
Let’s talk about how to determine the starting level for your next D&D 5e campaign. Starting at a higher level can solve a lot of issues, such as giving experienced groups more features and tools to play with, or giving a new group a bit of leeway by making their characters hardier. One such change that you can make to better accommodate a group is to start somewhere other than level 1. As the DM, you should try your best to run a game that aligns closely to your group’s preferred style of play.

However, the cool thing about tabletop RPGs is that you don’t have to follow these types of intentions if you don’t feel like it adds much to your game.ĭifferent groups of players have different needs, playstyles, and desires. Obviously, level 1 was designed as and intended to be the starting point for any character. That seems like an easy question, doesn’t it? Characters start at level 1 in D&D, so obviously they should start there. You just need to decide what level the party should start at! Now, you’re ready to start your D&D 5e campaign.

You’ve assembled a party of adventurers (props to you if you can keep it to 3-5).

You’ve done the initial prep for your campaign.
