Question 1

What is DM Screen?

Accepted Answer

DM Screen is a free web app that helps Dungeon Masters run Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition games. It combines an initiative and combat tracker, an encounter builder, a party manager, and searchable references for spells, magic items, and shop prices in a single browser tab.

Question 2

Is DM Screen free, and do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DM Screen is completely free with no ads and no account required. Your party, encounters, and notes are saved locally in your browser.

Question 3

Which edition of Dungeons & Dragons does it support?

Accepted Answer

DM Screen supports Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (5e), including spells, magic items, and Monster Manual stat blocks.

Question 4

Can I run combat and track initiative with it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can build an encounter from your party and any monsters, roll or set initiative, and run combat with live HP, conditions, concentration, and legendary action tracking.

Question 5

What else can it do?

Accepted Answer

A command palette, NPC name generator, loot generator, dice rolling, and more.

1d10	Damage Type
1	Acid
2	Cold
3	Fire
4	Force
5	Lightning
Down
Legs retract, reducing the apparatus's Speed and Swim
Speed to 0 and making it unable to benefit from bo-
nuses to speed.
Forward window shutter closes.
Side window shutters close (two per side).
The claws retract.
Each extended claw makes the following melee attack:
+8 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: The target has the Grappled
condition (escape DC 15).
The apparatus walks or swims backward provided its
legs are extended.
The apparatus turns 90 degrees clockwise provided its
legs are extended.
The light turns off.
The apparatus rises up to 20 feet if it's in liquid.
The rear hatch closes and seals.
6	Necrotic
7	Poison
8	Psychic
9	Radiant
10	Thunder

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