on a budget (seriously, carting all that stuff around is a nightmare). Hopefully more biomes and terrain types will be added further down the road, making this the start of a grand 2D world.

Best D&D miniatures gift

+ Pre-painted
+ Cool poses
- Painting could be more precise

A good companion piece to D&D's Creatures and Terrain cases are these starter figures representing player classes in glorious, pre-painted 3D. They can inject a lot of personality into your adventurers on the table, so if the recipient doesn't have any models yet, it's a very decent place to kick off (plus, the Creatures set doesn't have many hero options so this is a great way to solve that problem). And because WizKids miniatures are the biggest name in the business, you're getting fun 'magical' effects like translucent flames on spellcasters too.