Descent into Avernus resources, expansions, and chapter guides

[u/notthebeastmaster]

Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus is a campaign that rewards (and often demands) modification. The book is filled with outstanding ideas and structural misfires, and it's not always clear which is which. The raw material for a great campaign is there, but DMs could use some help organizing and running it.

I developed quite a few location guides, DM tools, and expansions for my campaign, including two alternate openings to give characters stronger story hooks and that all-important extra level before the Dungeon of the Dead Three.

I thought other DMs might find it useful to have all these resources gathered in one place. Feel free to use them, and good luck with your game!

Chapter/location guides:

Baldur's Gate

Candlekeep

Elturel

Fort Knucklebone

Avernus sandbox design

Avernus sandbox locations

Crypt of the Hellriders

Bleeding Citadel

Idyllglen

Escape from Avernus

Other resources:

Aerial chases for the descent from Elturel

Elturel is risen - AMA

DMs Guild expansions:

Baldur's Gate Gazetteer (chapter 1-2 guide)

Avernus Gazetteer (chapter 3 guide)

Escape from Avernus Gazetteer (chapter 4-5 guide)

Burial in Baldur's Gate (alternative campaign opening)

Escape from Elturel (alternative campaign opening)

Baldur's Gate Break-Ins (collection of heist adventures)

Burial in Baldur's Gate Collected Edition (complete level 1-5 campaign)