Critical Hit: 22 Side-Splitting Dungeons and Dragons Memes for Every Adventurer

John Summers • Contributor

May 17, 2023 1:00 AM EDT

Twenty-five years ago, during a campaign, we found ourself in a dark tunnel, unable to see where we are going. For some reason, I decided to take matters into my own hands and douse our only fighter in oil, igniting him in a blaze of glory to light our way. His frantic attempts to extinguish the flames only led him to tumble down a crevasse, much to our Dungeon Master's dismay.

Our benevolent DM tried to save our poor fighter by claiming he'd landed in a giant bird's nest, softening the fall. Seizing the opportunity for redemption, I tossed him the torch from my dwarf hand, but alas, fate had other plans. The torch plummeted to the nest below, engulfing our comrade in a fiery demise. The table roared with laughter, even as our party mourned the loss of our crispy companion.

In honor of that fateful day, we've conjured up a collection of 22 side-splitting Dungeons and Dragons memes to add a touch of magic to your daily grind. So, roll initiative, and prepare to be spellbound by these fantastical feats of humor.