The best way to play D&D 5E,
virtually or in person
Play the game not the tool
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Complete
Ready to play solution including the complete 5th edition System Reference Document (SRD), tokens for over 300 monsters, and a set of starter adventures is FREE for both players and Gamemasters.
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Fast
Tasks are quick to complete and you never wait on the tool. Shard understands the rules to make it simple to perform common actions: creating characters, running encounters, managing your campaigns.
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Everywhere
Works on any device for both online and in person play. No install or application configuration.
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Extensible
Tools to create all the core types including classes, races, backgrounds, monsters, spells, and more. Extensions enable content beyond traditional D&D settings (cosmic horror, sci-fi, superhero, …) with no programming required.
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Confidence
Whether you’re an experienced GM or a brand new player, Shard provides tools to let you prepare beforehand and adapt during play to let you enjoy focusing on your game, knowing that you can handle whatever happens.
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Digital
Drop the paper and pencil and take advantage of a digital solution. Full character sheet makes it easy to build, level up and play characters. Quickly search all of your content or the web to find new options. Reuse your creations across campaigns.
Start your game with options from top publishers
Hundreds of titles from the top 5e publishers and indie creators available in the marketplace; adventures, bestiaries, character options, settings, maps, and more. Add a subscription for as little as $19.99/year to get additional races, classes, spells, feats, backgrounds, and more, plus unlimited access to additional free content in the marketplace.
Players
Build characters, join campaigns, play, and track progress all in one integrated tool on any device. More info. Check out all the great options in our core content pack included with all subscriptions. Learn more: Create a character, Play a character in a campaign
Gamemasters
Create campaigns, build your adventures, invite players, and run the game all in one integrated tool. Learn more: Creating your first campaign, Introduction to maps, Introduction to encounters, Using published adventures
Creators
Create content ranging from complete campaign settings to a single magic item, playable races, adventures, backgrounds, and more. More info.
Our latest release include a series of changes around items and equipment. The changes include:
1. Shopping. Buying and selling equipment made simple, including the construction of shops.
2. Containers. That backpack, chest, or wagon can now have a list of items it contains.
3. Encumbrance. Shard now calculates your character’s carry capacity and displays their encumbrance level.
4. Managing Quantities. Twelve Daggers are now displayed in one row instead of 12.
5. Mysterious Treasure. The properties and descriptions of items can now be masked until they are identified.
6. Custom Currencies. Silver and Gold aren’t always right in every setting.