Dungeons and Dragons
APIFree REST API for D&D 5th Edition reference data
Overview
The API offers RESTful access to D&D 5th edition resources including spells, classes, monsters, equipment, races, and more. Endpoints like /spells (filter by level/school), /monsters (filter by CR/type), /classes, and /races return structured JSON responses. Use cases include building character builders, campaign planning tools, D&D trivia apps, or integrating into tabletop辅助 platforms. It supports filtering and searching to retrieve targeted data efficiently.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://www.dnd5eapi.co/docs/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful
- JSON support
- No Auth required
- Comprehensive 5e data
- Filtering & search options
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Dungeons and Dragons API free to use?
Yes, it is completely free for both personal and commercial applications (please review the API's terms of service for any restrictions).
? Does it require an API Key?
No, authentication is not required to access any of the API endpoints.
? What is the response format?
All responses are in JSON format, providing structured and machine-readable data for easy parsing.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Easy to integrate
- ⊕ Extensive resource coverage
- ⊕ No API key needed
- ⊕ Well-documented endpoints
Cons
- ⊖ Rate limited
- ⊖ Static 5e data (no real-time updates)
- ⊖ Limited to 5th edition only