Dungeons & Dragons — Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus (Hardcover, English)

Forge your fate in hellfire. Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus takes players from levels 1 to 13 through one of the most iconic cities in fantasy — and straight into the first layer of the Nine Hells. Diabolical dangers await in this heroic Dungeons & Dragons adventure for 5th edition.

The story

Welcome to Baldur's Gate, a city of ambition and corruption. You've just started your adventuring career, but already find yourself embroiled in a plot that sprawls from the shadows of Baldur's Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War. Do you have what it takes to turn infernal war machines and nefarious contracts against the archdevil Zariel and her diabolical hordes? And can you ever hope to find your way home safely when pitted against the infinite evils of the Nine Hells?

Key features

• Level 1–13 campaign — a complete character arc from novice adventurer to hell-defying hero
• Iconic setting — Baldur's Gate is among the most iconic locations in fantasy culture, made globally famous by the Baldur's Gate 3 video game
• Infernal War Machines — introduces battle-ready vehicles to 5th edition D&D, fully customisable for the Blood War
• Devils' deals — Dungeon Masters can entice heroes with ultimate temptations of power and treasure
• The Blood War — the ancient war between devils and demons, fought across the infinite planes
• Zariel, Archdevil of Avernus — face the fallen angel-turned-archdevil in her own dominion

Perfect for

• Baldur's Gate 3 fans — explore the tabletop origins of Larian's award-winning video game
• Dungeon Masters — a full campaign in a single book with rich lore, memorable NPCs, and moral choices
• New D&D players — characters start at level 1 with plenty of onboarding
• Experienced players — planar horror, infernal politics, and dark moral dilemmas provide rich material for veterans
• Forgotten Realms lore lovers — deep integration with classic FR content
• D&D Encounters regulars — excellent home campaign to pair with your organised play

Play at Arcane Forge

Bring your Baldur's Gate campaign to any of our gaming tables. Members play free, non-members from €3. Join our monthly D&D Encounters sessions or come to Sunday Season events. Our staff can help with rules questions and character builds.

Pair with

• D&D Player's Handbook 2024 — the core rules for character creation
• D&D Dungeon Master's Guide 2024 — essential companion for running the campaign
• D&D Monster Manual 2024 — the devils and demons of the Blood War in full
• D&D Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands — perfect entry point before Descent
• Mystery Dice Goblin Mystery Dice Set (€9.99) — for a unique dice set per player
• Ultra PRO Card Sleeves + Binder — for your reference cards

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast (Hasbro)
• Game: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition
• Product: Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus (Hardcover Adventure)
• Levels: 1–13
• Setting: Forgotten Realms — Baldur's Gate + Avernus (Nine Hells)
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• SKU: C62980001
• ISBN/EAN: 9780786966769
• Country of origin: China
• HS Code: 95049080

Available in store at Arcane Forge, Rijnstraat 25-H, 1078 PV Amsterdam, or shipped across the Netherlands. New DM? Ask us at the counter — we've run this campaign and can share what to expect.