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Dungeons & Dragons API

The Dungeons & Dragons API provides free access to comprehensive datasets for D&D 5th Edition, designed for seamless integration in applications related to tabletop RPGs.

Developed by 5e API Community

Live API
99.90%Uptime
150msLatency
873Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.0Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves all available character classes in D&D 5e

Full Endpoint URL
https://www.dnd5eapi.co/classes
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://www.dnd5eapi.co/classes'
Expected Response
{
  "count": 12,
  "results": [
    {
      "name": "Barbarian",
      "index": "barbarian"
    },
    {
      "name": "Wizard",
      "index": "wizard"
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1

Real-World Applications
  • Creating character generators for D&D playersOptimized Capability
  • Building campaign management tools for game mastersOptimized Capability
  • Developing mobile apps for D&D enthusiastsOptimized Capability
  • Integrating D&D resources into educational platformsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Comprehensive and detailed coverage of core D&D 5th Edition data
  • ✓ No authentication or API keys required for instant access
  • ✓ Well-documented with clear and simple REST endpoints
  • ✓ Fast response times and high uptime for reliability
Limitations
  • ✗ Lack of official SDKs limits ease of integration in some languages
  • ✗ No formal rate limit documentation could lead to unpredictable issues
  • ✗ Limited to D&D 5th Edition data only, no content for other editions
  • ✗ No support for other data formats such as XML

FAQs

API Specifications

1.0
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
8 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 5 minutes to get started

Rate Limit

None documented, generally unlimited

Free Tier Usage

The API is completely free to use with no limitations on access or request volume.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building D&D tools and apps needing free, easy access to 5e data

Not Recommended For

Enterprise users requiring SLAs or multi-edition D&D support

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
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