Sage Advice
Guide to Sage Advice, the official D&D rules clarification compendium from Wizards of the Coast.
What is Sage Advice?
Sage Advice is the official rules clarification resource from Wizards of the Coast. It includes the Sage Advice Compendium (PDF with official rulings) and Jeremy Crawford's tweets (unofficial but insightful).
The Compendium is updated periodically with errata and clarifications on commonly confused rules.
Using Sage Advice
Download the latest Sage Advice Compendium from the Wizards website. Search for specific rules questions using Ctrl+F.
Remember: Sage Advice provides official interpretations, but your table can always rule differently. DM has final say.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Treating old Crawford tweets as official errata
Common Mistake
Not checking the Compendium for commonly confused rules
Common Mistake
Using outdated versions of the Compendium
DM Tips
DM Tip
Keep the latest Compendium downloaded for quick reference
DM Tip
Cite Sage Advice when making rulings, then move on
DM Tip
Don't let rules debates derail sessions