


Whether you’re fishing for max AC or weighing your personality traits, writing your character is an innate part of the hobby. However, when you have to be at the table in four hours, character builders can be a godsend. Whether you’re new to D&D or just need a character sheet in your hands quickly, there are plenty of tools to help you have something ready for your dungeon master before you sit down at the table. Below are six character builders we can recommend, each with their own pros and cons. No list of character builders would be complete without DnD beyond. DnD Beyond has exportable character sheets and many classes, feats, and backgrounds to choose from. Players can build and store up to six characters with a free account and more with a premium account. While not the fastest character builder here, DnD Beyond rivals DM’s Vault as the most in depth character builder on this list. In addition, DnD Beyond has special build modes for new players that save time. Dungeon Master's VaultĭM’s Vault allows for multi-classing, spell selection, and custom feats or backgrounds. Unfortunately, most feats and backgrounds must be inserted manually. I would recommend this character builder for veteran players and dungeon masters, especially those who want to use homebrew content in their 5e characters. Unlike most entries on this list, the 5e companion app travels with you on your phone. This app allows for multiclassing, leveling up, and supports a large menu of classes and races. With an easy to use interface and highly detailed customization options, this app is good for both beginners and experienced players. If you want the convenience of keeping your character information, notes, and experiments all on your phone, then 5e Companion App should be on your home screen.

If you have time, Aidnd is the best character builder for new players. While it might not look like much, Aidnd character builder walks players through the process of designing a character by providing simple but important choices. If you have the time to sit down with new players, this is the builder for you. NinetailsĪ character is more than a stat block.

However sometimes in a rush you need the number crunching out of the way. Ninetails does not export character sheets and characters are capped at level 1. However, this character builder allows a new player to generate a usable stat block in seconds.
