Dungeons And Dragons: Ranking Every Official 5e Module Worst To Best

14. Hoard Of The Dragon Queen

This is the first official adventure module to be released for 5e. It was published before the three core rulebooks were even finalised. In this module, you and your ragtag gang of adventurers find yourself in the middle of an invasion from the Cult of the Dragon. Towns are being raided and their riches stolen. Groups are forming to stop this threat, and they just so happen to need some help.

While most players enjoy this module for the story, there are some complaints. As stated above, this book was written before the three core rulebooks were finalised. This means that some of the encounters can feel unbalanced. The adventure can also seem completely on rails. You are shifted from one place to another at the will of the story. While this isn’t too much of a problem. With some players even preferring this, it can feel a little jarring at times.

While these criticisms are valid, they really aren’t too much of an issue. If your party is looking for a classic style adventure in Dungeons and Dragons then Hoard of the Dragon Queen is a solid choice. With a good story and villains, you can’t go far wrong. If you’re looking for more afterward, there is even a sequel to help carry on your adventure.