WizKids revives Dice Masters with Battle for Faerûn starter set

WizKids, in collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, announced a return of the Dungeons & Dragons–themed Dice Masters line with a new starter set titled Dungeons & Dragons: Battle for Faerûn. The announcement, made January 13, confirms the Battle for Faerûn starter will ship in February and positions the product as the first release in a renewed Forgotten Realms Dice Masters lineup, with further expansions expected later.

The starter box is built to get two players straight into competitive, dice-driven skirmishing. Inside are 44 custom collectible dice, 38 cards, two dice bags, and a complete Dice Masters core rulebook — everything two players need to start. Including a full core rulebook means the set is ready to play out of the box, eliminating the initial rules barrier for newcomers and making it a plug-and-play purchase for veteran Dice Masters players looking to add a Forgotten Realms option to their collections.

For collectors and players, the specifics matter. The 44 custom dice are the headline item for anyone tracking unique art, rare faces, or set-specific mechanics that affect dice pools and drafting choices. The 38-card complement will determine the early metagame and deck-building possibilities, and the two dice bags suggest a focus on portability for hobbyists who travel to game nights or conventions. Because this is billed as the opening wave in a renewed line, expect the starter to establish themes and characters that later boosters and expansions will expand upon.

Community impact will be twofold. Collectors will evaluate scarcity, variant dice, and potential secondary-market value, while competitive players will test how D&D flavor translates into Dice Masters’ card-and-dice economy. Local game stores and small event organizers gain a new product likely suitable for head-to-head casual evenings, sealed events, or small tournaments — especially since the starter contains all necessary rules and components for two players.

Practical next steps for interested players: mark February for release windows, check with local retailers and online sellers for preorder or stocking updates, and look for community previews or unboxings that will clarify rarity distribution and card lists. Price and broader distribution details were not specified with the announcement, so expect additional product bulletins as WizKids rolls out the expanded Forgotten Realms line.

This release signals a renewed blend of Dungeons & Dragons IP with Dice Masters’ fast, dice-centric play. For collectors and competitive players alike, Battle for Faerûn is worth watching as the foundation for what could become a sustained Forgotten Realms skirmish ecosystem.