Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is the original tabletop roleplaying game, where players create characters and embark on collaborative storytelling adventures. Miniatures are optional but widely used for combat encounters, with a Medium creature (human-sized) typically measuring 28mm to eye level on a 175cm baseline.
Scale Details
D&D miniatures span an enormous range — a Tiny rat might be 10mm while a Gargantuan ancient dragon can exceed 150mm. The baseline for a Medium humanoid is 28mm true scale. Official WotC miniatures from the Nolzur's and Icons lines are 28mm, though many 3D printed alternatives are designed at 32mm for better detail.
Scale Conversions for D&D
Slicer percentages for converting between Dungeons & Dragons and other common miniature scales.
| Conversion | Description | Slicer % |
|---|---|---|
| 28mm → 32mm | Standard D&D to Detailed Scale | 114.3% |
| 32mm → 28mm | Detailed Scale to Standard D&D | 87.5% |
| 28mm → 75mm | Tabletop to Boss Monster | 267.9% |
| 28mm → 40mm | Medium to Large Creature | 142.9% |
3D Printing Tips for D&D
D&D demands variety — a single session might need goblins, dragons, and dungeon tiles. Print怪物 at 0.4mm nozzle and 0.1mm layers for speed, hero characters at 0.2mm and 0.06mm for detail. FDM is excellent for terrain and large monsters; resin shines for character models with fine details like spell effects and flowing robes.
Other Games at 28mm Scale
These systems use the same miniature scale as Dungeons & Dragons. Miniatures are generally interchangeable between them.
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