The first of three core rulebooks for the 4th Edition <b><i>Dungeons & Dragons</i></b>® <i>Roleplaying Game</i>.<br><br>The<b> <i>Dungeons & Dragons</i></b><i> Roleplaying Game</i> has defined the medieval fantasy genre and the tabletop RPG industry for more than 30 years. In the <b>D&D</b> game, players create characters that band together to explore dungeons, slay monsters, and find treasure. The 4th Edition <b>D&D</b> rules offer the best possible play experience by presenting exciting character options, an elegant and robust rules system, and handy storytelling tools for the Dungeon Master.<br><br>The <i>Player's Handbook</i> presents the official <b><i>Dungeons & Dragons</i></b><i> Roleplaying Game</i> rules as well as everything a player needs to create <b>D&D</b> characters worthy of song and legend: new character races, base classes, paragon paths, epic destinies, powers, more magic items, weapons, armor, and much more.