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#### Welcome to the online Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition System Reference Document v5.1 in Markdown Format!

The Systems Reference Document (SRD) contains guidelines for publishing content under the Open-Gaming License (OGL). The [Dungeon Masters Guild](http://dungeonmastersguild.com/) also provides self-publishing opportunities for individuals and groups. For more information, please visit the official [Wizards SRD page](http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd).

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The OGL and Dungeon Masters Guild offer different kinds of publishing opportunities. Below is an overview of the programs.

[Download the official Systems Reference Document v5.1](http://media.wizards.com/2016/downloads/DND/SRD-OGL_V5.1.pdf)

#### Official Dungeons & Dragons Core Game Books

|  [Player's Handbook](https://www.amazon.com/Players-Handbook-Dungeons-Dragons-Wizards/dp/0786965606/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8)  |  [Dungeon Master's Guide](https://www.amazon.com/Dungeon-Masters-Guide-Core-Rulebook/dp/0786965622/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8)  |  [Monster Manual](https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Manual-Core-Rulebook-Wizards/dp/0786965614/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8)  |
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|  ![PHB](DnD_PHB.jpg) |  ![DMG](DnD_DMG.jpg) |  ![MM](DnD_MM.jpg) |