Lord Piergeiron
The Open Lord of Waterdeep, who sends the party beneath the city to investigate a dangerous threat.
How it plays
How does Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder play?
The party explores maze-like locations from a first-person viewpoint. Movement proceeds through square-based corridors, while doors, walls, containers, traps, secret passages, and treasures reward careful searching.
Combat occurs in real time against monsters occupying nearby spaces. Characters use weapons, memorized spells, items, and class abilities; defeated enemies provide experience and access to deeper areas. Progress depends on solving environmental obstacles, managing supplies, and improving the party through the AD&D rule system.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder?
Search every wall, alcove, container, and dead end; important switches and secret doors are easy to miss.
Conserve healing, ammunition, and spell slots. Rest only in safe areas when possible, and keep a balanced party with reliable front-line fighters, divine healing, and offensive or utility magic.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Khelben Arunsun
The powerful wizard known as the Blackstaff, connected to the mission and the wider Forgotten Realms setting.
Xanathar
The beholder associated with the dungeon’s central threat.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Map each level and mark unopened doors, pressure plates, and teleporters.
- 2
Keep backup weapons and restore characters before committing to a difficult area.
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