By EpicWinDND Editorial
You can spend a fortune kitting out a D&D table, but you do not have to. The accessories that actually improve your game — the ones you reach for every single session — are mostly affordable, and the best of them come in well under $100. This is an honest, ranked guide to the gear worth owning at that budget: what each piece is best for, why it earns its spot, and two real bundles that build a complete little kit without crossing the $100 line. Every pick is a set or accessory you can buy today, priced from the live catalog.
Start with the tower: the one accessory that changes how you roll
If you buy a single non-dice accessory, make it a spinning metal dice tower ($39.99). It solves two everyday headaches at once: it tumbles the die through internal baffles so the result is well mixed, and it drops it into a tray where the whole table can see it. No die skating off the map, no "did that really land on a 20?" debates — just a fair, contained roll every time. For any group that rolls big swings in the open, it is the most useful thing on this list and the easiest upgrade to recommend.
The centerpiece: one main dice set you will love rolling
The accessory you touch most is still your dice, so a good main set is money well spent. A hard, high-contrast stone set hits the sweet spot of looks, feel, and durability. A tiger's eye set ($59.99) is a quartz-family stone that sits around 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, so it keeps its inked faces sharp through years of nightly rolling — a real edge for the d20 you read all night. To be clear about what a nice set does and does not do: any fair die gives the same odds, so you are buying legibility, weight, and joy, not luck. The full hard-stone range lives in the gemstone dice collection.
| Pick | Best for | Why it earns its place | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning metal dice tower (7-in-1) | Fair, contained rolls | Tumbles the die through baffles and lands it visible in the tray — no floor rolls, no arguments | $39.99 |
| Tiger's eye stone dice set | Your everyday main set | Quartz-family stone (~7 on the Mohs scale) stays legible through years of rolling | $59.99 |
| Orc spiked metal dice set | A distinct set for monsters | Looks and sounds different from players' dice; metal is nearly indestructible | $29.99 |
| Magnetic maze d20 metal fidget | Restless hands between turns | A weighty metal desk toy that keeps idle hands busy without distracting the table | $39.99 |
| Cosmic galaxy liquid-core set | Display and table flair | A liquid-core novelty set that looks fantastic in the open and on a shelf | $34.99 |
| Glow-in-the-dark hollow metal set | Low-light dungeon scenes | Charges under light and reads in the dark; durable hollow metal for atmosphere | $29.99 |
A distinct set for the monsters
One of the best-value upgrades a Dungeon Master can make is a second set that looks and sounds nothing like the players' dice. When a heavy metal set hits the table, everyone instantly knows the dangerous dice are out. Metal is perfect for the job: visually distinct, satisfyingly weighty, and nearly indestructible. An orc spiked metal set ($29.99) makes a great "monster" set, and a glow-in-the-dark hollow metal set ($29.99) is a fun atmospheric pick for dim dungeon scenes. Browse the rest in the metal series collection.
The fun extras: fidgets, spinners, and display pieces
Not every accessory has to be practical — some just make the table more fun. A magnetic maze d20 metal fidget ($39.99) gives restless hands something to do between turns without rustling character sheets, and a 7-in-1 skull dice spinner ($34.99) turns picking a die into a small ritual. If you want a set that earns compliments the moment it lands, a cosmic galaxy liquid-core set ($34.99) has a moving core that looks fantastic in play and on a shelf. These are the accessories that make great, affordable gifts for the player who already owns the basics.
Two real kits that come in under $100
The nicest thing about this budget is that you can assemble a genuinely complete little kit and still stay under $100. For a player-focused starter, pair the tiger's eye main set ($59.99) with the spinning dice tower ($39.99): a set you love and fair rolls for $99.98 total. For a Dungeon Master leaning into theme, combine the same tower ($39.99) with the orc spiked metal monster set ($29.99) and a glow-in-the-dark set ($29.99) for low-light scenes — three pieces for $99.97. Either way you walk away with a kit that gets used every session and never crosses the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best D&D accessories under $100?
The ones you use every session: a dice tower for fair, contained rolls (a spinning metal tower is about $39.99), a good everyday dice set (a tiger's eye stone set is $59.99), a distinct metal set for the DM to roll monsters on ($29.99), and a fun extra like a fidget or liquid-core set ($34.99). All of those sit comfortably under $100 individually.
Can I build a full D&D dice kit for under $100?
Yes. A player starter kit of a tiger's eye main set ($59.99) plus a spinning dice tower ($39.99) comes to $99.98. A Dungeon Master kit of the same tower ($39.99), an orc spiked metal monster set ($29.99), and a glow-in-the-dark set ($29.99) totals $99.97. Both are complete, useful kits that stay under the $100 line.
Is a dice tower worth it?
For most groups, yes. A dice tower tumbles the die through internal baffles to mix the result and lands it in a tray where everyone can see it, so rolls stay fair, on the table, and free of doubt. It is especially handy for high-stakes rolls and for tables where dice tend to skate off the map.
What makes a good 'monster' set for a Dungeon Master?
A set that looks and sounds clearly different from the players' dice, so rolling it signals that the enemies are acting. Metal is ideal: it is visually distinct, has a satisfying weight and clatter, and is nearly indestructible. An orc spiked metal set (about $29.99) is a classic, affordable choice.
Do expensive dice roll better than cheap ones?
No. Any fair, well-made die gives the same odds no matter its material, color, or price. Pricier sets buy you better legibility, durability, weight, and looks — not better luck. Spend on the qualities you will actually notice at the table, and treat the odds as identical.
What's a good D&D accessory gift under $100?
For someone who already has dice, a spinning dice tower ($39.99) or a striking display set like a cosmic galaxy liquid-core set ($34.99) both make great gifts. For a new player, a tiger's eye main set ($59.99) is a memorable first 'real' set. A fidget d20 ($39.99) is a fun stocking-stuffer-sized pick.