A module in Dungeons & Dragons is an adventure published by TSR. The term is usually applied to adventures published for all Dungeons & Dragons games before 3rd Edition. For 3rd Edition and beyond new publisher Wizards of the Coast uses the term adventure. For a list of published 3rd, 4th, and 5th Edition Adventures see List of Dungeons & Dragons adventures. For description and history of Adventures/Modules see Adventure (D&D). Adventures for various campaign settings are listed in different articles, including Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Greyhawk, Mystara, Kara-Tur, Spelljammer, Ravenloft, Al-Qadim, Dark Sun, Planescape, Birthright, and Eberron. Note that this article includes the modules for most of those campaign settings; it excludes most modules for Forgotten Realms, Al-Qadim, and Planescape.
The modules listed here are in three separate lists of official TSR Dungeons & Dragons modules only. The coded modules (1978–1994) are listed by module code. Modules made after the code system was dropped (1993–2000) are displayed in alphabetical order. Note: There is considerable overlap caused by the transition period and early pre-advertising for some modules.
Coded modules (1978–1994) Module codes in brackets indicate implied codes either by earlier advertising or place in a series; some of these modules did not actually have codes printed on the cover.
A A—Aerie of the Slave Lords is a linked campaign of four AD&D (1st Ed.) modules created for Gen Con XIII and set in Greyhawk. They can also form an extended campaign following T and followed by G and Q.
Aerie of the Slave Lords - 1st Ed. AD&D - Greyhawk (Oerth) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesA19039Slave Pits of the Undercity 4–7 David Cook 1980 A29040Secret of the Slavers Stockade 4–7 Harold Johnson Tom Moldvay1981 A39041Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords 4–7 Allen Hammack 1981 A49042In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords 4–7 Lawrence Schick 1981 A1–49167Scourge of the Slave Lords 7–11 Various1986 Revised Compilation; ranked 20th greatest adventure of all time
AC—ACcessory Modules is a series of accessory items for D&D (Basic/Expert/Companion/Master), many of which included mini-adventures. They are generally associated with Mystara albeit quite generic.
ACcessory Modules - BECM D&D - Mystara/Generic CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesAC19100The Shady Dragon Inn N/ACarl Smith1983Pre-generated CharactersAC29099Combat Shield and Mini-adventure:"Treasure of the Hideous One" 4–7 David Cook1984Small Module and GM screenAC39121The Kidnapping of Princess Arelina 2–5 Garry Spiegle19843-D Cardboard Dungeonfor Basic and AD&DAC49116The Book of Marvelous Magic N/AFrank MentzerGary Gygax1985Magic itemsalso for AD&DAC59037Player Character Record Sheets N/AN/A 1984Basic/Expert/CompanionAC69037Player Character Record Sheets N/AN/A 1985as AC5 + MasterAC79156Master Player Screen:The Spindle 26–36Bruce Nesmith1985 GM Screen & ModuleAC89145The Revenge of Rusak 7–9 David Cook1985 3-D Cardboard Wilderness; mislabeled AC3AC99173Creature Catalogue N/AVarious1986 New monstersAC109211Bestiary of Dragons and Giants MultipleN/A1987 Adventures using Dragons and GiantsAC119220The Book of Wondrous Inventions N/AN/A 1987 Listing of magic items
B B—Basic were designed for use with the Dungeons & Dragons Basic set. Mostly they are independent adventures, set in Mystara. Basic - Basic D&D - Mystara CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesB19023In Search of the Unknown 1–3 Mike Carr1978 First printing provided for location in Greyhawk (Ratik, the Pale or Tenh), although subsequent printings did not.B29034The Keep on the Borderlands 1–3Gary Gygax1979 Generic in terms of setting, though 1987's GAZ1, The Grand Duchy of Karameikos retroactively placed it (here named "Castellan Keep") in northeastern Karameikos in the world of Mystara; and 1999's Return to the Keep on the Borderlands retroactively placed the keep in Greyhawk. Ranked 7th greatest adventure of all timeB39044Palace of the Silver Princess 1–3Jean Wells (orange),Tom Moldvay (green)1981This module had an orange-covered preliminary version which was taken off the market shortly after its publication. This rare original version can be downloaded here: Official download. The module was reworked and released with a green cover.B49049The Lost City 1–3 Tom Moldvay1982 Ranked 28th greatest adventure of all timeB59078Horror on the Hill 1–3Douglas Niles1983 B69086The Veiled Society 1–3David Cook 1984Includes cardstock minis & buildingsB79115Rahasia 1–3Tracy Hickman,Laura Hickman1984 (1979, original)Acquired by TSR after being previously published. Reprints RPGA1 & 2.B89106Journey to the Rock1–3Michael Malone 1984 B99143Castle Caldwell and Beyond 1–3Harry Nuckols1985 B1–99190In Search of Adventure 1–3Various1987Abridged CompilationB109149Night's Dark Terror 2–4Jim Bambra,Graeme Morris,Phil Gallagher1986 B/X1 in UKB119260King's Festival 1Carl Sargent1989 B129261Queen's Harvest 1-2Carl Sargent1989 Sequel to B11 BSOLO9097Ghost of Lion Castle 1–3Merle M. Rasmussen 1984Solo Adventure
C C—Competition modules for AD&D (1st) are specially designed for competition play and come with a scoring system for player actions.
Competition - 1st Ed. AD&D - Various CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesC19032The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan 5–7Harold Johnson,Jeff R. Leason1980Origins'79 tournament module set in Greyhawk. Note: The Origins version was titled "Lost Tamoachan" and does not bear the module code. Ranked 18th greatest adventure of all timeC29038The Ghost Tower of Inverness 5–7Allen Hammack1980Wintercon VIII (1979) tournament module set in Greyhawk. Note: The Wintercon version does not bear the module code. Ranked 30th greatest adventure of all timeC39110The Lost Island of Castanamir 1-4Ken Rolston1984Generic setting.C49107To Find a King 4–7Bob Blake1985From Gen Con XVI. Reprints RPGA3 & RPGA4.C59109The Bane of Llywelyn 4–7Bob Blake1985Sequel to C4. Reprints RPGA5-8.C69206The Official RPGA Tournament Handbook 4–8 Daniel Kramarsky,Jean & Bruce Rabe1987Features two scenarios, "Honor Guard" and "The Long Way Home";
CA—City of Adventure for AD&D (1st) require the Lankhmar: City of Adventure supplement to play.
City of Adventure - 1st Ed. AD&D - Nehwon (Lankhmar) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesCA19150Swords of the Undercity 8–12 Carl Smith, Bruce Nesmith, Douglas Niles 1986 CA29170Swords of Deceit 10–15Stephen Bourne, Ken Rolston, Steve Ecca, Michael Dobson1986
CB—Conan the Barbarian modules for AD&D (1st) tie in with the Conan movies. Conan the Barbarian - 1st Ed. AD&D - Earth (Hyborian Age) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesCB19123Conan Unchained! 10–14 David Cook 1984 CB29124Conan Against Darkness! 10–14 Ken Rolston 1984
CM—CoMpanion is for use with Dungeons & Dragons Companion Set (or Rules Cyclopedia), and were set in Mystara. CoMpanion - Companion D&D - Mystara CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesCM19117Test of the Warlords 15+ Douglas Niles1984 CM29118Death's Ride 15–20 Garry Spiegle1984 CM39119Sabre River 18–22 Douglas Niles, Bruce Nesmith1984 CM49128Earthshaker! 18–20 David Cook 1985 CM59154Mystery of the Snow Pearls 15–25Anne Gray McCready 1985 Solo Adventure Magic Viewer SystemCM69158Where Chaos Reigns 17–19Graeme Morris1985 CM79166The Tree of Life Elves 8+Bruce A. Heard1986 CM89192The Endless Stair 15–20Ed Greenwood1987 CM99210Legacy of Blood 15–19Steve Perrin, Katharine Kerr1987
D D—Drow is a linked campaign of AD&D (1st Ed) modules created for Gen Con XI set in Greyhawk. They can also form an extended campaign following T, A, and G, and followed by Q.
Drow - 1st Ed. AD&D - Greyhawk (Oerth) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesD19019Descent into the Depths of the Earth 9–10+Gary Gygax1978 D29020Shrine of the Kuo-Toa 9Gary Gygax1978 D1–29059 Descent into the Depths of the Earth 9–14Gary Gygax1981compilationD39021 Vault of the Drow 10–14Gary Gygax1978
DA—Dave Arneson is set in Blackmoor for Expert Set
Dave Arneson - Expert D&D - Blackmoor CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesDA19172Adventures in Blackmoor 10–14 Dave L. ArnesonDavid J. Ritchie 1986 DA29175Temple of the Frog 10–14Dave L. ArnesonDavid J. Ritchie1986 DA39191City of the Gods 10–14Dave L. ArnesonDavid J. Ritchie1987 DA49205The Duchy of Ten 10–14David J. Ritchie1987
DDA—Dungeons & Dragons Adventure for Basic Set, set in Mystara.
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure - Basic D&D - Mystara CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesDDA19284Arena of Thyatis 2–3John Nephew1990 DDA29296Legions of Thyatis 3–4John Nephew1990sequel to DDA1DDA39271Eye of Traldar 1–2Carl Sargent1991 DDA49272Dymrak Dread 1–3John Nephew1991loose sequel to DDA3
DL—Dragonlance introduced the Dragonlance campaign. They are linked series traditional modules for AD&D (1st Ed) except where noted.
Dragonlance - 1st Ed. AD&D - Dragonlance (Krynn) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesDL19130Dragons of Despair 4–6Tracy Hickman1984Ranked 25th greatest adventure of all timeDL29132 Dragons of Flame 5–7Douglas Niles1984 DL39131 Dragons of Hope 6–8Tracy Hickman1984 DL4 9139Dragons of Desolation 6–8Tracy Hickman,Michael Dobson1984 DL59135 Dragons of Mystery N/AMichael Dobson1984SourcebookDL69140 Dragons of Ice 6–9Douglas Niles1985 DL79136 Dragons of Light 7–9Jeff Grubb1985 DL8 9141Dragons of War 9–10Tracy Hickman,Laura Hickman1985 DL99137 Dragons of Deceit 8–10Douglas Niles1985 DL109142 Dragons of Dreams 8–10Tracy Hickman1985 DL119144 Dragons of Glory N/ADouglas NilesTracy Hickman1986board wargameDL12 9133Dragons of Faith 9–10Harold Johnson,Bruce Heard1986 DL13 9176Dragons of Truth 10–13Tracy Hickman1986 DL14 9180Dragons of Triumph 10–14Douglas Niles1986Finale of original seriesDL159231 Mists of Krynn 0–15various198812 Short AdventuresDL169237 World of Krynn 4–12Douglas Niles,Michael Gray,Harold Johnson19884 Short Adventures
DLA—Dragonlance Adventure trilogy of linked adventures are set on the lost continent of Taladas in the Dragonlance world, for 2nd Edition AD&D. Dragonlance Adventure - 2nd Ed. AD&D - Dragonlance (Krynn) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesDLA19275 Dragon Dawn 5–7Deborah Christian1990Dragonlance moduleDLA29285 Dragon Knight Rick Swan1990 DLA39294 Dragon's Rest 8–9Rick Swan1990Requires Time of the Dragon boxed set
DLC—Dragonlance Classics collects the original Dragonlance modules, revised for 2nd Edition AD&D. Dragonlance Classics - 2nd Ed. AD&D - Dragonlance (Krynn) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesDLC19291 Classics Vol 13–8 1990Compilation of DL1–4DLC29394 Classics Vol. 28–12 1993Compilation of DL6–9(DLC3) 9453Classics Vol. 3 1994Compilation of DL10, 12–14
DL(E/Q/S/T)—Dragonlance (Epic/Quest/Saga/Tales) for 2nd Edition AD&D. Dragonlance Epic/Quest/Saga/Tales - 2nd Ed. AD&D - Dragonlance (Krynn) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesDLE19243 In Search of Dragons 5–8Rick Swan1989Dragonlance moduleDLE29244 Dragon Magic 5–9Rick Swan1989Sequel to DLE1DLE3 9245Dragon Keep 5–9Rick Swan1989Sequel to DLE2DLQ19381 Knight's Sword 1–3Colin McComb,Thomas M. Reid1992Dragonlance moduleDLQ29382 Flint's Axe 2–4Tim Beach1992Dragonlance moduleDLS19314 New Beginnings Mark Acres1991Dragonlance module, set in TaladasDLS29319 Tree Lords 1–2John Terra1991Dragonlance moduleDLS39327 Oak Lords Blake Mobley1991Dragonlance moduleDLS49334 Wild Elves 4–7Scott Bennie1991Dragonlance moduleDLT19395 The Land Reborn John Terra1993Dragonlance module, mini-adventures
DQ—DragonQuest is compatible with both AD&D (1st Edition) or DragonQuest RPG DragonQuest - 1st Ed. AD&D/DragonQuest - Forgotten Realms (Toril) CodeTSR# Title Levels Author(s) Published NotesDQ19221 The Shattered Statue 5–9Jennell Jaquays1987
DS(Q/E)—Dark Sun (Quest/Epic) is a set of linked modules that require Dark Sun campaign setting.